Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Cleveland, OH – Fall 2016 Semester Externship — U.S. Attorney’s Office
AkronLawJobs No. 7374 Overview: Seeking students to work in the U.S. Attorney’s Office during the fall semester 2016.
Qualifications: 2L
How to apply: Send your cover letter and resume to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu
Deadline: May 22, 2016

Cleveland, OH — Fall 2016 Internship – U.S. Department of Justice / Executive Office for Immigration Review /
Cleveland Immigration Court
AkronLawJobs No. 7236 Overview: The U.S. Department of Justice has an opening for AT LEAST ONE LEGAL INTERN with the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s Cleveland Immigration Court for Fall 2016.
Duties: Issues commonly before the Court include eligibility for asylum, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status as well as issues regarding whether an individual is removable from the U.S. based on a criminal conviction. The types of projects assigned to legal interns vary depending on the Court’s docket, and may entail Drafting decision on applications for relief from removal or removability; Performing in-depth research and analysis of novel legal issues; and Preparing bench memoranda. The internship provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop their research, writing, and analytical skills and increase their knowledge of immigration law. The interns will be able to observe removal hearings and work on cases involving several forms of relief including asylum, adjustment of status, and cancellation of removal. The interns will work directly under the supervision of the Judicial Law Clerk / Attorney Advisor and will also work with individual immigration judges. This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Students interested in receiving stipends or academic
credit from their law school should contact the appropriate person at their law school to determine their eligibility.
Qualifications: 1L, 2L. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. The Court is located in downtown Cleveland. Must work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week. Prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful but not absolutely necessary; Strong research and writing skills are required; Successful completion of an FBI background check is required before interns can begin work. If you have any questions, please contact Marissa Meli at (216) 615-8190.
How to apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample – no more than ten pages and not substantially edited by others) to ab139@uakron.edu. Address your E-MAILED CREDENTIALS TO: U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review Cleveland Immigration Court, ATTN: Marissa Meli, Attorney Advisor, 801
W. Superior Ave, Suite 13-100, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Deadline: May 27, 2016

Akron, OH – Research Assistant – Professor Brant Lee
AkronLawJobs No. 7323 Overview: Seeking to fill TWO part-time (10 hours per week) research assistant positions for the summer.
Duties: Administrative tasks involving the development of diversity and social justice initiatives for the law school, plus various potential research projects.
Please note: One of the positions may continue into the school year. Ideal candidates will be self-starters, disciplined, organized and have strong time management skills. Intellectual curiosity and interest in subject matter are desirable.
Must have tolerance for working with a disorganized law professor!
How to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to btlee@uakron.edu
Deadline: ASAP – Applications accepted until position filled

POSITION TITLE: Summer Law Clerk / Intern
DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
Location: Canton, OH

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction and oversight of the Legal Department leadership, the Law Clerk will assist the attorneys in the department with legal services, including performing and organizing legal research, document drafting and other projects. It is helpful, but not required, if the candidate had health care related compliance experience or has taken health law classes. This is a paid summer Law Clerk position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to independently research Federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to organize, analyze and present legal research.
• Assist with reviewing, drafting, and/or proofing legal documents and templates including hospital, employment and vendor contracts.
• Assist in creating a compliance “frequently asked questions” library.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working understanding of legal research, including Federal and state research.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work closely with the attorneys or staff to complete assignments in an efficient and timely manner – a self-starter.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A law student who has completed his or her second year of law school preferred; however, will consider a first year law student who has a healthcare compliance background or experience.

To apply: email russelll@usacs.com your resume and cover letter. Deadline is ASAP!

Akron, OH – Intellectual Property Intern – Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
AkronLawJobs No. 7329 Overview: Familiarity and/or experience dealing with trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and manufacturing operations is a plus.
Duties: Position offers hands-on experience in intellectual property with an in-house intellectual property group.
Qualifications: 1L, 2L (AKA rising 2L or rising 3L). Strong written and oral communication skills and sensitivity to confidentiality issues is required.
How to apply: Apply HERE. Search for the position “Intellectual Property Intern” and location “Akron, OH”. Send your cover letter and resume.
Deadline: June 3, 2016