Judicial Law ClerkStaff Attorney
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Court of Appeals Ohio First District
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Full-Time Term Judicial Law Clerk/Staff Attorney (Max. 2-year term)
Pay Rate: current starting salary for this position is $ 105996.80 plus benefits.
Closing Date: open until filled priority given to applications received by November 1 2025.
Position Title: Full-Time Term Judicial Law Clerk/Staff Attorney (Max. 2-year term)
Pay Rate: current starting salary for this position is $ 105996.80 plus benefits.
Closing Date: open until filled priority given to applications received by November 1 2025.
OVERVIEW: The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications for one full-time termjudicial law clerk/staff attorney position to be assigned to Judge Candace Crouse.
Under the direction and supervision of Judge Crouse the law clerk/staff attorney will beresponsible for reviewing case briefs and records conducting legal research preparing benchmemoranda and assisting the judge with drafting opinions. The term will commence in August 2026but the starting date is flexible. It is preferrable for the law clerk/staff attorney to agree to atwo-year term but a one-year term is also available.
Under the direction and supervision of Judge Crouse the law clerk/staff attorney will beresponsible for reviewing case briefs and records conducting legal research preparing benchmemoranda and assisting the judge with drafting opinions. The term will commence in August 2026but the starting date is flexible. It is preferrable for the law clerk/staff attorney to agree to atwo-year term but a one-year term is also available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: The following duties are usual for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or inclusive.
Other duties may be required or assigned by Judge Crouse.
- Conduct legal research on substantive and procedural issues relating to assigned cases and onmotions as requested by the judge.
- Establish a thorough knowledge of relevant portions of assigned case files review briefs preparewritten memoranda bench briefs work with judge to draft opinions and revise opinions per JudgeCrouses instructions.
- Prepare a case summary for each opinion assigned. Attend court hearings and conferences asrequested.
- Research and draft decisions on post-judgment motions including motions for reconsiderationre-opening certification of a conflict and en banc review.
- Stay current on legal issues and relevant legislation necessary to perform the required duties of a judicial law clerk/staff attorney.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited law school have excellent academiccredentials possess superior legal research writing and analytical skills and be proficient incomputer technology. Applicant must possess the ability to edit documents for proper grammarpunctuation spelling and compliance with the Supreme Court of Ohio Writing Manual. Proficiencywith Microsoft Office products internet Lexis and other legal research resources required. Licensed to practice law in Ohio or license pending is preferred but not required. Applicant mustbe a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States.
COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE: In completing the duties and responsibilities of the position theCourt expects the judicial law clerk/staff attorney will adhere to all Court policies guidelinespractices and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court; exhibit aprofessional manner in dealing with others; and work to maintain constructive addition the Court expects the judicial law clerk/staff attorney to maintain apositive and respectful approach with superiors colleagues and individuals inside and outside theCourt.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The State of Ohio the Supreme Court of Ohio and the First District Court of Appeals are all EqualEmployment Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religiongender gender identity or expression national origin (ancestry) military status disability age(40 years or older) genetic information sexual orientation or caregiver status in makingemployment-related decisions about an individual. The Supreme Court of Ohio and the First District Court of Appeals are both equal employment opportunity employers that support an alcohol and drug-free and a weapons and violence free work environment.
The State of Ohio the Supreme Court of Ohio and the First District Court of Appeals are all EqualEmployment Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religiongender gender identity or expression national origin (ancestry) military status disability age(40 years or older) genetic information sexual orientation or caregiver status in makingemployment-related decisions about an individual. The Supreme Court of Ohio and the First District Court of Appeals are both equal employment opportunity employers that support an alcohol and drug-free and a weapons and violence free work environment.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal backgroundcheck. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for aposition. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made beforeexcluding an applicant from consideration.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal backgroundcheck. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for aposition. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made beforeexcluding an applicant from consideration.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must submit a resume cover letter writing samplelaw school transcript and three letters of recommendation. Materials should be emailed to RenataFreese at Interviews are anticipated to occur at the end of October/beginning of November.
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