Attorney 5 (250002WK)
Attorney 5
(250002WK)
Organization: Education and Workforce
Agency Contact Name and Information: Morgan Webb (...)
Unposting Date: Apr 20, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus 43215-4104
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
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.
Job Duties
Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 124.11 (A) (9) O.R.C.:
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).
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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
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
Attorney 5
(250002WK)
Organization: Education and Workforce
Agency Contact Name and Information: Morgan Webb (...)
Unposting Date: Apr 20, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus 43215-4104
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
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.
Job Duties
Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 124.11 (A) (9) O.R.C.:
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).
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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
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
Job ID: 473318156
Originally Posted on: 4/14/2025
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