The Juvenile Criminal Justice Counsel assists the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission (OCSC) in researching, developing, and recommending effective strategies relative to criminal justice issues, e.g., sentencing, diversion, access to justice, community supervision, etc. Assists the Criminal Sentencing Commission in its work to revise Ohio’s criminal statutes, to prepare summary materials designed to make the law more workable for practitioners, and to assist the commission in responding to routine inquiries.

What You'll Do:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists the director in preparing commission work products and facilitates commission and committee meetings and general duties of the office.
• Monitors trends developed through case law and promising practices relative to criminal justice issues and disseminates pertinent information to the commission director, the commission and its committees, interested parties, and justice system partners.
• Conducts legal and non-legal research.
• Writes memos and other documents on criminal justice issues for the commission and provides legal advice on commission matters, as needed.
• Makes presentations on the work of the commission and its committees, other working committees and criminal justice seminars, judicial and court personnel educational courses, and other meetings and sessions.
• Writes and edits Commission documents, including legislative drafting.
• May serve as liaison to the administration, relevant agencies, and other interest groups as designated by the commission director.
  May provide work direction as it relates to specific tasks and/or projects to administrative staff and/or interns.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
  
  STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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:

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

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

What we’re looking for…

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Requires a law degree, membership in good standing of the Ohio bar.
• Requires two or more years’ relevant experience in the criminal justice field; prior experience in the Juvenile Ohio Court System strongly preferred.
• The position also requires exceptional organization, communication and interpersonal skills and requires demonstrated understanding of the commission's work, procedures, and research.
• Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information.
• The position also requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; the ability to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; the ability to distill and simplify complex statutes; the ability to work with diverse groups on policy development; proficiency in the use of legal research methods, performing complex analyses and exceptional writing skills; and good communication skills.
• Requires a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; the Internet, and Westlaw or Lexis and other legal-research resources.
• Requires occasional travel within Ohio and occasional out of state travel and the ability to work non-standard work hours when appropriate.
• Requires the ability to perform all aspects of the job with fairness, equity, patience, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Must possess proven skills to demonstrate strong public speaking and sound grammar/writing abilities.
• Special Requirements: This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment. Travel on Commission business, including the possibility of some overnight travel, is expected and required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers and phones.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee may also be required to move about the office and building, and other locations while traveling on Commission business. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to communicate and exchange information.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Requires ability to work extended hours as needed and to travel on Court business is required, including overnight stays. Valid driver’s license required

COMMISSION EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
In completing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Commission expects the employee will adhere to all Commission policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others; and work to maintain constructive working relationships. In addition, the Commission expects the employee to maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals. Further, the Commission expects the employee to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, the ability to prioritize workload, the ability to perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, and to communicate regularly with the incumbent’s supervisors about work-related issues.

Supplemental Information:
This is an exempt unclassified position that reports to the Director, Criminal Sentencing Commission. The salary range is $89,627 - $128,045.

Application Process
Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, candidates must submit an application online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following:

1. Complete application
2. Resume or CV
3. Cover letter with salary requirements
4. Three professional references
5. One writing sample

Only completed applications will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Additional details are available to candidates interested in applying, by contacting the Office of Human Resources – Recruiting at recruiting@sc.ohio.gov

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

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.

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.