Assistant Attorney General - Charitable Law section

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.

Duties

We are currently seeking an Assistant Attorney General for an opening in the Charitable Trust Unit of the Charitable Law Section. The successful candidate should be experienced, licensed, have a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and possess 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. 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 any of our offices around Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Boardman, or Cincinnati.

The Charitable Law Section is committed to honoring the important role of non-profits in Ohio. Oversight is critical: One of the section's most important tasks is to ensure that charitable funds are used for charitable purposes, not private interests. This duty, rooted in common law and reinforced through many statutory provisions, is one of the Attorney General's oldest responsibilities. Assistant Attorneys General in the Charitable Trust Unit lead investigative teams comprised of investigators, charitable funds auditors, and compliance examiners to investigate abuse of charities and fundraising fraud. In cases that result in civil litigation, Charitable Trust attorneys will serve as lead counsel through all phases of civil litigation from drafting and filing complaints, discovery, settlement negotiations, motion practice, trial, and appeal. In criminal matters, the Charitable Trust attorney may assist local law enforcement or prosecute the matter from investigation, to indictment, to trial. Charitable Trust attorneys also represent the Attorney General as a statutory party in all probate cases involving a charitable trust and may assist in drafting legislation and administrative rules related to the regulation of charities and charitable gaming in Ohio. Applicants should possess significant litigation experience, including excellent research and writing skills, and have the proven ability to work proactively, think creatively, and handle complex matters. Experience with criminal prosecution, financial investigations, or a background in finance or accounting, is a plus.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Job skills: attorney/legal, attention to detail, collaboration, strategic thinking, verbal communication, and written communication

Unusual Working Conditions:
May require travel; may work varied hours.

Other Information

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#: 25-03-056

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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ADA Statement

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.

Benefits

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.