Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and the Division of Parole and Community Services are looking for a dedicated security-minded criminal justice professional to assume the duties and responsibilities of an Attorney 3 located in Lorain County. All external candidates must start at Step 1. At six months of employment, you will proceed to Step 2. At each subsequent year, you will move to the next pay step as indicated below. Step 1: $34.53 Step 2: $36.20 Step 3: $38.01 Step 4: $39.86 Step 5: $41.81 Step 6: $43.90 Step 7: $46.00 Step 8: $48.28 Step 9: $50.66 All new hires must complete a 365-day probationary period.
What You'll Do:- Work under direction and present and advise on administrative hearings as violation hearing attorney for Adult Parole Authority, require considerable knowledge of substantive and procedural law to provide legal advice and consultation.
- Develop and present cases and testimony at revocation and violation hearings on behalf of the Adult Parole Authority (APA) for parolees or other releasees who have been charged with violating conditions of their community supervision.
- Interpret legal issues regarding the violation process.
- Review evidence, documents, records, and reports to be presented at hearings and makes determination regarding subpoenas to be issued.
- Interact and correspond with witnesses, defense attorneys, law enforcement officials, prosecutors and other criminal justice officials in preparation for violation hearings.
- Interview inmates, releasees and witnesses.
- Examine and cross examine witnesses.
- Prepare and submit legal pleadings and memoranda.
- Review and evaluate reports to make recommendations regarding community sanctions or confinement.
- Conduct legal research.
- Review agency programs and policies for legal implication and drafts new policies.
- Prepare reports and maintain records and metrics.
- Maintain security of confidential records
- Provide legal advice to Adult Parole Authority staff and respond to inquiries and correspondence to include public record requests from members of community and various other criminal justice systems.
- Require extensive travel and may require overnight stays.
- Attend meetings with attorneys and/or in-house counsel, training, and conferences.
- May give presentations and conduct training.
- Work on special projects and/or committees as assigned.
- Must conduct themselves professionally and in a law-abiding manner at all times in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed attorney.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
- Job Skills:
Attorney/Legal
OrganizationRehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community Service
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gina Seel - gina.seel@drc.ohio.govWork LocationDPCS Lorain
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Elyria
ScheduleFull-time
Classified Indicator
ClassifiedUnionOCSEATechnical Skills
Attorney/Legal, Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Professional
Professional Skills
Consultation, Organizing and Planning, Presenting, Written Communication, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Who We Are…Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embraces these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.
What We Do…The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.
Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!
