Assistant General Counsel- HYBRID
About Us:
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has the responsibility to ensure the integrity of casino gaming, sports gaming, skill-based amusement machines and fantasy contests by licensing, regulating, investigating and enforcing state laws.
What We Do:
The Ohio Casino Control Commission is a bipartisan regulatory body made up of seven Commissioners, an Executive Director and supporting staff that provides oversight of the casino gaming industry in Ohio. To fulfill the mission and the responsibilities of the Commission, the Executive Director oversees eight divisions that provide critical functions to ensure the integrity of casino gaming: communications, enforcement, legal counsel, licensing & investigations (casino gaming & fantasy contests), operations, regulatory compliance, responsible gambling and skill games.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our agency website
What You'll Do:
- Provides general legal advice to the Casino Control Commission
- Drafts and facilitates implementation of new and amended administrative rules
- Conducts legal research on a variety of complex legal issues, including preparing written opinions or memoranda
- Reviews and responds to public record requests
- Drafts and facilitates the implementation of new and amended policies and procedures
- Prepares Notices of Opportunity for Hearing and Notices of Violation for licensing and regulatory compliance violations
- Supports the Attorney Generals Office in administrative hearings, appeals, and general litigation
- Responds to inquires from the public and other governmental authorities
- Monitors legislation for agency or legal impact
- Assists in labor relations matters, including the discipline and grievance process
What’s in it for you:
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:
Compensation
- Starting compensation for this position is $35.74 hourly/$74,339 annually with the opportunity to advance in pay after six months. This position is in Pay Range 14, please visit Pay Range Table for more information.
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
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.
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.
Knowledge of law (i.e., procedural & substantive); legal research methods; legal writing; interviewing; laws, rules & procedures applicable to operations of employing agency; supervisory principles/techniques*; employee training & development. Ability to deal with large number of variables & determine specific course of action; organize & interpret extensive variety of legal material in books, journals or legal documents; communicate verbally regarding legal issues; handle sensitive contacts with government officials, adverse parties &/or general public.
(*)Developed after employment.
The State of Ohio complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) access requirements and employment regulations. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate on the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, please send an email to [email protected].
Ohio Casino Control Commission 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. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation, please contact Judith Schember by email [email protected] or phone 419-661-5465.