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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.
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.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
| Location | Ohio, IL |