Supreme Court of Ohio Fellow

Fellowship Areas 
Fellows may be assigned to one of the following functional areas: 
•    Office of the Chief Financial Officer 
•    Office of the General Counsel 
•    Information Technology (IT) 
•    Office of the Chief Communications Officer 
Additional cross-functional project opportunities may be incorporated based on organizational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Projects and Organizational Support 
•    Contribute to office and Court-wide initiatives aligned with strategic goals and organizational priorities. 
•    Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic projects and operational improvements. 
•    Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making and organizational effectiveness. 
•    Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and other deliverables for leadership review. 
•    Support change management, innovation, and continuous improvement efforts within the assigned functional area.

Functional Area Engagement 
•    Develop a comprehensive understanding of the assigned office and its role within the Court. 
•    Participate in daily operations, special projects, and business activities to gain practical experience. 
•    Collaborate with employees across multiple offices to better understand Court processes and priorities. 
•    Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational collaboration.

Professional Development 
•    Participate in structured learning, mentoring, networking, and developmental opportunities. 
•    Engage in regular development discussions with supervisors, senior leaders, and assigned mentors. 
•    Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen professional, technical, and leadership competencies. 
•    Build business acumen and a deeper understanding of judicial administration and public service.

Cross-Functional Collaboration 
•    Develop productive working relationships across Court offices and functional areas. 
•    Partner with teams on initiatives that support organizational priorities and enhance overall effectiveness. 
•    Gain broad exposure to Court operations while contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives.
 

Program Objectives
The fellowship is intended to:
•    Develop Court-wide insight and functional expertise.
•    Build organizational capability through experiential, project-based learning.
•    Provide exposure to strategic initiatives and impactful business objectives.
•    Strengthen leadership competencies, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
•    Create a pipeline of talent prepared to address future organizational needs.
•    Increase awareness of careers in the judicial branch.