Cleveland, OH – Term Judicial Law Clerk to begin August 2018 – U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District Of Ohio
AkronLawJobs No. 8634
Duties: A term law clerk in Judge Harris’s chambers provides legal research and writing assistance to the Judge, prepares bench memos, drafts orders and opinions, communicates with counsel and court staff regarding case management and procedural requirements, assists the Judge during courtroom proceedings, and performs other duties as assigned by the Judge.
Qualifications: Must be a law school graduate by the summer of 2018 from a law school of recognized standing, and have one or more of the following attributes: Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which in the opinion of the Judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Must be a citizen of the U.S. or be authorized to work in the U.S. Will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Employment will be conditional until the background check is completed.
How to apply: Apply through OSCAR at www.oscar.uscourts.gov OR by mail to The Honorable Arthur I. Harris, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 201 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114. Send your Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, Law School Transcript, Undergraduate School Transcript and three letters of recommendation.
Deadline: September 8, 2017