Senior Economic Crimes Counsel
State of Ohio, Frankfort, KY, United States
Job Title
Senior Economic Crimes Counsel (260002TI)
Agency Auditor Of State
Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation 130,000 - 140,000, Commensurate with Experience
Schedule Full-time
Primary Job Skill Attorney/Legal
Agency Overview With 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.
Responsibilities
Serve 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.
Benefits
Flexible work week options
Impact the public trust - prosecute fraud and corruption in government
Gain meaningful courtroom experience
Work in a mission driven environment
Comprehensive benefit and retirement package
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications
Admission to Ohio Bar
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and Westlaw computerized legal research
Strong legal writing skills
Interpersonal communication
Judicial clerkship and similar experience preferred
Experience Range: 10 Years
Experience 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 Statement The 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 Information Knowledge 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.
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Agency Auditor Of State
Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation 130,000 - 140,000, Commensurate with Experience
Schedule Full-time
Primary Job Skill Attorney/Legal
Agency Overview With 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.
Responsibilities
Serve 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.
Benefits
Flexible work week options
Impact the public trust - prosecute fraud and corruption in government
Gain meaningful courtroom experience
Work in a mission driven environment
Comprehensive benefit and retirement package
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications
Admission to Ohio Bar
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and Westlaw computerized legal research
Strong legal writing skills
Interpersonal communication
Judicial clerkship and similar experience preferred
Experience Range: 10 Years
Experience 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 Statement The 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 Information Knowledge 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.
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