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State of Ohio
Clerk 3
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What they do
A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
$104,995 / year median in Ohio
+1% projected growth
Job Description
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year. The Attorney General's Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AGO#\: 26-08-112 Background check information: Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history Driving record Taxes Drug test In addition, an internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc). Formal education in arithmetic that addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages and decimals, and in reading, writing and speaking common English vocabulary; 8 months training or 8 months experience in office practices and procedures; 4 months training or 4 months experience in using calculator or adding machine; 3 months training or 3 months experience in public relations. Or 4 months experience as Clerk 2, 12112. Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the Major Worker Characteristics noted above.