LAW BULLETIN LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY® Up-to-Date Listings of Jobs in the Legal Profession Volume 15, No. 5 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Week of Feb. 2-6, 2015 Attorney Positions — Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit Staff Positions — Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors, Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more! ATTORNEY POSITION OF THE WEEK: PARALEGAL POSITION OF THE WEEK: SECRETARY POSITION OF THE WEEK: Litigation Legal Secretary Experienced Litigation Attorney Seeking Matrimonial/Family Law Paralegal Small loop law firm seeks attorney w/ 2-5 years litigation exp. and excellent research and writing skills. Firm concentrates in trial and appellate class actions, general civil and commercial litigation, and representation of licensed professionals before state agencies. Send resume, salary requirements, and writing sample in confidence to: Box LB1853 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Trial Attorney Want to become the best lawyer you can be? Premier personal injury firm with IN & IL offices is now offering a rare career opportunity for a committed, passionate lawyer with at least 7 years of jury trial experience with a history of successfully handling medical malpractice or job site litigation. Top compensation package w/benefits. Box LB1823 Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney Well known Plaintiff's medical malpractice firm seeks experienced trial attorney. Candidate should have 8-10 years' experience in preparation, discovery and trial of sophisticated medical malpractice cases. This is a position with significant opportunity for growth and remunerations. Send resume in confidence to: BERGER SCHATZ, one of the largest and most highly regarded matrimonial law firms in the nation, practicing exclusively in matrimonial and family law, is seeking experienced Paralegals. With a heavy case load, you will be required to handle multiple assignments simultaneously & work independently in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: - 5+ years of exp. specializing in family law or civil litigation - Ability to communicate well and interact with attorneys, co-workers and high-profile clients - Excellent organization skills and attention to detail - Understanding of accounting basics - Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook - Must be a team player with a confident, positive attitude We offer full benefits and competitive salary. Send cover letter and resume in confidence to: [email protected] Associate Attorney Chicago based litigation law firm seeks licensed Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience. Applicant should be a self starter and highly motivated individual. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Email resume to: [email protected] Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney Reputable Boutique Chicago insurance defense firm seeks an attorney with 2-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience / workers’ compensation experience. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Law Bulletin Legal Secretary AV rated Insurance Defense firm seeks experienced Paralegal. 2+ years exp. supporting litigation/insurance defense attorneys preferred. Must include Paralegal in subject line & salary requirements. Small established firm seeks an experienced domestic relations secretary familiar with all phases of divorce, paternity and post judgment. Please send resume to: Litigation firm needs an experienced and well-organized secretary who is proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ECF electronic filing. Commercial litigation & foreclosure experience a plus. 3+ yrs. experience required. Western suburbs. Salary & benefits commensurate w/ exp. Send resume with cover letter to: Box LB1847 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Tax/Estate Planning Attorney We are seeking an IP paralegal with expertise in the Trademark practice. Experience with patent prosecution is also needed. This position will perform substantive duties, primarily in the Trademark area, including filing and efiling, research, writing, and managing domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement activities. Familiarity with USPTO, CIPO and OHIM websites required as well as current knowledge of CPi and PATTSY. 4 year college degree required. At least 5 years of paralegal experience in IP/Trademark/Patent area. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school or other advanced degree in relevant specialty area preferred. Send resume to [email protected] Box LB1857 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] LITIGATION ATTORNEY Seeking an Associate Attorney w/3-5 years exp. in Casualty & Construction Litigation. Handle all aspects of litigation with significant file responsibility. Strong growth potential for those who successfully generate new Firm business. E-mail your resume & salary requirements to: [email protected] Litigation Paralegal Fast-paced Insurance Defense firm seeks Paralegal 3+yrs exp. Must have Paralegal Certificate. Review/index doc productions, abstract deps, obtain med records, maintain calendars, organize files, create privilege logs, assist with dep, trial & mediation preparation. Email resume, salary req to: [email protected] Paralegal Box LB1855 Attorney Small medical malpractice defense firm hiring medical malpractice paralegal, minimum three years experience required. Small loop plaintiff’s firm seeks attorney with 1-3 years experience. Candidate should have a specific interest in practicing in the area of personal injury. Candidates must be aggressive, thorough, self motivated and hard working. Candidates will be charged with conducting written