Assistant Attorney General- Executive Agencies

State of Ohio; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Options

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

State of Ohio seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Unit of the Executive Agencies Section. The role focuses on representing the Ohio Department of Transportation in appropriation proceedings and advising on related legal issues.

A hybrid schedule is expected with headquarters in Columbus, with occasional in-state travel. Legal licensure in Ohio is required; previous litigation is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio per ORC 4705.01.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Ohio Department of Transportation in appropriation proceedings across Ohio.
• Provide advice on other legal issues; some travel within the state may be required.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio (ORC 4705.01)

Job description

Assistant Attorney General- Executive Agencies (260006L8)

Organization

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

Unposting Date

: Sep 19, 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
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 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.

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

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#: 26-09-129

++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
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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.