Attorney 5

The State Employment Relations Board (SERB) administers the Ohio Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining Act (O.R.C. Chapter 4117). SERB adjudicates filings from employee organizations (unions), public employees, and public employers. A public employer is any state or political subdivision located entirely within the state (including counties, municipal corporations, and townships with a population of 5,000+). We also serve school districts, state colleges, state agencies, authorities, commissions, boards, and other branches of public employment including public sector hospitals and health care facilities.

SERB’s essential statutory functions include:

· Investigating unfair labor practice charges.

· Adjudicating unfair labor practice complaints after investigation.

· Processing representation petitions and requests for recognition.

· Determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections to establish or change union composition.

· Analyzing and reporting wage and benefit data from collective bargaining agreements.

· Providing impasse resolution services through mediation, fact-finding, and conciliation.

· Resolving disputes as to the legality of strikes.

· Collecting and monitoring registration and financial filings by employee organizations.

· Training labor and management representatives in the methods and rules of collective bargaining.

The agency consists of three board members and a staff of 24. The agency is organized into the following sections:

· Clerk’s Office

· Business and Records Office

· Representation

· Bureau of Mediation

· Unfair Labor Practices

· Hearings

· Research and Training

Learn more about the agency by visiting https://serb.ohio.gov.

Duties

Join the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) as an Attorney 5 and lead critical legal programs that shape labor practices across Ohio. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a dynamic environment for legal leadership and strategic impact. Candidates with legal experience in labor law are especially encouraged to apply, as such expertise is ideal for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SERB’s Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) and Representation sections.

• Supervise and develop staff and oversee case assignments.

• Review and assess all ULP charges, jurisdictional work disputes notices, & ORC Section 4117.19 complaints and make recommendations to SERB General Counsel and Board.

• Administer and direct representation activities including elections, recognition requests, unit determinations, and investigations.

• Conduct legal research, draft decisions, and mediate settlements in complex or sensitive cases with statewide impact.

• Provide legal counsel, respond to inquiries from stakeholders, and represent SERB in meetings, conferences, and public engagements.

This position is unclassified pursuant to Section 124.11 (A)(9) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Salary

• $43.09/hour

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 18 months of experience as licensed attorney AND 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Other Information

When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, Ohio tax check, and drug screen. 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.

The Ohio State Employment Relations Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

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.

Benefits

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.