Assistant Attorney General

Job Title

Assistant Attorney General – Workers' Compensation (260001DD)

Ashley.

Baas

Attorney General

Mar 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

United States, Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus

• United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland
• United States, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati
• United States, Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo

Commensurate with experience

Full time;
Monday‑Friday, 8am – 5pm;
Hybrid in‑person/remote schedule. Union: exempt.

Professional

Attorney/Legal

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is a leading agency that advocates for consumers and victims of crime, assists the criminal justice community, provides legal counsel, and enforces state laws. Staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office seeks to fill Assistant Attorney General positions in its Workers' Compensation Section at headquarters locations in Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Candidates should have at least two years of experience to represent the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas and/or appellate courts, including the Ohio Supreme Court. They must manage a high-volume caseload and handle case management, settlement evaluations and negotiations, motion practice, written discovery and depositions, trial and appellate appearances, and occasionally administrative hearings.

Strong writing of appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial. This hybrid in‑person/remote position may change based on training and operational needs.

We take care of the team that cares for Ohioans and provide competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Two years or more of experience working as an attorney.
• Proficiency in attorney/legal subject matter.
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration, strategic thinking, verbal and written communication.

• Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many 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.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

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#: 26-02-038

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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.