Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Columbus, OH – Summer 2017 Clerkship/Diversity Scholarship – Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter      

AkronLawJobs No. 7849 Overview: The Columbus, Ohio-based law firm or Kegler Brown will award a Diversity Scholarship to a first-year law student and is currently seeking applicants. The $10,000 Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Diversity Scholarship includes a paid clerkship position with the firm’s summer associate class. All first-year law students who are members of historically underrepresented populations are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Our Diversity Scholarship is awarded annually based on demonstrated academic performance, accomplishments and activities.  Recruiting for law clerk for the

How to apply:  Those interested in applying should visit: Interested – see details here All application materials should be sent to the attention of Jenna Nistelbeck, Director of Human Resources. Make sure to include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and underrepresented populations status on the cover of your application. Capitol Square, Suite 1800, 65 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614)462-5400 Toll Free: (800) 860-7885 Fax: (614)464-2634 Email:

Deadline:  January 31, 2017

Medina, OH – Legal Intern — Panther Premium Logistics, Inc.

AkronLawJobs No. 7789 Overview: Provide legal support to attorneys and legal support personnel in performing legal services for all corporate parents and subsidiaries. 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: 2L. Superior academic performance, substantial leadership and extracurricular achievement; In-depth legal research capability; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Team player with a positive attitude; Strong individual initiative; Effective communication skills both written and verbal; Problem solving and analytical skills; Professional phone etiquette; Computer knowledge; Strong prioritization skills and a high level of organization; and Strong active listening skills.

How to apply:  Apply HERE. Send your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Deadline:  December 9, 2016

Solon, OH – Legal Internship Summer 2017 – Nestle

AkronLawJobs No. 7780 Overview: The Legal Internship Program is a paid, full time, 10 week summer program. This comprehensive program provides selected high-caliber law students the opportunity to intern with the in-house legal team at the Cleveland Campus located in Solon, Ohio.

Description: Will receive hands-on experience working with the Nestle Legal team in areas such as intellectual property, litigation, commercial contracts, employment, environmental, advertising, and general legal matters. In-house lawyers will provide mentoring to participants with developmental feedback to gain a better understanding of the unique role of an in-house law department at the world’s largest food company. As a legal intern at Nestle USA, you will gain exposure to senior legal leadership and develop your network.

Examples of Potential Projects: Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts; Assisting with the development of policies, training materials, checklists and guidelines in a variety of practice areas including employment and environmental law; Preparing cease and desist letters for commercial and intellectual property disputes; Investigating and managing potential trademark infringement matters; Licensing; and Digital and Social Media matters.

Qualifications:  1L or 2L. 3 or more months or prior law firm experience or prior law firm internship is preferred. 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.  Must be willing to work for ten consecutive weeks in the summer of 2017 in Solon, OH; Must have strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; Must be a self-starter who is results-oriented and exhibits responsibility, creativity, and intellectual curiosity; and Must be involved in extracurricular activities, demonstrating initiative and leadership.

How to apply:  Apply HERE.   Send your resume and cover letter. In your letter state your favorite Nestle product and why you want to work for Nestle USA.

Deadline: December 9, 2016

Brian, Zwick, Marchisio & Associates

North Canton law firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury seeking a temporary law clerk.  The position is open immediately and will continue through February 2017, with the possibility of becoming full-time during the summer and continuing.  Full-time second year, part-time second year and part-time third year students preferred.  The ideal candidate will be available between 25 and 40 hours per week.  Duties include legal research and writing, assisting in the discovery process and assisting clients.  Applicants should send a resume and writing sample to Richard Brian at rbrian@brianlaw.com.  

AkronLawJobs No. 7837 Overview: Seeking 1Ls and 2Ls for full-time (minimum 40 hours/week) for paid (GS-7) Summer Internships.

Description:  The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is an independent federal regulatory agency within the Department of the Interior that supports tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments through the creation of a statutory basis for the operation of gaming on Indian lands. It provides a regulatory framework to shield Indian gaming from corruption, to ensure the games are fair and honest and to ensure that Tribes are the primary beneficiaries of the gaming operation. It also addresses congressional concerns regarding gaming and protects gaming as a means of generating tribal revenue.

Qualifications:  1L, 2L. Prefer experience in Indian Law or a background in Indian affairs.

How to apply: Send your resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressed to Michael Hoenig, General Counsel to Shakira_ferguson@nigc.gov.

DEADLINE:  DECEMBER 1, 2016

Beachwood, OH – 2017 Summer Associate Program – Law Department – Cleveland Clinic

AkronLawJobs:  7827  Overview:  The Law Department of the Cleveland Clinic Health System is staffed by approximately 30 lawyers and an additional 50 support personnel.  The Law Department is located on the Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus in Beachwood, Ohio, an upscale Cleveland suburb.  The attorneys practice law in a wide variety of practice areas including medical malpractice, risk management, hospital law, medical staff, clinical research, medical education, commercial transactions, real property, tax-exempt organizations, fraud and abuse, management care contracting, labor and employment, and corporate compliance.

Duties will include completing 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.

Qualifications:  2L, Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the health care field. An indication of your GPA and ranking should be noted on your resume.

How to apply:  e-mail your resume and a brief writing sample to:  privitp@ccf.org

Or mail directly to Pamela Privitera, Cleveland Clinic Law Department, 3050 Science Park Drive, AC321, Beachwood, OH  44122

Deadline:  December 31, 2016