Assistant Attorney General- Health and Human Services
About The Position
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. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking three experienced, licensed attorneys with a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and an ability to work effectively with different clients for an Assistant Attorney General opening in the Health and Human Services Section. The Health and Human Services Section is a litigation-oriented section that represents state agencies in the healthcare, licensing, and public benefit areas. Most cases are brought pursuant to Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 119, which is the state counterpart to the federal Administrative Procedure Act. However, the Section also brings lawsuits on behalf of agencies and defends agencies against suits in all state and federal courts. HHS typically has over thirty attorneys, in five regional offices. The Section represents both regulatory boards and state agencies, and is divided into five units, as follows\: 1) Regulatory Board Unit 2) Health Unit 3) Unemployment Services Unit 4) Human Services Unit and 5) Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health. This position will primarily represent various state-agency clients in administrative hearings sanctioning health care providers who have violated licensing and other laws. It will also defend state-agency clients from lawsuits in state and federal court, and perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidates will possess strong oral, written and verbal communication skills, be able to articulate complex legal matters, and exhibit creativity and innovation in their role as an assistant attorney general. The ideal candidates for this position will have experience with administrative appeals and possess strong writing skills. These positions will be headquartered in our Columbus office and will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. 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#\: 26-01-011
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Strong oral, written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to articulate complex legal matters
- Exhibit creativity and innovation in their role as an assistant attorney general
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with administrative appeals
- Strong writing skills
Responsibilities
- Represent various state-agency clients in administrative hearings sanctioning health care providers who have violated licensing and other laws.
- Defend state-agency clients from lawsuits in state and federal court.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
