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Attorney-Editor

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Attorney-Editor within the Office of the Reporter. The successful candidate will edit and proofread Supreme Court opinions in preparation for publication, prepare and post opinions and other documents to the Court’s website and prepare case announcements and other documents.

What you will do:

• Edit Supreme Court draft opinions for approval of authoring Justice by reviewing opinion to verify facts, confirm validity of legal principles, ensure correct use of legal terminology, ensure logical and orderly flow of ideas, conform opinion to Court’s style, remove ambiguous or misleading material, and check for accuracy of legal citations, citation form, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Prepare headnotes for Supreme Court opinions.

• After publication of Supreme Court opinions, proofread galleys of opinions and proofread Ohio Official Reports advance sheets to correct errors for bound volume.

• Prepare and post case announcements and Supreme Court slip opinions to the Court’s website.

• Coordinate the receipt of opinions from the Court of Claims and courts of appeals and post them to the Supreme Court’s website. Answer questions from judges and staff of those courts.

What’s in it for you:

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What we’re looking for…

• An attorney who is admitted to the practice of law and is in good standing with the appropriate admitting authority of any state or territory of the United States. Successful candidates must either be admitted to the Ohio Bar or apply for admission to the Ohio Bar within six months of hiring.

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a licensed attorney. A master's degree or two years of graduate study in English, journalism, or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

• Substantial experience in editing and proofreading, preferably of legal documents.

• Strong legal writing and legal research skills.

• A strong command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling and the ability to identify and implement proper style, diction, and citations to authorities.

• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently and to use technical and legal language.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word and Outlook), the internet, and legal-research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LEXIS).

Special Requirements. Attorney-Editors are regularly exposed to sensitive information that must be kept strictly confidential.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online or deliver an application by June 5, 2023, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Please submit the following:

Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practicable. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.

The salary range, which is commensurate with experience, is $92,352.00 - $108,513.60.

This position is based at 65 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH.

You Also Need to Know…

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have their employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence-free, work environment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.