Assistant Attorney General- Environmental Enforcement

Ohio Attorney General's Office; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Attorney General for Environmental Enforcement. This role offers the opportunity to engage in civil litigation, focusing on environmental law, while working in a hybrid schedule that balances in-person and remote tasks. The successful candidate will lead and co-counsel in various court proceedings, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Join a team that plays a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape of Ohio, advocating for consumers and victims of crime, and contributing to the state’s future. If you have a passion for law and a commitment to justice, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of litigation experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead and co-counsel in civil enforcement litigation.
• Conduct administrative litigation before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Assistant Attorney General- Environmental Enforcement

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The Environmental Enforcement Section is seeking an attorney with two or more years of litigation experience who has excellent oral, written, and client communication skills. The successful candidate will serve as lead and co-counsel in civil enforcement litigation in federal and state courts, including as trial counsel in preliminary injunction and contempt hearings and bench trials. Other duties include: administrative litigation before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, rulemaking reviews, and case management. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarters location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with environmental law
• 2 years or more of litigation experience
  
  

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Negotiation

Organization

Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kelly Smith, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

May 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

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, Negotiation, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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