The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking an experienced Attorney for a Unit Coordinator position in the Capital Crimes Unit of our Criminal Justice Section, in the Columbus Office. The Capital Crimes Unit is responsible for representing the state in federal habeas corpus litigation brought by inmates on Ohio’s Death Row challenging their conviction and/or death sentence. The Unit also assists local prosecutors on death penalty litigation and represents the states in pardon and commutation proceedings. The successful candidate will possess strong oral, written and verbal communication skills, be able to articulate complex legal matters, and exhibit creativity and innovation in their role as a Unit Coordinator. This position will be headquartered in our Columbus office and will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Acts as an assistant attorney general and serves as an authorized agent of the Attorney General and client’s attorney and functions as a team leader for cases or clients in the field of expertise on the section’s most complex and challenging cases and/or client assignments (e.g., coordinates casework and staff attorneys; handles large caseload, unprecedented cases or more than one client in field of expertise, instructs and advises staff attorneys on particular law in their cases or on development of their practice in office).
- Appears before public tribunals (e.g., civil trials in state and/or federal courts or before administrative hearing boards),
- Researches, analyzes and interprets complex issues of law, develops legal policy in field of expertise with client, writes technical, legal pleadings (e.g.,
briefs, affidavits, memoranda) and verbally presents legal opinions to technical or official personnel (e.g., drafts proposed statutes, negotiates settlements to problems, corresponds with interested parties, litigates difficult or unusual factual situations)
- Assumes additional duties to assist section beyond primary field of expertise.
- Applies law and policy to create technical, confidential and legal strategies as team leader with client and renders legal advice to client.
- Appears in public or private, formal or informal settings to discuss law and policy.
- Fulfills exclusive authorization of the Attorney General to practice law on behalf of state personnel (e.g., all agency heads, commissions, boards, departments and/or institutions).
- Works with federal, state, local officials and/or group representative to solve problems concerning state and will negotiate solutions on behalf of or with the client in technical situations requiring specific expertise.
- Drafts confidential legal documents and reviews documentation for illegalities, improprieties and/or any possible anticipated difficulties in legal processes.
- Enforces state laws and regulations.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
- 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.
Qualifications- Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
- 10 years of experience
- Preferred experience with capital prosecutions
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Negotiation
Supplemental Information
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#: 26-07-103
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
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ADA Statement
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.
