Staff Attorney - Domestic Relations Court

Lucas County • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as legal counsel and judicial advisor to the Judge and Magistrates of the Domestic Relations Court. Conducts advanced legal research, prepares legal memoranda, draft decisions, and procedural recommendations related to divorce, dissolution, custody, parenting time, support, contempt, post-decree, domestic violence, and related family law matters. Supports the Court through the use of modern legal technology, electronic case management systems and legal research tools consistent with Ohio law, judicial ethics, and Court policy. Assists in managing high-volume and complex domestic relations cases while promoting timely case resolution, procedural fairness, and access to justice for self-represented litigants. Serves at the discretion of the Judge.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Ohio Bar in good standing.
• Experience in domestic relations or family law.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Familiarity with modern legal technology and electronic case management systems.
• Knowledge of Ohio law, judicial ethics, and Court policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising judges or magistrates.
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
• Demonstrated commitment to access to justice initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel and judicial advisor to the Judge and Magistrates of the Domestic Relations Court.
• Conduct advanced legal research.
• Prepare legal memoranda.
• Draft decisions and procedural recommendations related to various family law matters.
• Support the Court using modern legal technology, electronic case management systems, and legal research tools.
• Assist in managing high-volume and complex domestic relations cases.
• Promote timely case resolution, procedural fairness, and access to justice for self-represented litigants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level