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Akron, OH – Law Clerk
Hiring Criteria:  2L, 3L Students
The City of Akron, Law Department has positions available in the Civil and Criminal Divisions.  The duties may include conducting interviews with the public as part of a criminal complaint process; researching and writing, including drafting briefs to be filed in the Ninth District Court of Appeals; and prosecuting traffic offenses in Akron Municipal Court after getting an intern certificate.  Applicants should send resume and cover letter via email, fax or mail to:
Kim Reitman, Executive Assistant
City of Akron, Law Department
161 S. High Street, Suite 202
Akron, OH  44308
Fax:  330.375.2041
Email:  KReitman@akronohio.gov
Deadline:  ASAP

Black Letter Discovery, a document review solutions provider, would like to post a job with the University of Akron Law School for work in the Columbus area.  The posting is as follows:

Black Letter Discovery is looking for licensed attorneys to perform document review at our downtown Columbus review facility.  The start of this project will be in the latter half of June.  The project will last 4-6 weeks and pay $21/hour.  Attorneys can be licensed in any U.S. jurisdiction.  If interested, please send resumes to:  columbus@blackletterdiscovery.com AND register with us at:  http://www.blackletterdiscovery.com/candidates/join_team.html

Cleveland, OH – Patent Law Clerk
Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell and Tummino, LLP is seeking a 2L or 3L student to work as a patent law clerk 20+ hours per week.  Applicant must have either a BS in Electrical Engineering or a BS in Computer Engineering.  No other undergraduate majors will be considered. No particular GPA required. The job entails preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting correspondence with foreign associates and legal research. Prior experience in the field of patent law desired, but not required. Pay rate:  $15-$30 per hour depending on experience.  Submit resume and cover letter to:
Michael Steel, Esq.
1300 East 9^th Street
Cleveland, OH  44114
Email:  msteel@tarolli.com
Deadline:  ASAP

Mark your calendars now!

All Akron Law recent grads and current students are invited and encouraged to attend this great workshop:

What Can My JD Do for Me?

 Please join us for an exciting workshop for new and future attorneys.  Topics include:

 Alternative Career Options – Listen to a panel of people from various professions regarding different options for employment post law school. 

 Hanging Out a Shingle – Get real-world tips on going it alone and succeeding in a solo or small practice. 

 Yes, Your Honor – Get first-hand advice from our judicial system on what to do in the courtroom and information about working in the judicial system. 

 How Do You Do?  It’s Nice to Meet You – Gain networking and client development skills from seasoned rainmakers. 

August 12, 2010

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Akron Bar Association

57 S. Broadway St., Akron OH 44308

Register by contacting Elizabeth Yeargin e-mail: eyeargin@brouse.com phone: 330.535.5711  Deadline:  August 5th

            

The Career Planning Office has just learned that a local law firm would like to begin interviewing Class of 2010 law school graduates for a possible entry level associate position for their asbestos practice. Must have a strong interest in litigating civil cases on behalf of injured workers. Preference is for candidates who have worked on actual cases through the legal clinic or who have excelled in pretrial and trial advocacy. The person hired will be expected to try civil cases in state and/or federal court within their first year of employment. MUST HAVE A STRONG INTEREST IN LITIGATION AND TRIAL WORK.

 Interested and qualified candidates must submit their resume via e-mail to Barbara Weinzierl in the Akron Law School Career Planning Office by 12 noon on Friday, June 4, 2010.