Month: March 2016

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FROM CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF AKRON STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A STUDENT MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

The Student Trustee position will become available on July 1, 2016, for a two-year term that ends on June 30, 2018. The 11-member Board of Trustees, as the governing body of The University of Akron, is responsible for selecting and appointing the president, setting the operating budget, approving personnel appointments, granting all degrees awarded by the University, establishing tuition and fee rates, approving contracts and approving all rules, regulations, curriculum changes, new programs and degrees at the University.

The 117th Session of the Ohio General Assembly created two non-voting student member positions to the Board of Trustees. The objective is to “allow for more student input on the governing bodies of the university.”

Student trustees will be expected to attend Board of Trustee meetings and actively participate in Board matters.  Student trustees shall serve on a volunteer basis. No compensation for services shall be rendered, but trustees may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred while engaging in their discharge of their official duties.

The final application deadline for the position will be Friday, March 18th at 5pm. The applications will be accepted in our USG office, which is room 307a in the Student Union.

If you have any questions please contact Matt Hull at mrh60@zips.uakron.edu or 330-933-3566

Please view application here: 2016 Student Trustee Application Word Doc

Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Law Office of Michael A. Malyuk

Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Law Office of Michael A. Malyuk

AkronLawJobs No. 7211 Overview:  A Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio law firm requires a legal assistant / law clerk interested in private practice.

Duties: Drafting of basic legal documents; State and Federal law research and memo drafting; Review and summarize records; Filing of electronic documents; Initiation of electronic appeals; Production of argumentative memorandums; Clerical duties including answering telephones and receiving messages; Interviewing of potential clients; Shadowing of counsel in meetings, depositions, hearings, etc.; Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in law school (3L preferred) or recently graduated; Self-motivated; Enthusiastic; Dependable; Attention to detail; Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe and Acrobat.

How to apply:  E-mail your cover letter and resume to: mike@malyuk.com OR FAX it to (330) 929-9720 or mail to: The Law Office of Michael A. Malyuk, 138 Stow Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.

Deadline:  May 15, 2016

Barrister’s Ball- Save the Date: April 2, 2016

SBA cordially invites you to attend the annual Barrister’s Ball on Saturday April 2 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Quaker Station.  Tickets will be $30 per person (guests are welcome) and will go on sale beginning Monday, March 28.  The evening will include dinner, dancing, a cash bar, a live DJ, and a photo booth to capture all the fun!  Treat yourself to a much deserved break and enjoy a fun evening with your classmates and friends! Contact Haley Martinelli at hkm8@zips.uakron.edu with any questions.

Summer Internship – Ohio Consumers’ Counsel

Columbus, OH – Legal Intern – Ohio Consumers’ Counsel

AkronLawJobs No. 7212 Overview: Seeking an intern to assist the Deputy Consumers’ Counsel / Legal Director, Assistant Legal Director, Counsel and other ODD attorneys.

Duties: Will research Federal and/or state statutes, recorded judicial decisions and other legal sources and reference materials in order to prepare responses to inquiries, complaints, or legal/administrative procedural issues regarding legal matters being addressed by the OCC. Will assist by organizing and distributing information and documents to division staff. Will perform internet and other computer assistant searches (Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, Andersons, etc.) for information and documents as directed. File documents with the PUCO and/or courts

Qualifications:  2L from an accredited law school.

Salary:  $17.50 per hour

How to apply:  Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample.

Deadline:  April 8, 2016

Akron, OH – Summer Clerk – Intellectual Property – Vorys Sater, Seymour & Pease RESUME COLLECTION

AkronLawJobs No. 7195 Overview: The Akron office currently seeks a law clerk for the Intellectual Property Group.

Description:  This position is FULL-TIME during the SUMMER TERM starting on May 31, 2016, and ending on August 5, 2016. Highly qualified and successful candidates should be interested in working PART-TIME (15-20 hours per week) during the SCHOOL YEAR. Continuing employment until graduation (and beyond) is possible for the right candidate. The firm would consider offering full-time law clerk employment for qualified candidates enrolled in the evening program.

Qualifications:  1L or 2L and must possess an undergraduate BA/BS in science, technology, or engineering field. Advanced degrees are a plus. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.

How to apply:  Send your resume, cover letter and transcript with rank and grading scale to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu

Deadline:  April 25, 2016  RESUME COLLECTION