Judicial Attorney/Law Clerk to Justice Daniel R. Hawkins

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What You'll Do:

Law Clerks/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, Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Justice.   

 

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What we’re looking for:  

Applicants must be law school graduates, licensed to practice and in good standing with excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Prior clerkship experience with an Appellate Court Judge or a Supreme Court Justice is preferred. The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently is required.

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Written Communication

 

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The salary for the position will be set based on experience with a range beginning at $110,593.60. A competitive benefits package is also provided. This is a State of Ohio, exempt, unclassified position.

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 [email protected]. 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 applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Job Details
Organization: Supreme Court of Ohio
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Ohio Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, Columbus, 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: Based on experience
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: N/A
Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Written Communication