Assistant Legal Counsel (Attorney 4)

Serves as an Assistant Legal Counsel for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) and provides legal counsel and advice to the Director on policy development and implementation on legal functions related to education: * Assists with the development of administrative rules; * Assists in managing and responding to public records requests submitted to DEW; * Provides support for DEW's administrative proceedings (e.g.

IDEA complaints and Due Process claims); * Under supervision of Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, provides assistance and advice to department on legal matters.

Researches and drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda and other legal documents: * Researches questions for agency personnel; * Prepares responses and/or reports/decisions as required; * Performs research as may be required to implement applicable laws; * Analyzes, monitors, and drafts legislation pertaining to education and DEW; * Provides recommendations to agency administrators related to policy.

Performs other related duties as assigned: * Provides legal assistance and guidance to assigned sections and offices.

Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio and may require overnight stay.

(Must be willing and able to secure a valid Ohio Driver's License OR supply your own transportation.) The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

You will be required to report to this work location full-time, if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos.

exp.

as licensed attorney; 6 mos.

exp.

in employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal