Assistant Legal Counsel

We want you!

As Ohio's chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State makes Ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers. Click here to learn more about our office! The AOS is currently searching for an experienced individual to serve as an Assistant Legal Counsel in the Legal Division and be a part of a collegial, collaborative Legal team where you have the opportunity to grow as an attorney.

What will you be doing?

The Auditor of State is statutorily responsible for auditing state agencies, state institutions of higher education, counties, townships, cities, villages, school districts and other political subdivisions, public agencies and bodies. The audits ensure compliance by those entities with multiple financial, public records, open meeting and other statutory/regulatory requirements relevant to the particular entity. The Legal Division is the in-house counsel for AOS statewide, touching all aspects of the Office’s work. 

We provide legal advice to the administration located in Columbus, financial audit staff across geographical regions of the state, as well as other departments of the AOS.  We also provide legal advice to HR on employment issues, participate in transactional work of the office through contracting and procurement work, and participate in reviewing or drafting legislation affecting AOS.  Attorneys in the Legal Division also are responsible for presentations and training internally and externally. Each attorney holds a fiduciary relationship to the Auditor of State pursuant to R.C.124.11(A)(9).

The successful candidate must be able to conduct independent legal research, provide comprehensive and clear legal advice verbally or in writing, and maintain the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct in all aspects of work.  The successful candidate must also demonstrate an ability to effectively work collaboratively with lawyers and non-lawyers.    

Salary Range:  $70,000 to $105,000 commensurate with experience

Why work for the Auditor of State?

Working for the AOS will allow you to achieve your career goals without sacrificing your advancement opportunity.  

• Opportunity for hybrid work

• Excellent benefits and retirement plan

•  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work and that’s what we can offer!

Education and Experience:

• Must be presently admitted to the Ohio bar.
• Experience: minimum of 2 years of licensure and continuous legal practice.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills; Strong skills necessary for self-directed work including balancing assignments based upon due date and depth of research required; Strong collaborative work skills. 
• Prior experience representing state or local government, in-house legal counsel experience, or judicial clerkship preferred.
• Knowledge of Westlaw for performing legal research.
• Must have ability to travel.  Position may require some limited travel to Columbus.

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a collaborative legal team with advancement potential, friendly work environment, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.  

Please note: 

• We need a copy of your resume, at least three references, and a writing sample as part of your application.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.