Appellate Attorney (Attorney III) 4655-47

Hamilton County, Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$42 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and direction from the Appellate Division Director, conduct legal research; provide legal advice to staff attorneys and consult with other attorneys in the division regarding their cases; draft briefs and other appellate documents; and represent clients in the First District Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Ohio, and the Supreme Court of the United States, when necessary. Provide zealous, client-centered representation.

Requirements

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to R.C. 4705.01
Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio
Current certificate of registration in good standing pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio
Two years experience as attorney in Ohio or equivalent experience
Knowledge of: Criminal and appellate law (procedural & substantive); Ohio and federal court systems; legal research methods; legal writing; federal and state regulations specific to assigned program; agency policies and procedures; legal or quasi-legal proceedings; supervision; employee training and development; spelling, punctuation, and grammar; internet protocols; case management.
Skill in: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; strong research and writing skills; excellent calendaring system; ability to effectively communicate with clients; working knowledge of substantive legal issues regularly addressed by attorneys in the area of criminal law, both felonies and misdemeanors; ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to: Deal with large number of variables and determine specific course of action; organize and interpret extensive variety of legal material in books, journals, or legal documents; communicate verbally and in writing regarding legal issues; handle sensitive contacts with government officials, adverse parties, and the general public; deliver speeches; establish and maintain effective working relationships with paralegals, staff, attorneys, and court personnel; maintain accurate records, document files, and calendars; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; proofread materials, identify errors, and make corrections; work independently; perform accurate work on time; maintain a wide range of documentation in an easily accessed filing system; handle documents of a sensitive or confidential nature.

Nice To Haves

Appellate background preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft memorandums for staff attorneys’ requests for research
Draft notices of appeal, docketing statements, appellate-level motions, and other miscellaneous documents for the court of appeals
Draft merit briefs, amicus briefs, memoranda in support of jurisdiction and merit briefs in the Ohio Supreme Court, and Petitions for Cert. in the United States Supreme Court when required
Prepare for and present oral arguments in the First District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court
Research and draft extraordinary writs when required
Consult with and advise staff attorneys
Participate in training and seminars
Attend meetings, round tables, case consultations, practice moots
Attend seminars and may present at same
Maintain an ongoing, updated knowledge of criminal law, legislative activities, and current policing, including significant court decisions. Inform staff of such decisions.