Assistant Attorney General- Civil Rights
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- 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)
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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking an attorney who is licensed in Ohio and has 7+ years of litigation experience, to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Section. The applicant should have strong time management, research, writing, and verbal communication skills, a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and an ability to work effectively with diverse groups. The Civil Rights Section litigates discrimination cases on behalf of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. This position is located in the Cincinnati office and requires travel around the state and in person in administrative, state, and federal forums.
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.
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#\: 24-12-203
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Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
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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.
-Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
-Seven or more years of litigation experience
Job Skills\: Attorney/Legal, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication
