Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

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 appointment is permanent, full-time, and runs from December 1, 2027, through November 30, 2028. The selected candidate will perform duties daily at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus, Ohio. Compensation is based on experience.

The position reviews and analyzes arguments in motions, memoranda, and briefs across the areas of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. At the Chief Justice’s direction, the role also conducts legal research and prepares initial drafts of merit opinions.

Applicants must 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. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. The final candidate must complete a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily disqualify an applicant; prior convictions are assessed individually.

Requirements

• Be a recent law school graduate or a licensed attorney.
• Have exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Be able to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently.
• Perform duties daily 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 the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the Chief Justice’s direction.

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.

What This Job Offers

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