Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC, a law firm with offices in Washington, DC, Nashville, TN, and Columbia, MD, dedicated to affordable housing/community and economic development, seeks a law clerk for its national transactional and regulatory practice. Over the past 30 years, Reno & Cavanaugh has developed into a nationally recognized advocate for public housing authorities and other organizations working to improve housing and economic opportunities in their community. Reno & Cavanaugh typically hires one or two law clerks each summer in the DC office, and occasionally hires a law clerk during the school year. Law clerks work on practical transactional and research assignments, and learn generally about the housing and community development field. Reno & Cavanaugh prefers law clerks to work full time for 10-12 weeks over the summer. Compensation is comparable within the market. While Reno & Cavanaugh doesn’t have a softball team or outings on cruise boats, the firm does have a collegial atmosphere, a unique and interesting practice, and the occasional visit from a professional massage therapist. Ideal candidates will possess strong academic credentials, write and analyze well, and have an interest in real estate finance or affordable housing. Law clerks at Reno & Cavanaugh have opportunities for one-on-one work with experienced attorneys, document drafting, participation in client meetings and financial closings, and writing for posting and publication on affordable housing issues and concerns. Interested applicants should send the following to employment@renocavanaugh.com: (1) Cover letter (2) Resume (3) Transcript (4) 5-10 page non-litigation writing sample Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010. I discovered Reno & Cavanaugh while working on housing issues in Chicago. I spent my 2L summer at the firm, where I prepared client memos and helped draft transactional documents. I had a wonderful summer and consider this experience one of the highlights of my law school career. - Laura Schwarz, Reno & Cavanaugh summer law clerk in 2008 and associate since 2009.
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