Assistant Attorney General- Workers' Compensation

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:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking to fill two Assistant Attorney General openings in our Workers' Compensation Section. The ideal candidates will preferably have two (2) years of Workers’ Compensation experience, two (2) years or more of litigation experience, and/or appellate 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. Vacancies are in the headquarter locations of Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Boardman.

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

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.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

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#: 24-04-064

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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