Help Center Attorney, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts

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Job Overview

The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Help Center is a collaboration between the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and the University of Cincinnati College of Law. The Help Center provides self-represented litigants with information and limited legal advice to help them better advocate for themselves in the court system. The Help Center Attorney will provide limited legal advice to Help Center visitors with various civil issues and will be located at 1000 Main Street, Room 113.

Essential Functions

• Provide limited legal advice consultations to Help Center visitors to help them understand the law/court processes, draft written pleadings, prepare for hearings and otherwise resolve civil legal issues.
• Assist with outcome tracking.
• Draft and improve model pleadings.
• Prepare self-help materials to assist self-represented litigants understand the law, court processes and litigate their cases.
• Work to identify solutions to address systemic issues faced by self-represented litigants.
• Help to recruit, train, and supervise student interns and attorney volunteers.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Juris Doctorate

Required Trainings/Certifications

Active license to practice law in Ohio, or currently eligible for admission to Ohio without examination.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience with eviction litigation, small claims, and various municipal civil matters.
• Experience with foreclosure defense, civil protection orders, and/or state court appeals matters.
• Experience with child custody matters.
• A strong commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable individuals.
• Experience building community partnerships.
• Non-English language abilities.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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