Attorney 4 (HYBRID) - 20062571

The Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with their hard-earned but forgotten money. This includes taking reports of unclaimed funds that result when an account becomes dormant and the business no longer has contact information for the account owner, holding these funds for safekeeping and working aggressively to track down the rightful owner.

Our Guiding Principles:

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

For Information on Benefits, please click here.

Commerce is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours. Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training. This position is eligible for hybrid work based on management's discretion and only after completing the in-office training period.

Duties

• Advise Division staff members on review and resolution of claims for unclaimed funds in conformity with the law
• Advise staff members on issues related to the registration and conduct of unclaimed funds finders
• Research and respond to public records requests in conformity with R.C. 149.43. Researching and respond to garnishments and other court orders to produce records and/or funds
• Participate in R.C. 119 administrative hearings and serve as hearing administrator for Division hearings/appeal meetings
• Investigate, track and respond to fraudulent submissions made to the Division. Assist in formulation and administration of Division fraud policy and procedure

Salary

• $37.53 - $53.58/hour

Qualifications

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

Other Information

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.

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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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Also, an applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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.