Attorney 4 - 20061441

Ohio Department of Commerce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,915 - 65,394; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control in Columbus, seeks an attorney to draft legal opinions, provide counsel on policy development, and preside over administrative hearings.

Requirements include admission to the Ohio Bar, 12 months licensed attorney experience, and 6 months in employee training and development; full-time, 8:00am–5:00pm at the Riffe Tower.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Responsibilities

• Researches & drafts legal opinions and orders
• Provides legal counsel & advice to appointing authority on policy development & implementation relating to legal functions
• Presides over administrative hearings, performing judicial functions & rendering decisions
• Responds to legal inquiries from the public, permit holders, and legislative officials
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and panel discussions, including conducting presentations
• Analyzes, monitors, and drafts legislation and rules

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Investigation

Law

Job description

The Division of Liquor Control supports Ohio’s economy by providing funding for job creation and business development through the proceeds from Ohio’s liquor industry. The division ensures Ohioans have access to the products they want by overseeing the manufacture, distribution and sale of all alcoholic beverages, selling spirituous liquor through contract liquor agencies and registering products for sale. The division promotes the responsible consumption of alcohol by educating the public, and ensuring that businesses are informed and trained on their responsibilities not to sell to underage or intoxicated individuals.

What You'll Do

• Researches & drafts legal opinions and orders
• Provides legal counsel & advice to appointing authority on policy development & implementation relating to legal functions
• Presides over administrative hearings, performing judicial functions & rendering decisions
• Responds to legal inquiries from the public, permit holders, and legislative officials
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and panel discussions, including conducting presentations
• Analyzes, monitors, and drafts legislation and rules

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Job Skills

Attorney/Legal

Organization

Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail] or 614-995-7009

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Riffe Tower

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Pay Range 14, Step 1 $40.40 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal, Investigation, Law

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

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