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AkronLawJobs No. 12952:
CHIEF JUSTICE AND JUSTICES
The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have his/her work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.
JUSTICE SHARON KENNEDY
• Contact: Alyssa Guthrie
• Opening for Spring 2022
• Number of positions: 1
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8 hours per week.
Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their second year of law school.
JUSTICE PATRICK FISCHER
• Contact: Gerri Allen/Ron Wadlinger, Esq.
• Openings for Spring 2022
• Number of positions: 2
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-20 hours per week. The ideal extern is a 2L or 3L with exceptional writing skills.
JUSTICE PATRICK DEWINE
• Contact: Paul Taske, Esq.
• Openings for Spring 2022
• Number of positions: 2-3
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-10 hours per week.
Review memorandum in support of jurisdiction and provide a summary with a recommendation on whether a case should be accepted or denied for review by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Research and submit memorandum on the history of constitutional rights. Prefers third year students with excellent research and writing skills.
JUSTICE MICHAEL DONNELLY
• Contact: Christine Einloth
• Opening for Spring 2022
• Number of positions: 3
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-10 hours per week.
Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their second year of law school.
JUSTICE MELODY STEWART
• Contact: Arleathia Radcliffe
• Openings for Spring 2022
• Number of positions: Varies
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-10 hours per week. Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their year of law school.
JUSTICE JENNIFER BRUNNER
• Contact: Kara Wells
• Opening for Spring 2022
• Number of positions: 2-3
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-10 hours per week.
The externs would be engaged in legal research and some drafting for Justice and judicial attorneys; assist Justice’s assistant with docketing and assignment responsibilities as needed; attend oral arguments and undertake other responsibilities as assigned to assist office with meeting needs of court and public.
If you are interested in one or more of the positions available, email your resume and cover letter to HumanResources@sc.ohio.gov by Thursday, September 23, 2021. Be sure to include a cover letter, indicate the office you are interested in, and the level of law school you have completed.