Attorney Services Counsel

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Attorney Services Counsel in the Office of Attorney Services. The Attorney Services Counsel will provide legal and administrative support in matters relating to the regulation of the bar of Ohio; provide fulltime staff support to the Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, in furtherance of the revised duties and responsibilities assigned to the Commission in Gov. Bar. R. XV; and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Attorney Services

What You'll Do:

• Perform a variety of duties related to planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all aspects of the Commission on Professionalism's responsibilities. Work involves implementing the Commission's duties as defined in Government of the Bar Rule XV.

• Oversee and administer the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring program for attorneys newly admitted to the practice of law in Ohio; submit a report to the Supreme Court providing statistics about program participants, an overview of feedback from participant evaluations, and an assessment of the program's success.

• Build relationships with and make recommendations to judicial organizations, bar associations, law schools, and other entities on methods to enhance professionalism.

• Assist in the development of educational materials and other information for use in law school orientation programs, law school curricula, new lawyer training programs, and continuing education programs that emphasize professionalism.

• Oversee the Civil Justice Program.

• Assist the Director of Attorney Services in the performance of duties and activities assigned to the Attorney Services Division. Work with the Director and appropriate staff on matters related to the licensing and regulation of attorneys.

• Assist the Director of Attorney Services in review of applications and annual reports for Lawyer Referral Services and Legal Services Plans for compliance with Gov. Bar R. XVI.

• Participate in the administration of the semi-annual bar examination and provides support to the Board of Bar Examiners, as needed.

• Some in-state travel as needed.

What's in it for you:

The Supreme Court of Ohio offers a generous compensation package which includes salaries reviewed annually for market adjustments; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 14% employer contribution to the state retirement plan (OPERS); tuition reimbursement; flex time; and paid vacation, personal and sick time earned in the first month of employment.

What we're looking for:

• Graduation from an ABA-approved law school; member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar; and thorough knowledge of rules and standards governing the professional conduct of lawyers and judges.

• Experience in the practice of law or the management of an organization that provides service to lawyers or law-related professionals is preferred.

• Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills essential.

• This position also requires the ability to organize and deliver CLE courses; express orally and in writing ideas on professional subjects clearly and concisely; work collaboratively with Commission members and other entities; perform computer operations in Windows and Microsoft Word.

At-Will Employment

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.