Assistant General Counsel (Central Office, Columbus, OH)
Ohio Civil Rights Commission · Columbus, OH · 4 wk ago
LegalFull-time
About the role
Mission - Promoting positive human relations amongst Ohio’s diverse population through education and enforcement of laws against discrimination.
Responsibilities
- Prepare drafts and review legal documents and other legal memoranda (formal complaints, subpoenas, settlement agreements, conciliation agreements and consent orders)
- Conduct legal research
- Participate in drafting new and revised administrative rules
- Assist with legislative updates
- Assist with preparation and review of all division/agency legal documents
- Supervise activities of staff (e.g., Civil Rights ADR Mediator, Reconsideration Officer)
- Prepare and conduct performance reviews
- Participate in planning improved methods of review and delivery of services
- Answer legal inquiries from government officials and/or the public
- Assist staff in resolving complex questions of law
- Prepare and deliver speeches
- Represent division/agency in meetings
- Participate in training of staff and conduct seminars dealing with ORC 4112
Requirements
- Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Revised Code
- 18 months of experience as a licensed attorney
- 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques
Skills
- Knowledge and proficiency in legal research platforms (Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, etc.)
- Technical Skills: Mediation, Technical Writing, Attorney/Legal, Diversity Management/EEO, Investigation
- Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Ethics and Values, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
- Bilingual Attorney/Legal candidates are encouraged to apply
Pay
$44.38 – $63.41 per hour
Schedule
Full-time