Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

North Canton, OH – Law Clerk – Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews

AkronLawJobs No. 9410 Overview: An established law firm in North Canton, Ohio is seeking a highly motivated law student to assume immediate responsibilities as the firm’s law clerk.

Qualifications:  2L. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, strong work ethic and interpersonal skills. Must be able to start work immediately and work 20-30 hours per week throughout the summer. Potential to continue part-time through the school year.

How to apply: E-mail to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu your Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcripts, Writing Sample, and List of References with Contact Information.

Deadline:  July 14, 2018

Uniontown, OH – Law Clerk – Part-time 4 month assignment – FedEx Custom Critical

AkronLawJobs No. 9375 Overview:  This internship is scheduled to last 4 months in duration and will be supporting a specific project in the Legal Department.

Requisition ID:  25894-312071  Job ID:  700416BR

Duties: Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney: Legal research and drafting memoranda on a variety of topics, including but not limited to, employment law, transportation law and business law. Assist with editing of standard forms and drafting contract amendments. Gather data regarding best practices and efficiencies for legal operations. Supporting legal and compliance process. Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications: Completed your 1L or 2L. NOT graduating before August 2018.

How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Deadline:  July 1, 2018

Cleveland, OH –  Law Clerk – Intellectual Property Department – McDonald Hopkins

AkronLawJobs No. 9351 Overview: Currently looking for a rising 2L or 3L student who seeks a legal career in intellectual property law. MH’s Intellectual Property team works on a wide variety of cutting edge legal and technical issues in the federal courts, before the USPTO, and in jurisdictions all over the world. We are seeking candidates who have been committed to academic success and who have gained valuable, diverse work and extracurricular experiences in school and in your community throughout your undergraduate and law school programs.

Qualifications: Candidates must be in the top 20% of the class, have a technical background, and be eligible to take the patent bar exam. Must be available to work part-time during the school-term (at least 4 hours per day/3 days per week) and full-time during the summer.

How to apply:  Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to Jessica Mathewson, Legal Recruiting Coordinator at reqcruiting@mcdonaldhopkins.com

Deadline:  June 25, 2018

Cleveland, OH – Probate Associate Attorney – Kelly & Ferraro LLP

AkronLawJobs No. 9349 Overview:  downtown Cleveland law firm, has an immediate opening for a probate attorney. Extensive day travel throughout the state of Ohio is required. Probate experience is preferred, but not required. .

How to Apply: Send your Resume and Cover Letter to Coretta Crowell Waller, EMBA, PHR, SHRM-CP Human Resources Manager Kelley & Ferraro, LLP Ernst & Young Tower 950 Main Avenue, Suite 1300 Cleveland, OH 44113 cwaller@kelleyferraro.com

Deadline:  July 22, 2018

Ventura, CA – Legal Intern – VSolvit LLC

AkronLawJobs No. 9350 Overview: The legal intern will work directly under the Human Resources Manager and/or General Counsel and will provide support primarily to VSolvit’s Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities:  Conduct extensive research on applicable labor laws and regulations and advise the Human Resources Department on compliance issues. • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks relative to terminations, layoffs, and disciplinary actions. • Assist with internal corporate investigations and preparation and execution of sworn declarations. • Assist with defense of various employment claims (e.g., unemployment, wage and hour, discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and constructive discharge). • Draft and/or review legal documents (e.g., employment agreements, bonus agreements, and consultancy agreements). • Organize and maintain HR files in paper or electronic filing systems. • Schedule and arrange meetings, interview, and conference calls. • Draft correspondence to employees, outside counsel, and VSolvit management • Assist in other legal and HR tasks as necessary.

Qualifications: 1st or 2nd year law student at top-tier, ABA-accredited law school OR recent law graduate • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Strong overall academic record Qualifications • Strong interest in employment law • Strong legal research and writing skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Demonstrated verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills • Strong commitment to being a team player/contributor • Highly-motivated, proactive and quick learner • Independent and resourceful • Enthusiastic, professional character.

How to apply: Please go to http://www.vsolvit.com/vsc.html and fill out our Web Application form. Once you have completed this form, please send your resume to vsc@VSolvit.com.

Deadline: June 30, 2018

The 2019 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship application is now available!  Diverse students who complete their first year of law school by June 2018 are eligible to apply. We will award scholarships to three diverse rising 2Ls for the summer of 2019. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of our Firm’s offices. Prior to their third year of law school, each award recipient will also receive $10,000.00 to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.

For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit:

http://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices/

 Please direct all questions about our 2019 Diversity Scholarship to Helen Beasley at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com