What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General- Workers' Compensation position at Ohio Attorney General's Office?
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking to fill Assistant Attorney General openings in our Workers' Compensation Section, in the headquarter locations of Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. The ideal candidates will preferably have two years of experience to be able to represent the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas and/or the appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court. A candidate applying for this position should be able to manage a high-volume caseload. Typical duties for this position include: case management, settlement evaluations and negotiations, motion practice, discovery (written and depositions), trial and appellate court appearances, and occasionally administrative hearings. Someone skilled in writing appellate briefs and/or oral advocacy is beneficial to this position. This position will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.
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.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication & Written Communication.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Ashley.Baas@OhioAGO.gov
Unposting Date
May 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland, United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
M-F, 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Professional
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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.
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.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication & Written Communication.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Ashley.Baas@OhioAGO.gov
Unposting Date
May 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland, United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
M-F, 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Professional
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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.