Category: General Announcements

Akron-Canton Barristers Judicial Externship Program – Fall application now open!

The Akron-Canton Barristers, in partnership with the University of Akron School of Law, is excited to announce the Akron-Canton Barristers Judicial Externship Program (“Program”). The Program is a diversity initiative that provides qualified minority students attending the University of Akron School of Law the opportunity to work as legal externs (for course credit) with select judges and magistrate judges in the Northern District of Ohio (placements for fall include Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown). To be eligible, you must have completed 29 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and be a minority law student. 

To apply, students must complete an application form and return the application form, along with a resume, to Assistant Dean Alisa Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu no later than Friday, July 16, 2021. Applications will be reviewed by the Akron-Canton Barristers Externship Program Committee and students will be notified about interviews and placements by early August. If selected, students will need to register for the Externship course for fall. Please contact Dean O’Brien for an application or with any questions.

Columbus, OH — Fall Externships — Supreme Court of Ohio

AkronLawJobs No. 12723: CHIEF JUSTICE AND JUSTICES: The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have his/her work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.
 JUSTICE SHARON KENNEDY

• Contact: Alyssa Guthrie
• Opening for Fall 2021
• Number of positions: 2
Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8 hours per week. Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their second year of law school.

 JUSTICE PATRICK DEWINE
• Contact: Paul Taske, Esq.• Openings for Fall 2021• Number of positions: 2-3

Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-10 hours per week.

Review memorandum in support of jurisdiction and provide a summary with a recommendation on whether a case should be accepted or denied for review by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Research and submit memorandum on the history of constitutional rights. Prefers third year students with excellent research and writing skills.

JUSTICE PATRICK FISCHER
• Contact: Gerri Allen/Ron Wadlinger, Esq.• Openings for Summer & Fall 2021• Number of positions: 2

Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 8-20 hours per week. The ideal extern is a 2L or 3L with exceptional writing skills.

JUSTICE MICHAEL DONNELLY
• Contact: Christine Einloth• Opening for Fall 2021• Number of positions: 3

Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their second year of law school.

JUSTICE JENNIFER BRUNNER
• Contact: Kara Wells• Opening for Fall 2021• Number of positions: 2-3

Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically, 10-15 hours per week.

The externs would be engaged in legal research and some drafting for Justice and judicial attorneys; assist Justice’s assistant with docketing and assignment responsibilities as needed; attend oral arguments and undertake other responsibilities as assigned to assist office with meeting needs of court and public. Court Services Division

Children & Families Services Domestic Violence Program
• Contact: Anne Murray, Esq.• Children & Families Section• Openings for Fall 2021• Number of positions: 1

The position is anticipated to be 10-15 hours per week. The Domestic Violence Program provides technical assistance, training, and policy recommendations to improve court performance in cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. The Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence makes policy recommendations to the Supreme Court of Ohio through the section. Current projects include developing guidance materials surrounding risk assessment, strangulation, victims’ rights, firearm issues, and domestic violence for courts.

The extern will perform legal research and writing on domestic violence related law and assistance with editing materials created on the above topics. The ideal extern is a 2L or 3L and has interest in family or domestic violence law, but not required.

Attorney Services Division
Office of Attorney Services
• Contact: Bradley J. Martinez, Esq.• Openings for Fall 2021

• Number of positions: 1

The position is anticipated to be for 12-16 hours per week, but this is flexible. The Office of Attorney Services coordinates the work of the Attorney Services Division and provides staff assistance and oversight to several areas of the court. The extern will support projects related to the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, which pairs new lawyers with experienced mentors as a way to satisfy mandatory New Lawyer Training. Projects include, but are not limited to: ensuring that curriculum-related mentoring worksheets are up to date, assisting the Commission on Professionalism in meeting preparation and follow up, other Commission projects as assigned, mostly in the form of publications and live events. The extern would also assist with Office-related tasks and duties

related to the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law. The ideal extern is a 2L with excellent attention to detail, outstanding organizational ability, strong interpersonal communication skills, and expertise in Word and Adobe software.

The Ohio Judicial College
• Contact: Debra Weinberg, Esq.• Openings for Fall 2021• Number of positions: 1

The position is anticipated to be for 10-15 hours per week, but this is flexible. The extern would work remotely with Judge Jeff Reed from Allen County Common Pleas Court to update capital case seminar materials; specifically, the sentencing phase and merger outlines.

Attorney Services Division
Office of Attorney Services
• Contact: Bradley J. Martinez, Esq.• Openings for Fall 2021• Number of positions: 1

The position is anticipated to be for 12-16 hours per week, but this is flexible. The Office of Attorney Services coordinates the work of the Attorney Services Division and provides staff assistance and oversight to several areas of the court. The extern will support projects related to the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, which pairs new lawyers with experienced mentors as a way to satisfy mandatory New Lawyer Training. Projects include, but are not limited to: ensuring that curriculum-related mentoring worksheets are up to date, assisting the Commission on Professionalism in meeting preparation and follow up, other Commission projects as assigned, mostly in the form of publications and live events. The extern would also assist with Office-related tasks and duties related to the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law. The ideal extern is a 2L with excellent attention to detail, outstanding organizational ability, strong interpersonal communication skills, and Word and Adobe software.

How To Apply: If you are interested in one or more of the positions available, email your resume and cover letter to HumanResources@sc.ohio.gov by Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Be sure to include a cover letter, indicate the office you are interested in, and the level of law school you have completed.

Still seeking paid summer clerkships? See below.

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Scanlon & Elliot
AkronLawJobsNo. 11654: Seeking a law clerk to begin immediately and gain hands-on training in a variety of practice areas, including trial work!
Qualifications: 2L, 3L or Recent Grad
How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Susan Hamlin-Scanlon at SHamlin@scanlon.law. Please include your availability to work (days/times). The email subject must say LAW CLERK. 
Deadline: ASAP

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – City of Akron Law Department

Law Clerk – City of Akron Prosecutor’s Office:

Prepares legal arguments including established precedents in cases involving the City of Akron.  Does legal research and prepares legal briefs.  Locates and interviews witnesses.  Files required legal documents with the governmental agency involved in the court action.  Obtains necessary documents from involved agency as required for proper, adequate court action.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and must possess a Legal Intern Certificate or be eligible to obtain it (59 or more law school credits; rising 3Ls )

Knowledge of interrelationships of government agencies.

Ability to present concise logical arguments orally and in writing.

Law Clerks are requested to work 28 hours per week and specified working hours for the Prosecutor’s Office are below:

Monday         12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday         8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday   8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday       8:00 am – 4:30 pm

This schedule can be flexible! Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

Please apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/akron/jobs/3005029/law-clerk?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Deadline: ASAP; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Medina, OH – Erb Legal, LLC – Law Clerk:

Fulltime summer law clerk needed. Prefer full time in fall but can work around your schedule. Involved in all aspects of litigation. Writing. Working cases. Perfect for someone that wants hands on experience. Open to rising 2L or 3L.

Email your resume to: Tom@erblegal.com

Deadline: June 30, 2021