Law Clerk (starting 01/02/2027)

Delaware County, OH; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Delaware County Juvenile/Probate Court in Ohio is seeking a part-time/intermittent Law Clerk to assist the Judge and Magistrates in the Probate and Juvenile Divisions. The position involves researching and drafting court documents and decisions, with an expected 10-20 hours per week and a start date of 01/02/2027.

A writing sample is required for consideration, and the successful candidate will have strong research, analysis, and communication skills, plus knowledge of pertinent court rules

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a second or third year law student.
• Knowledge of local court rules, Rules of Evidence, Rules for Superintendence of the Courts, the Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Code, Rules of Juvenile, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Federal rules and regulations, etc.
• Ability to analyze cases law affecting cases and legal issues pending before the Court.
• Ability to evaluate cases according to the facts and applicable law.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Superior ability to perform legal research.
• Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and customers with widely varied levels of education and competence and individuals who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function within reasonable range of constructive behaviors.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate database systems, create spreadsheets and use word processing programs; and
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License, have an acceptable driving record and no criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research, analyzing case law, reviewing rules of procedure, and researching legal issues.
• Preparing various court documents and drafting court decisions.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned by the Judge or Magistrates.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Second or third year law student

Tools

Database systems

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

The Delaware County Juvenile/Probate Court is seeking to hire a part-time/intermittent Law Clerk for a position consisting of approximately 10-20 hours per week. This position is responsible for assisting the Judge and Magistrates in performing the functions of the Probate and Juvenile Divisions of the Common Pleas Court. This position will not start until 01/02/2027.

A writing sample is required for consideration for this position.

Qualifications for this position are as follows:

1. Must be currently enrolled as a second or third year law student;
2. Knowledge of local court rules, Rules of Evidence, Rules for Superintendence of the Courts, the Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Code, Rules of Juvenile, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Federal rules and regulations, etc;
3. Ability to analyze cases law affecting cases and legal issues pending before the Court;
4. Ability to evaluate cases according to the facts and applicable law;
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
6. Superior ability to perform legal research;
7. Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and customers with widely varied levels of education and competence and individuals who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function within reasonable range of constructive behaviors;
8. Demonstrated integrity, reliability and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
9. Ability to operate database systems, create spreadsheets and use word processing programs; and
10. Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License, have an acceptable driving record and no criminal record.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Conducting legal research, analyzing case law, reviewing rules of procedure, and researching legal issues;
2. Preparing various court documents and drafting court decisions;
3. Assisting with special projects as assigned by the Judge or Magistrates.