Attorney

Agency Contact:
Jennifer Gates, jennifer.gateso.gov

Unposting Date:
Jan 19, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location:

Capitol Square 12th Floor 65 East State Street, Columbus,

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $43.09/hr - $61.56/hr

Schedule:

Full-time;

Work Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Attorney/Legal;
Technical

Skills:

Attorney/Legal;
Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

The State Employment Relations Board (SERB) administers the Ohio Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining Act (O.R.C. Chapter 4117). SERB adjudicates filings from employee organizations (unions), public employees, and public employers. A public employer is any state or political subdivision located entirely within the state (including counties, municipal corporations, and townships with a population of 5,000+). We also serve school districts, state colleges, state agencies, authorities, commissions, boards, and other branches of public employment including public sector hospitals and health care facilities.

SERB’s essential statutory functions include:

• Investigating unfair labor practice charges.
• Adjudicating unfair labor practice complaints after investigation.
• Processing representation petitions and requests for recognition.
• Determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections to establish or change union composition.
• Analyzing and reporting wage and benefit data from collective bargaining agreements.
• Providing impasse resolution services through mediation, fact-finding, and conciliation.
• Resolving disputes as to the legality of strikes.
• Collecting and monitoring registration and financial filings by employee organizations.
• Training labor and management representatives in the methods and rules of collective bargaining.

The agency consists of three board members and a staff of 24. The agency is organized into the following sections:

• Clerk’s Office
• Business and Records Office
• Representation
• Bureau of Mediation
• Unfair Labor Practices
• Hearings
• Research and Training

Learn more about the agency by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Join the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) as an Attorney 5 and lead critical legal programs that shape labor practices across Ohio. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a dynamic environment for legal leadership and strategic impact. Candidates with legal experience in labor law are especially encouraged to apply, as such expertise is ideal for success in this role.

• Lead and manage SERB’s Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) and Representation sections.
• Supervise and develop staff and oversee case assignments.
• Review and assess all ULP charges, jurisdictional work disputes notices, & ORC Section 4117.19 complaints and make recommendations to SERB General Counsel and Board.
• Administer and direct representation activities including elections, recognition requests, unit determinations, and investigations.
• Conduct legal research, draft decisions, and mediate settlements in complex or sensitive cases with statewide impact.
• Provide legal counsel, respond to inquiries from stakeholders, and represent SERB in meetings, conferences, and public engagements.

This position is unclassified pursuant to Section 124.11 (A)(9) of the Ohio Revised Code.

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

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