Staff Attorney

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Attorney for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Columbus. The successful applicant will be responsible for evaluating grievances, conducting investigations, and preparing legal documents. A strong commitment to ethical standards and excellent writing skills are essential for this position. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, plus eligibility for remote work after 60 days.

Benefits

Extensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

11 paid holidays

14% employer contribution into OPERS pension plan

Employee tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Strong understanding of Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and Judicial Conduct.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and investigating incoming grievances based on specific rules.
• Preparing memoranda and closing letters regarding grievances.
• Assisting in educating the bench and bar through presentations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Description - Staff Attorney (2500044Z)

Staff Attorney ( 2500044Z )

Organization

Organization

: Supreme Court of Ohio - Office of Disciplinary Counsel

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : Starting salary of $82,305 - $89,440

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill

: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills : Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel seeks to hire a detail-oriented, efficient, and analytical individual for a Staff Attorney position in the Intake Department.

The candidate must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted and in good standing in Ohio*, and have practiced law for a minimum of two years. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills, be an effective communicator, be committed to the highest ethical standards, and have a desire to join a dedicated and collaborative team of professionals. This position reports directly to the Senior Assistant Disciplinary Counsel for Intake.

Job Description

What you'll do:

TheStaffAttorneywillberesponsibleforevaluatingandinvestigatingincominggrievances based on the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct.

The Staff Attorney will gather evidence relevant to the issues of attorney misconduct, judicial misconduct,medicalincapacity,alcoholandsubstanceabuse,andtheunauthorizedpracticeof law.

TheStaffAttorneywillregularlycommunicatewithgrievants,judicialofficials,attorneys,and the public regarding the evaluation and investigation of grievances.

TheStaffAttorneywillpreparememorandaandclosinglettersregardinggrievancesand investigations.

TheStaffAttorneywillassistineducatingthebenchandbarthroughCLEpresentations,training sessions, and other outreach initiatives.

TheStaffAttorneymayassistAssistantDisciplinaryCounselinthepreparationandpresentation of cases before the Board of Professional Conduct or the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law.

Thepositionmayrequiresometravelthroughoutthestate. The outside practice of law is prohibited.

What’s in it for you:

The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, at least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, employee tuition reimbursement and much more! To view all that's in it for you, please visit Total Rewards.

Qualifications

What we are looking for...

· Anattorneywithatleasttwoyears’experienceasapracticing lawyer.

· An attorney with a strong understanding ofthe Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, the OhioCodeofJudicialConduct,andtheSupremeCourtRulesfortheGovernmentofthe Bar.

· Anattorney with exceptional interpersonalskills and abeliefinthepowerof cooperation.

· An attorney with astrongcommitment to thehighest ethical and professional standards.

· Atalentedandefficient writer.

· Ahighlymotivatedandpositiveindividualwithstronglistening,analytical,and organizational skills.

· Anindividualwithastrongworkethic,whois adaptableandhasawillingnesstolearn.

· An attorney capable of leading and participating in team projects while also maintaining a high level of independent productivity.

· An attorney who manages workload and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines, including taking ownership of assigned tasks and projects to ensure timely completion .

What we expect from the successful applicants…

The Staff Attorney will conduct themselves with humility, empathy, integrity, respect, and fairness and will contribute positively to a culture of trust and collegiality.

The Staff Attorney will have a keen analytical mind, maintain attention to detail, be comfortable with technology, and demonstrate a team-oriented work philosophy.

What you should know…

· The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is committed to fostering a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive work environment. Diverse applicants, including those from underrepresented communities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

· The starting salary range for the Staff Attorney position is $82,305 - $89,440, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package. The Staff Attorney position may be eligible for some remote work after 60 days.

· Applicants must submit a resume, writing sample, and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their salary requirements.

· ODC is an affiliated office of the Supreme Court of Ohio located at 65 E. State St. Suite 1510, Columbus, OH 43215. The Court is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, diverse, professional, and impartial work environment.

*If selected, an out-of-state candidate licensed in a jurisdiction other than Ohio must immediately apply for and be granted admission under Gov.Bar R. I, Section 10.