Attorney 1

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

The State Board of Education is seeking an Attorney 1 to conduct legal research, prepare reports, and respond to inquiries. You will assist staff attorneys with investigations involving educator misconduct and draft subpoenas/public records requests. You will prepare cases for administrative review and attend hearings.

Admission to the Ohio Bar is required. The role supports the Board in investigations, compliance, and public service, with standard full-time hours at the William Green Building

Qualifications

• Legal research and written reports are required.
• Respond to inquiries confidentially.
• Assist staff attorneys with investigations involving educator misconduct (non-criminal).
• Draft subpoenas and public records requests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for administrative review of disciplinary action.
• Attend administrative hearings.
• Review hearing officer reports and recommendations.
• Respond to inquiries from agency employees, officials, and the public.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Customer Service

Research

Board and Commission Compliance

Job description

The Attorney 1 role is a key position within the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting legal research and preparing written reports.
• Responding to law‑related inquiries in a timely and confidential manner.
• Assisting staff attorneys with investigations involving professional misconduct of educators, with an emphasis on cases not involving criminal convictions.
• Drafting, analyzing, and reviewing subpoenas and public records requests.
• Preparing cases for administrative review of disciplinary action, including editing and proofreading documents and drafting interview and document summaries.
• Attending administrative hearings.
• Reviewing hearing officer reports and recommendations.
• Responding to inquiries from agency employees, government officials, and the public.
• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code

Job Skills

Attorney/Legal

Organization

State Board of Education

Agency Contact Name and Information

Morgan Turjanica, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$28.76/hr - $38.01/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal, Customer Service, Research, Board and Commission Compliance

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Written Communication

Agency Overview

The State Board of Education is made up of 19 members - 11 who are elected and eight who are appointed by the governor. The chairs of the education committees of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate serve as non-voting ex officio members. The Superintendent of Public Instruction serves as secretary of the State Board of Education.

The Office for Professional Conduct administers the ethical standards for educators. The office investigates allegations involving criminal or ethical violations to ensure that all Ohio students receive instruction from educators committed to a safe, supportive and healthy school community.