Assistant Attorney General- Constitutional Litigation

This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 240003HW / 24-04-052, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

About Us

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, Constitutional Offices Section is currently seeking an experienced, licensed attorney with a passion for litigation, research and writing, and public service to join its team.

The Constitutional Offices Section represents Ohio’s statewide officeholders, including the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer of State, and those elected to the Ohio Supreme Court and to the General Assembly.

Attorneys in the Constitutional Offices Section have the unique opportunity to represent Ohio’s officeholders and offices in federal and state courts, litigating cases that present complex and novel federal and state constitutional issues.

The cases that Constitutional Offices handles are high-profile and have impact statewide. Its practice frequently includes responding to expedited elections cases, requests for preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, trials and oral arguments.

This position presents the opportunity to analyze and develop unique legal theories and to present them before all levels of Ohio’s courts in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This position will work a hybrid in-person / remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio.

What’s In It For You

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.

Our benefits package includes :

• Medical Coverage : Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance : Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.

Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work / Life Balance : Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year;

Childbirth / Adoption leave.

• Employee Development Funds : The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System : OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.

Deferred Compensation : The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• The preferred candidates will possess at least (2) years of litigation experience including brief writing, hearings, trials and motion practice.

Candidates who possess judicial clerkship experience and / or possess an aptitude and desire to practice constitutional litigation in the public sector are also encouraged to apply.

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

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus.

Organization : Attorney General.

Classified Indicator : Unclassified.

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt.

Schedule : Full-time.

Work Hours : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Compensation : Commensurate with experience.

Unposting Date : May 12, 2024, 10 : 59 : 00 PM.

Primary Job Skill : Attorney / Legal.

Technical Skills : Attorney / Legal.

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.

Agency Contact Name : Kelly Smith.

Agency Contact Information : [email protected].

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