Judicial Attorney to Justice-Elect Daniel R. Hawkins

What You'll Do:

Judicial Attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions, memoranda, and briefs involving all areas of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, Judicial Attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Justice. 

Supreme Court of Ohio Justice-Elect Daniel R. Hawkins is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Attorney in his chambers.  The position will commence January 2, 2025, and will run through January 1, 2026, with the possibility of extension.  

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

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 HawkinsResume@sc.ohio.gov.

 
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.