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
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Our Mission:
Advocating. Fighting. Helping.
Our Vision:
A Fair Justice System.
Our Values:
Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community. We are committed to building a work environment where all team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to innovate service to the public in our pursuit of fairness and justice for all people. Follow OPD on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads | Visit our Website At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!
Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) •Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. 36 mos. exp. as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal writer, or closely related job field. -Or associate core program in specific or related field of study; 18 mos. exp. as paralegal, legal assistant, legal writer, or closely related job field. -Or undergraduate core program in specific or related field of study; 12 mos. exp. in as paralegal, legal assistant, legal writer, or closely related job field. -Or graduate core program in specific or related field of study. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Attorney/Legal; Active Learning; Analyzation; Collaboration; Written Communication
