Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Probate Court Law Clerk
The Wayne County Probate Court is seeking to fill an immediate opening for Law Clerk.
Under the supervision of the Judge, the Law Clerk performs legal research and writing, communicates with the public, attorneys, court staff, law enforcement, social services, and other government agencies and litigants (“Court Users”) in person, by telephone and by written communication, reviews case files for accuracy prior to sending files to the Judge, receives pleadings and other documents, computerized, digitized or microfilmed records of the court cases, and performs related work on guardianship, adoption, civil action, and other case types as assigned. Responsible for researching law sources such as statutes, ordinances, judicial decisions, legal articles, etc. Preparing legal documents such as orders, entries, opinions, and pleadings, for review, approval, and use by the Judge/Magistrates. May be responsible to assist in the development of processes to comport with guardianship laws and be willing to train Court Users on the same. May receive, disburse, and accurately account for public funds in the form of fines, court costs and fees.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Completion of one year of Law School and currently enrolled, or a law school graduate;
2. Knowledge of principles and practices of the legal system, particularly of civil procedure;
3. Knowledge and experience conducting legal research, particularly using Westlaw;
4. Knowledge of the types and methods of preparation of legal documents and experience with legal writing;
5. Paralegal certificate or top 50% of class preferred, or a J.D.;
6. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions properly the first time and consistently thereafter;
7. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
8. Ability to effectively and sensitively handle communications with court users;
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, Court Users, and Court personnel;
10. Fluency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Exchange, and database/spreadsheet usage.
Status: Full or part time; the Court will develop a schedule with the proper candidate.
Hourly Rate: $10.66-$14.35 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits available with full time employment (>30 hours per week).
Physical and Sensory Requirements: With or without reasonable accommodation, the law clerk must be able to operate a computer, telephone, office machines, and must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
Applications: Submit a resume in writing by regular U.S. Mail, with cover letter, which must be received on or before July 1, 2015, to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Law Clerk Position, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691. You must complete a Wayne County Employment Application and submit it with your resume in order to be considered for the position of Law Clerk.
Wayne County Employment Application (required submission with all employment opportunities) may be found here: http://www.wayneohio.org/employment-opportunities. All positions in the Juvenile and Probate Court are at-will. No telephone inquiries, please. Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.

THE WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Filing Deadline: July 1, 2015

Columbus, OH – Legal Externs Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Justice Sharon Kennedy – The Supreme Court of Ohio
AkronLawJobs No. 6549 Overview: Chief Justice and Justices, The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have his/her work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the court is in session. Justice Sharon Kennedy, Contact: Christy Robe
Openings for Fall 2015 and Spring 2015. Number of positions available: Two (able to work 8-10 hours/week, but the office will work with your school schedule). Students must have completed the equivalent of at least 3 semesters of law school (effectively one-and-a-half years). (For instance, for the Fall semester, this would 3Ls, but for Spring semester, 2L’s
How to apply: Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu please indicate in your email which Ohio Supreme Court Externship you are applying for.
Deadline: July 16, 2015

Columbus, OH – Legal Externs Spring 2016 Justice Judith French – The Supreme Court of Ohio
AkronLawJobs No. 6552 Overview: Chief Justice and Justices, The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have his/her work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the court is in session. Justice Judith French, Contact: Jon Schelb
Opening for Spring 2016 3L Preferred. Number of positions available: Two (able to work 8-10 hours/week, but the office will work with your school schedule). Students must have completed the equivalent of at least 3 semesters of law school (effectively one-and-a-half years). (For instance, for the Fall semester, this would 3Ls, but for Spring semester, 2L’s. 3L Preferred
How to apply: Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu please indicate in your email which Ohio Supreme Court Externship you are applying for.
Deadline: July 16, 2015

