Law Clerk

About This Role

The Law Clerk performs legal research and analysis on various issues in pending cases, providing legal and administrative support to judges, magistrates, and staff. This part-time role involves drafting legal memorandums and proposed entries, as well as conducting mediation for Small Claims cases and other court-related duties as needed. Mediation training will be provided, and a one-year commitment to the Court is requested.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mediations for Small Claims cases
• Perform general legal research and draft legal memoranda for Judges, Magistrates, and Court Administrators
• Research and write recommendations regarding Objections filed in response to a Magistrate’s Decision, Motions to Set Aside a Magistrate’s Order, and other Motions filed in various municipal court cases
• Assist the Magistrate Department staff as needed to maintain a smooth and efficient operation
• Provide quality service that continually improves, meets or exceeds public expectations, and ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Magistrate or their designee

Requirements

• Four-Year College Degree
• Excellent legal research and legal analysis skills
• Knowledgeable of the methods, techniques, and procedures used in court proceedings
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties
• Highly organized work habits
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in meeting mediation and departmental goals
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds and lift and carry 15-20 pounds on a regular basis

Nice to have:

• Completion of first year of law school
• Completion of mediation training courses approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio

Important Details

• Contract: probationary employee for the first 180 days of employment

Application Process

• Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples
• Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview
• Employment is predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing

About the Company

The City's guiding principles are: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.