Month: July 2019

Fall externships!

Cleveland, OH – Fall 2019 Externship – Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Phil Calabrese
AkronLawJobs No. 10363
Newly appointed Judge Phil Calabrese is seeking a fall extern for his Chambers. He is flexible with student schedules.
How to Apply: Please send your Resume and brief Writing Sample to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu – Subject Line: Externship
Judge Phil Calabrese
Deadline: August 1, 2019

Akron, OH – Legal Intern/Extern – Fall 2019 – Summit County Children Services

AkronLawJobs No. 10378 Overview: Seeking two externs/interns for the fall 2019 semester. Available for externship credit. Email Dean O’Brien for more details.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L. Interest in public service and family and juvenile law.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume and cover letter to Chelsay Finney at FinneyC@summitkids.org

Deadline:  August 28, 2019

Akron, OH – Law Clerk Internship – VOLUNTEER – International Institute of Akron

AkronLawJobs No. 10376 Overview: The International Institute of Akron (IIA) is an immigration services and refugee resettlement nonprofit organization located in Akron, Ohio and serving all of Northeast Ohio. The IIA seeks a fall semester law clerk to join its legal team. 

Duties: Will work as a team member in providing immigration legal services to clients in the Immigration Legal Department. Will provide general support to staff attorneys in their representation of legal clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Department of State and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. Assist attorneys with initial client intake; Prepare immigration applications for clients; Interact directly with clients to obtain the correct information and documentation for their applications; Perform legal research and analysis; Draft legal memorandums; Assist clients and walk-ins at Front Desk Reception area; and Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, 3L. Must be passionate and driven and able to commit to either a part-time or a full-time position from approximately August – December 2019. Must be either enrolled in law school or paralegal school. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must possess effective verbal, written, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills; Must be able to work as part of a team; Must demonstrate a commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support IIA’s mission, vision, and values. Must demonstrate a commitment to working in a diverse working environment. Must be fluent in English. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently; and you must be proficient in the use of web-based software, MS Word and basic data entry. Must be able to pass a BCI Background Check and a working interview. 

Please Note: While all internships are unpaid, the program is competitive, and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job.

How to Apply: E-mail your cover letter, writing sample, and resume to Kevin Walter at volunteer@iiakron.org

Deadline:  August 12, 2019

NEW 3L Resume Collection – Steptoe & Johnson

Canonsburg, PA – Associate – Labor & Employment – Steptoe and Johnson

AkronLawJobs No. 10373 Overview: This position is to begin in September 2020, after bar passage.

Duties: This position concentrates on labor and employment law and employment litigation. Significant involvement in complex wage and hour disputes, defending private and public employers and appearing before various administrative agencies. 

Qualifications: 3L with an interest in labor and employment law, strong writing and analytical skills, and excellent academic credentials.

Salary: We offer a competitive starting salary, a $10,000 bar expense stipend, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity for advancement. 

How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, writing sample and law school transcripts to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu.
Please address your cover letter to Claire Ellis, Coordinator, Recruiting & Professional Development,
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, P.O. Box 1616, Morgantown, WV 26507-1616

Deadline:  August 14, 2019