Assistant Attorney General- Executive Agencies

Ohio Attorney General's Office; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Headquarters in Columbus

Job summary

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Unit of the Executive Agencies Section. The successful candidate will represent the Ohio Department of Transportation in appropriation proceedings across the state and provide guidance on other legal matters.

Hybrid schedule with headquarters in the Columbus office; some travel within the state may be required. The position requires Ohio bar admission and strong advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in real estate, land use/zoning or environmental law is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Ohio Department of Transportation in appropriation proceedings across Ohio.
• Provide advice on other legal issues as needed.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bar admission in Ohio

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.

• 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

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 18, 2026, 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

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.