AkronLawJobs No. 10441 Overview: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in Northern Ohio. The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Sixth Circuit. Volunteer law clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Duties: Can expect to research and write motions in pending cases; to research legal issues for indictments and investigations; to assemble exhibits for trial; to observe hearings and trials of cases on which they are working or in which they are interested.
Qualifications: 1L (second semester) and 2L. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office.
How to Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to Alecia Bencze at anb77@uakron.edu MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 4, 2019. Subject Line MUST READ: Spring 2020 Extern – U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District
Deadline: September 4, 2019