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Akron, OH – Internship – Lawyer Referral & Information Service – Akron Bar Association

AkronLawJobs No. 7448  Overview: Seeking an intern to work for the ABA’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) Program which connects the public with pre-screened attorneys in the legal specialty needed. Will work ten hours per week. The Internship is for the Summer 2016 semester and the incumbent can be reappointed for subsequent semesters. This is a PAID position.

Duties:  Answers the phone and determines the nature of the client’s problem and makes the appropriate referral; Maintains files of referral updates; Administration of end of month reports; Confirms liability insurance coverage for all LRIS members; and researches online court dockets for unreported referred cases. The Intern will assist the LRIS Director by speaking directly with clients, by conducting intake interviews and by recommending attorneys with the appropriate legal experience.

Qualifications: 2L, 3L. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work with clients of all demeanors; Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general database usage is required.

How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter detailing the skills and abilities that will help you succeed in this position to C. Allen Nichols, Executive Director at callen@akronbar.org

Deadline:  June 12, 2016

Nationwide – 2016 Fall Externship – US Air Force JAG

AkronLawJobs No. 7452 Overview: Seeking externs for full-time or part-time work for 16 weeks during the fall 2016 semester.

Duties: Prepare criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions, conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses. Assist attorneys who counsel and represent Airmen, their family members and retirees in personal legal matters in areas such as family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, tax, bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization law, and military administrative law.

Qualifications: US citizen, birth or naturalized. Attending an ABA accredited law school. Able to obtain law school credit or law school permission for your externship. Work part-time (16+ hours) or full-time (40) hours for 16 weeks.

How to apply: Please see Symplicity ALJ 7452 for complete directions. Please follow them EXACTLY.

Deadline:  June 24, 2016

Pittsburgh, PA – Term Law Clerk – Chambers – Judge Mark Hornak
AkronLawJobs No. 7437 Overview: Seeking current 3Ls to work as Law Clerks in Chamber for Judge Mark Hornak.
Duties will be related to Case, conference, argument, and trial preparation, plus research and drafting. Clerks have significant responsibility in dealing with counsel in matters litigated in the courtroom, in addition to advising the judge on all case-related matters. For information on the Court click HERE.
Qualifications: Current 3L. Must be positive, courteous, and an effective representative of the Court. Must have the appropriate level of preparation and self-confidence to speak and deal candidly with the Judge in the discharge of his obligations. Must work well with others. PREFER: A consistent record of proven high academic performance. Top 15% of your law class. Positions of leadership. His Honor has a modest preference of students who have ties to the Western District of Pennsylvania. This is only a preference – not a prerequisite. Please see Symplicity ALJ 7437 for a complete listing of the position requirements.
How to apply: Apply through OSCAR. Please note – OSCAR will be down for maintenance from May 31 through June 3, 2016. Please upload the following: Resume, Cover Letter, Two Writing Samples, Law School Transcripts, Undergraduate Transcripts, Three letters of recommendation, a list of Four References with contact information – his Honor may speak with at least one of your references by telephone. They need to be able to speak definitively to the applicant’s character, work ethic, integrity, and sense of humor, based upon significant personal interaction with the applicant. It is suggested that you read Judge Aldisert’s article “Rat Race: Insider Advice on Landing Judicial Clerkships” found HERE. Apply at OSCAR
Deadline: June 10, 2016. Interviews will begin the week of June 20, 2016