Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Justice Joseph Deters
State of Ohio See More Job Openings by This Employer
Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions and memoranda involving all areas of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Justice.
Salary
- $101,275.20
What we’re looking for:
Applicants must be law school graduates, licensed to practice and in good standing with excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Prior clerkship experience with an Appellate Court Judge or a Supreme Court Justice is preferred. The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently is required.
The successful applicant will be expected to perform his or her duties on a daily basis in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus.
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Written Communication
The salary for the position will be set based on experience with a range beginning at $101,275.20. A competitive benefits package is also provided. This is a State of Ohio, exempt, unclassified position.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (copy or unofficial transcript is acceptable at time of application), two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to careers.ohio.gov. Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin November 25, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
