Top 12 Government lawyer Jobs in Columbus

Deputy Legal Counsel
State of Ohio - Veterans Services Central Office —Columbus, OH
- From $43.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
General Counsel
State of Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio —Columbus, OH
- $175,000 - $190,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Attorney 4 - 20061441
State of Ohio - Commerce —Columbus, OH
- $40.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Training & development
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Economics Crimes Counsel
State of Ohio - Auditor Of State —Franklin County, OH
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)
State of Ohio - Medicaid —Columbus, OH
- $44.38 - $63.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
- $38.75 - $49.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Columbus- BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067570)
State of Ohio - Workers' Compensation —Columbus, OH
- $38.01 - $55.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Employment Law, Attorney 5 (PN 20035992)
State of Ohio - Behavioral Health —Columbus, OH
- $43.09 - $61.56 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
U.S. Department of Justice —Columbus, OH
- $79,606 - $197,100 a year
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- 1 year
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
U.S. Department of Justice —Columbus, OH
- $79,606 - $197,100 a year
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- 1 year
- Senior level
Legal Counsel - US Government or International Contracts
Anduril Industries —Ashville, OH
- $165,000 - $218,000 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- Office
- Business development
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CSEA - Attorney 2
Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources —Columbus, OH
- $32.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays

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Deputy Legal Counsel
State of Ohio - Veterans Services Central Office —Columbus, OH
Reviews & maintains a working knowledge of all legislation, case law, rules, & federal/state guidance that apply to DVS and OVH.
From $43.09 an hour
General Counsel
State of Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio —Columbus, OH
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and an active Ohio law license in good standing or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
$175,000 - $190,000 a year
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Deputy Legal Counsel

State of Ohio - Veterans Services Central Office -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
From $43.09 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Supervising experience
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Full Job Description

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Starting Hourly Pay: $43.09
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Attorney 5 position reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel at the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS). This role requires extensive knowledge of substantive & procedural law, rules & procedures applicable to ODVS in order to coordinate legal program of agency. This position provides legal advice & consultation to the Director & agency personnel, including but not limited to assisting with contracts, labor/personnel matters, fiscal issues, policy and procedure management, regulatory compliance, administrative investigations, rulemaking, veteran benefit oversight, veteran committees, OVH admissions eligibility, Criminal Records check reviews, etc.

Reviews & maintains a working knowledge of all legislation, case law, rules, & federal/state guidance that apply to DVS and OVH.
Acts as legal counsel to OVH including but not limited to providing legal guidance to DVS personnel at OVH; aiding in the creation, implementation, and oversight of OVH policies and procedures; conducts relevant legal trainings for DVS and OVH personnel;
Acts as liaison between OVH and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in matters in which the AGO represents OVH; and addressing ethics matters at OVH. Duties include traveling to each OVH at a frequency determined by DVS Chief Legal Counsel.
Plans, directs & coordinates legal programs & supervises records management staff as assigned.
Conducts legal research & prepares briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents; conducts hearings; reviews &/or oversees reviews of complaints for potential legal violations; oversees preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents;

Additional duties as assigned.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Supplemental Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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government lawyer jobs in columbus

Deputy Legal Counsel

General Counsel

Attorney 4 - 20061441

Senior Economics Crimes Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction

Columbus- BWC Attorney 1 (PN 20067570)

Employment Law, Attorney 5 (PN 20035992)

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Legal Counsel - US Government or International Contracts

CSEA - Attorney 2

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