Attorney 5

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Ohio is seeking a Senior Assistant Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support on education-related policies. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing public records requests, and conducting legal training. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal counsel and a strong understanding of education laws.

Qualifications

• 18 months experience as a licensed attorney.
• 6 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel and advice on policy development.
• Assists with the development of administrative rules.
• Researches questions for agency personnel.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Consultation

Analyzation

Education

Admission to Ohio Bar

Job description

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Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 124.11 (A) (9) O.R.C.:

Education

Serves as a Senior Assistant Legal Counsel for the Ohio Department of Education (DEW) and provides legal counsel and advice to the Director on policy development and implementation on legal functions related to education:

• Assists with the development of administrative rules;
• Assists in managing and responding to public records requests submitted to DEW;
• Participates in Chapter 119 hearing processes (e.g., land transfer cases, permanent exclusion cases, and payment in lieu of cases);
• Assists with developing and reviewing agency contracts on behalf of the Director;
• Under supervision of Chief Legal Counsel and Associate Legal Counsel, provides assistance and advice to department on legal matters.
  
  

Researches & drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other legal documents:

• Researches questions for agency personnel;
• Prepares responses and/or reports/decisions as required;
• Performs research as may be required to implement applicable laws;
• Analyzes, monitors, and drafts legislation pertaining to education and DEW;
• Provides recommendations to agency administrators related to policy.
  
  

Performs Other Related Duties As Assigned

• Provides legal assistance and guidance to assigned center or program offices
• Conducts training on legal matters (e.g., public records, confidential personal information, data privacy).
  
  

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time, if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

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.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Morgan Webb ([e-mail])

Unposting Date

May 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio Department of Education

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$41.23 - $58.91

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Flexible

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Consultation, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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