- Company: State of Ohio
- Location: Grandview Heights, Franklin County
- Salary: $85,000–$105,000/yr
- Full Time
- Grandview Heights, Franklin County
- $85,000–$105,000/yr
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- $85,000–$105,000/yr
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The State of Ohio is hiring a Criminal Justice Policy Counsel in Grandview Heights, Franklin County to provide expert legal guidance and policy analysis on criminal justice matters. This is a full-time position for a licensed attorney committed to advancing the state's criminal justice initiatives through thoughtful legal counsel and strategic policy development.
About the Role
As Criminal Justice Policy Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor to State of Ohio leadership, bringing analytical rigor and legal expertise to the design, evaluation, and implementation of criminal justice policies. You will combine your knowledge of state law, criminal procedure, and policy mechanisms to help shape effective, lawful approaches to the state's most pressing criminal justice challenges.
What You'll Do
- Analyze criminal justice legislation, regulations, and case law to identify legal risks, opportunities, and implications for state policy
- Develop comprehensive legal memoranda and policy briefs on criminal justice topics for senior leadership and stakeholders
- Advise on the constitutional and statutory foundations of proposed criminal justice initiatives
- Collaborate across state agencies to ensure criminal justice policies align with legal requirements and best practices
- Research emerging criminal justice issues and trends to inform proactive policy development
- Support the review and drafting of criminal justice-related legislation and administrative rules
What We're Looking For
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Bar admission required within the first six months of employment; must maintain active good standing status throughout your tenure
- Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and state policy development
- Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly
- Ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, legal teams, and policy stakeholders
- Professional judgment and commitment to advancing the rule of law and ethical legal practice
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Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Ohio: 7.2% below the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Franklin County: $73,795 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Bank Block Building, listed 1997 (115m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 85°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (14.0/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,194/mo (1BR) · $1,430/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 242m (794 ft)
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- Role Criminal Justice Policy Counsel
- Employer State Of Ohio
- Location Grandview Heights, Franklin County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $85,000–$105,000/yr
- Posted June 27, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (324 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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