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Agency Contact Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date: Jul 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Work Location Children & Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215 Primary Location United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus Compensation Pay Range 15 — Commensurate with experience Ohio Department of Children and Youth 52 subscribers Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov. Location Requirements DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon‑Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm; however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am and as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on‑site daily at DCY’s office space. Job Description Under administrative direction, provides legal advice and counsel to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director, Deputy Directors, and assigned program areas on legal matters affecting DCY; serves as a legal liaison in matters between DCY and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and other outside entities; provides legal advice to DCY staff on maternal and early childhood services and supports, Help Me Grow home visiting and early intervention, and other assigned program areas; researches and drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other legal documents related to assigned DCY program areas. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provide legal interpretation, guidance, and counsel to DCY leadership and program staff on matters affecting agency operations and assigned program areas. Serve as DCY’s legal liaison with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and other outside entities. Represent DCY in legal proceedings, hearings, and related processes. Research and draft legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other documents related to assigned program areas. Analyze, interpret, draft, and review legislation, administrative rules, rule packages, contracts, and memoranda of understanding. Collaborate with DCY staff to retrieve responsive records for public records requests, review/draft legal responses, and ensure timely replies. Provide training and guidance to internal staff, including leadership, management, and lower‑level attorneys. Respond to legal inquiries from the public and government officials. Represent DCY at meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars. Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to general departmental operations. Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintain logs, records, and files. Perform other related duties as assigned. Working Conditions and Requirements Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation, or possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle. Pay Information Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost‑of‑living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. Months of Employment At Hire 6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months 54 months 66 months 78 months Pay Range Exempt/15 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly

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• 46.88
• 49.52
• 52.24
• 55.15
• 58.16
• 60.55
• 63.41

Annual

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• 103,002
• 108,659
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Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 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) Qualifications Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 months experience as licensed attorney; 6 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques. Job Skills: Attorney/Legal Additional Information 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio