Law Clerk Position (Akron)

Akron, OH – Law Clerk– Young & Yeargin, LLC                               

IMMEDIATE NEED

AkronLawJobs No. 10211

Duties: General practice law firm in East Akron seeks law clerk to perform support work on litigation, estate planning/probate filings, and landlord/tenant work.

Qualifications: Rising 2L or 3L. Requires excellent research and writing skills. Candidate should be able to demonstrate superb attention to detail. 

Hours: Must be able to work 10-20 hours per week during summer, the position continues during the year.

How to Apply: E-mail to Kara Jenkins at roccoasst@youngyeargin.com your resume, cover letter, and short writing sample.

Deadline:  ASAP

CQE Clinic Volunteer Training – Thursday, May 18th, 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Our next free Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) clinic is Saturday, May 18, 2019!  We’re very excited to be providing opportunities for ex-offenders in Summit County to take a step toward gaining employment and independence!

We are looking for students to volunteer from approximately 8-12pm on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The clinic will be held at Reach Opportunity Center, 390 W. Crosier Street, Akron, OH  44311. The time you volunteer can be applied toward your graduation requirement as pro bono limited means hours.

There will be a mandatory volunteer training on Thursday, May 16, from 5:00pm-6:30pm for first timers. Location of the training will be announced next week. The time you are at training will count towards your pro bono limited means hours as well. For those who have completed the training once before, you are more than welcome to attend the training for a refresher. However, you may not count the training towards your pro bono limited means hours again. 

If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please e-mail Janelle at  jmw376@zips.uakron.edu.  You can also learn more about the clinic at our website: http://www.uakron.edu/law/clinical/cqe-clinic.dot.

YOU MUST RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE CLINIC!!!

Thanks!

Inmate Assistance Program

Seeking students to work in the Inmate Assistance Program paid position – $9.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week. Student will travel to Summit County jail once a week, every week, on Tuesday mornings, meet with inmates who have legal questions, and research and draft letters back to the inmates.  Students interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply. Our clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.  Students must be willing to commit to the program for one year.   

Qualifications:  All students are invited to apply.

How to apply:  A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Professor Nichols at rtn3@uakron.edu. 

Deadline:  May 31, 2019

Kent, OH – Law Clerk – Michael Partlow, Attorney IMMEDIATE NEED FOR 1L or 2L

AkronLawJobs No. 10210 Overview: Seeking a law clerk to begin working this summer and continue through the school year. This is a paid position.

Duties: Work 10-15 hours per week. Will do a variety of jobs including preparing briefs and general office duties.  This firm does both criminal and civil work and both circuit and appellate work.

Qualifications: 1L or 2L

How to Apply: E-mail your resume to partlowlaw@aol.com

Deadline:  May 31, 2019