Attorney

Job Description - Attorney  (260000ED)

Attorney  (260000ED)

Commerce

Katy Zappia, katy.zappiao.gov or

Commerce Tussing Road 6606 Tussing Road Reynoldsburg 43068

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Reynoldsburg

Pay range 14, step 1: $39.22

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

Attorney/Legal

Interviewing, Professional, Research, Client Advocacy

Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Confidentiality

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

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.

The Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing helps ensure Ohioans’ investment in their largest asset – their homes – is a sound one. This includes licensing, educating, and enforcing Ohio laws for real estate brokers, salespersons, real estate appraisers, home inspectors and foreign real estate dealers and salespersons. The division also registers cemeteries and real estate developments located in other states that are marketed in Ohio.

REPL also has responsibilities under the Manufactured Homes Program and is responsible for licensing and inspecting brokers/dealers and salespersons. The Video Service Authorization Section provides complaint services, education and outreach to cable consumers, local governments, and cable providers.

• Independently assists the Superintendent in coordinating & monitoring the activities for all sections and credentials issued by the Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.
• Drafts denial and charge notices, reviews pre-determinations and makes recommendations to the Superintendent, reviews enforcement files, advises investigators and makes recommendations to the Superintendent. Prepares and makes presentations for any board or commission and to the public as requested by the Superintendent or Division Counsel.
• Provides legal counsel & advice to the Superintendent & other staff members & related boards, commissions, & committees concerning legal issues.
• Answers legal inquiries & complaints, conducts legal research & prepares legal documents.

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 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

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Attorney/Legal

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