Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITION

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic is accepting applications for one paid position with the Inmate Assistance Program. This position will begin as soon as possible and last until May, 2016, and possibly until May 2018. The paid position will be as a Director of our Inmate Assistance Program. All students are invited to apply. Persons chosen for these positions will be paid $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week.

People interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply. Our Clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Paul Zindle at pez2@uakron.edu as soon as possible. We will be conducting interviews as applications are received and anticipate making a decision quickly, so please apply immediately if you wish us to consider your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Zindle at pez2@uakron.edu or stop in the Legal Clinic.

Boardman, OH – Associate Attorney Entry Level – Hartwig Law LLC
AkronLawJobs No. 7480 Overview: Youngstown law office, serving all of Northeast Ohio, is seeking an Entry Level Attorney for a small, but growing law firm.
Duties: Areas of criminal defense and personal injury as well as litigation. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
Qualifications: Personable, self-motivated, and have strong research, writing and organizational skills. Prefer recent grads that are in the top third of their class. Also prefer Moot Court participants.
How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and transcripts to Attorney Edward Hartwig at eh@hartwiglaw.com.
Deadline: July 16, 2016

Summer 2017 Internship — Taft, Stettinius & Hollister RESUME COLLECTION
AkronLawJobs No. 7478
Location: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Indianapolis
Qualifications: 2L, 3E, Prefer: Top 25%, Law Review, Moot Court / Mock Trial
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume and official transcript to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. Please indicate office preference in your cover letter or resume.
Deadline: August 1, 2016

Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Reminger Co., LPA          RESUME COLLECTION

AkronLawJobs No. 7462

Qualifications: 2L, Class Rank Top 40%.

Prefer:  Law Journal, Moot Court / Mock Trial

Submit Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School transcript, Writing sample, and References with contact information to Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu. Interviews for selected candidates will be held at the firm on July 29th.

Deadline:  July 11, 2016

Akron, OH – Internship – Lawyer Referral & Information Service – Akron Bar Association

AkronLawJobs No. 7448  Overview: Seeking an intern to work for the ABA’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) Program which connects the public with pre-screened attorneys in the legal specialty needed. Will work ten hours per week. The Internship is for the Summer 2016 semester and the incumbent can be reappointed for subsequent semesters. This is a PAID position.

Duties:  Answers the phone and determines the nature of the client’s problem and makes the appropriate referral; Maintains files of referral updates; Administration of end of month reports; Confirms liability insurance coverage for all LRIS members; and researches online court dockets for unreported referred cases. The Intern will assist the LRIS Director by speaking directly with clients, by conducting intake interviews and by recommending attorneys with the appropriate legal experience.

Qualifications: 2L, 3L. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work with clients of all demeanors; Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general database usage is required.

How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter detailing the skills and abilities that will help you succeed in this position to C. Allen Nichols, Executive Director at callen@akronbar.org

Deadline:  June 12, 2016