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State of Ohio

General Counsel

Columbus, OH · On-site

$175 - $190/hr

This position directs the legal, legislative, and policy affairs of the Supreme Court and serves as the principal advisor on legal matters affecting Court administration and the Ohio judicial branch.

State of Ohio

Chief Legal Officer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$175 - $190/hr

... legal, legislative, and policy affairs of the Supreme Court, serving as principal advisor on matters affecting Court administration and the Ohio judicial branch. The role provides executive ...

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Legislative Criminal Justice Counsel

Ohio Department of Aging

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  • Assists the director in preparing commission work products and facilitates commission and committee meetings and general duties of the office.
  • Serves as liaison to the Ohio General Assembly, executive branch officials, state agencies, regulatory bodies, governmental entities, judicial associations, bar associations, court personnel associations, and other interest groups as designated by the commission director.
  • Monitors legislation, handles legislative program activities and public affairs as one of the commission's registered lobbyist, attends legislative committee meetings, discusses initiatives with interested parties, and drafts testimony for legislative committee hearings.
  • Prepares and makes presentations on the status of legislation, on legislative activities during the session, and on new laws after adjournment.
  • Prepares, drafts, analyzes, and monitors, new legislation. Tracks and monitors pending legislation affecting the criminal justice system, informing affected parties of its status, taking appropriate action, and drafting talking points and other communication tools.
  • Advises the director, the commission and its committees, interested parties, and justice system partners regarding legislative issues and initiatives and provides updates on the status of legislation that is proposed or pending before the Ohio General Assembly. Makes presentations, including preparing and providing updates regarding the status of legislation that is proposed or pending before the Ohio General Assembly.
  • Monitors trends developed through legislation, case law, and promising practices relative to criminal justice issues and disseminates pertinent information to the commission director, the commission and its committees, interested parties and justice system partners. Tracks bills in the Ohio Legislature and prepares written and oral updates for the commission.
  • Conducts legal and non-legal research.
  • Writes memos and other documents on criminal justice issues for the commission and provides legal advice on commission matters, as needed.
  • Makes presentations on the work of the OCSC, its committees, other working committees and criminal justice seminars, judicial and court personnel educational courses, and other meetings and sessions.
  • Writes and edits commission documents, including legislative drafting.
  • May provide written and oral testimony at legislative committee hearings.
  • Serves as a staff liaison to committees, boards, task forces, commissions, and workgroups.
  • May provide work direction as it relates to specific tasks and/or projects to administrative staff and/or interns placed at the OCSC.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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
What we're looking for...
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Requires a law degree, membership in good standing of the Ohio bar.
  • Requires two or more years' relevant experience in the criminal justice field; prior experience in the Ohio Court System strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in developing positive relationships with legislators and in advancing legislative agendas is preferred.
  • Registration as lobbyist or legislative agent must be obtained pursuant to Section 101.72 of Revised Code.
    Requires thorough knowledge of the legislative process; Ohio state government; and of the structure, organization, and operation of the Ohio judicial system.
  • The position also requires exceptional organization, communication and interpersonal skills and requires demonstrated understanding of the commission's work, procedures, and research.
  • Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information.
  • The position also requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; the ability to prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; the ability to distill and simplify complex statutes; the ability to work with diverse groups on policy development; proficiency in the use of legal research methods, performing complex analyses and exceptional writing skills; and good communication skills.
  • Requires a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; the Internet, and Westlaw or Lexis and other legal-research resources.
  • Requires occasional travel within Ohio and occasional out of state travel and the ability to work non-standard work hours when appropriate.
  • Requires the ability to perform all aspects of the job with fairness, equity, patience, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Must possess proven skills to demonstrate strong public speaking and sound grammar/writing abilities.
  • Special Requirements: This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment. Travel on Commission business, including the possibility of some overnight travel, is expected and required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers and phones.
This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee may also be required to move about the office and building, and other locations while traveling on Commission business. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to communicate and exchange information.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Requires ability to work extended hours as needed and to travel on Court business is required, including overnight stays. Valid driver's license required
COMMISSION EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
In completing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Commission expects the employee will adhere to all Commission policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others; and work to maintain constructive working relationships. In addition, the Commission expects the employee to maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals. Further, the Commission expects the employee to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, the ability to prioritize workload, the ability to perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, and to communicate regularly with the incumbent's supervisors about work-related issues.
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The Ohio Department of Aging, based in Columbus, OH, US, is within the healthcare and service industry, primarily serving older individuals and their care providers throughout the state. As a state government agency, its key role is to ensure the provision of quality services and supports that assist older Ohioans to live healthier, safer and more productive lives. The department functions through the official website, ohio.gov. It was established with a mission to position the State of Ohio on the leading edge of solution-driven innovation for the challenges and opportunities presented by Ohio's rapidly aging population.

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51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Columbus, OH, US

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