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State of Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio

Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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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

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Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy State of Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio - 3.7 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Qualifications Legal opinion writing Law Analysis skills Legal argument analysis Bar Article writing Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description What You'll Do:

Law clerks and judicial attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions, memoranda, and briefs involving all areas of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, law clerks and judicial attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Chief Justice. Qualifications What we're looking for: The successful applicant will be a recent graduate from law school or a licensed attorney with exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. Elite performance in law school, participation on a law review or moot court board, or publication of a noteworthy article is preferred. Prior clerkship experience will be considered positively. The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently is required. The successful applicant will be expected to perform his or her duties on a daily basis in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus.

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Written Communication Supplemental Information Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (copy or unofficial transcript is acceptable at time of application), two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to . Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Background Check The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.