What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General - Education Section position at Ohio Attorney General's Office?
The Education Section represents public colleges and universities as well as the Ohio Department of Education and State Board of Education. Duties include handling federal and state litigation and administrative hearings on behalf of the public colleges and universities, the Ohio Department of Education, and State Board of Education, as well as providing general counsel to Boards of Trustees, Presidents and other officers and administrators at public colleges and universities on a variety of legal issues including but not limited to: student affairs, college governance, policy, employment issues, health care, transactional matters, public relations, public records and open meetings, and administrative procedures. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience working as an attorney and have experience in Federal Court. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is our Columbus, Ohio office.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code;
At least 7 years of experience working as an attorney; and
Federal Court experience
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
Apr 27, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
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
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;
At least 7 years of experience working as an attorney; and
Federal Court experience
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
Apr 27, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
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
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.
