Office of the Reporter Intern

What You'll Do:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Document Reformatting\: Reformat online versions of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions (1992–2002) to comply with the Court’s Writing Manual.

Decision Publishing: Assist in formatting and posting newly released Supreme Court decisions.

Case Announcements\: Help format and post Supreme Court case announcements.

Appeals Decisions\: Support the formatting and online publication of Court of Appeals decisions.

Opinion Tracking: Log drafts of judicial opinions for internal records.

File Management: Organize and maintain office files for easy access and reference.

Document Indexing: Index internal documents to improve office efficiency.

Training Material Creation\: Develop training materials to support office procedures.

Legal Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys and legal professionals.

Court Exposure: Gain insight into the operations of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Learn about the Supreme Court of Ohio by:

Observing oral arguments.

Observing and assisting staff with a board or commission meeting.

Meeting with Supreme Court Senior Leadership Team.

STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

This is a part-time, nonexempt position that will pay $17 per hour to undergraduate students and run concurrent with the student’s Fall 2025 Semester. Intern positions are only eligible for public retirement benefits through OPERS.

Application Process

Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin on April 16, 2025. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at or deliver an application by April 29, 2025, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 and attach all of the following\:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter

Only completed applications will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Additional details are available to candidates interested in applying, by contacting the Office of Human Resources – Recruiting at .

Background Check Information:

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.

What we’re looking for…

Currently enrolled at accredited college or university, in good standing.

COMPETENCIES

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates efficiency, organization, and a high level of accuracy in all tasks.

Independent Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently.

Confidentiality & Judgment\: Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Professionalism: Shows respect for others and upholds a high standard of professional conduct.

Technical Proficiency\: High-level proficiency with Microsoft Word and related applications.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Intern in the Office of the Reporter. The Office of the Reporter Intern supports the Office of the Reporter by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This role focuses on administrative support to the Reporter’s Office