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As Ohio’s Secretary of State, Frank LaRose is doing his part to deliver a thriving democracy and a prosperous economy for all Ohioans. In his role as the state’s chief elections officer, he is working to ensure that Ohio’s elections are both secure and accessible. And, as the first stop for new businesses in the Buckeye State, he is assisting entrepreneurs as they receive articles of incorporation for a new business.

The Ohio Secretary of State is currently seeking candidates for a the following positions:

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL

• Assist in the daily and strategic operational activities of the Legal Services team, such as general legal research; the review and authoring of legal briefs, memoranda, and contracts; the review of pleadings, motions, affidavits, legislations, rules, and pending litigation; and responding to SOS staff inquiries on legal matters, policies, and procedures.
• https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400010M&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

SENIOR ELECTIONS COUNSEL

• Coordinates activities of Ohio Secretary of State’s (SOS) elections attorneys assigned to provide election law support to Boards of Elections; assists Chief Legal Counsel and Director of Elections in drafting directives, advisories, memoranda, & other instruction for use by Boards of Elections.
• https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400012V&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

What’s in it for you: 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. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. 

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Go to https://careers.ohio.gov/ and enter "Secretary of State" under Organization to see the postings and apply online.