Master Commissioner

About the Role

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced lawyer to fill the position of Master Commissioner (Attorney) within the Office of Legal Resources. The successful candidate will join a team of knowledgeable and dedicated public servants to provide the Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio with expert legal analysis concerning all phases of litigation in complex areas of law.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze pleadings, motions, transcripts, exhibits, records, and briefs in appeals and original actions filed in the Supreme Court of Ohio.
• Review case law, statutory, and constitutional authorities cited by the parties and perform additional legal research as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive written analyses of the facts and issues presented in appeals or original actions, recommend case dispositions, and draft opinions and entries.
• Consult with other master commissioners on legal issues in pending cases.
• Conduct hearings as assigned by the Court, primarily in state and local taxation appeals.
• Review editorial changes made to opinions before publication.
• Assist Justices or senior management in complex legal matters, conduct research, and evaluate factual information.
• Collaborate with the administrative coordinator to maintain a log of assigned case statuses.
• Propose amendments to court rules when appropriate.
• Attend state and national seminars, participate in bar association committee activities, and stay current with legal trends.

Qualifications

• Must be an attorney properly admitted to the practice of law and in good standing with the appropriate admitting authority of any U.S. state or territory.
• Over two years of legal experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a judicial law clerk or staff attorney at the appellate level is preferred.
• Experience in the courtroom or interacting with clients is helpful.
• Experience in areas such as death-penalty-related matters, extraordinary writs, workers’ compensation direct appeals, public utilities cases, state and local taxation appeals, or practice-of-law matters is helpful.

Skills

• Outstanding legal research and analysis capabilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Effective communication with Justices, supervisors, co-workers, attorneys, and the public.

Special Requirements

This position involves regular exposure to sensitive information, which must be kept strictly confidential.

Pay

$138,673.60 to $147,000

Schedule

Full-time

Work Location: Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus, OH