Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Kim & Associates
AkronLawJobs No. 7762 Overview: Assistant to attorneys in conducting research and interpreting statutes and case law, drafting appeals, motions, and memoranda. Applicants should be available for 15-20 hours a week. 3L or 2L with strong references.
Qualifications: 2L, 3L
How to apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to kim.thorsell@symphony-financial.com. Include GPA in resume, and feel free to include personal interests as well. Cover letter should include your reasons for wanting to clerk with the firm.
Deadline: ASAP

Norton, OH – Tax Law Internship – Long Term – Conte Co. CPA, Inc.
AkronLawJobs No. 7756 Overview: Conte Co., CPA, Inc. is a local CPA firm with a need for a long-term intern. We are a full-service tax, audit and advisory firm, with a varied client base of individuals, corporations, partnerships, non-profits, estates and trusts. We have a 30 year history of serving our clients.
Duties: Financial statement reconciliation and preparation; Tax return preparation for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts; Payroll tax preparation; Rental property management and account reconciliation; and Various other technical tax research and professional duties.
Qualifications: 1L, 2L, 3L, or recent graduate. Ideal candidate would have an accounting or finance undergraduate major.; Additional accounting and finance course would be of benefit; Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word are necessary and over all general computer skills are a plus; Familiarity with PeachTree (Sage) Accounting and QuickBooks also helpful; and Candidate can expect a long-term tenure here, if desired.
Hours: Available during normal business hours (or evening hours to fit the candidate’s schedule) and Saturdays from January to April, is required.
Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu.
Deadline: November 30, 2016

Cleveland, OH — Summer Clerk – Patent Preparation & Prosecution – Renner Otto
AkronLawJobs No. 7763 Overview: Seeking law students with an interest in patent preparation and prosecution.
Qualifications:1L , 2L. Must have a strong technical background and academic credentials; An undergraduate degree in enginee4ring or related fields is required; An advanced technical degree or equivalent experience is a plus; and USPTO membership is also a plus.
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@rennerotto.com
Deadline: February 1, 2017

International Law Career Presentation
The International Law Society invites all of you for an event on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Noon in Room 140 of the Law School. If you’re interested in a career in International Law, or are undecided or curious about what International Law has to offer, this is the event you’d want to attend. Our very own former Law School Dean and current President of the University of Akron, Matthew Wilson, will be speaking at the event. President Wilson has much experience in the field of International Law and provides great insight on making a career in the International Law field. Come and learn more about the multiple careers involved and opportunities available in International Law. LUNCH will be provided.

Akron, OH – Director of Inmate Assistance Program – Law Clinic at The University of Akron

AkronLawJobs No. 7723  Overview:  Position will last until May 2017 and possibly May 2018. Paid position – $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week. Travel to Mahoning County Jail once a week, meet with inmates who have legal questions, and research and draft letters back to the inmates answering their questions.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, or 3L

How to apply:  A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Jackie Davis at jmw93@uakron.edu as soon as possible or stop in the Legal Clinic.

Deadline:  ASAP

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Kim & Associates

AkronLawJobs No. Overview: 7010 Assistant to attorneys in conducting research and interpreting statutes and case law, drafting appeals, motions, and memoranda. Applicants should be available for 15-20 hours a week. 3L or 2L with strong references.

Qualifications: 2L, 3L

How to apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to kim.thorsell@symphony-financial.com.   Include GPA on resume, and feel free to include personal interests as well. Cover letter should include your reasons for wanting to clerk with the firm.

Deadline: October 10, 2016

Cleveland, OH – Associate – Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., LPA   

AkronLawJobs No. 7512 Overview: Will begin working in September 2017.

Qualifications:  3L. Top 20% rank. Law Review or Moot Court experience. Strong outside interests or activities. Willingness to stay in the Cleveland area.

How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu

Deadline: October 7, 2016

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Akron and Youngstown, OH – Law Clerk– Kisling, Nestico & Redick

Overview: Kisling, Nestico & Redick is currently seeking a second year law student for a part-time or full-time position as a Law Clerk at Akron and/or Youngstown, OH location.

Duties:  Skills/Qualifications • Current second year law student • Exceptional research and writing skills • Preferably has taken some or all of the following courses: •  Legal Writing o Civil Procedures          •  Moot Court experience Responsibilities • Filing, researching, and writing motions, briefs deposition summaries, and medical treatment summaries • Attending hearings and depositions with counsel              • Assisting with trial preparation as necessary. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for practical litigation experience.

Qualifications: 2L. Exceptional research and writing skills; and preferably have taken some or all of the following courses: Legal Writing; Civil Procedures; Moot Court Experience.

How to apply: Submit your materials on Symplicity (under OCI tab).

Deadline: October 7, 2016

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Akron, OH – Legal Interns – Summit County Prosecutor’s Office

AkronLawJobs No. 7358 Overview: Seeking 2L students to begin working in the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office on a rolling basis.

Qualifications: 2L. PREFER – Moot Court/Mock Trial experience; a technical background; and Foreign Language.

How to apply: Send your Resume, Cover Letter and References with Contact Information to attention of Margaret Scott at lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu

Deadline:  November 21, 2016

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May 2017 grads should apply!

Akron, OH – Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys – Summit County Prosecutor’s Office   AkronLawJobs No. 7359 Overview: Seeking Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys

Qualifications: 3L.  PREFER – Moot court /Mock Trial experience.

How to apply:  Send your Resume, Cover Letter and References with contact information to attention of Margaret Scott at lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu

Deadline:  November 21, 2016