Attorney 5

Join the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) as an Attorney 5 and lead critical legal programs that shape labor practices across Ohio. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a dynamic environment for legal leadership and strategic impact. Candidates with legal experience in labor law are especially encouraged to apply, as such expertise is ideal for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SERB's Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) and Representation sections.
• Supervise and develop staff and oversee case assignments.
• Review and assess all ULP charges, jurisdictional work disputes notices, & ORC Section 4117.19 complaints and make recommendations to SERB General Counsel and Board.
• Administer and direct representation activities including elections, recognition requests, unit determinations, and investigations.
• Conduct legal research, draft decisions, and mediate settlements in complex or sensitive cases with statewide impact.
• Provide legal counsel, respond to inquiries from stakeholders, and represent SERB in meetings, conferences, and public engagements.

This position is unclassified pursuant to Section 124.11 (A)(9) of the Ohio Revised Code.

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.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 18 months of experience as licensed attorney AND 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal