Assistant Attorney General - Charitable Law section

State of Ohio; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Attorney General's Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Charitable Law Section in Ohio. The role requires a licensed attorney and a commitment to public service, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

The position offers a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and HQ in Columbus, with travel as needed. Qualified candidates will have strong oral and written communication skills and the capacity to articulate complex legal matters in charitable law matters

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Strong oral, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex legal matters.
• Experience working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies.
• Work as part of the Charitable Law Section to protect the public interest.
• Collaborate with other sections and divisions as needed.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

Assistant Attorney General - Charitable Law section (260007A5)

Organization

: Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information: Maren Aikey; [e-mail]

Unposting Date

: Oct 9, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

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, United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Schedule

: Full-time
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri; 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

: Attorney/Legal
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

We are currently seeking an Assistant Attorney General for an opening in the Charitable Law Section. The successful candidate should be experienced, licensed, have a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and possess an ability to work effectively with diverse groups. 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 position will be headquartered at one of our offices around Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, or Cincinnati.
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.

Unusual Working Conditions

May require travel; may work varied hours.

Background Check Info

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.

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#: 26-09-143