Job details
Salary $57,000 - $65,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Primary location: united states of america-ohio-franklin county-columbus organization: auditor of state classified indicator: unclassified bargaining unit / exempt: exempt schedule: full-time compensation: 57,000-65,000 depending on experience unposting date: ongoing job function: attorney/legal
Agency contact name: john morrison agency contact information: recruiting@ohioauditor.gov
Assistant legal counsel
(2100073u) job duties
We want you!
As ohio`s chief compliance officer, the auditor of state makes ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayersClick here to learn more about our office! the aos is currently searching for an experienced individual to serve as an assistant legal counsel in the legal division.
What will you be doing?
The auditor of state is statutorily responsible for auditing state agencies, state higher education institutions, counties, townships, cities, villages, school districts and other political subdivisions, public agencies and bodiesThe audits ensure compliance by those entities with multiple financial, public records, open meeting and other statutory/regulatory requirements relevant to the particular entityThe legal division is the in-house counsel for aos statewide administration and staff located in columbus and audit staff in 7 geographical regions, the state region, local government services, medicaid provider audits and performance audits across the ohioEach attorney holds a fiduciary relationship to the auditor of state pursuant to r.c.124.11(a)(9).
Each attorney has a regional assignment as their sole responsibility and is also collaboratively responsible for assisting with responding to public records requests, presenting at the annual local government conference in columbus, presenting certified public records training and other presentations statewide, annual review of the aos ohio compliance supplement and other handbooks provided by aos to various types of local governments, and other typical in-house duties as assigned by the chief and/or deputy chief legal counsel, such as specific research projects on a variety of legal issues, employment matters, contract, rfp, rfq, and rfi drafting and review, internal work group projects, etc.
Conduct independent legal research in order to provide legal advice and analysis to aos employees during the course of audits and on a variety of other issuesThis entails daily interaction via video meetings/email/phone with aos staff, personal consultation with fellow assistant legal counsel and with chief/deputy legal counsel as necessary, as well as a range of self-directed legal research/analysis as each issue requiresWork collaboratively with other aos staff on cross-department projects and other assistant legal counsel.
Conduct research on issues assigned by the chief and/or deputy chief legal counsel related to: legislation and statutes affecting aos; aos policies and directives; draft and review bulletins on new/amended laws for distribution statewide; draft/review contracts, agreements and other legal documents; assist with litigation and special audits; perform other duties as assigned.
Why work for the auditor of state?
Working for the aos will allow you to achieve your career goals without sacrificing your personal goals.
Excellent benefits and retirement plan
Public service loan forgiveness program
Opportunity to telework
These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the aos has to offer youYou deserve a life outside of work and that’s what we can offer!
Qualifications
Educational and experience:
Must be admitted to the ohio bar.
Experience range: 1-5 years required.
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and westlaw computerized legal research; strong legal research and writing skills; strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills; strong skills necessary for self-directed work including balancing assignments based upon due date and depth of research required; strong collaborative work skills with multiple work teams at one timeJudicial clerkship or similar research experience preferred.
Must have a valid ohio driver’s license.
That’s it! so, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to work on behalf of ohio taxpayers, then the ohio auditor of state is right for you.
Please note:
We need a copy of your resume, at least three references, and a writing sample in order to facilitate moving forward with the hiring process.
Salary: $57,000- $65,000, commensurate with experience.
Interviews will be granted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Position is based in columbus, oh.
The auditor of state is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, age (40 years or more), ancestry, disability, military status, genetics or veteran status (vietnam, desert storm/shield, or disabled).
