LAW Clerk

Job Description

Under general supervision; assists in legal research, drafts briefs, motions, conviction relief and other related documentation; performs miscellaneous duties (filing, copying, etc.). Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Bachelor's degree and current attendance at an accredited law school.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic knowledge of general legal principles and practices; office practices and procedures; government structure and process; court process and procedure; department policy and procedures*. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; prepare concise and accurate documentation; communicate effectively; use proper research methods in gathering accurate data; cooperate with coworkers; gather, collate and classify data or information.

(*Indicates developed after employment).

Job Duties: The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.

Drafts legal brief, memoranda, pleadings, motions, etc.; responds to post conviction motions for presentation to court; drafts case summaries and reports; assists attorneys in preparing discovery actions; prepares stipulations, including information to polygraph examinations.

Performs legal research; review and analyze laws, regulations, court decisions and legal issues for the prosecutors, etc.; verifies accuracy of documentation (legal) as directed.

Assists other clerical employees in the performance of their tasks (e.g., filing, copying documents, docketing, etc.) as workload dictates or as directed.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M

Work Location: Ohio Building 175 South Main St. Akron, Ohio 44308

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements- Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check, Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Position : 305145001

Code : 20253000-2

Type : EXTERNAL

Group : CHILD SUPP

Posting Start : 01/31/2025

Posting End : 02/14/2025

Details : Click for Benefits Info

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.88