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Incoming Term Law Clerk Resource Page

Congratulations on your employment with the Southern District of Ohio!  Below are the necessary forms we need to process your new appointment.  Please begin by reading the Welcome Letter, as it contains useful information and will assist you in completing the forms.  Email ohsdml_HR@ohsd.uscourts.gov if you have questions about completing the forms.  Please email the forms in PDF format to the email address above by the date referenced in the welcome email that you received.

Please be aware that all new appointments are subject to passing an FBI Background Check – You will be fingerprinted on your first day.

Complete Prior to Start Date
Welcome Letter
Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification - Please bring required forms of ID
AO78B - Voluntary Self Identification Form
Form W-4
City Tax/Local Tax Form
Ohio Local School District Withholding Authorization
     *Link to Ohio District Tax Finder
Ohio State Withholding Form
Indiana State Withholding Form
Kentucky State Withholding Form
Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form
Emergency Contact Sheet
Fingerprinting Information Form
Statement of Prior Service
Prior Service Questionnaire
Designation of Beneficiary Form – Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee
Designation of Beneficiary – FEGLI

 

Policies – Please Sign and Return Signature Pages within 30 Days of Employment
Employee Recognition Policy
Employee Recognition Policy Signature
Public Disclosure of Human Resources Information Policy
Public Disclosure of Human Resources Information Policy Signature Page
Code of Conduct for Judicial Employee’s
Code of Conduct Signature Page
Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct
Employee Dispute Resolution Plan Signature Page
Adverse Action Plan
Adverse Action Plan Signature Page
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Signature Page
Grievance Plan
Grievance Plan Signature Page
Outside Employment Policy
Outside Employment Signature Page
Telework Policy
Telework Signature Page
Professional Liability Policy
Professional Liability Policy Signature Page

Benefits Videos (Video’s Only Accessible Through Court Computer)
An Introduction to the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
An Introduction to the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
An Introduction to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
An Introduction to the Flexible Benefit Program

You Have 60 Days to Elect These Benefits:
Healthcare
Life Insurance - FEGLI
Dental and Vision
 

Required Orientation
Interactive Orientation for Federal Law Clerks (iOLC)Use Password: FJCL4wClerk!
* Please complete Phase I of the Interactive Orientation for Federal Law Clerks prior to the start date of your clerkship.
Interactive Orientation for Federal Law Clerks Signature Page

Federal Bar Association
Letter to All Term Law Clerks

Booklets and Supplemental Information:
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Overview
Federal Judiciary Benefits Program Benefits Overview
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Booklet (FEGLI)
Healthcare Reimbursement Account Overview booklet
The Federal Judiciary Flexible Benefit Program

Links and Supplemental Information:
Health Coverage Comparison Tool
Dental and Vision Comparison Tool
FEGLI Calculator
Link to Ohio School District Tax Finder
Type of Appointment and Benefits Chart - Law Clerks
 

Miscellaneous Information:
2024 Leave Accrual Chart
United States Courts Pay Tables
2024 Biweekly Pay Calendar and Holidays
Public Transit Subsidy Voucher for Quarterly Reimbursement
Commuter Benefit Program FAQ's
About Federal Courts
 

Suggested Reading:
How Federal District Court Judges Select and Use Their Law Clerks
Judicial Clerkships: A Bibiliography
The Rhetorical Power of Law Clerks
Law Clerks Gone Wild
Out of Context - Sequel to Law Clerks Gone Wild