Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to assist the Judge in the research, drafting, and decision-making process; conducting research and advising the Judge on legal issues that may arise in a hearing or bench trial; assisting attorneys with procedural questions/issues; and ensuring case flow and case management of pending actions.
Essential Job Functions & Competencies
Researches statutory law, case law, and procedure germane to civil and criminal matters pending before the court; uses online and hard copy research sources; composes/drafts decisions and/or entries; proofreads and edits Judge’s decisions/entries
Drafts decisions and entries related to motions and other requests pending before the court; categorizes, files, and removes from files draft copies of decisions; files courtesy copies
Locates case citations for court reporter
Conducts status conferences related to motion practice, discovery, etc.
; conducts civil pre-trials; resolves disputes in civil matters with respect to continuances, discovery issues, case management issues, etc.
Receives and responds to questions via telephone or live requests regarding civil cases
Retrieves files and papers from Clerk’s office
Coordinates with Judge, Magistrate, other staff, attorneys, and litigants; answers inquiries from attorneys, litigants, Bailiffs, and Judge
Coordinates hearing dates for special matters; provides general management of civil docket
Identifies and requests deletion of motions which have been decided or should not be on the current-motion list
Edits jury instructions in civil and criminal cases
Attends professional seminars
Performs other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor.
Must possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
Must provide legal writing example.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year law experience.
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