Positions for May Grads!!!

Stow, OH – Tax Project Manager – RCG Tax Partners
AkronLawJobs No. 7330 Overview: Looking to hire TWO (2) soon to be law graduates or recent graduates to work in a niche CPA firm specializing in R&D Tax Credit Studies and Building Cost Segregation studies.
Duties: Assist with conducting quality R&D tax credit studies for the Firm’s clients; Assist with tax consulting services, including Building Cost Segregation Studies and 199 Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD); Assist with managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously. To see the rest of the duties, see ALJ 7330 on Symplicity.
Qualifications: JD, MS in Accounting/Tax, or BS/BA in Accounting or related field; Requires a great deal of persuasive writing; Detailed note taking capability; Must be willing to occasionally travel and work at client locations; Good social skills, dynamic personality and excellent communication skills; OUTSTANDING note taking skills; Extremely organized; and Proficient in MS Excel.
How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu. In your cover letter include why you are interested in the position, why you attended law school and your career goals.
Deadline: May 5, 2016

Akron, OH – Staff Attorney – Entry Level – International Institute of Akron
AkronLawJobs No. 7348 Overview: The International Institute of Akron (IIA) is a refugee resettlement and immigration services nonprofit organization located in Akron, Ohio and serving all of Northeast Ohio.
Duties: Will provide legal assistance to community members through 1) direct representation; 2) individual consultations; 3) self-help assistance in the form of community workshops and legal clinics; and 4) community education. Will focus on providing legal representation in various immigration matters, but focusing on 1) representing community members seeking immigration status through refugee status or family visa petitions; 2) representing victims of violent crimes in applying for immigration benefits (including self-petitions, U or T visas and other forms of relief); 3) representing lawful permanent residents to file applications for naturalization; and 4) defending individuals in removal proceedings.
Qualifications: JD and admission to the bar in any state (will consider a new graduate planning on taking the next bar examination); Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support IIA’s mission, vision and values; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Commitment to working in a diverse working environment; Fluent in English; Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently; Proficiency in use of web-based software; MS Word and Excel. PREFER Fluency in English and Spanish and some experience in immigration law.
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume and references with contact information to madhu.sharma@iiakron.org.
Deadline: Full consideration will be given to those who apply by May 15, 2016, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.