Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization: | Ohio Southern District Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, invites applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to the Honorable Elizabeth A. Preston Deavers, U.S. Magistrate Judge. The Law Clerk appointment will begin Aug. 26, 2024. Although this position is a one-year term, upon mutual agreement between the law clerk and judge, the position may be extended. |
| Location: | Columbus, OH |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 06/26/2024 - 07/11/2024 |
| Appointment Type: | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities |
| Announcement Number: | 24-08 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
- Research substantive issues of federal and state law
- Draft legal memoranda, opinions and orders, and reports and recommendations
- Prepare the Judge for conferences, hearings, trials, and mediations
- Perform basic administrative desk duties for the Judge
- Assist the Judge and Courtroom Deputy Clerk with docket and case management
- Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity
Qualification
At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:
- Graduate of an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional research and writing skills
- Keen analytical ability and balanced judgment
- Proficiency in computer and word processing skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
How To Apply
Qualified applicants should upload their documents using our HR Employment Application System located at: HR Employment Application System
To be assured for consideration for this position, qualified applicants should submit the following:
- Cover letter and resume (include announcement number)
- Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Link to this document is found on the Court’s website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov)
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample
Note: This system will not let you continue without uploading all documents.
If you fail to provide these documents, your application package will be considered incomplete and will not be considered any further.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.