Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Columbus, OH

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Columbus, OH

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Columbus, OH

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The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability, or military status in employment or the provision of services.

Managing Counsel - Appeals and Post-conviction Department:
- Salary range: $85,758 - $122,533/year
- Full-time position
- No unposting date
- Location: Columbus, Ohio

About the Organization:
- Public Defender Commission
- Agency ,533/year
- Full-time position
- No unposting date

Primary Job Skill:
- Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills:
- Attorney/Legal
- Client Advocacy

Professional Skills:
- Building Consensus
- Building Trust
- Coaching
- Critical Thinking
- Leading Others

Agency Overview:
- Responsible for providing legal representation and services to individuals who cannot afford an attorney
- Mission: Advocating. Fighting. Helping.
- Vision: A Fair Justice System
- Values: Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community.
- Committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all team members have a voice

Job Description:
- Seeking a dedicated leader to serve as Managing Counsel of the Appeals and Post-conviction Department
- Responsible for mission, vision, planning, strategic direction and management of the department
- Supervises team of 16 staff
- Represents clients in state and federal courts on a variety of appeal and post-conviction issues
- Handles complex cases and coordinates focused attention on identifying and addressing systemic issues
- Works with attorneys and core staff on policy and litigation initiatives and outreach
- Manages department budget and financial resources
- Assists in budget preparation
- Appears in public and private settings to discuss legal matters
- Provides legal advice to county public defenders and members of the private bar

Qualifications:
- Admission to Ohio Bar
- 5 years of experience as a licensed attorney practicing criminal law
- 6 months of experience or training in supervisory principles and techniques
- Eligibility to practice under a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio or Temporary Certification for Practice in Legal services, Public Defender, and Law School Programs

Supervision and Leadership:
- Supervises and develops staff
- Plans and leads staff meetings
- Reviews and approves work for content and accuracy
- Develops and manages training and education for internal and external audiences
- Communicates office-wide decisions and policies
- Oversees department budget and financial resources

Client Representation and Strategic Representation:
- Represents indigent criminal defendants in state and federal courts
- Handles limited caseload and formulates innovative legal strategy
- Corresponds and meets with clients, including incarcerated clients throughout Ohio
- Reviews and evaluates all case and project work within the department

Salary Information:
- Starting pay at Step 1: $85,758
- Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for higher starting pay
- Pay increases every six months and annually thereafter

Benefits:
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums
- 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 and optional deferred compensation

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
- Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status
- Provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities

Drug-Free Workplace:
- The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace
- Prohibits the use of recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis

ADA Statement:
- Committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities
- State of Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State

Application Process:
- Submit a cover letter and writing sample with your application
- Applications without a cover letter and writing sample will not be reviewed
- Final candidate will undergo a criminal background check
- Positive drug test will disqualify applicant
- Position serves at the pleasure and discretion of the State Public Defender
- Position serves in a fiduciary relationship to the State Public Defender and has an unclassified status