Special Prosecutor — DOJ Cross-Designation

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Auditor of State is seeking experienced prosecutors for a cross-designated federal prosecutorial role through the DOJ Special Attorneys Program. You will remain a state employee with retirement in OPERS and gain valuable federal prosecutorial experience.

Under supervision of DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Office, you will investigate and prosecute public-sector offenses, with potential cases involving drug and human trafficking.

Qualifications

• Active admission to a state bar and proof of active bar status.
• Certificate of good standing from the applicable bar authority.
• Relevant legal experience supporting criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
• Willingness to investigate and prosecute assigned cases within the program; federal immigration offenses included.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute assigned fraud cases and other 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 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 matters.
• 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

The State of Ohio's Auditor of State is seeking experienced prosecutors for a cross-designated federal prosecutorial role through the DOJ Special Attorneys Program. You will remain a state employee with retirement in OPERS and gain valuable federal prosecutorial experience.

Under supervision of DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Office, you will investigate and prosecute public-sector offenses, with potential cases involving drug and human trafficking.