Section Chief - Education section

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking an experienced, licensed attorney with a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and an ability effectively manage diverse groups to serve as the Section Chief of our Education section.

The successful candidate will carry out the policies of the Attorney General, manage Assistant Attorneys General and support staff, and will have a strong sensitivity to client needs. We are seeking a licensed attorney with at least seven (7) years of management experience in the legal profession.

The Education Section

• Represents Ohio’s 14 universities and 23 two-year state community colleges, community colleges and technical colleges. This representation involves coordination of the work of in-house attorneys who handle the day-to-day work for the colleges and universities. The representation also includes working with and overseeing the special counsel.
• Provides advice and training on issues relating to higher education, including employment, state contracts, student privacy and discipline.
• Represents the colleges and universities in federal and state courts as well as in administrative matters.
• Handles litigation in federal and state courts and administrative hearings related to Ohio’s community schools (charter schools), special education services, educator discipline and licensure, territory transfer, transportation, child nutrition and public records.
  
  

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Seven (7) years of management experience in the legal profession.

Job skills: attorney/legal, attention to detail, leading others, strategic thinking, verbal communication, and written communication

Unusual Working Conditions

May require travel and may work varied hours

Organization

Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information

Maren Aikey; Maren.Aikey@OhioAGO.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 12, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

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, Leading Others, 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.