Housing Court Staff Attorney - Research & Trials

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Housing Court to provide legal research and administrative support to the Judge and Magistrates. The role demands impeccable time management, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask without direct oversight.

Responsibilities include drafting memoranda and opinions, assisting with trials/hearings, and guiding the public on case procedures. Ohio Bar admission is preferred, and mediation training is a plus.

Formación

• Excellent legal research and legal analysis.
• Well-developed expedient legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures used in court proceedings.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
• Highly organized work habits.
• Ability to maintain high volume caseloads
• Solid computer skills and the ability to navigate case management systems.
• Video conference platform knowledge and experience preferred

Responsabilidades

• Perform legal research.
• Prepare memoranda, draft opinions, judgment entries, and decisions.
• Assist the Judge and magistrates in preparation for trials and hearings.
• Conduct civil pretrials, settlement conferences and mediations.
• Complete special projects as requested by the Judge and magistrates.
• Provide information to Housing Court staff regarding procedure and law.
• Assist the public in obtaining information about pending cases including links.
• Attend meetings as needed.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal analysis

Court procedures

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication with attorneys

Educación

Law degree

Ohio Bar Admission preferred

Mediation training preferred

Herramientas

Case management systems

Video conferencing platforms

Descripción del empleo

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Housing Court to provide legal research and administrative support to the Judge and Magistrates. The role demands impeccable time management, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask without direct oversight.

Responsibilities include drafting memoranda and opinions, assisting with trials/hearings, and guiding the public on case procedures. Ohio Bar admission is preferred, and mediation training is a plus.