Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Justice R. Patrick DeWine

Supreme Court of Ohio Justice R. Patrick DeWine is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Law Clerk in his chambers. The position will commence January 2027 and will run through January 2028.

What we’re looking for\:  

The successful applicant will be either a licensed attorney or a recent law school graduate who is sitting for a bar examination prior to the commencement date of the position. Prior clerkship experience is strongly preferred. The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently is required. Superior research, analytical, and writing abilities are mandatory.

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 two writing samples to DeWineResume@sc.ohio.gov.  Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin March 21, 2025, 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.

What You'll Do:

Judicial Law Clerks review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions and memoranda in support of discretionary jurisdiction. In addition, Judicial Law Clerks research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Justice.