Author: ab139

The City of Barberton is looking for an upper division law student for about 10 hours per week this summer (likely not starting until July) to do paid legal research on labor law issues to assist the City of Barberton with their police and fire contract negotiations. Relevant coursework and an interest in labor law is preferred. Some of the work can be done remotely, but working with the Safety Director on the project, in person, is also very important – enthusiasm and communication skills are a must!

The Akron Bar Association is looking for an upper division student to assist with research for a presentation to be held in the fall for corporate counsel. Prefer a student who has taken and excelled in Evidence and Professional Responsibility. We estimate the project to take about 15 hours – student will be paid for the work.

If you are interested in being considered for either of these research opportunities, please email Director O’Brien (ab139@uakron.edu) to express your interest and set forth your relevant qualifications. Thank you!

Stow, OH – Tax Project Manager – RCG Tax Partners
AkronLawJobs No. 7330 Overview: Looking to hire TWO (2) soon to be law graduates or recent graduates to work in a niche CPA firm specializing in R&D Tax Credit Studies and Building Cost Segregation studies.
Duties: Assist with conducting quality R&D tax credit studies for the Firm’s clients; Assist with tax consulting services, including Building Cost Segregation Studies and 199 Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD); Assist with managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously. To see the rest of the duties, see ALJ 7330 on Symplicity.
Qualifications: JD, MS in Accounting/Tax, or BS/BA in Accounting or related field; Requires a great deal of persuasive writing; Detailed note taking capability; Must be willing to occasionally travel and work at client locations; Good social skills, dynamic personality and excellent communication skills; OUTSTANDING note taking skills; Extremely organized; and Proficient in MS Excel.
How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu. In your cover letter include why you are interested in the position, why you attended law school and your career goals.
Deadline: May 5, 2016

Akron, OH – Staff Attorney – Entry Level – International Institute of Akron
AkronLawJobs No. 7348 Overview: The International Institute of Akron (IIA) is a refugee resettlement and immigration services nonprofit organization located in Akron, Ohio and serving all of Northeast Ohio.
Duties: Will provide legal assistance to community members through 1) direct representation; 2) individual consultations; 3) self-help assistance in the form of community workshops and legal clinics; and 4) community education. Will focus on providing legal representation in various immigration matters, but focusing on 1) representing community members seeking immigration status through refugee status or family visa petitions; 2) representing victims of violent crimes in applying for immigration benefits (including self-petitions, U or T visas and other forms of relief); 3) representing lawful permanent residents to file applications for naturalization; and 4) defending individuals in removal proceedings.
Qualifications: JD and admission to the bar in any state (will consider a new graduate planning on taking the next bar examination); Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support IIA’s mission, vision and values; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Commitment to working in a diverse working environment; Fluent in English; Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently; Proficiency in use of web-based software; MS Word and Excel. PREFER Fluency in English and Spanish and some experience in immigration law.
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume and references with contact information to madhu.sharma@iiakron.org.
Deadline: Full consideration will be given to those who apply by May 15, 2016, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

AkronLawJobs No. 7353 Overview: Seeking a law student who has completed at least two semesters of law school and has an interest in Intellectual Property, Corporate, Commercial, Business and Transactional areas within the law.

Duties: Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda; Review of contracts and other documents; Prepare presentations; Compile summaries/inventories of current third party agreements and various other documents; General organization of electronic document management system and support for the in-house legal department.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L. Ability to analyze and synthesize legal information and formulate and communicate a point of view on such information; Familiarity with search and tools including strong research skills; Understanding of the US legal/court system; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Critical thinking and self-assessment skills; Ability to work in a collaborative open work environment and willing to be a contributing member of the Legal Team.

How to apply:  Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu as soon as possible. Applications will be forwarded on a rolling basis.

Deadline:  May 16, 2016

Medina, OH – Law Clerk – Medina County Prosecutor

Overview: Seeking Law Clerk to begin immediately. Duties will include helping prepare criminal discovery, brief writing, research and other tasks as needed. Paid position $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications: First year. Candidate should have strong writing skills and submit a writing sample of no more than 10 pages with resume.

How to apply: Send resume and writing sample to Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu

Attn: Dean Holman, Medina County Prosecuting Attorney, 72 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256.

Deadline:  Friday, May 6^th