Associate Counsel (Administrative Staff)

Associate Counsel (Administrative Staff) (2500050J)

Associate Counsel (Administrative Staff)

(2500050J)

Organization: Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jessica Grimm, Email: ...

Unposting Date: Jul 10, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation: To be determined based upon experience

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal, Housing, Real Estate, Law

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA's website at www.ohiohome.org for more information about our mission.

The Legal Office provides quality legal advice on all affordable housing matters that require legal input & guidance.

Job Duties

The Legal Office is looking for an Associate Counsel who will...

Advise assigned offices on legal responsibilities & authority for housing programs under federal & state laws

Draft, review & assist in negotiating agency contracts & agreements

Facilitate responses to public records requests

Draft loan documents, instruments, amendments & releases related to housing assistance programs

Review & assist in drafting of proposed legislation & administrative rules

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Associate Counsel position description.

Item of Note:

This position will work from OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

Applicants should demonstrate on their application how they meet the required qualification to receive further consideration.

Qualifications:

License to Practice Law in Ohio

Technical & Professional Job Skills Necessary: Attorney/Legal, Law, Real Estate, Housing, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking.