Cleveland, OH – Domestic Violence Unit Law Clerk – City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office
AkronLawJobs Job No. 3764 – The City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office seeks law students for grant funded legal clerkships with the Domestic Violence Project. The position provides a unique and unforgettable opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a public sector environment. It is also a chance to assist attorneys who represent the citizens and victims of domestic crimes in the City of Cleveland.
Clerking for the City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office – Domestic Violence Unit offers broad exposure to the legal profession in an environment widely renowned for its challenge, excellence, creativity, integrity, decency and public service. The Domestic Violence Unit is staffed with specially trained prosecutors who are charged with the task of prosecuting domestic crimes. The Domestic Violence Unit collaborates with the Cleveland Police Department’s Domestic Violence Detective Unit and the Cuyahoga County Witness Victim’s Services to promote victim safety and prosecution of these cases.
As a law clerk with the City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office – Domestic Violence Unit, you will assist the domestic violence attorneys by performing legal research, drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, appeals and issuing subpoenas. This position is grant funded and will end when the grant ends. The hours for this position are variable but are between 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
To apply, submit by mail or email (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed résumé, and (3) one writing sample 5-8 pages in length to: Kimberly Barnett-Mills; City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office; 1200 Ontario Street, 8th Floor; Cleveland, OH 44113-1604. No phone calls, please. Your application must contain all requested materials in order to be considered for a position. The deadline for submission is September 24, 2012. Visit their web site at www.cleveland-oh.gov. Submit email to: kgb@city.cleveland.oh.us