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Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Court Services, Dispute Resolution Section

State of Ohio · Columbus, OH · 1 wk ago
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Supreme Court of Ohio — 2027 Spring Externship. Work location: 65 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Hybrid or virtual schedule, Monday–Friday; flexible hours to accommodate student schedules. Full‑time, unclassified, exempt position. Compensation: $0 (externship). Contact: Office of Human Resources at Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov.

About the role

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking 2027 Spring Externs. The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have their work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.

Responsibilities

  • Research, write, and analyze legal issues; prepare draft opinions, bench memos, memos on discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, and individualized research projects.
  • Work assigned to a judicial attorney with work reviewed by that attorney.
  • Observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.
  • Court Services Dispute Resolution Section (2 positions): Research and draft memos on legal issues related to mediations, programs, and training materials; communicate with courts about their dispute resolution programs; observe mediations and meetings; participate in mediation training programs; undertake other projects of interest to the extern.

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Master (J.M.), or Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program.
  • For the Dispute Resolution Section: some experience or specified interest in dispute resolution.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the State of Ohio benefits package, which includes:

  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick leave) and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
  • Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the Agency Contact can provide specific information for this position.

Additional Information

  • Background checks: The final candidate will be required to undergo a pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude consideration; an individual assessment will be made before any exclusion.
  • Outside employment: During the externship term, externs shall not simultaneously hold or participate in any other externship, internship, clerkship, or legal‑related employment (paid or unpaid) without prior written approval.

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