Akron, OH – Intellectual Property Law Clerk 2L or 3L – Bridgestone

AkronLawJobs No. 9678 Overview: This position offers hands-on experience in intellectual property law with an in-house intellectual property group.

Duties: Patent searching; Preparing presentations summarizing patent search results; Preparing information disclosure statements for submission to the USPTO; Preparing design patent applications for submission to the USPTO; Preparing responses to USPTO office actions; Drafting utility patent applications; Drafting patent clearance opinions for new tread designs; and Drafting patent clearance opinions for new technology

Qualifications Required: Law student with an interest in intellectual property law; Strong written and oral communication skills; and Sensitivity to confidentiality issues.

Preferred: Familiarity and/or experience dealing with trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have taken an introductory intellectual property law course, courses in patent law, and be eligible to sit for the USPTO patent registration examination.

How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial law school transcript.

DEADLINE: November 17, 2018

Akron, OH – Billing Clerk / Administrative Assistant – Edward L. Gilbert, LPA

AkronLawJobs No. 9662 Overview: Akron law firm has an opportunity for a full-time Billing Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Applicants must be extremely organized, have the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment. Billing experience and previous law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities will include the following:  Prepare and maintain monthly billing reports; Investigate and resolve client billing inquiries; Prepare monthly client billings, including invoice modifications as necessary; Answering phones; Filing; Taking and transcribing dictation; and Additional duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications: Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office products; Familiarity with billing or accounting software preferred; Attention to detail; Understanding of meeting deadlines; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and Ability to communicate and work in a group as well as alone.

Salary: Pay will be based on experience.

How to Apply: Send your resume and Cover Letter addressed to Edward Gilbert to egilbert@edwardlgilbert.com

Deadline:  November 11, 2018

31st Annual Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC)

MIDWEST PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CAREER CONFERENCE

All first, second and third year law students at Akron Law are invited to participate in the 31st Annual Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC) to be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago. The Conference offers students the opportunity to:

Interview with a variety of public interest and government employers for summer law clerk and entry-level attorney positions (employers will pre-screen resumes and select students to interview). Though most of the opportunities are unpaid or invite outside funding, there are positions that offer a stipend. Since most of the employers come mainly from the Midwest, students may find positions in the communities they seek to serve.

Meet with employers during Table Talk, a morning session where employers and students meet informally and share information. Employers may distribute brochures, newsletters and other organizational literature.
Respond to employer job postings (resume requests) for internships (volunteer or paid), fellowships, and entry-level positions. This service is available throughout the school year at the MPILCC Symplicity.com site to students registered for the MPILCC.

Registration and Fees – The University of Akron School of Law will pay the $300 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee for all interested students to attend the MPILCC IF we have enough student interest to justify the cost. ANY INTERESTED STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE BY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 at NOON. Please declare your intention to attend the MPILCC by emailing Assistant Director Bencze at anb77@uakron.edu. We will notify all interested students once we determine if the registration fee will be paid by the CSO. Please note, students will be responsible for their own travel, hotel, and miscellaneous expenses.