Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Justice Joseph T. Deters

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

20d•$106,330•Onsite

About The Position

Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Joseph T. Deters is accepting applications for a Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney position in his chambers. The position will commence in September 2026. 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. Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions and memoranda involving all areas of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Justice. 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. Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin February 17, 2026 , and will continue until the position is filled. The salary for the position will be set based on experience with a range beginning at $106,329.60. A competitive benefits package is also provided. This is a State of Ohio, exempt, unclassified position. 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.

Requirements

Applicants must be law school graduates, licensed to practice and in good standing with excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior clerkship experience with an Appellate Court Judge or a Supreme Court Justice is preferred.

Responsibilities

review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions and memoranda involving all 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 Justice