Senior Economic Crimes Counsel

Job TitleSenior Economic Crimes Counsel (260002TI)AgencyAuditor Of StateLocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin CountyCompensation130,000 - 140,000, Commensurate with ExperienceScheduleFull-timePrimary Job SkillAttorney/LegalAgency OverviewWith a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools.What will you be doing?The Auditor of State Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is comprised of Forensic Accountants, Investigators and Attorneys as a single source of expertise for investigating fraud in government. Their experience allows them to take a case from an initial complaint through conclusion.ResponsibilitiesServe as Special Prosecutor when requested by county prosecutor, present cases to Grand Juries, prepare discovery, attend pretrial conferences and motions hearings, interview trial witnesses, and prepare case for trial.Provide legal and investigative advice to SIU staff. Review and approve case files.Review and give instructions on complaints received by AOS Fraud Hotline.Conduct legal research, analyze audit findings, draft legal memorandum.Review and sign subpoenas, review search warrants and affidavits.Perform other duties as assigned.BenefitsFlexible work week optionsImpact the public trust - prosecute fraud and corruption in governmentGain meaningful courtroom experienceWork in a mission driven environmentComprehensive benefit and retirement packagePublic Service Loan ForgivenessQualificationsAdmission to Ohio BarKnowledge of substantive and procedural law and Westlaw computerized legal researchStrong legal writing skillsInterpersonal communicationJudicial clerkship and similar experience preferredExperience Range: 10 YearsExperience as a prosecutor (or relevant courtroom experience) required; experience with white collar, economic crimes and fraud cases preferred.*Interested candidates must submit a resume, three (3) references, and a writing sample demonstrating administrative or statutory law analytical skills*Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.Supplemental InformationKnowledge of law (substantive and procedural); computerized and manual legal research and legal writing; maintain high level of confidential & fiduciary relationship with clients & attorneys. Familiarity with office policies and procedures. Ability to read and interpret wide variety of legal and investment related information contained in books, manuals and journals; handle sensitive and confidential matters; exhibit interpersonal communication skills. Must be admitted to the Ohio bar.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job TitleSenior Economic Crimes Counsel (260002TI)AgencyAuditor Of StateLocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin CountyCompensation130,000 - 140,000, Commensurate with ExperienceScheduleFull-timePrimary Job SkillAttorney/LegalAgency OverviewWith a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools.What will you be doing?The Auditor of State Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is comprised of Forensic Accountants, Investigators and Attorneys as a single source of expertise for investigating fraud in government. Their experience allows them to take a case from an initial complaint through conclusion.ResponsibilitiesServe as Special Prosecutor when requested by county prosecutor, present cases to Grand Juries, prepare discovery, attend pretrial conferences and motions hearings, interview trial witnesses, and prepare case for trial.Provide legal and investigative advice to SIU staff. Review and approve case files.Review and give instructions on complaints received by AOS Fraud Hotline.Conduct legal research, analyze audit findings, draft legal memorandum.Review and sign subpoenas, review search warrants and affidavits.Perform other duties as assigned.BenefitsFlexible work week optionsImpact the public trust - prosecute fraud and corruption in governmentGain meaningful courtroom experienceWork in a mission driven environmentComprehensive benefit and retirement packagePublic Service Loan ForgivenessQualificationsAdmission to Ohio BarKnowledge of substantive and procedural law and Westlaw computerized legal researchStrong legal writing skillsInterpersonal communicationJudicial clerkship and similar experience preferredExperience Range: 10 YearsExperience as a prosecutor (or relevant courtroom experience) required; experience with white collar, economic crimes and fraud cases preferred.*Interested candidates must submit a resume, three (3) references, and a writing sample demonstrating administrative or statutory law analytical skills*Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.Supplemental InformationKnowledge of law (substantive and procedural); computerized and manual legal research and legal writing; maintain high level of confidential & fiduciary relationship with clients & attorneys. Familiarity with office policies and procedures. Ability to read and interpret wide variety of legal and investment related information contained in books, manuals and journals; handle sensitive and confidential matters; exhibit interpersonal communication skills. Must be admitted to the Ohio bar.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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