Part-Time Law Clerk for Juvenile & Probate Court

Delaware County, Ohio; Delaware (OH); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Delaware County Juvenile/Probate Court in Ohio is seeking a part-time Law Clerk (10-20 hours/week) to assist Judges in Probate and Juvenile Divisions. Writing samples are required for consideration.

The position starts 01/02/2027 and involves researching, drafting court documents, and supporting special projects. Applicants must be law students in year 2 or 3, with strong research, writing, and communication skills, and a valid Ohio driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Analytical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Data entry/word processing

Ausbildung

Second or third year law student

Tools

Database systems

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Jobbeschreibung

Delaware County Juvenile/Probate Court in Ohio is seeking a part-time Law Clerk (10-20 hours/week) to assist Judges in Probate and Juvenile Divisions. Writing samples are required for consideration.

The position starts 01/02/2027 and involves researching, drafting court documents, and supporting special projects. Applicants must be law students in year 2 or 3, with strong research, writing, and communication skills, and a valid Ohio driver's license.