Assistant Attorney General- Court of Claims

Assistant Attorney General- Court of Claims (250006C6)

Assistant Attorney General- Court of Claims

(250006C6)

Organization: Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Sep 2, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

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

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

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

Agency Overview

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.

Job Duties

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for an opening in the Court of Claims Section. The successful candidate will take on an a dynamic caseload defending civil lawsuits in the Ohio Court of Claims. We will ask the person who fills this role to litigate a variety of civil cases, including but not limited to, personal injury, wrongful death, employment law, medical malpractice and general negligence. Duties will include all facets of general litigation, including written discovery, depositions, pleading and motion practice, trial and appellate practice. This position is based in Columbus and will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

3+ years litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Experience in medical malpractice or employment law is preferred but not required.

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