Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity – Page 40

Resume Collection: McCarthy Lebit (Cleveland, 2Ls)

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.

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

Deadline: January 15, 2018

Internship with Veterans’ Affairs Office for Spring ( for credit or pro bono hours)

AkronLawJobs No. 8995 Overview: Receive class credit or pro bono hours– email Dean Alisa Benedict O’Brien for details.

Duties: Focus will be on labor and employment law. Will entail legal research and writing with the end result being an outstanding writing sample. May have the opportunity to attend a hearing with the Agency Counsel. If interested in Torts, arrangements may be made to work virtually with a torts attorney.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L. Must have excellent writing skills.

How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu.

Deadline: ASAP, no later than January 14, 2018

Spring Intern Position at the Portage County Prosecutor’s Office

Ravenna, OH – Spring 2018 Intern – Portage County Prosecutor’s Office

AkronLawJobs No. 9000 Overview: Seeking an intern for the spring semester to work with Assistant Prosecutors in the civil division on multiple types of law.

Duties: Research, motion drafting, and the opportunity to observe mediations and hearings.

Qualifications: 2L, 3L.. Some legal experience is good, especially in civil or county government, but not necessary.

Work Hours: Spring Semester is flexible – ideally one day a week during the office hours of 8:00 – 4:00.

Compensation: The internship is unpaid, but students are eligible for pro bono service hours. May also be eligible for the Public Interest Law stipend or for externship credit through Akron Law during the summer.

How to Apply: Send your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample to anb77@uakron.edu

Deadline: January 24, 2018

Summer Intern (1L’s Eligible) at the Portage County Prosecutor’s Office

Ravenna, OH – Summer 2018 Intern – Portage County Prosecutor’s Office

AkronLawJobs No. 8999 Overview: Seeking an intern for the summer to work with Assistant Prosecutors in the civil division on multiple types of law.

Duties: Research, motion drafting, and the opportunity to observe mediations and hearings.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, 3L. Some legal experience is good, especially in civil or county government, but not necessary.

Work Hours: Ideally an intern would be available for 10-15 hours per week during office hours of 8-4.

How to Apply: Send your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample to anb77@uakron.edu Subject “Summer Intern”

Deadline: January 24, 2018

Cleveland Clinic Summer Associate Program (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