Author: Maureen

Symplicity Job# 9045

Seiberling Chair of Constitutional Law and Director of the Center for Constitutional Law, Professor Thomas, seeks to hire one research assistant.  The research assistant will primarily be responsible for conducting historical and factual research in library archives located in Cleveland.  The RA will also conduct legal research related to two book projects, one regarding an intellectual biography of the first woman judge, Florence Allen, and the second, an edited collection of leading scholarship in law and gender.

Due to important deadlines, the RA must be able to commit to working 10 hours per week (compensated at $12 per hour).  The ideal candidate will be able to work for both Spring and Summer terms.

How to apply: Please send a resume and statement of interest and availability to Prof. Thomas at thomast@uakron.edu.  Review of resumes to begin immediately.

In order to apply for the Spring 2018 scholarship contest, applicants must submit a 500+ word essay on the following topic:

More than 60 percent of private sector work deaths in the construction industry during 2015 were due to falls, being struck by object, electrocution, and caught-in/between accidents. What measures do you think construction companies should take – or what new safety standards should be implemented – to help lower the instance of these incidents?

The full details of the scholarship we are giving away are here:

http://www.levininjuryfirm.com/scholarship/

Follow this link to learn more about the opportunity and to apply.

https://www.chicagolawyer.com/staver-law-group-personal-injury-scholarship/

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Staver Law Group Personal Injury Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants should also demonstrate good character and strong motivation despite challenges.

AkronLawJobs No. 9049 Overview: University Hospitals Law Department provides advice on a broad array of legal matters involving University Hospitals Health Systems, Inc., including contracting, corporate governance, corporate transactions, healthcare operations, healthcare licensure and accreditation, fraud and abuse compliance, general legal compliance advice, labor and employment, physician credentialing and discipline, intellectual property, IRB issues, education on medico-legal issues, and consultation on bio-ethical issues.

Duties: Will include the opportunity to become directly involved with the broad range of legal matters that affect University Hospitals System, Inc. The Law Department’s “small law firm” environment enables an intern to experience a wide range of topics, including, general corporate practice, tax and nonprofit issues, employment law, real estate, healthcare regulatory matters (e.g. Stark law, Anti-kickback, EMTALA, and HIPAA), hospital policy, patient care issues, and corporate governance.

Qualifications: Strong research and writing skills are required. Background investigation by the Law Department and approval of the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Corporate Legal Services also required. Students with a demonstrated interest in health law and with journal and/or clinic experience preferred.

How to apply: Send your Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript and Writing Sample to Irene.kiraly@uhhospitals.org OR mail to: Irene Kiraly, Corporate Legal Services, University Hospitals Health System, Inc., 4605 Warrensville Center Rd, MSC 9110, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Deadline:  Ongoing – up to four positions available for each term                                  posted 1-17-18

This is a posting for a law clerk position at a well-established small law firm with a general practice, but specializing in municipal law and employment law. For a full-time position, you will be expected to work from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For a part-time position, scheduling is flexible, but you will be expected to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week. Duties will primarily involve performing research and drafting legal memoranda, letters, pleadings, motions and other documents.

Qualifications:  1L, 2L or 3L

How to apply:  Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to jturi@diemertlaw.com

Deadline:  February 15, 2018