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

Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy ( 260003UO ) Organization : Supreme Court of Ohio Agency Contact Name and Information : ... Unposting Date : Ongoing Work Location : Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street Columbus 43215 Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County Compensation : Based on experience Schedule : Full-time Classified Indicator : Unclassified Union : N/A Primary Job Skill : Attorney/Legal Technical Skills : Attorney/Legal Professional Skills : Written Communication Agency Overview Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy of the Supreme Court of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Law Clerk or Judicial Attorney in her chambers. The position will commence on September 1, 2027, and will run through August 31, 2028. Job Duties 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. Technical Skills : Attorney/Legal Professional Skills : 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 ... . 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.