Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Columbus, OH – Summer 2018 Current 2L Externship – Supreme Court of Ohio

AkronLawJobs No. 9301 Overview: The Office of Attorney Services/Commission on Professionalism has ONE position open for the SUMMER of 2018.

Anticipated time commitment: Ten hours per week

Duties: Will support projects related to the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, which pairs new lawyers with experienced mentors as a way to satisfy mandatory New Lawyers Training. Will assist with the comprehensive update of the mentoring program curriculum, which includes extensive editing of the current program content and creation of new content to support the mentoring relationship. Will assist the Commission Secretary/Attorney Services Counsel in the revision process. You will be doing research, drafting, proofreading, and communicating orally and in writing with Court staff and Commissioners regarding this project. Will also assist the work of the Office of Attorney Services and Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law in various research and drafting projects on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications: Must have completed at least two years of law school with an extensive background in research and writing (preferably student journalism or law review/journal experience), expertise with Word and Adobe software, excellent attention to detail, outstanding organizational ability, and strong interpersonal communication skills is preferred.

Salary: This is an UNPAID EXTERNSHIP.

How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Martha Asseff, Attorney Services Counsel martha.asseff@sc.ohio.gov Subject Line: Office of Attorney Services/ Commission on Professionalism SUMMER

Deadline: May 15, 2018

Legal Internship with Panther Logistics (Medina)

Medina, OH – Legal Intern – Panther Logistics
AkronLawJobs No. 9292 Overview: The Legal Intern will provide legal support to attorneys and legal support personnel in performing legal services for corporate parents and subsidiaries. The Legal Intern must be willing to perform all tasks assigned by legal and legal support personnel.
Duties: Provide support to the contract management system; Perform legal research for attorneys; Review basic contracts under attorney supervision; Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment; Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals and assigned tasks; and Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 1L or 2L. Superior academic performance, substantial leadership and extracurricular activities preferred. Basic computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to John Rogers at jrogers@arcb.com. Subject Line: Legal Intern
Deadline: May 23, 2018

Akron, OH – 1L, 2L Summer 2018 Law Clerk – Kim & Associates

AkronLawJobs No 9132

Duties: 10-20 hours per week during Summer 2018 and the possibility of continuing through the 2018-2019 school year; Conduct legal research and prepare a wide array of legal memoranda; Prepare pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation; General administrative duties; and Areas of practice include litigation, estate planning, criminal securities, etc.

Qualifications: 1L or 2L. GPA 3.0 or better and strong research and writing skills.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (maximum of 5 pages) to csmall@symphony-financial.com

Deadline: June 1, 2018

2018 Summer Law Clerk / Legal Intern – International Institute of Akron

Akron, OH – 2018 Summer Law Clerk / Legal Intern – International Institute of Akron

AkronLawJobs No. 9281

Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with initial client intake. Prepare immigration applications for clients. Interact directly with clients to obtain the correct information and documentation for their applications. Perform legal research and analysis. Draft legal memos. Assist clients and walk-ins at Front Desk Reception Area. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L. Enrolled in an accredited law school or paralegal program. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must possess effective verbal, written, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills. Able to work as part of a team. Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support IIA’s mission, vision, and values. Commitment to working in a diverse working environment. Fluent in English. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. Proficiency in use of web-based software, MS Word, and basic data entry. Must be able to pass a BCI Background Check and a working interview. Please note that all of our internships are unpaid, but the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume to Sila King at sila.king@iiakron.org

Deadline: May 20, 2018