Description
LAKE COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT, GENERAL DIVISION
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Judicial Staff Attorney
REPORTS TO: Judge Jeffrey W. Ruple
STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with Experience
BENEFITS: County Medical, Eye and Dental & OPERS
SUMMARY
This is an unclassified position that is responsible for assisting Judge Jeffrey W. Ruple of the Court of Common Pleas General Division with the management of his civil and criminal dockets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Reviewing and researching legal issues to formulate recommendations on the disposition of motions;
2) Drafting legal opinions, findings of fact, and conclusions of law, among other legal memoranda;
3) Responding to questions about the docket from interested parties;
4) Scheduling case deadlines, conducting pre-trials, and mediating settlement conferences with attorneys and parties;
5) Performing other related duties as required by the Judge.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff attorneys. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the Ohio Bar required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires working in a normal Court environment with no unusual physical demands. Frequent contact occurs with the Judge and other employees of the Common Pleas Court, attorneys, litigants, deputies, other agencies, and the general public.
The normal hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
APPLICATION RQUIREMENTS
Proof of education, bar admission, and writing samples will be required before interviews. The selected candidate must successfully complete an evaluation period. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Lake County Common Pleas Court
Judge Jeffrey W. Ruple
P.O. Box 490
Painesville, Ohio 44077
(e-mail:commonpleasIV@lakecountyohio.gov)
