Policy Counsel (Attorney Position)

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Policy Counsel in the Case Management Section. The Policy Counsel stimulates the development of comprehensive approaches to caseflow management and delays reduction in Ohio’s trial and appellate courts and justice systems.

What You'll Do:

• Assists local courts with the development of comprehensive approaches to caseflow management and delay reduction.

• Prioritizes and initiates case management services based upon courts requesting service and the analysis of statistical report data.

• Provides assistance through a variety of methods including the dissemination of research information, technical assistance, and education.

• Assists in the development and revision of case management plans according to the Sup. R 5(B)(1) and to ensure courts are in and remain in compliance with the Rules of Superintendence.

• Provides case management resource materials to stimulate discussion on issues of programming, rulemaking, and staffing.

• Provides on-site or telephone consultation with the judge, court administrator, clerk or other designee.

• Evaluates court and judicial system processes; makes oral and written recommendations for improvements in operations management, caseflow management, and delay reduction.

• Through caseflow management reviews, provides legal analysis as to a court's compliance with the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, relevant rules of practice and procedure, and its statutory obligations as required by the Ohio Revised Code.

• Identifies and recommends resource allocations, staffing needs, and financial needs as it relates to case management endeavors.

• Compiles and evaluates statistical data as part of caseflow management reviews.

• Provides statistical report form training to local courts.

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:

• Requires a law degree and an active law license in good standing in the state of Ohio.

• Requires a minimum of four years post-degree experience in a judicial system; working with court administration or case flow management preferred.

• Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.

• Travel is expected and required. Some overnight travel may be necessary. A valid driver’s license required. Requires the ability to work non-standard hours as needed.

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with justices, judges, attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

• Requires the ability to establish and maintain collaborative effective working relationships with supervisors and subordinate staff, division directors and managers, public officials, and state agencies.

• 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

  
  

Major Worker Characteristics:

The Court seeks to recruit and retain talented individuals with a commitment to public service.

The person hired for this position will work onsite at 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215.

This is an exempt unclassified position that reports to the Case Management Manager. The salary is commensurate with experience starting at $85,000.

Application Process

Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin May 23, 2023. Mailed or faxed applications will be accepted. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by May 22, 2023, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215.

Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.

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.

Out of state applicants may apply; however, The Supreme Court of Ohio does not reimburse travel or relocation expenses.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and 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.