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United States – Entry Level Honors Attorney – Department of Justice – Environment & Natural Resources

AkronLawJobs No. 10385

Qualifications:    Law students who will graduate between October 1, 2019, and September  30, 2020. Joint degree students simultaneously pursuing a JD and another graduate degree must have completed both degrees must be conferred by September 30, 2020. Recent law school graduates participating in or formally committed to an eligibility preserving activity. Must be US Citizen. Must have lived in the US for at least three of the past five years. The three-year period is cumulative, not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees, or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas, are exempted from this requirement. 

How to Apply: Apply HERE. Information FROM your resume, unofficial transcript, answers to TWO short answer questions (do not upload your actual resume – just fill out the information on the application).
1. Why do you want to work for the Department of Justice and what attracts you to each of the components you selected? (4,000 characters maximum, including spaces).
2. If you could tell the selecting official one thing about yourself, what would it be (2,000 characters maximum, including spaces).

Deadline:  September 8, 2019

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Ruport Co.,LPA

AkronLawJobs No. 10383 Overview: Litigation firm in Embassy Park (Montrose area of Akron) seeks a law clerk to work part-time during the school year.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, or 3L. Excellent computer skills required. Top 25% of class preferred. Must be available on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please include your GPA on your resume

How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. Subject Line: Scott Ruport PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR GPA ON YOUR RESUME

Deadline:  September 1, 2019

Akron, OH – Law Clerk Internship – VOLUNTEER – International Institute of Akron

AkronLawJobs No. 10376 Overview: The International Institute of Akron (IIA) is an immigration services and refugee resettlement nonprofit organization located in Akron, Ohio and serving all of Northeast Ohio. The IIA seeks a fall semester law clerk to join its legal team. 

Duties: Will work as a team member in providing immigration legal services to clients in the Immigration Legal Department. Will provide general support to staff attorneys in their representation of legal clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Department of State and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. Assist attorneys with initial client intake; Prepare immigration applications for clients; Interact directly with clients to obtain the correct information and documentation for their applications; Perform legal research and analysis; Draft legal memorandums; Assist clients and walk-ins at Front Desk Reception area; and Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, 3L. Must be passionate and driven and able to commit to either a part-time or a full-time position from approximately August – December 2019. Must be either enrolled in law school or paralegal school. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must possess effective verbal, written, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills; Must be able to work as part of a team; Must demonstrate a commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support IIA’s mission, vision, and values. Must demonstrate a commitment to working in a diverse working environment. Must be fluent in English. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently; and you must be proficient in the use of web-based software, MS Word and basic data entry. Must be able to pass a BCI Background Check and a working interview. 

Please Note: While all internships are unpaid, the program is competitive, and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job.

How to Apply: E-mail your cover letter, writing sample, and resume to Kevin Walter at volunteer@iiakron.org

Deadline:  August 12, 2019