Columbus, OH – Office of Legal Resources – FALL 2015 Extern (2L or 3L) – The Supreme Court of Ohio
AkronLawJobs No. 6550 Overview: Kent Shimeall, Director, The Office of Legal Resources provides research and writing support to the Justices on the non-discretionary portion of the Court’s docket: death penalty appeals, public utility appeals, workers’ compensation appeals, state tax appeals, and attorney regulatory cases. The Office also assists with extraordinary actions filed in the Court, such as mandamus and prohibition actions, supports the Chief Justice with processing affidavits of disqualifications filed throughout the state against judges, and provides other assistance as required by the Court. Externs will research legal issues in the various substantive areas noted above, and write legal memoranda based on that research. Externs may also have an opportunity to review case files or court filings, conduct legal research and draft preliminary opinions based on that research.
Qualifications: 2L or 3L
How to apply: Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu please indicate in your email which Ohio Supreme Court Externship you are applying for.
Deadline: July 16, 2015

Columbus, OH – Office of Public Information – FALL 2015 Extern (2L or 3L) – The Supreme Court of Ohio
AkronLawJobs No. 6551 Overview: Kathy Maloney, Public Information Officer (primary contact), Bret Crow, Director (secondary contact). The Office of Public Information is the Court’s central communications office. The office manages the Court’s website, publishes the Court’s print publications, responds to media inquiries, and administers the Court News Ohio Program, which includes a daily news website (CourtNewsOhio.gov), a television program, social media feeds, and a monthly print publication.
Overview of Extern Assignments/ 2 Externs will assist in writing previews about the court’s upcoming cases for the public and media. The externship requires reading legal briefs and writing articles summarizing the case and each side’s positions in language that’s understandable to a lay audience. Position requires strong writing skills or journalism experience. Also need a willingness and ability to write for a non-legal audience.
Qualifications: 2L or 3L
How to apply: Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu please indicate in your email which Ohio Supreme Court Externship you are applying for.
Deadline: July 16, 2015

Cleveland, OH – 2015 Fall Extern Program – The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
AkronLawJobs No. 6548 Overview: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland provides free, high quality legal assistance to low income clients in civil matters and serves the communities of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties. Students will be exposed to a variety of cases and projects. The extern may assist attorneys at all stages of representation including interviewing applicants and clients, engaging in legal research, drafting memoranda, motions, pleadings, affidavits and other correspondence, assisting in trial preparation, attending court and administrative hearings, and participating in community legal education and outreach events. Our Fall program starts the week of August 31, 2015, along with a mandatory orientation.
Qualifications: Legal Aid externs should be currently enrolled in law school. Special consideration is given to students with a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged people and communities. If your resume does not reflect a commitment to public service due to personal financial constraints, please provide an explanation in your cover letter. Law students who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the placement office at a law school. Application materials can be submitted by email to: Alisa Benedict O’ Brien ab139@uakron.edu
Deadline: July 16, 2015

Good at legal research, writing, and citation? Interested in improving your own skills while teaching and mentoring 1Ls? Looking for a way to distinguish yourself to potential employers?
The Legal Writing Program seeks to hire 5-6 Legal Writing Fellows for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Legal Writing Fellows will support the legal writing faculty in two ways. First, each Fellow will serve as a Westlaw, Lexis, or Writing & Citation specialist. With guidance from the LARW faculty, Fellows will lead class discussions and workshops on their areas of specialty, review exercises completed by the 1Ls, and answer questions the 1Ls have on these topics. Each Fellow will also be assigned to work with a specific LARW section. The Fellow will become familiar with that section’s writing assignment and assist students in that section.
Legal Writing Fellows must be able to commit an average of 5-7 hours per week. This may fluctuate over the semester, but will never be more than 10 hours per week. Fellows will be compensated $10/hour. Fellows must also be available for training during Orientation week and will be compensated for that time. Please review the Fall 2015 schedule to see whether you generally are available during times when LARW courses are scheduled.
Those interested in applying should email a current resume, your GPA, and your LARW grades to Prof. Shaver (eas68@uakron.edu) by July 20, 2015. Interviews will be conducted the week of July 27, and both day and evening times will be available. If you have a preference for specialty (Westlaw, Lexis, or Writing & Citation), please indicate that in your email. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Prof. Shaver, Prof. Strong, Prof. Morath, or Prof. McBurney.

Professor Lee is in need of a research assistant to assist with various research and administrative projects, and to help keep him on task. Preferred characteristics: intellectual curiosity, strong organization skills, persistence. Submit CV and cover letter to btlee@uakron.edu by Friday, June 19th.