Assistant General Counsel - Civil Rights, Columbus

State of Ohio - Civil Rights Commission; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Rights Commission in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Central Office. The role focuses on drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting research, and guiding administrative rulemaking within the division.

You will supervise staff, prepare performance reviews, and assist with strategic planning to improve service delivery while representing the agency in meetings and public inquiries.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Mediation

Technical Writing

Diversity Management/EEO

Investigation

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Ethics and Values

Reasoning

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

The Civil Rights Commission in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Central Office. The role focuses on drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting research, and guiding administrative rulemaking within the division.

You will supervise staff, prepare performance reviews, and assist with strategic planning to improve service delivery while representing the agency in meetings and public inquiries.