Description:
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusWork Locations: Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street Columbus 43215
Organization: Supreme Court of Ohio
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: Based on experience
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Written Communication
Agency Contact Name: Office of Human Resources
Agency Contact Information: Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov
Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy (23000B7X)
Job Duties:
Judicial Attorney to
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy
Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Attorney in her chambers.
Judicial Attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions and memoranda involving all areas of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, Judicial Attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Chief Justice.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will be 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 and experience in writ practice 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
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 KennedyResume@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.
