Description:
Job Duties:
What You'll Do:
The
Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking an experienced, licensed
attorney with a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to
protecting the unprotected, and an ability to work effectively with
diverse groups for an Assistant Attorney General opening in the Health
and Human Services Section. This position will primarily represent the
Ohio State Medical Board in disciplinary actions against Ohio-licensed
physicians and others, as well as other duties as assigned. Typical
Medical Board cases may involve allegations of substandard care,
improper prescribing, and/or misconduct (including sexual misconduct
involving patients).
The successful candidate will possess strong oral, written and verbal communication skills, be able to articulate complex legal matters, and exhibit creativity and innovation in their role as an assistant attorney general. The Health and Human Services Section is a litigation-oriented section. HHS cases primarily involve administrative hearings pursuant to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 119. The Section represents agencies in the healthcare, licensing, and public benefit areas. The Section also brings lawsuits on behalf of agencies and defends agencies against suits in all state and federal courts. HHS typically has over thirty attorneys, in five regional offices. The Section represents both regulatory boards and state agencies, and is divided into five units, as follows: 1) Regulatory Board Unit 2) Health Unit 3) Unemployment Services Unit 4) Human Services Unit and 5) Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and Psychology.
The ideal candidate for this position will deal primarily with administrative appeals and possess strong writing skills. This position will be headquartered in our Columbus office and will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.
What's in it for you:
At
the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We
provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time
and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits,
visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Qualifications:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Job skills: Attorney/Legal, Attention to detail, Collaboration, Strategic thinking, Verbal communication, Written communication
