Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Justice Daniel R. Hawkins
About The Position
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking Spring 2027 legal externs for Justice Daniel R. Hawkins. Externs will spend most of their time researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. Work may include preparing draft opinions, bench memoranda, memoranda concerning discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, and individual research projects. Externs will be assigned to a judicial attorney, who will review their work, and may observe oral arguments on the merits while the Court is in session. For Justice Hawkins, externs will review and analyze arguments, conduct legal research, and draft jurisdictional and bench memoranda for the Justice’s review. The position is flexible around the student’s schedule and typically involves 8–10 hours per week. There are 1–2 openings. The work location is listed in Columbus, Ohio, with hybrid or virtual work hours Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Master (J.M.), or Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program.
- Exceptional legal writing skills are sought.
Nice To Haves
- Law school level of 2L or 3L.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze legal arguments.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft jurisdictional and bench memoranda for Justice Hawkins’ review.
- Prepare legal work that may include draft opinions, bench memoranda, memoranda on discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, and individual research projects.
- Observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session, if desired or available.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
