Employment Law Attorney

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Work Locations: Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus 43215-4104 Organization: Education and Workforce Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Compensation: $74,339 – $106,142 Unposting Date: Apr 21, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal Technical Skills: Human Resources, Law Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Coaching, Conflict Management, Confidentiality Agency Contact Name: Morgan Webb Agency Contact Information: morgan.
webb@education.
ohio.
gov Employment Law Attorney (240003HN) Job Duties About Us: The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.
7 million students.
The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.
As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students.
The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.
What You'll Do: Serve as management level employee & provide legal counsel & advice to appointing authority on matters concerning labor relations: Coordinates and monitors all labor relations activities affecting employees of agency and assists in planning agency's overall labor relations program; Confers and/or advises managers and/or supervisors regarding collective bargaining contractual issues, interpretation and/or processes; Administers and ensures compliance with OCSEA union contract; Plans and presents training on OCSEA union contract and any significant updates; Assists agency in contract negotiations; Evaluates current and potential labor and employee relation problems and recommends resolutions; Liaises with Office of Collective Bargaining; Drafts agency work rules, policies and procedures; Prepares and provides technical assistance to management/supervisory personnel; Responds to inquiries from government officials, employees, general public and union officials; Facilitates all aspects of pre-disciplinary meeting and grievance processes and/or represents agency at grievance hearings (i.
e.
, Step 2, mediation, WOOC, ADR, arbitration); Prepares recommendations to management and appointing authority concerning discipline; Implements approved disciplinary actions; Assists the Ohio School for the Deaf and Ohio State School for the Blind with disciplinary and/or OCSEA, SCOPE/OEA and/or SEIU 1199 contractual issues.
Develops and implements activities to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action laws, rules and regulations: Assists with development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance in recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities; Investigates EEO complaints and attempts to resolve discrimination complaints through liaison with internal and external legal counsel and enforcement agencies and recommends corrective action; Prepares periodic EEO related reports and provides recommendations; Provides EEO training to new employees and management personnel to keep abreast of new trends or legislation.
Serves as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Department and implements all aspects of ADA Titles 1 and 2 for the Department and for the public: Meets with team members with disabilities and engages in the interactive process.
Liaises with team members, facilities management, DAS building management and the Office of Accessibility and Opportunity at DAS regarding ADA accommodations; Manages the ADA Title 2 email inbox for the public and works with Department offices to address customers and stakeholders with disabilities accommodations; Writes, recommends, and implements changes to policies related to Americans with Disability Actt; Develops training materials and presents trainings to implement policies related to Americans with Disability Act.
Performs other duties as assigned including: Serves as Department’s 504 Coordinator; Implements approved record retention schedule for office.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications: Experience in employment law or experience investigating complaints involving employee misconduct, Writing investigative reports and making recommendations ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of employment law (i.
e.
, procedural & substantive); legal research methods; legal writing; interviewing; laws, rules & procedures applicable to operations of employing agency; supervisory principles/techniques*; employee training & development.
Ability to deal with large number of variables & determine specific course of action; organize & interpret extensive variety of legal material in books, journals or legal documents; communicate verbally regarding legal issues; handle sensitive contacts with government officials, adverse parties &/or general public.
(*)Developed after employment.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions.
An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.