Law Clerk - Intern

Cincinnati Financial • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies' Staff Counsel office in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a second-year law student for a paid law clerk position supporting in-house litigation. The position is based in Cleveland and is anticipated to start in May 2027. The clerk will conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, assist with deposition and trial preparation, attend depositions and trials—especially on cases they helped prepare—and review and index medical records. Candidates must be able to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship, including future OPT or CPT sponsorship.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in the second year at an accredited law school.
• Be able to work at least 15 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Be in good academic standing; a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Have good legal research and writing skills.
• Have organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Be able to read and understand complex legal documents.
• Have strong persuasion skills.
• Be able to work in the United States for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship, including future OPT or CPT sponsorship.
• Submit collegiate transcripts with the candidate profile; unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil litigation, including discovery, briefing, and research, through previous employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft legal memoranda.
• Assist with preparation for depositions and trials.
• Attend depositions and trials, especially for cases where they assisted with preparation.
• Review and complete indexing of medical records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern