Employment & Litigation Counsel (Attorney 5)- 20079468

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Columbus, OH
Category Legal
Job Description
The Employment & Litigation Counsel position at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation provides legal advice and assistance on litigation and labor and employment matters, including consultation regarding exempt discipline of agency staff, legal support on issues involving the FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, ADEA, GINA, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and management of litigation matters including issuing record hold orders, responding to subpoenas and discovery requests, and reviewing pleadings and motions.

Requirements

  • Admission to Ohio Bar
  • 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
  • 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques
  • Knowledge of administrative law, State & Federal laws governing workers' compensation insurance, State and Federal laws governing employment matters (ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, etc.), Ohio Ethics Law, legal counseling, public relations, technical writing, supervision, management, employee training & development, ORC & OAC *

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
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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