Attorney 3: Parole Revocation & Hearings Lead

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Ohio; On-site; USD 98,636,000 - 144,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Division of Parole and Community Services, seeks an Attorney 3 in Lorain County to advise on administrative hearings and handle revocation/violation cases for parolees. Requires Ohio Bar admission with at least six months as a licensed attorney and willingness to travel.

All external candidates start at Step 1 with 365-day probation; steps raise with each year of service. Compensation aligns with state pay scale across eight steps.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed attorney.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications may be substituted for experience but not licensure.

Responsibilities

• Advise and present on administrative hearings as violation hearing attorney for Adult Parole Authority.
• Develop and present cases and testimony at revocation and violation hearings for parolees.
• Interpret legal issues regarding the violation process.
• Review evidence and issue subpoenas; prepare pleadings and memoranda.
• Interact with witnesses, defense attorneys, law enforcement, prosecutors and others.
• Interview inmates, releasees and witnesses; conduct cross-examinations.
• Conduct legal research; draft policies and reports; maintain confidential records.
• Provide legal advice to APA staff and respond to inquiries and public records requests.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Corrections

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Professional

Consultation

Organizing and Planning

Presenting

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Division of Parole and Community Services, seeks an Attorney 3 in Lorain County to advise on administrative hearings and handle revocation/violation cases for parolees. Requires Ohio Bar admission with at least six months as a licensed attorney and willingness to travel.

All external candidates start at Step 1 with 365-day probation; steps raise with each year of service. Compensation aligns with state pay scale across eight steps.