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Current Openings
Since 1922, BLACK McCUSKEY has recruited and employed lawyers who
have:
Our firm supports a "team concept" to the practice of law, underscoring
a commitment to providng quality legal services to our clients in the most
expeditious and efficient manner. As a result, at BLACK McCUSKEY:
- Every attorney in the office is available to any other attorney,
regardless of seniority.
- Attorneys are encouraged to share ideas and give input into projects and
resolving problems of our clients.
- Associates work "with" and not "for" senior members of the firm.
- First two years of practice include a wide variety of exposure to all
areas of law through one-on-one interactions with senior partners, and through
established Practice Group meetings.
- Full-scale training of new associates in order to provide exposure to many
different facets of individual problems and needs presented by our clients.
- After the initial broad based training, attorneys are encouraged to begin
to emphasize particular fields based upon their demonstrated capabilities,
preferences and the needs of the firm's clients.
- Encouragement and support for participation in profesional and community
activities, including leadership positions in many civic functions.
- Client responsibilities almost immediately upon admission to the Bar.
- Employees benefits including but not limited to:
- 401(K)/profit-sharing plan,
- Disability
- Hospitalization
- Life insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Vacation
- Payment of bar association dues, Supreme Court registration fees and
continuing legal education seminars.
- Corporate memberships at Glenmoor Country Club/Canton and Union Country
Club/Dover, which enables its attorneys use for dining and golf privileges.
- Professional growth evaluations.
- Partnership consideration after seven years of practice with the
firm.
BLACK McCUSKEY’s Summer Associate Program seeks to provide on-site work
experience for self-motivated, dedicated, scholastic achievers who want the
opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a corporate law firm
atmosphere.
You’ll Be Treated Like A Colleague
"The thing impressed me the most, was that I was treated like a colleague
from day one, working with partners and associates not for them." - Bob Preston,
Summer Associate 2003
Designed to mirror the demands and expectations of our first-year associates,
BLACK McCUSKEY’s Summer Associate Program provides direct interaction with
partners and associates from day one. In addition to legal research, our past
summer associates have had the opportunity to assist our attorneys in:
· Writing Appellate Briefs
· Drafting various Pleadings, such as Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions
for Federal Court, and Motions for Bankruptcy Court
· Trial Preparation
· Attendance and Assistance at Trials
· Drafting Releases
· Drafting Estate Documents
· Drafting Corporate Formation Documents
· Actively participating in all seven Practice Area Group roundtable
discussions
· Attending client conferences and counseling sessions
· Participating in Client Development activities
You’ll Be Supported By Attorneys & Staff
"The program at Black McCuskey far exceeded my expectations. I was impressed
with the attorneys and staff. It was a wonderful work experience." - Robert
Murphy, Summer Associate 2003
Summer Associates at BLACK McCUSKEY are provided with their own office, a
computer, their own secretary, client development and marketing support,
technical computer support, in-house library support, and Westlaw access. In
addition, the Stark County Library is conveniently located next door to BLACK
McCUSKEY’s Canton Office.
Our compensation is commensurate with the salary for first year associates
and is extremely competitive. Additional compensation for living expenses and
free parking in an attached parking deck is also offered to those students
participating in our program.
Our Summer Associate Program Is Non-Competitive
While BLACK McCUSKEY’s interview process is extremely selective, we pride
ourselves on promoting a non-competitive work experience for our Summer
Associate law students. Our goal is give both the student and the firm the
opportunity to learn about each other prior to making permanent hiring
decisions. We typically hire between two to three summer associates. It is not
our practice to hire more summer associates than available associate positions.
We value your expectation to be offered a position as an associate at BLACK
McCUSKEY should your performance meet our expectations.
We Balance Work With Fun!
BLACK McCUSKEY is committed to professional and personal growth. We encourage
our Summer Associates to participate in networking programs with our clients, as
well as several social outings during the summer including:
· Blossom Festival Concert
· Lunch/Dinner at Glenmoor County Club
· Firm Luncheons and Golf Outings
· Cleveland Indians games with Terrace Club privileges
· Associate Outing at an Akron Aeros game with lounge privileges
· Several Dinners hosted by Firm Partners and Associates at their
homes
We currently conduct on-campus interviews at Ohio State University, Case
Western Reserve University and the University of Akron, and on occasion the
University of Pittsburgh, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Indiana University
and the University of Cincinnati. However, we always welcome the opportunity to
meet with law students who have strong academic and personal backgrounds.
For consideration for a Summer Associate position, please forward your resume
to Brian R. Mertes at bmertes@bmsa.com.
Email for office jobs zferguson@bmsa.com
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