Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions section

Ohio Attorney General's Office; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Mon-Fri 8:00am–5:00pm

Job summary

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is seeking two Assistant Attorneys General for the Special Prosecutions Section. These grant-funded roles will operate in Federal Court as special assistant U.S. attorneys prosecuting criminal aliens, with emphasis on fraud.

Ideal candidates will have current Ohio bar admission and at least 5 years as a prosecutor; federal court experience preferred and strong organizational skills. Two positions report to the U.S.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• At least 5 years' experience as a prosecutor in federal or state court preferred.
• Experience in fraud investigation and prosecution preferred.

Skills

Attorney/legal

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking experienced trial attorneys to fill two Assistant Attorneys General within our Special Prosecutions Section. These positions are grant funded and will serve in Federal Court as a special assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting criminal aliens (any non-U.S. citizen who commits a crime) with a particular emphasis on fraud.

The successful candidate will have experience as a prosecutor with some federal court experience preferred. The position requires a high level of organizational skills, the ability to triage and prioritize multiple assignments; as well as the ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, law enforcement, and professional witnesses.

One position will report daily to the U.S. Attorney's Office at 303 Marconi Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio. The other position will report daily to the U.S. Attorney's Office at 801 West Superior Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, Ohio.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience as a prosecutor in federal or state court.
• Experience in fraud investigation and prosecution.

Job skills

• Attorney/legal
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Verbal communication
• Written communication

Maren Aikey; [e-mail]

Commensurate with experience

Full-time

Mon. - Fri; 8:00am-5:00pm

Professional Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

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.