Attorney 5

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and consultation to the Director and agency personnel regarding contracts, labor/personnel matters, fiscal issues, and policy management.
• Act as legal counsel to the Ohio Veterans Home (OVH), including aiding in the creation, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the OVH and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) on legal and ethics matters.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate legal programs and supervise assigned staff.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, contracts, leases, orders, and other legal documents.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, administrative investigations, rulemaking, and veteran benefit oversight.
• Review and maintain working knowledge of all legislation, case law, and federal/state guidance applicable to DVS and OVH.

Requirements

• Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Revised Code.
• Minimum of 18 months of experience as a licensed attorney.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in supervisory principles and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of substantive and procedural law.
• Ability to advise on contracts, labor, fiscal, and policy matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Access to public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and optional deferred compensation.

About the Company

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services has a unique mission of empowering veterans and their families to thrive through commitment, compassion, and community. We provide essential services and oversight to ensure our veterans receive the support they deserve.