Category: General Announcements

The University of Akron School of Law participating in a feedback session with our partner, AccessLex Institute, a nonprofit membership organization comprised of nearly 200 nonprofit and state-affiliated ABA-approved law schools. AccessLex Institute is seeking feedback on MAX by AccessLex, its personal finance program just for law school students. You will provide your thoughts on various program elements, from content delivery, evaluation of media, tools, and resources, to helping improve the program for you and your fellow law students around the country. Participants will receive a $25.00 American Express gift card for their participation in this 60 to 75-minute session. Both current MAX users and non-MAX users are welcome. It is first-come, first-serve! Date: April 6, 2021Location: ZoomTime: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST   To sign up for the feedback session, please contact Dean Oldfield at cwo@uakron.edu.

Canton, OH – Bailiff/Law Clerk – Stark County Family Court
AkronLawJobs No. 12373: CLASSIFICATION TITLE: BAILIFF/ LAW CLERK
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Unclassified
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

DIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Judge Jim James

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS: Assist the Judge in various court functions; perform legal research and writing; responsible for the physical functioning of the courtroom. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Assist the Judge in various court functions; contact attorneys, obtain and deliver files, prepare and maintain recording equipment, copy and post juvenile court schedule, copy and distribute domestic relations schedule as assigned; perform legal research, write memoranda for the Judge, prepare drafts of findings of fact and conclusions of law. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain courtroom security and desirable courtroom appearance; opens and closes court sessions, calls witnesses, screens individuals desiring to meet with the Judge.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer, video conferencing, telephone, teleconferencing, copier, and other general office equipment; automobile.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS: General public, judges, lawyers, governmental officials, court administration, other courts, and community agency personnel.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA: Employees who work for the Court hold a position of trust, and each has access to confidential information.  Every employee is expected to recognize the responsibilities entrusted to him or her in preserving the security and confidentiality of this information.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; an ability to take direction from multiple sources, to allocate time to multiple duties, and to communicate with supervisors, court personnel, attorneys, and general public. Positive, but professional demeanor and discretion are of highest priority.
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities.  These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability. While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits for extended periods of time. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone often discussing complicated court related issues. Job occasionally requires close, relatively detailed vision demands when entering data and viewing a computer screen.    
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: the court process and procedure, office procedures, Ohio Revised Code, trial law, Family and Juvenile law, the ability to handle sensitive inquiries and contacts with judges, magistrates, public officials and attorneys. Interpret a variety of instructions in written and oral form, prepare accurate and concise documentation, gather, collate and classify, communicate effectively in written and oral form, maintain accurate records and the ability to handle frequent interruptions.  Ability to: make decisions quickly and correctly in cooperation with the judge’s procedure, to do so in an efficient manner, to meet time sensitive demands, have a high degree of accuracy, prepare meaningful organized, concise, and accurate reports, have an eye for detail, able to prioritize, and be patient, and remain calm when interacting with agitated individuals. Skill in: well-developed oral and written communication, advanced and accurate typing skills, maintain accurate records and reports, excellent documentation skills, required to be familiar with various computer software packages, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate attending accredited law school. This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee’s supervisor or designee. Stark County Family Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter to Vicki Ruegg, Judicial Assistant, at varuegg@starkcountyohio.gov.
DEADLINE: April 22, 2021 or until filled

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Curtin Law, LLC
AkronLawJobs No. 12380: Small busy litigation law firm has an opening a law clerk. Seeking a 2nd or 3rd year law student to conduct legal research, write briefs and motions. Must have desire to practice litigation, excellent research and writing skills. Experience with Moot Court and/or Trial Advocacy preferred, but not required.
How to Apply: Email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Cynthia Curtin at ccurtin@curtinlawfirm.com.
Deadline: April 15, 2021

The National LGBTQ+ Bar has recently launched a scholarship program for LGBTQ+ and ally law students. Three scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded annually; all current and incoming students with a commitment to LGBTQ+ equality are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open for the 2021-2022 school year, and will close on April 1, 2021. In addition, the National LGBTQ+ Bar has added a new resource page to its website listing LGBTQ+ diversity scholarships: https://lgbtbar.org/programs/law-students/scholarship-list/

Mercer University School of Law and the American Bar Association Commission on Disability Right will co-host an annual brief writing competition in honor of Mercer’s former legal writing professor, Adam Milani. The purposes of the competition are to promote greater interest in and understanding of the field of disability law and to encourage excellent legal writing skills in law students. The deadline for submission is June 11, 2021. 
 
First Prize will range between $300 and $1,000 

Briefs can be on any of the following topics:
Disability law; The Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Family and Medical Leave Act; A state statute or municipal ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Further information is posted on the Mercer website at http://law.mercer.edu/academics/legalwriting/milani-writing-competition.cfm