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Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Attorney 4 - Office of Chief Legal Counsel

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224


EducationServes as an Assistant Legal Counsel for the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and provides legal counsel and advice to the Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 ODE or the State Board;Participates in Chapter 119 hearing processes (e.g., land transfer cases, permanent exclusion cases, and payment in lieu of cases);Under supervision of Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, provides assistance and advice to department on legal matters.Researches and 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 ODE;Provides recommendations to agency administrators related to policy.Performs Other Related Duties As AssignedProvides legal assistance and guidance to assigned centers and offices.Minimum Requirements: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/LegalOrganization:

Education and WorkforceAgency Contact Name and Information:

morgan.webb@education.ohio.govUnposting Date:

Jul 28, 2024, 11:59:00 PMWork Location:

Ohio Department of EducationPrimary Location:

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

$37.53 - $53.58Schedule:

Full-timeWork Hours:

FlexibleClassified Indicator:

UnclassifiedUnion:

Exempt from UnionPrimary Job Skill:

Attorney/LegalTechnical Skills:

Attorney/LegalProfessional Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Consultation, ConfidentialityAgency 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.

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