Assistant Attorney General- Executive Agencies

Job Description - Assistant Attorney General- Executive Agencies (260006L8) Organization Attorney General Agency Contact Name and Information : View email address on click.appcast.io Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Other Locations United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland, United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati Compensation : Commensurate with experience Schedule Full-time Work Hours : M-F, 8am - 5pm Union : Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill Professional Technical Skills : Attorney/Legal Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview 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. Job Description The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Unit of the Executive Agencies Section. The successful candidate's primary duties include representing the Ohio Department of Transportation in appropriation proceedings throughout Ohio, and providing advice on other legal issues. Real estate, land use/zoning or environmental experience is preferred but not required. The selected candidate must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Previous litigation experience is preferred but not required. This position will work a hybrid schedule and is headquartered in the Columbus office. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. Some travel within the state will be required at times. 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 -Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code Job skills: Attorney/Legal, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Supplemental Information The Attorney General's Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences.We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#: 26-09-129

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history Driving record Taxes Drug Test In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio