Assistant Attorney General - Workers' Comp Defense Unit/Employment Law section

Our Employment Law Section’s - Workers’ Compensation Defense Unit is currently seeking an experienced, licensed litigation attorney to represent State employers before the Industrial Commission and courts throughout Ohio. The ideal candidate will possess strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills and will have a minimum of 3 years of experience participating in administrative hearings at the Industrial Commission of Ohio and litigation experience handling 4123.512 court appeals.

This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience

Qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications:

At least 3 years of litigation experience handling 4123.512 appeals and hearing work before the Ohio Industrial Commission.

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

Other Information

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

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#: 24-12-206

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.