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Judicial Clerkships with the New Jersey Judiciary – Recent Grads and 2013 Graduates Should Apply: The New Jersey Judiciary seeks recent law school graduates  to fill approximately 480 one-year judicial clerkships to commence August 26, 2013 and end August 31, 2014. The program is intended for graduates of American Bar Association approved law schools who have not yet significantly engaged in the practice of law. New Jersey Bar membership and New Jersey residency are not requirements. Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential. There are 2 ways to apply: Direct Application and Centralized Electronic Application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to use both methods. To apply directly to individual Justices and Judges, send a cover letter and resume directly to their chambers. You may also include a transcript, writing sample, and/or letters or recommendation. It is highly recommended that applicants apply early (approximately the first week of September 2012). Visit www.njcourts.com/lawclerks for the most up to date information to assist in preparing direct application materials. Effective immediately, you may also email one copy of a cover letter and resume to Lawclerkresumes.mailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us (do not send a writing sample, transcripts or references to this email). Resumes sent to this email will be uploaded to a centralized electronic system for judges to search and review. Again, both methods of applying are recommended.  Any questions should be directed to Kimberly B. Douglas, Esq. at (609) 984-9361 or kimberly.douglas@judiciary.state.nj.us. Also, there is additional information in the CPPO.

Akron, OH – Law School Liaison/Law Student Coordinator – Akron Bar Association Street Law Program  – Deadline extended!

(Part-time position)

The Akron Bar Association (“ABA”) Street Law Program is a collaborative effort involving the legal community, the University of Akron School of Law, and local high schools.  Street Law is a class that is taught by high school teachers in area high schools, with assistance from law students and local attorneys. In addition, the ABA Street Law Committee promotes law-related education for Elementary and Middle School Students.

 The Street Law Intern’s primary role is to coordinate the Street Law Program from the law school end by serving as the contact person between the Akron Bar Association Street Law Committee and the law school.  Generally, the coordinator will help the Committee with the planning and preparation of each year’s program for the law student participants.  The coordinator will participate in recruitment and placement of law students to assist in the high schools with the Street Law class.  The coordinator will be responsible for disseminating information to the law student participants and to the Street Law teachers at the high schools. There are additional job duties and the Intern will report to the Chair of the Street Law Committee.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 •             In the summer, begin law student recruitment efforts for next school year.

•             After responses have been received expressing interest, contact students and provide them with preliminary information.

•             At the start of school year, recruit law student participants and confirm participants’ placements.  

•             Throughout the semester, serve as a contact for students and assist with any problems regarding placements.

•             Throughout the year, attend the monthly Street Law Committee meetings at the Akron Bar Association; typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Noon.

•             Prior to exam week, collect all Street Law textbooks from law students.

•             Assist the Akron Bar Association Street Law committee with preparation for the Summer Training Institute (usually held the 1st week in August) and the Mini-training session (usually held the last week of January) held for the Street Law teachers, law students, and lawyers:  i.e. reserve room and video equipment at law school, etc.; help plan the agenda so as to address needs of the law student participants and the Street Law teachers.

 The Street Law Intern must be available to work approximately 10 hours per week.  Work will take place at the Akron Bar Association Building on 57 S. Broadway and at various local schools.  Pay range is in the area of $8-10/hour.

 Resumes and cover letters may be sent to Judge Katarina Cook, Akron Municipal Court, Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, 217 South High Street #805, Akron, OH 44308.  The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Uniontown, OH – Law Clerk – Starkey Law Firm, LLC

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3532 – Rising 2L Students – Small general civil and business firm has immediate opening for a part-time law clerk with flexible hours.  Day or evening students will be considered.  Duties include research, writing, trial prep and general clerking responsibilities.  $10.00/hour.  To Apply:  Please send your resume to amr@starkeylawfirm.com.  Subject line of email should read “Law Clerk Position”.  Deadline:  ASAP

 

Fairlawn, OH – Legal Intern – Veyance Technologies

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3531 – 2L, 3L Students:  Veyance Technologies, Inc., a $2 billion Fairlawn, OH-based business, is the exclusive manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products including industrial and hydraulic hoses for industries such as the oil and gas industry, conveyor belts for mining and construction, power transmission products, and tank tracks for the U.S. military. Veyance employs more than 5,000 people worldwide and its global headquarters is in Fairlawn, Ohio.

 We seek an enthusiastic and energized summer intern to work in our Legal Department. This individual will assist us in our current systems transformation. Specifically, this person will responsible for:  Contract intake for global legal organization, review and management, including review of agreements for key terms and identification of major issues.  Maintaining and organizing electronic legal records, including corporate governance records for multiple entities around the globe.  Collaborating on design and implementation of contract management and project management systems for global legal department.• Other duties as assigned.

 The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:  Have received a Bachelor’s degree fro m an accredited college of university. Be currently enrolled in either day or evening law school program. Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidential information and discretion in handling and disclosure of proprietary information is a must. Possesses demonstrable top notch writing, communication and organization skills.  Be self-motivated with little need for daily supervision or direction.  Interested in building efficiencies and improving processes and procedures.  Possess excellent computer and technological skills (MS Office etc).  Ability to work with people from different cultures.  Show capability of multitasking and working effectively with a high volume of requests.

 To Apply:  go to www.veyance.com/careers and look for job # 558 to complete the on line forms and include your WORD formatted resume as well. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Job seekers with a disability may make requests for reasonable accommodation to the application process by fax to Attn: HR – Application Accommodation Request, 330-664-7262.  Deadline:  June 29, 2012

 

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Curtin & Kmetz, LLP

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3528 – Seeking Rising 3L (Class of 2013)-3^rd year full time and 4^th year part-time students:  Small established defense litigation firm in downtown Akron has immediate opening for a second-year law student to perform clerking duties; legal research, brief writing and motion practice.  Please submit via email a resume and 5-8 page writing sample to Cynthia Curtin, Esq.; Curtin & Kmetz, LLP; 159 South Main Street, Suite 920; Akron, OH  44308; ccurtin@curtinlawfirm.com.  Deadline:  ASAP