Job Description
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking a detailed orientated public minded individual for a Law Clerk position to assist the Criminal Justice Section, Capital Crimes Unit which deals primarily with death penalty cases. The initial project will be to assist in the compilation of the section’s Annual Report of Capital Cases detailing the status of every case which has received a death sentence in Ohio. The selected candidate will also learn the very niche area of law that is habeas corpus and have the opportunity to assist with legal research and brief writing. The successful candidate will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of law school, and have a passion and skill for strong legal research. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Job Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To - Assists staff attorney in conducting legal research on issues from political subdivisions throughout the State of Ohio (e.g., county, township, state, municipal offices, etc.
- Locates and reviews case and statutory law in regard to inquiries of various state and federal rules, policy procedures, funds and budgets to determine applicability and support for substantive and procedural legal issues for political subdivisions
- Provides oral or written report of research and findings
- Edits legal documents, reviews court transcripts, reviews notes taken during disciplinary hearings and records observations
Enrolled and in good standing as a 2L or 3L in law school (preferred 2L)
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Attention to Detail
Organization Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information Kelly Smith, kelly.smith@OhioAGO.gov
Unposting Date Dec 25, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation $22.00/hour-$24.00/hour
Schedule Part-time
Work Hours 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator Unclassified
Union Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work,