Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Stow, OH – Tax Project Manager – RCG Tax Partners
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: May 5, 2016

Akron, OH – Staff Attorney – Entry Level – International Institute of Akron
AkronLawJobs No. 7348 Overview: The International Institute of Akron (IIA) is a refugee resettlement and immigration services nonprofit organization located in Akron, Ohio and serving all of Northeast Ohio.
Duties: Will provide legal assistance to community members through 1) direct representation; 2) individual consultations; 3) self-help assistance in the form of community workshops and legal clinics; and 4) community education. Will focus on providing legal representation in various immigration matters, but focusing on 1) representing community members seeking immigration status through refugee status or family visa petitions; 2) representing victims of violent crimes in applying for immigration benefits (including self-petitions, U or T visas and other forms of relief); 3) representing lawful permanent residents to file applications for naturalization; and 4) defending individuals in removal proceedings.
Qualifications: JD and admission to the bar in any state (will consider a new graduate planning on taking the next bar examination); Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and willingness to support IIA’s mission, vision and values; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Commitment to working in a diverse working environment; Fluent in English; Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently; Proficiency in use of web-based software; MS Word and Excel. PREFER Fluency in English and Spanish and some experience in immigration law.
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume and references with contact information to madhu.sharma@iiakron.org.
Deadline: Full consideration will be given to those who apply by May 15, 2016, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

AkronLawJobs No. 7353 Overview: Seeking a law student who has completed at least two semesters of law school and has an interest in Intellectual Property, Corporate, Commercial, Business and Transactional areas within the law.

Duties: Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda; Review of contracts and other documents; Prepare presentations; Compile summaries/inventories of current third party agreements and various other documents; General organization of electronic document management system and support for the in-house legal department.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L. Ability to analyze and synthesize legal information and formulate and communicate a point of view on such information; Familiarity with search and tools including strong research skills; Understanding of the US legal/court system; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Critical thinking and self-assessment skills; Ability to work in a collaborative open work environment and willing to be a contributing member of the Legal Team.

How to apply:  Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu as soon as possible. Applications will be forwarded on a rolling basis.

Deadline:  May 16, 2016

Medina, OH – Law Clerk – Medina County Prosecutor

Overview: Seeking Law Clerk to begin immediately. Duties will include helping prepare criminal discovery, brief writing, research and other tasks as needed. Paid position $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications: First year. Candidate should have strong writing skills and submit a writing sample of no more than 10 pages with resume.

How to apply: Send resume and writing sample to Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu

Attn: Dean Holman, Medina County Prosecuting Attorney, 72 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256.

Deadline:  Friday, May 6^th

Akron, OH – Law Clerk– Collins, Roche, Utley and Garner LLC- Resume Collection
AkronLawJobs No. 7324 Overview: Collins, Roche, Utley & Garner is a civil litigation firm looking to hire a law clerk in its Akron office.
Duties: Include legal research and writing, preparation of pleadings, and other forms of litigation support.
Qualifications: 1L, Top 50% of class
How to apply: Send resume and writing sample to Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu

Deadline: ASAP

Akron, OH – Summer Clerk – Intellectual Property – Vorys Sater, Seymour & Pease RESUME COLLECTION

AkronLawJobs No. 7195 Overview: The Akron office currently seeks a law clerk for the Intellectual Property Group.

Description:  This position is FULL-TIME  during the SUMMER TERM starting on May 31, 2016, and ending on August 5, 2016. Highly qualified and successful candidates should be interested in working PART-TIME (15-20 hours per week) during the SCHOOL YEAR. Continuing employment until graduation (and beyond) is possible for the right candidate. The firm would consider offering full-time law clerk employment for qualified candidates enrolled in the evening program.

Qualifications:  1L or 2L and must possess an undergraduate BA/BS in science, technology, or engineering field. Advanced degrees are a plus. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.

How to apply:  Send your resume, cover letter and transcript with rank and grading scale to Director O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu

Deadline:  April 25, 2016  RESUME COLLECTION

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: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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. 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: May 20, 2016