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At 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.
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.
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 33 (step 1, currently $32.08 per hour) associated with this position.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.
Proficiency Instruments/Assessments may be required for this position; Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score to move on to the structured interview portion. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized this 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same classification may not re-take the same selection assessment for this 6-month period.
Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Status of posted positions
You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.
Serves as staff attorney by drafting contracts, grant agreements, Request for Proposals, and Request for Grant Applications, and other documents (i.e. motions, pleadings, memoranda, and leases) for agency staff; provides legal advice & consultation to agency on contracts, IT contracts, grants, and data shares, federal and state funding sources; researches variety of legal issues including most complex legal concerns & assists in resolution, negotiation, settlement &/or litigation of legal matters, prepares written decision containing findings of fact & conclusions of law (i.e., contracts, grants, and procurement matters). Conducts legal research of case & statutory law, constitutions, state &/or federal rules, opinions &/or orders; prepares reports & maintains records; prepares transcripts for appellate review. Reviews agency programs & policies for legal implications &/or drafts new policies; reviews &/or drafts legislation &/or administrative rules; drafts advisory opinions for boards, commissions or other governmental officials; monitors work of clerical staff. Provides legal advice to & responds to inquiries from state &/or county agency administrators, vendors, and grantees, general public, legislators &/or government officials; attends meetings with attorneys &/or in-house counsel. work direction & training to paralegals.
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed attorney.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
About us\:
Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.
At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.
Hybrid Work Details:
Subject to DCYs teleworking policy and an approved teleworking agreement, this position is eligible to work from a remote location on a hybrid basis. The selected applicant may be required to complete initial trainings prior to being eligible to telework. All requests to telework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by DCY’s Deputy Director of Human Resources and management, subject to the conditions outlined in the agency policy and teleworking agreement.
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.
