Attorney 5

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Legal Services

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Under Administrative Direction, Serves In a Fiduciary Capacity & Plans, Directs, & Coordinates Legal Program For Assigned Division Within The Ohio Department Of Public Safety (ODPS) (i.e., Cases Have Legal Impact On Other State Agencies, Governmental Jurisdictions &/or Private Sector)

• Researches & provides advice to Human Resources staff &/or other departmental leadership on matters related to employment, civil service, & labor matters (e.g., issues implicating classified & other public service, discrimination law, disability law, wage & hour law, collective bargaining agreement interpretation & arbitration, family & medical leave, &/or other related litigation;
• Reviews & provides recommendations for updates or changes to employer policies & procedures; Reviews & provides advice on internal administrative investigations;
• Reviews & assists with responding to Title VI complaints; Reviews &/or prepares position statements to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, &/or other governmental civil rights oversight bodies;
• Conducts legal research & prepares briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents; Reviews &/or oversees the review of complaints for potential legal violations; Provides assistance in resolving complex questions of law;
• Collaborates with Ohio Attorney General on complex litigation matters before state & federal courts & administrative bodies, including employment litigation, civil service appeals, & workers' compensation;
• Provides legal counsel for agency officials, or represents the Director, Assistant Director & Deputy Directors in legal matters related to agency work;
• Represents high-level management in meetings where legal expertise is required & answers legal inquiries form government officials &/or the public;
• Under the direction of agency Chief Legal Counsel & Assistant Chief Legal Counsel, coordinates legal services;
• Assists in development of legal policies & procedures in assigned area in matters having a legal impact on other state agencies & in assigned area;
• Develops & implements policies relating to legal functions;
• Reviews draft administrative rules for legal input; Reviews bills as they are introduced for possible impact on the department;
• Attends, participates, &/or leads meetings, conferences, trainings, or hearings as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel, Assistant Chief Legal Counsel, or Director's Office.
  
  

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.

PREFERENCE: Candidates with 3 or more years' experience in employment law

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Law

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Verbal Communication

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

May 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$41.23 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal, Law

Professional Skills

Problem Solving, Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.