Law Clerk

Job Posting

The City of Kettering is recruiting for two positions:

Law Clerk – Civil & Criminal

Pay Range: $45,178/year ($21.72/hour) to $58,739/year ($28.24/hour)

Application Deadline: 5 p.m. EST on September 28, 2026

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance OPERS retirement Vacation, personal, and sick leave

The City of Kettering is seeking qualified, detail-oriented, and highly organized candidates to fill two Law Clerk positions within the Law Department. One position will support the City's civil legal functions, while the other will support the criminal/prosecution functions of the Law Department.

Both positions provide an opportunity to work in a professional municipal law environment while supporting attorneys and assisting with a variety of legal matters. Because the responsibilities of the two positions differ, the complete job descriptions for both the Civil Law Clerk and Criminal Law Clerk positions are available for review through the online job posting.

Positions Available

Civil Law Clerk The Civil Law Clerk will primarily support attorneys handling the City's civil legal matters. Applicants interested in this assignment are encouraged to review the complete Civil Law Clerk job description available with the online posting.

Criminal Law Clerk The Criminal Law Clerk will primarily support attorneys responsible for the prosecution of criminal and traffic matters. Applicants interested in this assignment are encouraged to review the complete Criminal Law Clerk job description available with the online posting.

Qualifications & Skills

Successful candidates should possess strong organizational, written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to:

• Work effectively in a professional legal environment.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, City staff, court personnel, members of the public, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities effectively.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the Law Department team.
• Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance.

Applicants should carefully review both job descriptions included with the online posting for the specific duties, qualifications, education, and experience requirements associated with each position.

Position Preference

The City is conducting one recruitment process to fill both Law Clerk vacancies. As part of the online application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate whether they have a preference for the Civil Law Clerk position, the Criminal Law Clerk position, or whether they would like to be considered for either position.

Compensation

Pay Range $45,178/year ($21.72/hour) to $58,739/year ($28.24/hour); contingent upon the candidate's related skills, knowledge, and abilities. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive retirement plan, vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, and other fringe benefits.

Application Process

Please use our online application portal at by 5 p.m. EST on September 28, 2026, to complete an application and submit a resume and cover letter. For more information about these positions, including position descriptions, please visit:

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