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Supreme Court of Ohio · 1 day ago

Domestic Violence/Criminal Policy Counsel

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Domestic Violence/Criminal Policy Counsel in the Office of Court Services. The Policy Counsel is responsible for providing assistance to internal and external justice system partners through a variety of methods including the dissemination of information to judges, local court staff, and justice system partners; technical assistance; and education in key functional areas with a focus on domestic violence programs and criminal justice matters in Ohio courts.

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Responsibilities

Provides assistance to judges, court administrators, clerks, local staff, justice system partners, and advisory committees through information dissemination, technical assistance, education, rules, business processes, and projects/grants

Monitors innovative trends and identifies effective practices related to domestic violence and criminal justice, disseminating information to judges, court staff, and justice system partners

Staffs, coordinates, and monitors meetings for the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence, following up on suggestions and recommendations

Works with and provides administrative support to advisory committees/commissions; acts as staff liaison for court policy projects and recommendations

Develops and manages domestic violence and criminal justice programs, prepares budgets, monitors expenses, manages grants and financial resources, and seeks alternative funding sources

Coordinates consultations, seminars, and meetings with experts; serves as a presenter for local court training; participates in regional/national associations and trainings

Develops and maintains relationships with judges, court staff, justice system partners, and relevant agencies at national, state, and local levels

Participates in outside agency boards, task forces, or workgroups; reports court-related topics to manager/director

Develops rules and standards to support domestic violence and criminal court programs

Directs evaluations and research on domestic violence and criminal court programs

Assists local courts in developing domestic violence and criminal programs; encourages collaboration with agencies and community resources

Facilitates roundtable meetings for judges and staff; attends related committees and public discussions

Assists in rule drafting, contract review, and preparation of written documents

Responds to constituent calls, suggests resources, and maintains ethical standards in providing information

Participates in evaluations and research; compiles and analyzes data to encourage evidence-based decision-making

Collaborates with Grant Administrator and Fiscal Officers to write and manage grants; completes grant reports on time; seeks alternative funding for special projects

Qualification

Juris DoctorCriminal Law ExperienceDomestic Violence ExperienceData AnalysisGrant ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCustomer Service SkillsJudgementPublic SpeakingNetworkingConsultingLegal & Policy InterpretationResearch & DevelopmentConflict ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationsTeamwork

Required

A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required for this position

The candidate must be an attorney properly admitted to the practice of law in Ohio, maintaining active status and good standing throughout their employment with the Supreme Court