Assistant Attorney General- Workers' Compensation (250002MX)
Assistant Attorney General- Workers' Compensation
(250002MX)
Organization: Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information: ...
Unposting Date: Apr 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
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
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
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 to fill multiple Assistant Attorney General openings in our Workers' Compensation Section, in the headquarter locations of Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. The ideal candidates will preferably have two years of experience to be able to represent the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas and/or the appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court. A candidate applying for this position should be able to manage a high-volume caseload. Typical duties for this position include: case management, settlement evaluations and negotiations, motion practice, discovery (written and depositions), trial and appellate court appearances, and occasionally administrative hearings. Someone skilled in writing appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial to this position. These positions will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.
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.
Two years or more of experience working as an Attorney.
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#: 25-04-063
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
Assistant Attorney General- Workers' Compensation
(250002MX)
Organization: Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information: ...
Unposting Date: Apr 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
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
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
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 to fill multiple Assistant Attorney General openings in our Workers' Compensation Section, in the headquarter locations of Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. The ideal candidates will preferably have two years of experience to be able to represent the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas and/or the appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court. A candidate applying for this position should be able to manage a high-volume caseload. Typical duties for this position include: case management, settlement evaluations and negotiations, motion practice, discovery (written and depositions), trial and appellate court appearances, and occasionally administrative hearings. Someone skilled in writing appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial to this position. These positions will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.
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.
Two years or more of experience working as an Attorney.
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#: 25-04-063
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
Job ID: 472277575
Originally Posted on: 4/6/2025
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