Supreme Court of Ohio - Judicial Law Clerk Position
Job Title: Judicial Law Clerk to Justice R. Patrick DeWine
Job Number: 260000ET
Supervising Justice: Justice R. Patrick DeWine
Location: Ohio Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Job Type: Full-time, Unclassified
Salary Range: $106,329.60 - $106,329.60 (based on experience)
Benefits: Competitive benefits package
Application Instructions:
Submission for the position Law Clerk to Justice R. Patrick DeWine - Job Number 260000ET
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Job Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
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:
Attorney Legal Professional Skills Written Communication
What Were Looking For:
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.
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.
Application Process:
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.