Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and have completed at least one (1) year of the program. Must provide proof of academic enrollment.
Preferred Qualifications\: Familiar with Microsoft Office equipment (e.g. fax, scanner, copier). Must possess strong communication, writing, and research skills, and be able to work with and without supervision while completing assigned tasks.
Job Skills\: Administrative, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Teamwork
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking eager, innovative, and industrious current college undergraduates to participate in our exciting 2025 College Internship Program. If selected, you will work alongside our team of lawyers, investigators, and dedicated professional staff on meaningful projects that further our mission of protecting Ohio families. We will challenge you, nurture your curiosity, and learn from you, too. Our college interns have a rewarding experience through our professional development programs, and you will have the opportunity to cultivate lasting professional relationships. Students will also have the opportunity to work on independent and group projects that directly relate to the work of their assigned section, while completing administrative tasks. The headquarter location is at 30 E. Broad St. Columbus OH 43215.
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.
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.
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.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).
AGO#\: 25-01-020
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.).
The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
Sophomore\: $15.00/hour
Junior\: $16.00/hour
Senior\: $17.00/hour
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.