Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Richfield, OH – Summer 2019 Externship 1L or 2L – National Interstate Insurance Company

AkronLawJobs No. 9743

Duties: The externship opportunity at National Interstate Insurance will afford students the opportunity to work with the Claims Compliance team to gain exposure to a variety of insurance and regulatory issues arising from the operations throughout the United States. Externs will conduct legal research, prepare summaries of state law issues for the adjusters, assist with compliance audits, attend meetings with claims professionals, and learn how the insurance industry works.

Qualifications: 1L (second semester in spring 2019) or 2L, have strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and have the ability to interpret, organize, and communicate complex factual and legal material quickly.  Must be detail oriented, creative, articulate, and personable with excellent interpersonal skills.

How to Apply: E-Mail to Dean Alisa Benedict O’Brien your Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample (1-3 pages) at ab139@uakron.edu. Address your cover letter to Sarah Kovit Hanna, Regulatory Research Claims Compliance Specialist, National Interstate Insurance Company, 3250 Interstate Drive,
Richfield, OH 44286

Deadline:  February 28, 2019

AkronLawJobs No. 9917 Overview: The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps is seeking 1L applications for a PAID 2019 summer internship program. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of legal practice while learning more about the Air Force JAG Corps.

Duties: As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work under attorney supervision in numerous practice areas including, but not limited to: Preparing criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions, conducting investigations, and interviewing witnesses; Assisting attorneys who counsel and represent Airmen, their family members, and retirees in personal legal matters; Supporting attorneys in other areas, such as federal tort claims, government procurement law, employment law, international law, and environmental law.

Qualifications: US Citizen (birth or naturalization); Enrollment in an ABA-approved law school; Available to work full-time between 8-10 consecutive weeks in the summer; Be able to obtain a Common Access Card through a security clearance; Complete one academic year of law school by the start of the internship.

PLEASE NOTE: Interns must pay for their travel to and from the job location. Interns must be able to secure their own housing (the Air Force will not provide housing and no housing allowance will be provided.)

NOTE:  Applicants may apply to both the paid internship program and the unpaid externship program.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online HERE. Student Trainee (Law Clerk).Position: 9L-HAF-10404700-454376-ABL. Compensation:  GS-7.

Required Documents: Resume (limited to one page); Unofficial Transcripts (undergraduate & law school); Motivational Statement (limited to 1 page); Proof of law school enrollment/class registration; Online Application (Questionnaire) completed in USAJobs.gov; and Geographic Preferences Memorandum.

Application Window – February 4, 2019 – February 8, 2019 

 

OCI:                                                                                                                    Due Date

Resume Collections:

Additional Opportunities:
The US Air Force JAG will be on campus on Monday, February 4th to conduct informational interviews for any students interested in learning about internships and JAG positions with the US Air Force. Here the details:

Open to all class years;
Interested students should submit a resume to Dean O’Brien via email at ab139@uakron.edu no later than Wed. January 30th at Noon; and
Career Services will contact you to select your interview slot. Informational Interviews will be approximately 20 minutes.

 

AkronLawJobs No. 9908 Overview: Seeking a full-time associate attorney. The attorney will handle a variety of immigration cases, including family-based petitions, adjustment of status applications, waivers, asylum applications (both affirmative and defensive), applications for cancellation of removal, naturalization, bond proceedings, protection for juveniles and victims of crime, and many other types of cases. The attorney will be expected to practice before the EOIR immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Department of Homeland Security (USCIS, CBP, and ICE) and, from time to time, the federal district and circuit courts.

Qualifications: The attorney should be a member of the Ohio bar OR be expecting admittance following the February 2019 or July 2019 bar exams. Applicants who are currently a student in their 3L year should be available to begin work as a law clerk as soon as possible. Must be passionate about serving the needs of the immigrant community, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds and have faced incredible hardships in their journeys to find status in the United States. Must be committed to being in Cleveland, and understands that the clients have limited resources, and has an entrepreneurial spirit to help expand the firm. Should have experience or familiarity with immigration law – individuals who have taken immigration law courses and/or who have prior experience working for an immigration law firm will be given priority.

Working conditions: We offer a high degree of flexibility, work-life balance, and a rewarding (albeit challenging) area of practice. Applicants must possess strong analytical and legal writing abilities, excellent organizational and case-management skills, strong client communication skills, the confidence to be an effective advocate for their clients, and a commitment to providing affordable legal services to the immigrant community. Applicants with an entrepreneurial spirit and/or an interest in business development are strongly desired.

Foreign Language: Foreign language fluency is not required, but individuals who are fluent in a foreign language (particularly in Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, or Punjabi) may be given priority.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 10 pages), law school transcript, and three references with contact information to Sarah Okuh at sokuh@benoslaw.com

Deadline:  February 22, 2019

AkronLawJobs No. 9901 Overview: Seeking law students who want to make a difference in the lives of persons living in rural parts of Ohio.

Project: There are two projects you may choose from: Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Cincinnati); Project: Kinship Care Team Fellow ; Ohio State Legal Service Association (Athens, Chillicothe, Marion, Newark, New Philadelphia, Portsmouth, Steubenville. Project: Rural Education Project. Information available HERE

Qualifications: Attending an accredited law school. 1L, 2L. Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident (e.g. green card). For several placements, possess a valid driver’s license and access to adequate transportation during summer placement.

Funding: Participants will receive $5,000 stipend for their service. Students have the option to apply for unlimited additional outside funding through their university or other sources.

Program Participant Expectations: Attend a three-day training seminar in Washington, D.C. Complete 300 hours of service within an 8-10 week period. Complete all required program reporting and documentation.

Housing and Transportation: It is the participant’s responsibility to obtain housing and ensure adequate transportation throughout the summer placement. Legal Aid Providers will provide general information, however, it is NOT the responsibility of the legal aid provider (host organization) to provide direct housing or transportation assistance.

Questions? Go to the FAQ page HERE or e-mail ruralcorps@equaljusticeworks.org

How to Apply:  Apply HERE and upload your resume, Essay of the program and future goals, and an essay of why you are interested in participating.

Deadline:  February 11, 2019