Attorney (Solicitor General Section) (U) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/newprint/5031945) Apply  Attorney (Solicitor General Section) (U) Salary See Position Description Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-1980-V3 Department 24 Columbus City Attorney Division City Attorney Opening Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits Definition The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Attorney in the Solicitor General’s Section of the Civil Division. The Solicitor General’s Section serves as affirmative litigation counsel for the city. The section has either brought cases itself against the state and federal government or worked closely with outside counsel in preparing and bringing litigation. In addition, the section has written amicus briefs in various cases in Ohio and federal trial and appellate courts. Due to changes in the way the state and federal government have been processing and handling grants, this position will work with section management to evaluate terms and conditions of those grants, whether those terms and conditions are appropriate, and whether those terms and conditions may violate federal, state, or local laws. Preferred Knowledge of: + Legal principles of constitutional law, civil law, the Ohio Revised Code, Columbus City Codes , Federal & Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal & Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct; + Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives; + Legal research tools and methods; + Negotiation techniques and methods; + English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition; + Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions to issues; + A bility to work effectively with persons from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; + A bility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ideally, has experience reviewing grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies. The anticipated starting salary for this position will be between $80,000 and $115,000 depending upon experience. Requirements: + Must currently be admitted to the Ohio bar and in good standing; + Must have a minimum of 3 or more years of litigation, appellate advocacy, and legal research and writing experience as a licensed attorney; + Must have experience litigating cases in federal and/or state courts. About the Civil Division: Located at 77 N. Front, the Civil Division represents the city and its employees in contract disputes, claims for personal injury or property damage, constitutional violations, wrongful death, tax disputes, and claims requesting money damages. For more information, please visit our website: www.columbuscityattorney.org A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process. Under general supervision, is responsible for providing legal work of a civil or criminal nature; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work + Represents the City of Columbus, its officials and its employees in challenges to federal or state law, administrative rules, or other directives; + Represents city agencies and employees in legal proceedings and negotiations; + Confers with City officials concerning the legal aspects of pending matters; + Prepares cases for trial and appeal; manages all aspects of discovery including depositions; + Prepares pleadings and briefs and drafts legal documents such as ordinances and settlement agreements. + Conducts research and responds to legal inquiries; + Responds to motions on assigned cases; + Performs research for pending legal cases; + Evaluates claims of or against the city for the purposes of recommending compromise settlements; + May serve as lead attorney in lawsuits; + Works with other municipalities and outside counsel to provide legal and litigation services for our clients. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 25-1980-V3 Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Rich Coglianese Columbus City Attorney 77 N. Front St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645- 7385 E: rncoglianese@columbus.gov The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term Disability + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. Employer City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email