State of Ohio · 1 month ago
Legal Office Chief, Attorney 6 (PN 20072769)
James A Rhodes Office Tower 3630 East Broad Street
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$16/hr - $16/hr
2+ years expThe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Legal Office Chief, Attorney 6 to provide executive-level legal leadership and oversight for the Department’s statewide legal program. This position serves as a senior legal advisor to agency leadership and plays a critical role in shaping legal strategy, policy development, and risk management across all department institutions, hospitals, and offices.
AssociationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Agency Director, Deputy Directors, and senior leadership staff
Represents the Department in complex, sensitive, and confidential legal matters with significant operational and policy implications
Assists in the development, revision, interpretation, and implementation of agency policies, procedures, and directives related to: Legal and administrative operations Administrative rules Public records requests Medicaid matters Licensure and certification issues
Ensures consistent and compliant application of legal standards across the agency
Develops, coordinates, and administers agency legal policy
Manages agency litigation, including: Assigning and monitoring cases Tracking litigation progress Estimating potential liability Developing legal recommendations related to settlements Negotiating and/or drafting settlement proposals Directing preparation of legal documentation
Reviews and approves all legal actions, documentation, settlements, and strategic legal options
Supervises, assigns, and evaluates legal and support staff
Provides mentorship, guidance, and professional development to ensure high-quality legal services
Delivers legal training and guidance to agency leadership and staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
24 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques
6 mos. exp. in management
Benefits
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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