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Ohio Attorney General's Office

Executive Assistant - Constituent Services section

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  • Full Time
  • Columbus, OH
April 16, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

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.

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#\: 25-04-067

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.)

Bachelor's degree or core undergraduate coursework in Business Administration/Management, Public Policy, Government Relations, Communications, or related field 
 
AND
 
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
 
OR
 
Minimum of 3 years work experience in an administrative support role.
Job skills: operational and administrative support; attention to detail; customer focus; responsiveness; teamwork; time management
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual for an Executive Assistant position in the Constituent Services 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 headquarter location is our Columbus, Ohio office. 
 
The Executive Assistant must have a strong command of Microsoft Office applications and will perform the following duties including but not limited to:
 

- Serves as Executive Assistant to Director of Constituent Services.

 

- Performs routine and non-routine administrative tasks.

 

- Researches and compiles personal, confidential and sensitive correspondence on behalf of director.

 

- Screens all correspondence submitted from staff members for director’s signature.

 

- Prepares reports and forms.

 

- Performs sensitive clerical and fiduciary tasks (e.g., prepares correspondence, reports, & tables).

 

- Maintains confidential files handles, sensitive telephone calls and channels calls to appropriate parties for response.

 

- Sets up meetings.

 

- Makes reservations and travel arrangements.

 

- Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.



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