What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions section position at Ohio Attorney General's Office?
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 the U.S. Attorney's Offices at 221 East Fourth Street, Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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
At least 1 year of experience as a state court prosecutor
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
Organization
Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information
Maren Aikey; Maren.Aikey@OhioAGO.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 17, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Mon. - Fri; 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 25000720/25-09-178, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.
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 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 the U.S. Attorney's Offices at 221 East Fourth Street, Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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
At least 1 year of experience as a state court prosecutor
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
Organization
Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information
Maren Aikey; Maren.Aikey@OhioAGO.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 17, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Mon. - Fri; 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 25000720/25-09-178, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.
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.
