Description:
Job Duties:
What You'll Do:
The
Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking to fill two Assistant
Attorney General openings in our Workers' Compensation Section. The
ideal candidates will preferably have two (2) years of Workers'
Compensation experience, two (2) years or more of litigation experience,
and/or appellate experience, to be able to represent the Ohio Bureau of
Workers' Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common
pleas and/or the appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court. A
candidate applying for this position should be able to manage a
high-volume caseload. Typical duties for this position include: case
management, settlement evaluations and negotiations, motion practice,
discovery (written and depositions), trial and appellate court
appearances, and occasionally administrative hearings. Someone skilled
in writing appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial to this
position. These positions will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule.
There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational
needs. Vacancies are in the headquarter locations of Columbus,
Cleveland, Cincinnati and Boardman.
What's in it for you:
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
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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, & Written Communication.
