Date Posted:        November 10, 2025 – until filled

Position:               Judicial Staff Attorney

Agency:                Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court

Hours:                  Full-time

Compensation:    Commensurate with experience

Summary:

This is an unclassified position that serves at the pleasure of the Court. This position is responsible for assisting the Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court Judge with research, writing, and case management. 

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Review and research legal issues and questions, conduct legal analysis and formulate recommendations for the Judge and staff.
• Assist in drafting legal opinions, findings of fact and conclusions of law, local rules, policies and procedures, and various other legal memoranda.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and court processes and procedures.
• Respond to questions concerning cases and/or the docket from attorneys and/or the parties.
• Conduct scheduling conferences and other hearings and case management duties at the request of the Judge.

• Knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and legislation, including but not limited to, remaining apprised of updates to the Ohio Revised Code, Juvenile, Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure, Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Rules of Superintendence of the Courts of Ohio.
• Analyze, evaluate, and rule on motions and the admissibility of evidence.
• Ability to perform legal research as required by the Judge or Magistrates.
• Knowledge and ability to draft legal opinions, orders, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and various other legal memoranda.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of Juvenile and Probate Court.

• Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards, exhibit patience and professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise sound discretion.
• Ability to complete assigned work, prioritize, and organize independently, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management, reliability and punctuality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with Judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants, outside agencies and the public.

• Ability to read, write, utilize computer applications including the Court’s case management system and office equipment.
• Complete other duties as authorized by the Judge and Magistrates.

Qualifications: Applicants shall have a Juris Doctor degree and shall be admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court in the State of Ohio and be in good standing.

Work Environment: Typical work hours for this position include day shift. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply: Submit completed application and resume to the Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court, ATTN: Mattie Klein, Court Administrator, 1 N. Park Place, Newark, Ohio 43055, or submit electronically to MKlein@LickingCounty.gov. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.lickingcounty.gov.

Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.