Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy

Job Description

Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy

(
260005UJ
)

Organization
:

Supreme Court of Ohio
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Ongoing
Work Location
:

Ohio Judicial Center

65 South Front Street

Columbus

43215
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

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

Agency Overview
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy of the Supreme Court of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of
Law Clerk or Judicial Attorney
in her chambers. The position will commence on
September 8, 2026, and will run through November 30, 2027.
Job Description
What You'll Do:

Law clerks and judicial attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions, memoranda, and briefs involving all areas of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, law clerks and judicial attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Chief Justice.

Qualifications
What we're looking for:

The successful applicant will be a recent graduate from law school or 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 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

Supplemental Information
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
.
Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications
What we're looking for:

The successful applicant will be a recent graduate from law school or 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 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