Deputy Legal Counsel

Benefits

• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Generous Benefits Package including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
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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.

• Review & maintain a working knowledge of all legislation, case law, rules, & federal/state guidance that apply to DVS and OVH.
• Act 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; conduct relevant legal trainings for DVS and OVH personnel.
• Act as liaison between OVH and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in matters in which the AGO represents OVH; and address ethics matters at OVH. Duties include traveling to each OVH at a frequency determined by DVS Chief Legal Counsel.
• Plan, direct & coordinate legal programs & supervise records management staff as assigned.
• Conduct legal research & prepare briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents; conduct hearings; review &/or oversee reviews of complaints for potential legal violations; oversee preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section of Revised Code; 18 months exp. as licensed attorney; 6 months exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills

• Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Accounting and Finance
• Labor Relations
• Veteran Services
• Policy Direction

Professional Skills

• Analyzation
• Attention to Detail
• Leading Others
• Priority SettingConfidentiality

Organization

Veterans Services Central Office

Agency Contact

Jason Spaulding /