Temporary employment
Enrolled Employers
Carter LLP - Attorneys
Olathe, KS
Contact: eric@carterllp.biz
Position description: I have several cases that are at varying stages, and I will need help with drafting pleadings, motions, jury instructions, discovery, etc. These cases span a broad range, including life insurance, breach of fiduciary duty, legal malpractice, fraud, breach of contract, etc. My primary requirements are top-notch research and writing ability. For that reason, law review or similar experience is a huge plus. I would anticipate needing 20-40 hours per week (I'm flexible), and this could certainly continue through the school year.
Douglas County District Court
Lawrence, KS
Contact: Linda Koester-Vogelsang, lkv@douglas-county.com
Position description: VOLUNTEER opportunity to work with Douglas County District Court judges and staff.
East 2 West Study Abroad
Bucyrus, KS
Contact: east2westss@gmail.com
Position description: We are looking for someone who can help us design contracts and explore legal aspects involving our business of representing international students who wish to study in the U.S. from China.
ExecuTemps Inc.
Overland Park, KS
Contact: resume@hotjobs4u.com
Position description: Executemps Inc. is seeking talented attorney candidates for a document review position in Kansas City, Mo. If you are an attorney, please apply now for consideration. Must be a licensed attorney with J.D., and document review experience is required. E-mail resume and cover letter.
Kelly Law Registry
Chicago, IL
Contact: Raul Guevara, guevarc@kellyservices.com, 312-332-4323
Position description: (Legal Analyst) We are currently seeking JDs (entry-level or experienced) for an ongoing document review project in close proximity to Kansas City, Mo. Qualified candidates MUST hold a JD degree (need NOT be licensed to practice yet - i.e. OK if waiting for bar exam results or waiting to take the bar), possess familiarity with computer databases, demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail, possess the ability to work autonomously and exemplify a professional demeanor. Prior document review experience is a significant plus but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for top-notch, motivated JDs. Contact Raul Guevara and forward a resume including law school GPA and class rank.
U.S. Copyright Office
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Contact: interns@loc.gov
Position description: The U.S. Copyright Office, a federal, legislative-branch agency that is part of the Library of Congress, offers a limited number of legal internships during the spring, summer and fall of each year to second- or third-year law students with a demonstrated interest or background in intellectual property law (including completion of a basic course in copyright law). The positions are unpaid, and students must arrange any academic credit through their law school. The schedule is flexible but requires at least 20 hours a week, for at least eight weeks.
The U.S. Copyright Office administers the copyright law, providing technical advice and assistance to Congress on domestic and international intellectual property matters and proposed changes in U.S. copyright law. The Office assists in the drafting of legislation and legislative reports, and prepares studies for Congress. The Copyright Office creates and maintains a public record through registration of claims and recordation of documents, conducts rulemakings, and issues regulations under the copyright law. The Office also administers various compulsory licenses under the law, including the collection of royalties and the administration of the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels which meet for limited times to adjust rates and distribute royalties under the compulsory licenses.
No later than three months before the period you seek a legal internship, send a resume and a cover letter indicating your background in copyright law and or communications law, including any courses taken to:
Office of the General Counsel
ATTN: Legal Internship Program
Copyright GC/I&R
P.O. Box 70400
Southwest Station
Washington, D.C. 20024
Or fax to: ATTN: Office of General Counsel
(202) 707-8366
If you have additional questions, please send them via e-mail to interns@loc.gov.