Federal Special Prosecutor (Cross-Designated)

State of Ohio; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays & Leave

Education & Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

State of Ohio seeks experienced prosecutors to serve in a cross-designated federal prosecutorial role through the DOJ Special Attorneys Program. This position offers federal prosecutorial exposure while remaining a state employee and contributing to OPERS retirement.

Under supervision of federal and state authorities, you will investigate and prosecute public-sector fraud, including offenses involving drug trafficking and human trafficking, with opportunities for multi-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active admission to a state bar and proof of active bar status.
• Relevant legal experience supporting criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute assigned fraud cases and other criminal offenses within the program scope.
• Develop criminal cases through evidence review, legal research, investigative coordination, and case preparation.
• Prepare and litigate criminal matters in coordination with federal prosecutorial authorities.
• Coordinate with state, local, and federal law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and prosecute criminal activity.
• Support coordinated case identification, referral, and review processes to improve investigations and prosecutions.
• Participate in multijurisdictional enforcement efforts, including drug and human trafficking cases.
• Work with federal partners to advance investigations and strengthen prosecutorial capacity.

Skills

Criminal Prosecution

Fraud Investigation

Legal Research

Criminal Litigation

Case Development

Interagency Coordination

Written Communication

Oral Advocacy

Analytical Reasoning

Job description

State of Ohio seeks experienced prosecutors to serve in a cross-designated federal prosecutorial role through the DOJ Special Attorneys Program. This position offers federal prosecutorial exposure while remaining a state employee and contributing to OPERS retirement.

Under supervision of federal and state authorities, you will investigate and prosecute public-sector fraud, including offenses involving drug trafficking and human trafficking, with opportunities for multi-agency collaboration.