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This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 250000OJ/25-01-018 do not need to reapply in order to be considered.
The Environmental Enforcement Section is seeking an attorney with a preference of two or more years of bankruptcy and post-judgment litigation experience who has excellent oral, writing, advocacy, client communication, and negotiation skills. Knowledge of the federal Bankruptcy Code and post-judgment practice is preferred. The successful candidate will seek enforcement of outstanding environmental and natural resources compliance obligations in bankruptcy court arising from agency obligations, consent decrees, and judgments and through post-judgment practice. The post-judgment practice includes: foreclosures, collections (e.g., judgment liens, execution on judgments, judgment debtor exams), contempt, and probate matters. The successful candidate will serve as lead and co-counsel in these matters with the support of paralegal staff and will appear in court. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarters location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus.
Salary- commensurate with experience
Minimum Qualifications:
-Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
Preferred Qualifications:
-Prior experience with environmental law
-2 years or more of bankruptcy and post-judgment litigation experience
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Negotiation
Other InformationThe 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.
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#: 25-01-018RP
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
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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.
