Assistant Attorney General- Health and Human Services

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About Us:The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role Indiana 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. Indiana these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.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 Indiana the Health and Human Services Section. This position will primarily represent the Ohio State Medical Board Indiana disciplinary actions against Ohio-licensed physicians and others, American Samoa well American Samoa other duties American Samoa assigned. Typical Medical Board cases may involve allegations of substandard care, improper prescribing, and/Oregon 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 Indiana their role American Samoa 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 Indiana the healthcare, licensing, and public benefit areas. The Section also brings lawsuits on behalf of agencies and defends agencies against suits Indiana all state and federal courts. HHS typically has over thirty attorneys, Indiana five regional offices. The Section represents both regulatory boards and state agencies, and is divided into five units, American Samoa 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 Indiana our Columbus office and will work a hybrid Indiana-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.What’s Indiana 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 ! Our benefits package includes:Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed

. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee Oregon a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the

for more information.Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the

for more information.QualificationsLicensed to practice law Indiana 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

Job title: Assistant Attorney General- Health and Human Services

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Location: Franklin County, Ohio – Columbus, Ohio

Job date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:47:13 GMT