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Attorney 5
Join Our Team! Accepting applications for an Attorney 5. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect. Job Description
What You'll Do: Serves as second level management employee. Deals with complex & difficult legal matters. Works under administration direction, plans, directs, & coordinates the legal programs of the agency for the following. Acts as legal counsel for provider compliance. Prepares difficult cases for trial. Serves as legal liaison with other state departments, county boards of developmental disabilities, service providers, consumers & their representatives, & the public. Performs other legal duties, as needed, related to operation of the agency & agency's programs & responsibilities, including the following: Provides full range of legal advice & counsel to the agency's director, deputy directors, managers & professional staff. Researches & drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda & other legal documents. Analyzes, reviews & drafts administrative rules & legislation. Provides training to staff. Responds to legal inquiries from government officials & the public. Researches & drafts contracts, grants, interagency agreements, leases, policies & procedures. Conducts negotiations on behalf of the agency. Provides legal research, consultation and advice for Chapter 119 hearings. Prepares difficult cases for trial, hearings & appeals. Acts as hearing officer &/or agency representative on matters concerning eligibility disputes & admission & discharge appeals. Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. attends staff meetings & training sessions; maintains case records & files; travels as required). What's in it for you: 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: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. 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, Strategic Thinking, Confidentiality. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Join Our Team! Accepting applications for an Attorney 5. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect. Job Description
What You'll Do: Serves as second level management employee. Deals with complex & difficult legal matters. Works under administration direction, plans, directs, & coordinates the legal programs of the agency for the following. Acts as legal counsel for provider compliance. Prepares difficult cases for trial. Serves as legal liaison with other state departments, county boards of developmental disabilities, service providers, consumers & their representatives, & the public. Performs other legal duties, as needed, related to operation of the agency & agency's programs & responsibilities, including the following: Provides full range of legal advice & counsel to the agency's director, deputy directors, managers & professional staff. Researches & drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda & other legal documents. Analyzes, reviews & drafts administrative rules & legislation. Provides training to staff. Responds to legal inquiries from government officials & the public. Researches & drafts contracts, grants, interagency agreements, leases, policies & procedures. Conducts negotiations on behalf of the agency. Provides legal research, consultation and advice for Chapter 119 hearings. Prepares difficult cases for trial, hearings & appeals. Acts as hearing officer &/or agency representative on matters concerning eligibility disputes & admission & discharge appeals. Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. attends staff meetings & training sessions; maintains case records & files; travels as required). What's in it for you: 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: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. 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, Strategic Thinking, Confidentiality. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.