AkronLawJobs No. 11413 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 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 resume and cover letter to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu. Subject Line MUST read:
Fall 2020 Extern – U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District
Deadline: May 14, 2020