Deputy Legal Counsel
Position Responsibilities
The Attorney 5 position reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel at the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS). This role requires extensive knowledge of substantive & procedural law, rules & procedures applicable to ODVS in order to coordinate legal program of agency. This position provides legal advice & consultation to the Director & agency personnel, including but not limited to assisting with contracts, labor/personnel matters, fiscal issues, policy and procedure management, regulatory compliance, administrative investigations, rulemaking, veteran benefit oversight, veteran committees, OVH admissions eligibility, Criminal Records check reviews, etc.
Reviews & maintains a working knowledge of all legislation, case law, rules, & federal/state guidance that apply to DVS and OVH. Acts as legal counsel to OVH including but not limited to providing legal guidance to DVS personnel at OVH; aiding in the creation, implementation, and oversight of OVH policies and procedures; conducts relevant legal trainings for DVS and OVH personnel; Acts as liaison between OVH and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in matters in which the AGO represents OVH; and addressing ethics matters at OVH.
Duties include traveling to each OVH at a frequency determined by DVS Chief Legal Counsel. Plans, directs & coordinates legal programs & supervises records management staff as assigned. Conducts legal research & prepares briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents; conducts hearings; reviews &/or oversees reviews of complaints for potential legal violations; oversees preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents; Additional duties as assigned.
Job Skills
- Attorney/Legal Organization
- Veterans Services
- Centers
- Agency Contact Name and Information
- Jason Spaulding / Jason.Spaulding@dvs.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
JFS Riffe Tower 07
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8 am - 5 pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Technical Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Accounting and Finance
- Labor Relations
- Veteran Services
- Policy Direction
Professional Skills
- Analyze
- Attention to Detail
- Leading Others
- Priority Setting
- Confidentiality
Agency Overview
At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, we have the unique mission of empowering veterans & their families to thrive, through commitment, compassion, & community. Want to learn more about what we do? visit us at https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do