Assistant Attorney General - Consumer section

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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#\: 26-03-049

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug test

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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.

We are currently seeking an experienced, licensed attorney with a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting Ohio's families, and an ability to work effectively with diverse groups.  The successful candidate will possess strong oral, written and verbal communication skills, be able to articulate complex legal matters, and exhibit creativity and innovation in their role as an assistant attorney general.  

Assistant Attorneys General in the Consumer Protection Section focus on general civil litigation under the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and similar state and federal consumer protection laws.  Attorneys are responsible for enforcing consumer laws through pre-suit investigations, cease and desist orders, pre-suit Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, litigation, and settlement.  A portion of the cases may be handled as multistate actions in cooperation with other state Attorney General offices, as well as various federal regulatory agencies. Attorneys are also assigned to different National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) working groups, allowing them to keep up-to-date with trends in the marketplace and to assist with identifying potential targets for investigations.  Assistant Attorneys General in the section work on legislation and rulemaking, looking to improve or maintain consumer protection laws in Ohio.  The attorneys may speak at Continuing Legal Education presentations or address industry and consumer groups regarding Ohio consumer laws.  Attorneys work with investigators to develop cases and may serve as advisors to other staff within the Consumer Protection Section. 

This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.  The position will be headquartered at\: Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Toledo.

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.