Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Office of the General Counsel
About The Position
The Supreme Court of Ohio’s Office of the General Counsel is seeking one extern for Spring 2027. The extern will work 8–10 hours per week and assist with legal research and rule drafting and review. The Office advises the Court and the Office of the Administrative Director on legal, government relations, and policy matters. The extern will attend meetings of various commissions and the General Assembly and gain insight into the work of in-house attorneys. Externs spend most of their time researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. Assignments may include preparing draft opinions, bench memoranda, memoranda on discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney, who will review the extern’s work. Externs may also observe oral arguments on the merits when the Court is in session. Hybrid work is available, with at least one day per week in the office. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor, Juris Master, or Master of Legal Studies program. The Office is seeking a second- or third-year law student with strong writing skills.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Master (J.M.), or Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program.
- Strong writing skills.
- The Office is seeking a second- or third-year law student.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues.
- Assist with drafting and reviewing rules.
- Prepare legal materials that may include draft opinions, bench memoranda, memoranda on discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, and individualized research projects.
- Attend meetings of various commissions and the General Assembly.
- Work under a judicial attorney, who reviews the extern’s work.
- Observe oral arguments on the merits when the Court is in session.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
