Appellate Attorney (Attorney III) 4655-47

Deadline to Apply: January 30 2026

Work Location:
Hamilton County Public Defenders Office
230 East 9th Street
Cincinnati OH 45202

Work Hours:
1st Shift

Starting Salary Pay Grade 24
$ 42.20 to $59.08 hourly
Salary to be commensurate with background and experience. Please submit a writing sample preferably an appellate brief with your application materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to R.C. 4705.01;
Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio;
Current certificate of registration in good standing pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio;
Two years experience as attorney in Ohio or equivalent experience;
Appellate background preferred.


JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision and direction from the Appellate Division Director conduct legal research; provide legal advice to staff attorneys and consult with other attorneys in the division regarding their cases; draft briefs and other appellate documents; and represent clients in the First District Court of Appeals the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Supreme Court of the United States when necessary. Provide zealous client-centered representation.

Illustrative Duties:
Conduct legal research and draft memorandums for staff attorneys requests for research; draft notices of appeal docketing statements appellate-level motions and other miscellaneous documents for the court of appeals; draft merit briefs amicus briefs memoranda in support of jurisdiction and merit briefs in the Ohio Supreme Court and Petitions for the United States Supreme Court when required; prepare for and present oral arguments in the First District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court; research and draft extraordinary writs when required; consult with and advise staff attorneys; participate in training and seminars; attend meetings round tables case consultations practice moots; attend seminars and may present at same; maintain an ongoing updated knowledge of criminal law legislative activities and current policing including significant court decisions. Inform staff of such decisions.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
The following are necessary to perform the duties of this classification.


Knowledge of:
Criminal and appellate law (procedural & substantive); Ohio and federal court systems; legal research methods; legal writing; federal and state regulations specific to assigned program; agency policies and procedures; legal or quasi-legal proceedings; supervision; employee training and development; spelling punctuation and grammar; internet protocols; case management.


Skill in:
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills; strong research and writing skills; excellent calendaring system; ability to effectively communicate with clients; working knowledge of substantive legal issues regularly addressed by attorneys in the area of criminal law both felonies and misdemeanors; ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.


Ability to:
Deal with large number of variables and determine specific course of action; organize and interpret extensive variety of legal material in books journals or legal documents; communicate verbally and in writing regarding legal issues; handle sensitive contacts with government officials adverse parties and the general public; deliver speeches; establish and maintain effective working relationships with paralegals staff attorneys and court personnel; maintain accurate records document files and calendars; collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; proofread materials identify errors and make corrections; work independently; perform accurate work on time; maintain a wide range of documentation in an easily accessed filing system; handle documents of a sensitive or confidential nature.