Hybrid - Attorney 4 - 20060558

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Work Locations: Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215 Organization: Commerce Classified Indicator: Unclassified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Compensation: $35.
74 - $51.
03/hr.
Unposting Date: Mar 6, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Technical Writing, Attorney/Legal, Research Professional Skills: Consultation, Problem Solving, Written Communication Agency Contact Name: Katy Zappia Agency Contact Information: katy.
zappia@com.
ohio.
gov or (614) 995-7009 Hybrid - Attorney 4 - 20060558 (2400026C) Job Duties About Us: The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.
The Division of Securities protects Ohioans’ life savings and investments by administering and enforcing the Ohio Securities Act.
This includes licensing the professionals who sell products – brokers-dealers, securities salespeople, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives – and registering products for sale.
When Ohio securities laws are violated, the division can pursue administrative and civil actions, and criminal referrals.
The division’s outreach efforts help educate consumers so they avoid becoming victims of financial fraud.
As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day.
We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state.
We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.
Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana.
Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.
Our Guiding Principles Making an IMPACT for the customer: Inclusive Motivated Proactive Accountable Customer-Focused Teamwork Commerce is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours.
Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.
What You'll Do: Plans, directs, coordinates and conducts complex investigations of violations of the Ohio Securities Act & related white-collar crimes.
Serves in fiduciary relationship as a management level attorney within division of securities; maintains confidential relationship with Commissioner.
Performs research & analysis of legal issues and makes recommendations for actions to be pursued in enforcement regulatory administration.
Responsible for hearing preparation & witness testimony (e.
g.
, prepares questions & conducts hearings pursuant to O.
R.
C.
1707.
23 & sworn statements under oath, prepares exhibits for use at trial or any type of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, and testifies at hearings and trials.
Works with the Ohio Attorney General Executive Agencies, as well as county, state and federal prosecutors to prepare for prosecution and litigation of administrative, civil and criminal matters.
Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies & prosecutors on joint investigations with multi-jurisdictional impact.
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 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 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.
Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position.
If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application.
Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.
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Careers to which you’ve applied will be listed.
The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.
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.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments.
Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana.
An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.
Also, an applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.