Assistant Attorney General - Workers Compensation

State of Ohio; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Office of the Attorney General is seeking Assistant Attorney General in the Workers' Compensation Section in Columbus. The role requires representing the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission in common pleas and appellate courts, handling a high-volume caseload.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ohio and have at least two years as an attorney. The position offers a permanent, full-time schedule with standard business hours and a

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio (Ohio Bar).
• Two years or more of experience working as an Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission in state and appellate courts.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with case management, settlement evaluations, and negotiations.
• Conduct discovery, motion practice, and trial and appellate appearances.
• Draft appellate briefs and provide oral advocacy when needed.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Education

Ohio Bar Admission

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information: Ashley Baas; [e-mail]

Work Location: 30 East Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio, 43215-3430

United States

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm, M- F

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking to fill Assistant Attorney General openings in our Workers' Compensation Section, in the headquarter locations of Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. The ideal candidates will preferably have two years of experience to be able to represent the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas and/or the appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court. A candidate applying for this position should be able to manage a high-volume caseload. Typical duties for this position include: case management, settlement evaluations and negotiations, motion practice, discovery (written and depositions), trial and appellate court appearances, and occasionally administrative hearings. Someone skilled in writing appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial to this position. This position will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

Additional 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#: 26-11-156

• 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.).

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 !

• 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.

Two years or more of experience working as an Attorney.

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.