Assistant Attorney General - Collections Enforcement

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

Preferred qualifications:

3-5 years' experience in debtor-creditor law

Prior experience in bankruptcy and creditors' rights

Licensed in federal court

Unusual Working Conditions:

May require travel; may work varied hours.

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

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 25-05-088

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media

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The Ohio Attorney General’s Collections Enforcement Section is one of the nation’s largest premier government collection practices representing more than 300 state agencies, institutions, boards, commissions, public university hospitals, as well as numerous political subdivisions to resolve and collect delinquent debts. The second largest section in the Ohio Attorney General’s office, we are a fast-paced, high-volume practice that utilizes both internal staff, external vendors, and Special Counsel to recover a variety of debts such as taxes, fines, university debts, and economic development loans. Most debts we collect are subject to statutory offset programs which are managed by the section.

Our Assistant Attorneys General provide legal services and counsel to clients and business operations staff of Collections and other sections of the office on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights issues. Additionally, they are tasked with specific client portfolios and legal service programs including the state Offer-in-Compromise program, Foreclosure defense recovery, Auditor of State Findings for Recovery, Medicaid Estate Recovery and Crime Victims fund recovery. Our Assistant Attorneys General represent client interests in collection matters before Ohio and nationwide bankruptcy courts and state court insolvency proceedings and actively negotiate settlements and provide financial analysis and assessment of debts to clients and other stakeholders to allow informed decisions on debt resolution.

We are currently seeking an energetic attorney with at least 3-5 years’ experience in debtor-creditor law who is licensed both in Ohio and federal court. The candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex legal matters and effectively solve problem solutions. The candidate must have the ability to manage a fast-paced high-volume practice by appropriately prioritizing tasks, using good judgment, and communicating effectively with the management team. Experience in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights is strongly preferred. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The position will be headquartered in any of our offices around the State of Ohio\: Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, or Boardman.

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:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.