Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions section

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking experienced trial attorneys to fill two Assistant Attorneys General within our Special Prosecutions Section. These positions are grant funded and will serve in Federal Court as a special assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting criminal aliens (any non-U.S. citizen who commits a crime) with a particular emphasis on fraud. The successful candidate will have experience as a prosecutor with some federal court experience preferred. The position requires a high level of organizational skills, the ability to triage and prioritize multiple assignments; as well as the ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, law enforcement, and professional witnesses. One position will report daily to the U.S. Attorney's Office at 303 Marconi Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio. The other position will report daily to the U.S. Attorney's Office at 801 West Superior Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2). AGO#\: 26-08-108

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
• At least 5 years' experience as a prosecutor in federal or state court.
• Experience in fraud investigation and prosecution.
• Attorney/legal skills
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• High level of organizational skills
• Ability to triage and prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, law enforcement, and professional witnesses.

Nice To Haves

• Some federal court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prosecuting criminal aliens (any non-U.S. citizen who commits a crime) with a particular emphasis on fraud.
• Serve in Federal Court as a special assistant U.S. attorney.

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