Assistant General Counsel (Central Office, Columbus, OH)

About Us:
Mission - Promoting positive human relations amongst Ohio’s diverse population through education and enforcement of laws against discrimination.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

Location:
Candidate is expected to reside within the specified office (Central Office, 30 East Broad Street, 5th floor, Columbus, OH 43215).

Required:

All candidates must submit a writing sample.

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.

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.

Prepare drafts and review legal documents and other legal memoranda (formal complaints, subpoenas, settlement agreements, conciliation agreements and consent orders); conducts legal research; participates in drafting new and revised administrative rules. Assist with legislative updates. Assist with preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents.

Supervise activities of staff (e.g., Civil Rights ADR Mediator, Reconsideration Officer). Prepare and conduct performance reviews and participates in planning improved methods of review and delivery of services.

Answer legal inquiries from government officials &/or public; assist staff in resolving complex questions of law; prepare & deliver speeches; represent division/agency in meetings; participate in training of staff and conducts seminars dealing with ORC 4112. 

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.

Knowledge of and proficient in legal research using legal research platforms such as, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, etc. 

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. 

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.