Help Center Domestic Relations Attorney Fellow, UC Help Center, College of Law

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Job Overview

The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Help Center (Help Center) is a collaboration between the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and the University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp 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. This position is an expansion of the services currently offered by providing information, limited legal advice, and limited representation to Help Center visitors at the Domestic Relations Court at 800 Broadway. This position will focus primarily on serving the domestic violence survivor community who are pursuing protection orders. However, the successful candidate will also be called upon to assist in additional areas of law serviced by the Hamilton County Help Center, including divorce, dissolution, and juvenile court custody. This is a oneyear fellowship with an opportunity for extension based upon availability of funds.

Essential Functions

• Provide limited legal advice consultations to Help Center visitors to help them understand the applicable law and court processes, draft written pleadings, and prepare for hearings. 
• Provide in-court limited representation to domestic violence survivors who are pursuing a protection order against their abuser. 
• Assist with outcome tracking. 
• Draft and improve model pleadings. 
• Prepare self-help materials to assist self-represented litigants understand the law, court processes and how to litigate their cases without an attorney. 
• Work to identify solutions to address systemic issues faced by self-represented litigants.
• Help recruit, train, and supervise student interns and attorney volunteers, which may include assisting with in-class teaching at the UC Klekamp College of Law in conjunction with the DV/CPO Clinic.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. 

Required Education

• Juris Doctorate

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Ohio, successful passage of the July 2026 bar exam, or currently eligible for permanent admission to Ohio without examination

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Two (2) + years of experience practicing law with a focus on domestic relations issues.
• Experience with juvenile court custody matters.
• Experience with civil protection orders. 
• A strong, demonstrated commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable individuals. 
• Experience building community partnerships. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $72,000 - $90,000 annually dependent on candidate experience

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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