Assistant Attorney General- Workers%27 Compensation

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Someone skilled in writing appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial to this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage a high-volume caseload.
• Case management.
• Settlement evaluations and negotiations.
• Motion practice.
• Discovery (written and depositions).
• Trial and appellate court appearances.
• Occasionally administrative hearings.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior