Assistant General Counsel

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal, policy, legislative, and rulemaking support to the Court. The role involves delivering legal counsel, conducting research, and advising Court leadership and advisory bodies.

You will handle project management, contract review, public records coordination, and training for judges and staff. The position emphasizes compliance with laws, rules, and regulations and offers a competitive salary in the $120,000–$130,000

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Attorney admitted to practice law in Ohio, in good standing.
• Two to five years of related legal experience in public or private sector.

Responsabilités

• Provides legal advice and policy counsel to the Chief Justice, Justices, Court leadership, managers, supervisors, and staff on a broad range of legal, operational, regulatory, and policy matters.
• Collaborates with the General Counsel and staff to establish project goals, priorities, and strategic plans for Office initiatives.
• Provides legal counsel and rule drafting for Supreme Court advisory bodies and staff, coordinating amendments submitted to the Court.
• Collaborates in managing the relationship between the Supreme Court and the Attorney General’s office on litigation involving the Court.
• Serves as legal counsel and staff liaison to advisory bodies, commissions, boards, and committees; provides guidance and oversight.

Connaissances

Attorney/Legal

Legal Research

Formation

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Description du poste

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:Supreme Court of Ohio

Agency Contact Name and Information:Office of Human Resources - [e-mail]

Work Location:
65 South Front Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation:$120,000 - $130,000

Schedule:Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:8am - 5pm M-F

Classified Indicator:Unclassified

Union:Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill:Attorney/Legal

Who We Are

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Assistant General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel provides legal, policy, legislative, and rulemaking support to the Supreme Court of Ohio by delivering legal counsel, conducting research and analysis, advising Court leadership and advisory bodies, and assisting with policy, compliance, litigation, contracts, public records, and legislative matters. The position supports the effective administration of the judicial branch and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

What You'll Do

• Legal Research & Counsel: Provides legal advice and policy counsel to the Chief Justice, Justices, Court leadership, managers, supervisors, and staff on a broad range of legal, operational, regulatory, and policy matters. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and applies statutes, court decisions, regulations, advisory opinions, rules, and pending legislation; prepares legal memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, recommendations, and other legal documents.
• Project Management: Collaborates with the General Counsel and staff to establish project goals, priorities, and strategic plans for Office initiatives. Conducts special projects assigned by the Chief Justice, Administrative Director, Deputy Administrative Director, or General Counsel. Leads or participates in cross-functional project teams.
• Rule Drafting & Counsel: Provides legal counsel and rule drafting for Supreme Court advisory bodies and Supreme Court staff. Serves as lead drafter and coordinator of rule amendments submitted to the Court. Prepares and presents proposed amendments for Administrative Conference.
• Litigation Management: Collaborates in managing the relationship between the Supreme Court and the Attorney General’s office as it relates to litigation involving the Court and its employees. Prepares requisite reports and updates to the Administrative Director, Chief Justice, and Justices on the status of such litigation.
• Advisory Body Support: Serves as legal counsel and staff liaison to Supreme Court advisory bodies, commissions, boards, and committees; provides legal guidance, rule-drafting assistance, administrative support, and oversight of advisory body processes and procedures.
• Strategic Planning: Partners with the General Counsel in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, office priorities, and long-term objectives. Assists with office operations by developing work plans, coordinating activities, managing special projects, and ensuring compliance with administrative, policy, and financial requirements.
• Contracts: Reviews, prepares, and coordinates intergovernmental agreements, grants, and contracts; advises on legal risks and terms, as needed.
• Public Records: Reviews, coordinates, and responds to public records requests and assists in the development and update of related policies and procedures.
• Policy Development: Drafts and coordinates for administrative policy amendments submitted to the Court. Prepares and presents proposed amendments for Administrative Conference.
• Training & Education: Researches and prepares reference materials and provides training for judges and quasi-judicial employees. Presents to judges, judicial branch personnel, peers and colleagues at educational events.

Additional Information

This is an exempt unclassified position, reporting to the Administrative Director. The salary range for this position, which is commensurate with experience, is $120,000 - $130,000.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

At-Will Employment

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required. At all times during employment with the Court, must be an attorney properly admitted to the practice of law, be in active and in good standing. This is typically acquired through two to five years of legal experience directly related legal experience in the public or private sector.

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) a

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.