Staff Attorney

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Work Locations: Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street Columbus 43215 Organization: Court Of Claims Classified Indicator: Unclassified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8a.
m.
- 5p.
m.
w/Flex Time Compensation: Depends on Quals ($60,195.
20 to $88,982.
40) Unposting Date: Jan 28, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Written Communication Agency Contact Name: Human Resources Agency Contact Information: hr@ohiocourtofclaims.
gov Staff Attorney (240000CT) Job Duties About Us: The Ohio Court of Claims is a statutorily created court with statewide jurisdiction and hears claims against the state of Ohio for money damages, appeals from Attorney General decisions regarding claims filed under the Victims of Crime Compensation Program, and complaints from citizens against government agencies regarding denial of access to public records.
The Ohio Court of Claims is located along with the Ohio Supreme Court in the Thomas J.
Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, a restored 15 story historical building located along the Scioto River in downtown Columbus.
What You'll Do: This position will be required to be in the office during the training period and may be eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule.
These functions are illustrative only.
Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned: Performs written analysis of legal & factual issues presented in either motions or cases before the court; researches statutory law, case law, and procedure germane to civil matters pending before the court; uses online & hard copy research sources.
Drafts decisions &/or entries; proofreads & edits decisions/entries; coordinates work with clerical staff.
Assists assigned judicial officers in preparation for and in conducting trials, hearings & conferences so as to inform of the nature of the case and any pending issues.
Answers inquiries from attorneys, litigants & bailiffs.
Provides general management of civil docket.
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 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 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and Admission to Ohio Bar (or the ability to obtain an Ohio license within 6 months) pursuant to Section 4705.
01 of Revised Code.
Strong research, writing & communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: 1 yr.
or more experience in civil litigation and/or government relations.
The Court of Claims is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol/drug-free, and a weapons/violence-free work environment.
Applicants will be considered by submitting the following online at careers.
ohio.
gov 1.
Application & Supplemental Questions 2.
Resume & Cover Letter Background Check Information The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.