Judicial Law Clerk/Staff Attorney

Hamilton County, Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $105,997

About The Position

The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications for one full-time term judicial law clerk/staff attorney position to be assigned to Judge Ginger Bock. Under the direction and supervision of Judge Bock, the law clerk/staff attorney will be responsible for reviewing case briefs and records, conducting legal research, preparing bench memoranda, and assisting the judge with drafting opinions. The term will commence in August 2026, with a flexible starting date. A two-year term is preferred, but Judge Bock will consider a one-year term.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited law school
• Have excellent academic credentials
• Possess superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Be proficient in computer technology
• Applicants must possess the ability to edit documents for proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and compliance with the Supreme Court of Ohio Writing Manual.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Lexis Nexis, and other legal research resources required.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer applicants licensed to practice law in Ohio or license pending, but this is not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on substantive and procedural issues relating to cases and motions as requested by the judge.
• Establish a thorough knowledge of relevant portions of assigned case files, review briefs, prepare written memoranda, bench briefs, work with judge to draft opinions, and revise opinions per Judge Bock’s instructions.
• Prepare case summaries for each opinion assigned.
• Attend court hearings and conferences as requested.
• Research and draft decisions on post-judgment motions, including motions for reconsideration, re-opening, certification of a conflict, and en banc review.
• Stay current on legal issues and relevant legislation necessary to perform the required duties of a judicial law clerk/staff attorney.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed