Attorney Jobs in Ohio

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Assistant Attorney General - Collections Enforcement

  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Job skills: attorney/legal, attention to detail, collaboration, strategic thinking, verbal communication, and written communication...

Customer Success Advocate II

  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 hours ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Real Estate Lawyer

  • Elyria, OH
  • 17 hours ago
  • Elyria, OH
  • 17 hours ago

TRANSACTIONAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY I'm currently searching for Real Estate Associate Attorneys with transactional experience....

Labor & Employment Attorney

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Including but not limited to, advising and representing clients in employment-related commercial litigation and employment law advice and litigation (e.g. drug and alcohol issues in the workplace, EEO...

Family Advocate

  • Ironton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Ironton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a mission driven career? Don't just touch people's lives, help them change their lives. Working with the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization Team is more than just a...

Associate Attorney

  • Lancaster, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, OH
  • 1 day ago

The Associate Attorney needs to understand basic estate planning documents, trusts, Medicaid planning, and probate items....

Judgement Processing Senior Legal Specialist

  • Brooklyn, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, OH
  • 1 day ago

. + Prepare and file formal 'Answers to Complaints' on behalf of litigation counsel. + Log, review, and route legal documents; ensure ownership and accountability. + Respond to complaints and inquiries...

Associate Attorney

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Reminger's Columbus, Ohio office is looking for an experienced litigation associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of substantive litigation experience....

Claims Adjuster - Attorney Represented Injury

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

As a claims adjuster specialist, you'll play a critical role managing attorney represented bodily injury (BI) claims....

Licensed Customer Care Advocate

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Pumpkin promises uncompromising care to the cats & dogs we love unconditionally. By helping prevent future health risks and ensuring access to gold-standard veterinary medicine and individualized...

Supervising Attorney

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Description The Supervising Attorney will handle a variety of immigration legal matters for local community members....

Guest Advocate Emergency Department, Part-Time (2nd shift)

  • Marysville, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Guest Advocate to join our collaborative team at Memorial Health! What You'll Do: Welcomes all visitors. Approaches daily work with an "everything is my job" attitude....

You will serve in the courts of Trumbull County as a trial-level attorney that provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney....

Real Estate Lawyer

  • Hilliard, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Hilliard, OH
  • 2 days ago

TRANSACTIONAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY I'm currently searching for Real Estate Associate Attorneys with transactional experience....

Patient Health Advocate

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

Overview As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the...

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Ohio

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Ohio offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Ohio
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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