Attorney

Job Description

Attorney  (250008V3)

Commerce

Katy Zappia, katy.zappiao.gov or

Ongoing

Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Pay range 14, Step 1: $39.22/hour

Full-time; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exempt from Union

Attorney/Legal

• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Writing
• Investigation
• Research

• Consultation
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

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.

• 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 (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.

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)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 months experience as licensed attorney; 6 months experience in employee training & development.

Job

Skills:

Attorney/Legal

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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