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Attorney 5

Under administrative direction, serves in a fiduciary capacity and plans, directs, and coordinates legal program for assigned division within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS). Conducts operations involving matters having legal impact in assigned areas. Provides legal advisory services, conducts legal research, and prepares legal documents. Reviews and oversees the review of complaints for potential legal violations. Collaborates with Ohio Attorney General on complex litigation matters. Provides legal counsel for agency officials and represents high-level management in meetings where legal expertise is required.

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The State of Ohio provides a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include medical coverage, free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, paid time off, childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave, education and development opportunities, and public retirement systems.

Option 1: 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. Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal, Law. Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Verbal Communication.

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment: Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.

Background Check Information: A background check, BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants. A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation, please email ...@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.