Assistant Attorney General - Outside Counsel Section

About Us:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

What you'll do:

We are currently seeking an experienced, licensed attorney with a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and an ability to work effectively with diverse groups for an Assistant Attorney General position in our Outside Counsel Section, Pension Counsel. The successful candidate will possess strong oral, written and verbal communication skills, be able to articulate complex legal matters, and exhibit creativity and innovation in their role as an assistant attorney general. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH.

This position will work with the five (5) public pension funds in the state of Ohio. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Appears before public tribunals (e.g. civil or criminal trials in state and federal courts; administrative hearings; boards of commissions)

• Develops legal policy

• Researches, analyzes and interprets complex issues of law

• Writes technical legal pleadings (e.g. briefs, affidavits, memoranda) and verbally presents legal opinions to technical or official personnel (e.g. drafts proposed states or regulations, negotiates settlements, and litigates difficult or unusual factual situations)

• Attends board meetings for pension funds

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. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! 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.

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.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

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. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Preferred qualifications

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in trial advocacy with work mainly in the Courts of Franklin County, with occasional work in other Ohio courts.

Excellent writing skills for briefs, motions, other pleadings, and correspondence.

Unusual Working Conditions:

May require travel; may work varied hours.

Job skills: attorney/legal, attention to detail, collaboration, strategic thinking, verbal communication, and written communication.