Law Clerk- Criminal Justice

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking a detailed orientated public minded individual for a Law Clerk position to assist the Criminal Justice Section, Capital Crimes Unit which deals primarily with death penalty cases. The initial project will be to assist in the compilation of the section’s Annual Report of Capital Cases detailing the status of every case which has received a death sentence in Ohio. The selected candidate will also learn the very niche area of law that is habeas corpus and have the opportunity to assist with legal research and brief writing. The successful candidate will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of law school, and have a passion and skill for strong legal research. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2). AGO#\: 25-12-222 Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history Driving record Taxes Drug Test

Requirements

• Enrolled and in good standing as a 2L or 3L in law school
• Job Skills\: Attorney/Legal, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Attention to Detail

Nice To Haves

• preferred 2L
• passion and skill for strong legal research

Responsibilities

• Assists staff attorney in conducting legal research on issues from political subdivisions throughout the State of Ohio (e.g., county, township, state, municipal offices, etc.
• Locates and reviews case and statutory law in regard to inquiries of various state and federal rules, policy procedures, funds and budgets to determine applicability and support for substantive and procedural legal issues for political subdivisions
• Provides oral or written report of research and findings
• Edits legal documents, reviews court transcripts, reviews notes taken during disciplinary hearings and records observations

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

What This Job Offers

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