Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Nationwide – 2016 Fall Externship – US Air Force JAG

AkronLawJobs No. 7452 Overview: Seeking externs for full-time or part-time work for 16 weeks during the fall 2016 semester.

Duties: Prepare criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions, conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses. Assist attorneys who counsel and represent Airmen, their family members and retirees in personal legal matters in areas such as family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, tax, bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization law, and military administrative law.

Qualifications: US citizen, birth or naturalized. Attending an ABA accredited law school. Able to obtain law school credit or law school permission for your externship. Work part-time (16+ hours) or full-time (40) hours for 16 weeks.

How to apply: Please see Symplicity ALJ 7452 for complete directions. Please follow them EXACTLY.

Deadline:  June 24, 2016

Pittsburgh, PA – Term Law Clerk – Chambers – Judge Mark Hornak
AkronLawJobs No. 7437 Overview: Seeking current 3Ls to work as Law Clerks in Chamber for Judge Mark Hornak.
Duties will be related to Case, conference, argument, and trial preparation, plus research and drafting. Clerks have significant responsibility in dealing with counsel in matters litigated in the courtroom, in addition to advising the judge on all case-related matters. For information on the Court click HERE.
Qualifications: Current 3L. Must be positive, courteous, and an effective representative of the Court. Must have the appropriate level of preparation and self-confidence to speak and deal candidly with the Judge in the discharge of his obligations. Must work well with others. PREFER: A consistent record of proven high academic performance. Top 15% of your law class. Positions of leadership. His Honor has a modest preference of students who have ties to the Western District of Pennsylvania. This is only a preference – not a prerequisite. Please see Symplicity ALJ 7437 for a complete listing of the position requirements.
How to apply: Apply through OSCAR. Please note – OSCAR will be down for maintenance from May 31 through June 3, 2016. Please upload the following: Resume, Cover Letter, Two Writing Samples, Law School Transcripts, Undergraduate Transcripts, Three letters of recommendation, a list of Four References with contact information – his Honor may speak with at least one of your references by telephone. They need to be able to speak definitively to the applicant’s character, work ethic, integrity, and sense of humor, based upon significant personal interaction with the applicant. It is suggested that you read Judge Aldisert’s article “Rat Race: Insider Advice on Landing Judicial Clerkships” found HERE. Apply at OSCAR
Deadline: June 10, 2016. Interviews will begin the week of June 20, 2016

Wooster, OH – Deputy Clerk Positions – Wayne County Probate & Juvenile Court
AkronLawJobs No. 7439 Overview: Immediate opening for two (2) full time deputy clerks of court. Each position serves at the pleasure of the Judge.
Duties: Maintains case files, receives pleadings and other documents and assists the Judge and other clerks with all aspects of the business of the Court. Receives, disburses, and accurately accounts for public funds in the form of fines, court costs, and fees. Communicates with the public, attorneys, court staff, law enforcement, social services, and other government agencies and litigants in person, by telephone, and by written communications. Must have a positive attitude and helpful nature.
Qualifications: 1L, 2L, 3L preferred. Prefer paralegal degree or previous legal, clerk, or secretarial experience. Require substantial computer skills, especially an understanding of databases and spreadsheets. No licensure is required. Must be detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a self-starter, comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritization of tasks, capable of operating the court’s computerized database, and be able to prepare accurate documents. Must have exemplary customer service skills, be punctual, have regular attendance, and maintain a good attitude. Previous docketing and electronic filing experience is preferred, but not necessary. Familiarity with juvenile and probate matters, and / or fluency in Spanish will be given priority.
How to apply: Fill out the Wayne County Employment form, located HERE. MAIL your Resume, Cover Letter and Wayne County Employment Form to: Wayne County Juvenile Court, 107 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691.
Deadline: June 15, 2016

AkronLawJobs No. 7435 Overview: Seeking applications for one judicial attorney – law clerk position.
Duties: Will be responsible for conducting research and drafting opinions for the Court.
Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio (recent graduates who have not yet passed the Ohio Bar Exam will be considered.)
Salary: Starting salary is approximately $73,000 and the position includes benefits.
How to apply: E-mail your credentials to clerkship@ninth.courts.state.oh.us. You must include your 1). Cover letter; 2) Resume; 3) Law School Transcript; and 4) Writing Sample. The following information must be included, or its unavailability explained, in the resume or cover letter: Professional experience, Law School GPA and class rank, Law Review or Journal Experience, Moot Court experience, LSAT score, Undergraduate degree, university attended, honors and GPA, Date of Ohio admission with license in good standing, Names and contact information of three professional references, Extracurricular activities, and membership in civic, fraternal or social organization.
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed when they are submitted and interviews will be scheduled. As part of the interview process, applicants must complete a writing assessment at the Court. The writing assessment required applicants to draft an opinion using materials the Court provides.
Deadline: June 3, 2016

AkronLawJobs No. 7330 Overview: Looking to hire TWO (2) soon to be law graduates or recent graduates to work in a niche CPA firm specializing in R&D Tax Credit Studies and Building Cost Segregation studies.
Duties: Assist with conducting quality R&D tax credit studies for the Firm’s clients; Assist with tax consulting services, including Building Cost Segregation Studies and 199 Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD); Assist with managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously. To see the rest of the duties, see ALJ 7330 on Symplicity.
Qualifications: JD, MS in Accounting/Tax, or BS/BA in Accounting or related field; Requires a great deal of persuasive writing; Detailed note taking capability; Must be willing to occasionally travel and work at client locations; Good social skills, dynamic personality and excellent communication skills; OUTSTANDING note taking skills; Extremely organized; and Proficient in MS Excel.
How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu. In your cover letter include why you are interested in the position, why you attended law school and your career goals.
Deadline: June 10, 2016