Law Clerk (Program Administrator 1) -Central Office

What You'll Do

• Assists with research, case analysis & evaluation & preparation of legal memoranda, agenda items, orders, subpoenas;
• Reviews files;
• Prepares & disseminates complaints, correspondence, orders, entries & legal memoranda;
• Schedules in-person & virtual meetings, and conferences;
• Compiles case information electronically or through correspondence;
• Uses expertise to support the General Counsel and Executive Director, manage office records;
• Provides legal & administrative support to the General Counsel and Executive Director;
• (e.g., assists with drafting legal documents and correspondence, organizing case files, scheduling, and preparing materials for the Attorney General’s Office; operates personal computer using Microsoft applications, web browsers & web-based research programs (i.e., Westlaw, LEXIS/NEXIS, Hannah News); operates OnBase, ARC and HEMS; operates photocopier, facsimile, label maker & other general office equipment).

Monitor, Track, and Report Legislation

• Monitor, track, and report legislation that may impact OCRC’s authority, statute, and/or mission;
• Prepare news clips relating to discrimination and other related matters;
• Ensures all cases and required legal documentation are appropriately submitted & on time for commission meetings.

Conduct Legal & Non-Legal Research

• Assists with preparing & providing legal based training;
• Assists with maintaining & preparing Administrative Code rule revisions, bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) requests, logs, schedules & related legal ensures agency records are disposed of in accordance with records retention schedules;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file;
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant;
• 2 yrs. exp. in legal research & writing.
• -Or 24 mos. law school training.

Job Skills

• Program Management
• Organization
• Civil Rights Commission

Work Location

CIV Central Office

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$27.73 - $34.35

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union Exempt

from Union

Technical Skills

• Attorney/Legal
• Communications
• Investigation
• Board and Commission Compliance
• Compliance Enforcement
• Law Professional

Agency Overview

Mission:

Promoting positive human relations amongst Ohio's diverse population through education and enforcement of laws against discrimination.