Attorney 5

About the role

Under administrative direction, provides legal advice and counsel to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director, Deputy Directors, and assigned program areas on legal matters affecting DCY; serves as a legal liaison in matters between DCY and the Ohio Attorney General's Office and other outside entities; provides legal advice to DCY staff on maternal and early childhood services and supports, Help Me Grow home visiting and early intervention, and other assigned program areas; researches and drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other legal documents related to assigned DCY program areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal interpretation, guidance, and counsel to DCY leadership and program staff on matters affecting agency operations and assigned program areas.
• Serve as DCY’s legal liaison with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and other outside entities.
• Represent DCY in legal proceedings, hearings, and related processes.
• Research and draft legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other documents related to assigned program areas.
• Analyze, interpret, draft, and review legislation, administrative rules, rule packages, contracts, and memoranda of understanding.
• Collaborate with DCY staff to retrieve responsive records for public records requests, review/draft legal responses, and ensure timely replies.
• Provide training and guidance to internal staff, including leadership, management, and lower-level attorneys.
• Respond to legal inquiries from the public and government officials.
• Represent DCY at meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to general departmental operations.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintain logs, records, and files.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must provide own transportation, or possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Travel required, as needed.

Skills

• Attorney/Legal

Benefits

Pay Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Pay

Pay Range Exempt/15 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly $44.38 $46.88 $49.52 $52.24 $55.15 $58.16 $60.55 $63.41 Annual $92,310 $97,510 $103,002 $108,659 $114,712 $120,973 $125,944 $131,893

Schedule

Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Location Requirements

• DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.
• Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval.
• This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

Agency Overview

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

Contact Information

Ashley.Sydebotham@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov