Assistant Attorney General- Environmental Enforcement

Job Description - Assistant Attorney General
- Environmental Enforcement (2600000A)

Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Kelly Smith, kelly.smith

Jan 14, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: commensurate with experience

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm

Union:
Exempt from Union

Attorney/Legal

Technical

Skills:

Attorney/Legal

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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.

The Environmental Enforcement Section is seeking an attorney with two or more years of litigation experience who has excellent oral, written, and client communication skills. The successful candidate will serve as lead and co‑counsel in civil enforcement litigation in federal and state courts, including as trial counsel in preliminary injunction and contempt hearings and bench trials. Other duties include administering litigation before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, reviewing rule making, and managing cases.

This position will work a hybrid in‑person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. Headquarters location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus.

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 the 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with environmental law
• 2 years or more of litigation experience

Job

Skills:

Attorney/Legal, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Negotiation

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.

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#: 26-01-001

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, Linked In, 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.