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What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Attorney 5 within the Office of Legal Services headquartered at Fountain Square Central office in Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the department of Natural Resources, please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/
What you will do:
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to agency leadership and program divisions.
- Collaborate with the Department’s Chief Legal Counsel, Division Chiefs, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office on negotiations, settlements, and litigation, including civil and criminal enforcement actions.
- Draft, review, interpret and negotiate contracts, compliance agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), leases, easements, and other complex legal instruments.
Advise on and resolve complex operational and construction-related issues, including delays, change orders, claims, and contractor disputes.
Starting hourly pay of $43.09/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $61.56/hr.
There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.
For more details, refer to the Exempt pay range schedule and longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 18mos. exp. as licensed attorney AND 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills- Research, Law
Professional Skills - Attention to Detail
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.
Note: This position is unclassified in accordance with ORC 124.11 (A)(9).
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