Attorney 3 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attorney, Legal, Disciplinary Process, Investigations, Legal Research, Case Preparation, Training, Negotiation, Administrative Hearings, Statutory Provisions, Professional Misconduct, Liaison, Guidelines Development, Report Writing, Case Monitoring

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The Attorney 3 plays a key role at the Board. In this position, you will be responsible for: Serving as lead staff attorney to draft and review disciplinary documents in accordance with statutory provisions. Assisting office staff and assistant attorney generals in preparing cases for administrative hearings. Providing work direction and training to office staff regarding applicable statutory provisions and other pertinent laws. Acting for the administrator of the Office of Professional Conduct (OPC) to independently administer the teacher disciplinary process used to evaluate cases involving professional misconduct of teachers. Conducting investigations on cases involving professional misconduct of teachers with an emphasis on cases not involving criminal convictions. Reviewing causes of potential disciplinary action with OPC administrator and making disciplinary recommendations. Negotiating the settlement of misconduct cases within guidelines established by the administrator and State Board of Education. Preparing resolutions for State Board of Education approval. Monitoring and tracking cases on appeal, including preparing and certifying administrative hearing records to courts. Serving as liaison to hearing officers, including monitoring hearing officer reports and recommending and coordinating periodic training. Conducting legal research and writing reports. Assisting with planning, developing and implementing internal guidelines and procedures as provided by ORC and other pertinent laws. Serving as department liaison to other agencies (e.g., Attorney General’s Office, statewide prosecutor offices, Children Services Agencies). Developing materials for presentation and distribution. Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 6 mos. experience as licensed attorney. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure. Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Responsibilities

The Attorney 3 serves as the lead staff attorney responsible for drafting and reviewing disciplinary documents and assisting in preparing cases for administrative hearings. This role includes conducting investigations into professional misconduct and making disciplinary recommendations.