Assistant Attorney General- Workers' Compensation

Ohio Attorney General's Office; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Attorney General's Office seeks Assistant Attorney General openings in the Workers' Compensation Section across Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Ideal candidates have 2+ years as an attorney and can handle a high-volume caseload with appellate and trial experience.

The role involves case management, negotiations, motion practice, discovery, and potential administrative hearings. Hybrid in-person/remote schedule; licensed in Ohio required.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience working as an Attorney.
• Experience representing agencies in court is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Case management and high-volume caseload handling.
• Settlement evaluations and negotiations.
• Motion practice and discovery (written and depositions).
• Trial and appellate court appearances, occasional administrative hearings.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

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.

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.

Job Skills:

Attorney/Legal, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication & Written Communication.

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

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

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.