Senior Economic Crimes Counsel

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Ohio Township, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Auditor of State Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is comprised of Forensic Accountants, Investigators and Attorneys as a single source of expertise for investigating fraud in government. Their experience allows them to take a case from an initial complaint through conclusion. The Senior Economic Crimes Counselor will: Serve as Special Prosecutor when requested by county prosecutor, present cases to Grand Juries, prepare discovery, attend pretrial conferences and motions hearings, interview trial witnesses, and prepare case for trial. Provide legal and investigative advice to SIU staff. Review and approve case files. Review and give instructions on complaints receive by Fraud Hotline Conduct legal research, analyze audit findings, draft legal memorandum Review and sign subpoenas, review search warrants and affidavits Perform other duties as assigned Why work for the Auditor of State? Working for the AOS will allow you to achieve your career goals without sacrificing your personal goals. Flexible work week options Impact the public trust - prosecute fraud and corruption in government Gain meaningful courtroom experience Work in a mission driven environment Comprehensive benefit and retirement package Public Service Loan Forgiveness These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work and that’s what we can offer! What we’re looking for: Admission to Ohio Bar Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and Westlaw computerized legal research Strong legal writing skills Interpersonal communication Judicial clerkship and similar experience preferred Experience Range: 10 Years Experience as a prosecutor (or relevant courtroom experience) required; experience with white collar, economic crimes and fraud cases preferred. Interested candidates must submit a resume, three (3) references, and a writing sample demonstrating administrative or statutory law analytical skills So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you. The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

Requirements

Admission to Ohio Bar
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and Westlaw computerized legal research
Strong legal writing skills
Interpersonal communication
Experience as a prosecutor (or relevant courtroom experience) required; experience with white collar, economic crimes and fraud cases preferred.
Interested candidates must submit a resume, three (3) references, and a writing sample demonstrating administrative or statutory law analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Judicial clerkship and similar experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as Special Prosecutor when requested by county prosecutor, present cases to Grand Juries, prepare discovery, attend pretrial conferences and motions hearings, interview trial witnesses, and prepare case for trial.
Provide legal and investigative advice to SIU staff.
Review and approve case files.
Review and give instructions on complaints receive by Fraud Hotline
Conduct legal research, analyze audit findings, draft legal memorandum
Review and sign subpoenas, review search warrants and affidavits
Perform other duties as assigned