Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity – Page 39

McCarthy Lebit Summer Position – deadline approaching!

Cleveland, OH – Summer 2018 2L Law Clerk

AkronLawJobs No. 9001 Overview: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman seeks a 2L for a full-time summer law clerk position. The position will transition into a part time position during the following 3L school year. This position will encompass mostly legal research and writing, but will also provide a unique opportunity work closely with a diverse group of attorneys and practice groups, including both litigation and transactional. MLCL is looking for a person with an extroverted personality, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle a myriad of legal issues. McCarthy, Lebit is also looking for candidates with CPA, tax, and accounting experience. CPA/Tax/Accounting is preferred but not required.

How to apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to ab139@uakron.edu

Deadline: January 15, 2018

Benesch’s 1L Diversity Fellowship

Benesch’s 1L Diversity Fellowship

To further support Benesch’s diversity initiatives, the firm has created the 1L Diversity Fellowship for
first year law students who identify as racially or ethnically diverse, LGBTQ and/or identify as having a
disability. This is a paid position within the firm’s Cleveland, OH office and is part of our Summer
Associate Program. The 1L Diversity Fellowship also includes participation in the Leadership Council on
Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholars Summit, which takes place May 22‐24, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA.

Educational and training programs are provided and go hand‐in‐hand with your direct work experience.
Some of the training programs offered are part of the firm’s year‐round program through department
meetings and specially planned events. Other programs, such as our Summer Associate Retreat are
exclusively created for you.

Our summer associates have immediate contact with clients and are involved in strategy, negotiating
and drafting sessions, as well as business development meetings. As part of Benesch’s Summer
Associate Program, you will receive a variety of work, both in terms of substantive areas of law and in
the types of projects assigned. We review each summer associate’s work on an individual basis and
attempt to include assignments which go beyond standard research projects, although such projects are
important in developing your skills and enabling us to learn more about your strengths and weaknesses.

Criteria

Candidates must be full‐time first year law students enrolled in an ABA‐accredited law school, with an
expected graduation date of spring 2020. Requirements for application include:

 Exceptional academic performance;
 Outstanding leadership abilities and involvement in diversity organizations;
 A commitment to community service; and
 Strong interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter, resume and first year transcript to:
emellott@beneschlaw.com

1L Diversity Fellowship
c/o Ellen Mellott
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
200 Public Square, Suite 2300
Cleveland, OH 44114

Timeline
Benesch will accept 1L Diversity Fellowship applications from Monday, January 1, 2018 – Friday,
February 9, 2018. Please note, we do not accept incomplete submissions.

Law Clerk – Young & Yeargin, LLC

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Young & Yeargin, LLC

AkronLawJobs No. 9022 Overview: Immediate opening – start as close to January 15, 2018, as possible.

Duties: Average of 15-20 hours per week. Perform support work on litigation, estate planning, and probate files.

Qualifications: 2L. Top 33% of class is preferred. Must have excellent research and writing skills. Must have superb attention to detail.

Salary: $13.00 per hour to start

How to apply: E-mail your resume to reception@youngyearagin.com. Subject Line: Law Clerk Vacancy

Deadline: Accepting applications until filled

Cleveland Clinic Summer Positions (2Ls)

Beachwood, OH – 2018 Summer Associate – Cleveland Clinic

AkronLawJobs No. 8994 Overview: The Law Department of the Cleveland Clinic is now accepting applications for its 2018 Summer Associate Program. The Law Department is staffed by approximately 30 lawyers and an additional 50 support personnel and is located on the Beachwood Campus. Students will have an opportunity to work with Attorneys on a wide variety of matters that affect the legal interests of this international health referral center.

Areas of Study:The Summer Associates are required to complete a prescribed regimen of hands-on activities in all of the major areas of practice. The Summer Associates are also given the opportunity to attend various hospital committee meetings.

Practice areas will include: medical malpractice, risk management, hospital regulations and standards, clinical research, medical education, commercial transactions, real property, tax-exempt organizations, fraud and abuse, Stark, managed care contracting, conflicts of interest, labor and employment, and corporate compliance.

Qualifications: 2L. Prefer interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare field.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume – indicating your GPA and class rank/academic performance and writing sample to Pamela Privitera at privitp@ccf.org

Deadline: January 10, 2018

2L Summer Position – McCarthy Lebit (Cleveland)

Cleveland, OH – Summer 2018 2L Law Clerk

AkronLawJobs No. 9001 Overview: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman seeks a 2L for a full-time summer law clerk position. The position will transition into a part time position during the following 3L school year. This position will encompass mostly legal research and writing, but will also provide a unique opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of attorneys and practice groups, including both litigation and transactional. MLCL is looking for a person with an extroverted personality, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle a myriad of legal issues. McCarthy, Lebit is also looking for candidates with CPA, tax, and accounting experience. CPA/Tax/Accounting is preferred but not required.

How to apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to ab139@uakron.edu

Deadline: January 15, 2018