Law Clerk to Justice R. Patrick DeWine

Judicial Law Clerk to Justice R. Patrick DeWine

Job Number: 260000ET

Submission for the position: Law Clerk to Justice R. Patrick DeWine - Job Number 260000ET Submission for the position Law Clerk to Justice R. Patrick DeWine - Job Number 260000ET

Position Details:

• Commence Date: January 2028
• End Date: January 2029
• Based on experience
• Full-time
• Unclassified
• NA
• NA

Job Summary: 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 January 2028 and will run through January 2029.

What Youll Do:

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

Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be either a licensed attorney or a recent law school graduate who is sitting for a bar examination prior to the commencement date of the position.
• Prior clerkship experience is strongly preferred.
• The ability to work independently collaboratively and efficiently is required.
• Superior research analytical and writing abilities are mandatory.

Technical Skills:

• AttorneyLegal
• Professional Skills
• Written Communication

Salary and Benefits: The salary for the position will be set based on experience with a range beginning at $106,329.60. A competitive benefits package is also provided. This is a State of Ohio exempt unclassified position.

How to Apply: 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 two legal-writing samples to DeWineResumesc.ohio.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of submitted materials will begin immediately.

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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.