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The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce
is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most
Our Guiding Principles
Making an IMPACT for the customer:
Inclusive
Motivated
Proactive
Accountable
Customer-Focused
Teamwork
The Division of Securities protects Ohioans’ life savings and investments by administering and enforcing the Ohio Securities Act. This includes licensing the professionals who sell products – brokers-dealers, securities salespeople, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives – and registering products for sale.
When Ohio securities laws are violated, the division can pursue administrative and civil actions, and criminal referrals. The division’s outreach efforts help educate consumers, so they avoid becoming victims of financial fraud.
The Division of Securities, Enforcement section is looking for candidates to fill an Attorney 4 role. The Attorney 4 will perform the following duties, which include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, directs, coordinates and conducts complex investigations of violations of the Ohio Securities Act & related white-collar crimes.
- Serves in fiduciary relationship as a management level attorney within division of securities; maintains confidential relationship with Commissioner.
- Performs research & analysis of legal issues and makes recommendations for actions to be pursued in enforcement regulatory administration.
- Responsible for hearing preparation & witness testimony (e.g., prepares questions & conducts hearings pursuant to O.R.C. 1707.23 & sworn statements under oath), prepares exhibits for use at trial or any type of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, and testifies at hearings and trials.
- Works with the Ohio Attorney General Executive Agencies, as well as county, state and federal prosecutors to prepare for prosecution and litigation of administrative, civil and criminal matters.
- Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies & prosecutors on joint investigations with multi-jurisdictional impact.
- $14/hour
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.
Application Status: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Careers to which you’ve applied will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.
BACKROUND CHECK STATEMENT FOR POSTINGS
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.
BenefitsAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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