Attorney 5 - 20101999

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Attorney 5 within the Office of Legal Services headquartered at Fountain Square Central office in Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the department of Natural Resources, please visit

What You Will Do

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to agency leadership and program divisions.
• Collaborate with the Department’s Chief Legal Counsel, Division Chiefs, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office on negotiations, settlements, and litigation, including civil and criminal enforcement actions.
• Draft, review, interpret and negotiate contracts, compliance agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), leases, easements, and other complex legal instruments.
• Advise on and resolve complex operational and construction-related issues, including delays, change orders, claims, and contractor disputes.

Starting hourly pay of $43.09/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $61.56/hr.

There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

For more details, refer to the

Exempt pay range schedule and longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services

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

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills- Research, Law

Professional Skills - Attention to Detail

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.

Note: This position is unclassified in accordance with ORC 124.11 (A)(9).

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Mar 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$43.09

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal, Research, Law

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.