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You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.
What You'll Do:
Legal College Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the Office of Legal Counsel and assist the department in its mission
- Work under immediate supervision of the Acting Chief Legal Counsel; work as part of the Legal team with each attorney and each Senior Legal Assistant
- Assist staff in coordinating legal activities
- Research, writing, and assisting with projects
- Assist with projects needing legal research
- Research, analyze, investigate and draft legal documents
- Prepare, review and edit legal correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents under guidance of supervisor
- Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, policies, and rules and regulations
- Attend and observe administrative hearings
- Assist attorneys and Senior Legal Assistants with case management
- Follow policies and rules to ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
- Apply your knowledge of administrative law
- Use Lexis/Nexis legal research tools
- Perform other duties as directed
This internship is eligible for hybrid work pursuant to the Ohio Lottery Commission’s Teleworking Policy, which incorporates both telework and in-office work days. If approved, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the requirements established in the Ohio Lottery Commission’s telework agreement and policy.
Work Hours\: Part-time variable work schedule between the hours of 8\:00am-5\:00pm, Monday-Friday; may work up to 29 hours per week.
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.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INVITED
NOTE:
You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Start date immediately.
This position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is Unclassified (exempt from the Classified Service).
The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.g., college transcripts, DD Form 214 for veterans, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.) will be required at the time of the interview.
New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.
In accordance with the Ohio Lottery Commission Nepotism Policy, you will be required to disclose any employees of the Ohio Lottery Commission who are closely related to you by blood or marriage.
Applicants please submit ADM-4268 (Civil Service Application) to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources, no later than 11\:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11\:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http\://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. All questions concerning employment opportunities with the Ohio Lottery should be directed to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources at careers@lottery.ohio.gov. You may also call the TDD number at 1-800-750-0750 (toll free). The Ohio Lottery does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE\: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Lottery Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CONVICTION OF A FELONY, OR A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE, WHICH INVOLVED GAMBLING, FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION, THEFT, OR ANY CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SEALED. ORC 3770.021
EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3770.02(D) OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE.
- Verification of enrollment in the 2025 Spring semester/quarter
- Verification of status (e.g., freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate, law, etc.)
- Major course of study
- Dates the 2025 Spring semester/quarter began and ends
- Estimated date of graduation
Skills\: Internship, Law, Research, Computer Literacy, Active learning, Teamwork, Time Management
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.
About Us:
If you are ready to play…Come join us!
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.
