Student Opportunities - Law Clerk

Our Staff Counsel office in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a second-year law student for a paid law clerk position to serve in-house litigation. This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.

About the role

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. We’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, and caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss.

We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow. Candidates should have the ability to work in the United States for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship. Our company is not currently hiring interns for this role if they will need sponsorship at any time in the future, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft legal memoranda
• Assist with preparation for depositions and trials
• Attend depositions and trials, especially on cases where you helped with preparation
• Review and complete indexing of medical records

Requirements

• Enrolled in your second year at an accredited law school
• Ability to work at least 15 hours per week (school year) and up to 40 hours per week (summer)
• In good academic standing (cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred)
• Collegiate transcripts required with submission of candidate profile (unofficial are acceptable)

Qualifications

• Good legal research and writing skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to think critically, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to read and understand complex legal documents
• Strong persuasion skills
• Experience in civil litigation (discovery, briefing, research) through previous employment experience a plus

Pay

Starting rate of pay: $20.00/hr.

Benefits

We promote a lifelong learning approach and provide tools and training to help you succeed as a trusted, respected insurance professional—all while enjoying a meaningful career. As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce.