Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions section

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. Attorneys in this section are appointed as Special Prosecutors by county prosecutors and prosecute serious felony crimes throughout Ohio. This position will handle a general docket; involving a broad variety of felonies including homicides, white collar crime, public corruption, drug offenses, and sexual assault.

The successful candidate will have significant jury trial and prosecutorial experience; as well as experience working with investigators, victims and witnesses; presenting cases to grand jury; trial; and appeal. 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 will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be in person requirements for training and operational needs. The headquarter location is at our Columbus, Cincinnati or Cleveland, Ohio office.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' work experience as an attorney with extensive trial 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; [email protected]

Unposting Date

Dec 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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

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.