Staff Attorney

Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals; MIDDLETOWN (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals in Middletown, OH is seeking two full-time staff attorneys. Applicants must be Ohio Bar members or will take the February 2027 Bar Exam and rank in the top third of their law school class.

A two-year commitment is required, with renewal possible. The court offers a flexible schedule including remote work two days per week and a collegial environment that supports skill development.

Qualifications

• Must be member of the Ohio Bar or take the Ohio Bar Examination in February 2027.
• Ranked in the top 33% of their law school class.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills; discretion and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Able to work independently and collaboratively to meet court needs.
• Support the court with legal research and writing to develop and improve legal skills.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Discretion

Microsoft Word

Telework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet legal research

Teleworking tools

Job description

The 12th District Court of Appeals is seeking to hire two full-time staff attorneys. The court will consider qualified applicants who are members of the Ohio Bar or who will take the Ohio Bar Examination in February 2027. Applicants must be in the top 33% of their law school class and willing to make a two-year commitment to the position with the possibility of renewal.

The court is located in Middletown, Ohio, within driving distance of Cincinnati and Dayton. Staff attorneys are offered a flexible working schedule which includes working remotely two days per week. The court offers a collegial work environment and is dedicated to providing staff attorneys with the support needed to develop and improve their skills.

Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills and must demonstrate discretion and sound judgment in support of the work of the court. Technology skills are necessary, such as the ability to use Microsoft Word, perform internet legal research, and employ skills needed for teleworking.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently, collaboratively, and with self-discipline to meet the needs of the court. Prior clerkship experience is preferred, along with private or public practice experience in either criminal or civil litigation. The position is a State of Ohio exempt, unclassified position and includes a comprehensive State of Ohio benefits package.

The starting salary for the position is based on the applicant's experience and ranges from $80,000-$100,000.

The deadline to apply is October 23, 2026, with interviews for selected candidates to follow.

The Twelfth District Court of Appeals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.