Assistant Attorney General - Workers' Comp Defense Unit/Employment Law section
Our Employment Law Section’s Workers’ Compensation Defense Unit is seeking an experienced, licensed litigation attorney to represent State employers before the Industrial Commission and courts throughout Ohio.
About the role
This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The position is headquartered in our Columbus, Ohio office.
Responsibilities
- Represent State employers before the Industrial Commission and courts throughout Ohio
- Participate in administrative hearings at the Industrial Commission of Ohio
- Handle 4123.512 court appeals
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
- Minimum of 3 years of experience participating in administrative hearings at the Industrial Commission of Ohio
- Litigation experience handling 4123.512 court appeals
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of litigation experience handling 4123.512 appeals and hearing work before the Ohio Industrial Commission
Skills
- Attorney/legal expertise
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Strategic thinking
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
About the Agency
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.
Contact: Maren Aikey; Maren.Aikey@OhioAGO.gov