Attorney 5 (Hybrid Eligible)

About Us

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Legal Services

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

Under administrative direction, serves in a fiduciary capacity & plans, directs, & coordinates legal program for assigned division within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) (i.e., cases have legal impact on other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions &/or private sector):

• Researches & provides advice to Human Resources staff &/or other departmental leadership on matters related to employment, civil service, & labor matters (e.g., issues implicating classified & other public service, discrimination law, disability law, wage & hour law, collective bargaining agreement interpretation & arbitration, family & medical leave, &/or other related litigation;
• Reviews & provides recommendations for updates or changes to employer policies & procedures; Reviews & provides advice on internal administrative investigations;
• Reviews & assists with responding to Title VI complaints; Reviews &/or prepares position statements to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, &/or other governmental civil rights oversight bodies;
• Conducts legal research & prepares briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents; Reviews &/or oversees the review of complaints for potential legal violations; Provides assistance in resolving complex questions of law;
• Collaborates with Ohio Attorney General on complex litigation matters before state & federal courts & administrative bodies, including employment litigation, civil service appeals, & workers' compensation;
• Provides legal counsel for agency officials, or represents the Director, Assistant Director & Deputy Directors in legal matters related to agency work;
• Represents high-level management in meetings where legal expertise is required & answers legal inquiries form government officials &/or the public;
• Under the direction of agency Chief Legal Counsel & Assistant Chief Legal Counsel, coordinates legal services;
• Assists in development of legal policies & procedures in assigned area in matters having a legal impact on other state agencies & in assigned area;
• Develops & implements policies relating to legal functions;
• Reviews draft administrative rules for legal input; Reviews bills as they are introduced for possible impact on the department;
• Attends, participates, &/or leads meetings, conferences, trainings, or hearings as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel, Assistant Chief Legal Counsel, or Director's Office.

Salary

• $41.23

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

PREFERENCE: Candidates with 3 or more years' experience in employment law

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Law
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Verbal Communication

Other Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio

• This position may be filled by lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable
• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
• Must maintain current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of government of Bar of Ohio.
• This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11 (A)(9) ORC

Background Check Information:

• A background check, tax check & BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.