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Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions Section

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking an experienced trial attorney to serve as Assistant Attorney General within our Special Prosecutions Section. This position will serve in Federal Court as a special assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting firearms offenses.

The successful candidate will have experience as a prosecutor with some federal court experience preferred. The position requires a high level of organizational skills, the ability to triage and prioritize multiple assignments; as well as the ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, law enforcement, and professional witnesses.

This position will report daily to one of the U.S. Attorney's Offices at either: 303 Marconi Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio; 221 East Fourth Street, Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio; or 200 West Second Street, Suite 600, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year of federal court experience. Experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney or Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

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

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. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

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.).

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.

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