Staff Attorney

The purpose of the Staff Attorney classification is to support the court’s judicial team (judge and magistrates) with research, writing, special projects, and other legal duties in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Local Rules, and the Ohio Supreme Court Rules of Superintendence.

Job Duties

Drafts decisions, orders, and entries related to motions and other pending requests.

Researches statutes, case law, and procedure using online and hard copy research sources.

Takes notes and provides courtroom management and technological assistance in contested and uncontested hearings and status conferences.

Answers inquiries from judicial officers, deputy clerks, parties, and parties’ counsel.

Proofreads and edits judicial officers’ decisions, orders, and entries.

Reviews new estate filings in coordination with deputy clerks.

Performs case management of the court’s docket.

Serves or arranges for service of new filings.

Attends professional seminars.

These duties are illustrative only. Selected candidate may perform some or all of these duties and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong writing and communication skills.

Active license to practice law in Ohio.

Practice experience in probate, civil litigation, or transactional law.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Benefits

All full-time, permanent Franklin County Probate Court staff receive the following benefits through the Franklin County Cooperative Health Benefits Program after initial period of employment:

• Extensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees
• Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year
• A 14-percent employer contribution to OPERS pension plan
• Eligibility for Ohio 457 deferred compensation savings plans
• Potential monetary incentives during annual wellness programs for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare

See more information regarding the benefits we provide at Franklin County Benefits and Wellness (bewell.franklincountyohio.gov).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $69,804.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• license to practice law in Ohio (Preferred)

Work Location: In person