Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy
About The Position
The Supreme Court of Ohio is hiring a Law Clerk or Judicial Attorney to serve in Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy’s chambers. The position is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2027, and run through November 30, 2028. The successful applicant will perform duties daily at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus, Ohio. The role reviews and analyzes arguments in motions, memoranda, and briefs covering areas within the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. At the Chief Justice’s direction, the role also researches and prepares initial drafts of merit opinions. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (a copy or unofficial transcript is acceptable at application), two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The final candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Requirements
- Recent law school graduate or licensed attorney.
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently.
- Perform duties on a daily basis at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus.
Nice To Haves
- Elite performance in law school.
- Participation on a law review or moot court board.
- Publication of a noteworthy article.
- Prior clerkship experience.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze arguments presented in motions, memoranda, and briefs involving areas of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution.
- Research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Chief Justice.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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