Assistant Attorney General- Criminal Justice Habeas Corpus Unit
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The Criminal Justice Section, Habeas Corpus Unit is seeking an Assistant Attorney General who ideally has at least 5 years of practice experience, with a preference for appellate practice experience. Prosecutorial experience is preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent legal research and writing skills and excel in appellate advocacy. The successful candidate will have sufficient experience and judgment to eventually function independently in a supervised relationship. 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, OH Office.Duties include: representing the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in responding to habeas petitions filed in state court pursuant to R.C. 2725 and federal court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2244 and 28 U.S.C. 2254 and defending against claims of unlawful detention.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.Qualifications-Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code- 5 years of practice experience, with a preference for appellate practiceJob Skills: Attorney/Legal, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Negotiation
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Columbus, United States Ohio Full timeOverviewThe Criminal Justice Section, Habeas Corpus Unit is seeking an Assistant Attorney General with at least five years of practice experience, a preference for appellate practice, and prosecutorial experience. The candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing skills and excel in appellate advocacy. This hybrid in‑person/remote position is...
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Columbus, United States State of Ohio Full timeThe Criminal Justice Section, Habeas Corpus Unit is seeking an Assistant Attorney General who ideally has at least 5 years of practice experience, with a preference for appellate practice experience. Prosecutorial experience is preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent legal research and writing skills and excel in appellate advocacy. The...
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Columbus, United States State of Ohio Full timeJob Title Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Justice Habeas Corpus Unit (2600000M) Organization Attorney General Agency Contact Kelly Smith, kelly.smith@OhioAGO.gov Unposting Date Jan 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Primary Location United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus Compensation Commensurate with experience Schedule Full-time. Work Hours:...
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Columbus, United States State of Ohio Full timeA government agency in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Justice Habeas Corpus Unit. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of legal experience, preferably in appellate practice, and strong skills in legal research, writing, and advocacy. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience...
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Columbus, United States State of Ohio Full timeJob Description - Assistant Attorney General- Criminal Justice Habeas Corpus Unit (2600000M) Organization Attorney General Agency Contact Name and Information: Kelly Smith, kelly.smith@OhioAGO.gov Unposting Date Jan 14, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: commensurate with experience Schedule...
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Columbus, United States Ohio Full timeA state government legal office in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, with a focus on appellate practice. Responsibilities include representing the Department in habeas petitions and defending against unlawful detention claims. Candidates must be licensed to practice...
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