Supreme Court of Ohio Justice R. Patrick DeWine is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Law Clerk in his chambers.  The position will commence September 6, 2022 and will run through September 8, 2023. 

Primary Location
United States of America - Ohio - Franker

Work Locations
Ohio Judicial Center 
65 South Front Street 
Columbus 43215
Organization
Supreme Court of Ohio
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt

Schedule

Full-time

Compensation: Based on experience; range beginning at $90,376.00

Unposting Date
Ongoing

Job Function

Attorney/Legal

Job Level
Individual Contributor Agency Contact Name: Office of Human Resources

Agency Contact Information: Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov 

Supreme Court of Ohio Justice R. Patrick DeWine is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Law Clerk in his chambers.  The position will commence September 6, 2022 and will run through September 8, 2023. 

Law Clerks review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions and memoranda in support of discretionary jurisdiction.  In addition, Law Clerks research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Justice.  

Qualifications

 

The successful applicant will be a recent law school graduate with exceptional research, writing and analytical skills.  Class standing in the top 15%, participation on a law review or moot court board, or publication of noteworthy articles is preferred.  Prior clerkship experience will be considered positively.  The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently is required. 

Major Worker Characteristics

The Court seeks to recruit and retain talented individuals with a commitment to public service.

 

The salary for the position will be set based on experience with a range beginning at $90,376.00.  A competitive benefits package is also provided. This is a State of Ohio, exempt, unclassified position.

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 DeWineResume@sc.ohio.gov. 

Background Check Information 

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.

Additional details on the position and application instructions are available here.