The Akron Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service Program connects the public with pre-screened attorneys in the legal specialization needed to fill the needs of potential clients.
The LRIS Intern role is to assist the LRIS Director by speaking directly with clients via the telephone, conducting intake interviews and recommending attorneys with the appropriate legal experience to resolve the clients’ legal needs. The Intern will also provide administrative assistant support to the LRIS Director as needed.
The ideal candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to deal with clients of all demeanors. Knowledge of the Windows operating environment, Microsoft Office, and general database usage is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answers the telephone and determines the nature of the client’s problem so as to make an appropriate referral
- Maintains files of referral updates
- Administration of end of the month reports
- Confirms liability insurance coverage for all LRIS members
- Researches online court dockets for unreported referred cases
The LRIS Law School Student Intern will work ten (10) hours per week. The Internship is for the Spring 2017 semester and the incumbent can be reappointed for subsequent semesters.
Interested persons should submit a resume and letter of interest detailing the skills and abilities that will help them succeed in this position. Application documents should be submitted electronically to C. Allen Nichols, Executive Director via email at callen@akronbar.org. No phone calls please. The position is available until filled, but applicants applying by January 8, 2017 will receive first consideration.
The Akron Bar Association is a professional membership organization with approximately 1,450 members representing the Akron/Summit County legal community. We are the recognized voice of the legal community as it promotes the highest respect for the law and justice system, thereby creating a thriving democracy. The ABA, through education, advocacy and community service, empowers its members to reflect the highest professional standards, enabling them to earn the community’s utmost respect so our legal system will be recognized as fair, accessible and just.