discovery, appearing in court, taking depositions, handling arbitrations and trial work. Salary range: $35K-$40K depending on experience. Additionally, performance based incentives and health insurance are offered. Send resume with writing sample to: [email protected] Box LB1859 Attorney listings continued on page 2 Law Bulletin Secretary PARALEGAL IP TRADEMARK SPECIALIST A premier private client, Chicago boutique is seeking 1-2 Illinois attorneys with 1-5 years of experience to join nationally recognized Advanced Planning and Family Office practice group as an associate. Required: strong working knowledge of tax law, excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, CPA, MST or LLM. Preferred: strong accounting background, Law Review. Send your resume to: Box LB1854 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Paralegal Box LB1852 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Chicago based law firm has an immediate opening for experienced litigation legal secretary. We are looking for candidates with at least 7 years of experience supporting litigators in all aspects of their practice. Candidates must have document preparation experience and a strong knowledge of court rules/e-filing, be detail oriented, have strong organizational, written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to resolve issues proactively and timely. Must be available to work some overtime and be able to interface with attorneys and clients. Strong typing and Microsoft Office 2010 is a must. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Box LB1838 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] CAREER LEGAL ASSISTANT Plaintiff’s personal injury firm is seeking an experienced, confident, and professional legal assistant who has worked side by side with an attorney(s) in actual trials, scheduled experts, witnesses, prepared jury instructions, motion practice and arranging of depositions, in addition to, the normal day to day coordination of a heavy personal injury caseload. This would include the gathering of medical records, medical bills, handling all scheduling and the preparation of all correspondence and legal documents, as well as preparation for distribution to counsel and court filing. Excellent skills and actual experience in the personal injury field is required. The salary is open based upon your experience. Please send your resume to: [email protected] SECRETARY Litigation firm, located in the Western Suburbs, is seeking an experienced insurance defense secretary who is proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Western Suburbs. Excellent salary and benefits. Send resume with cover letter to: Box LB1846 Law Bulletin Box LB1827 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Secretarial / Administrative Small, aggressive Loop law firm seeks self-starter, fulltime Secretary/Administrative position. At least 1 year using TimeSlips. Word proficiency & good math skills required. Please provide resume and hourly rate requirements to: [email protected] Bi-Lingual Secretary Workers Comp. IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A WORKERS COMPENSATION BI-LINGUAL SECRETARY - LOOP LAW FIRM. Petitioners Side experience required. Bi-Lingual a must. Pay based on Experience. Box LB1860 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Litigation Secretary PARALEGALS The area's top Law Firms and Corporations are searching the Law Bulletin's Resume Center daily for their hiring needs. You need to be signed up and post your resume and profile - how else will they find you? You can keep your search confidential and exclude your choice of employers from viewing your resume and information. The Resume Center is the best way to get the exposure you want, on your terms, while looking for your next position. It's fast, easy and free to sign up! Go to Jobs.LawBulletin.com and sign up today! Growing Chicago firm has an immediate opening for experienced litigation legal secretary who has commercial litigation experience. We are looking for candidates with at least 2 years’ experience supporting commercial litigators in all aspects of their practice. Responsibilities include document preparation experience, a strong knowledge court rules and e-filing processes. Candidates must be detail oriented, have strong organizational, written and oral communication skill and have the ability to resolve issues proactively and timely. You must be available to work some overtime and be able to interface with attorneys and clients. Strong typing and Microsoft Suites 2010 is a must. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package. E-mail resume to [email protected]. Legal Secretary listings continued on page 3 2—LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000 Paralegals 1100 Positions Available 1010 1010 1010 1010 1120 Positions Available ATTORNEY Associate A mid-sized defense litigation firm with a National practice seeks a full time attorney with experience in Transactional work. The successful candidate will also handle some litigation assignments. Skill set to include assisting existing clients in establishing and maintaining small to medium sized corporations. Labor negotiating experience also valued. Excellent academic credentials preferred. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated and able to handle matter with a minimum of supervision. Please send resume and writing sample to the following: Growing AV rated defense firm is seeking an associate w/exp. representing & advising local governmental entities, in addition to litigation exp. Qualified candidates must have strong academic credentials & exceptional research & writing skills. Please submit cover letter & resume to: Box LB1830 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] ATTORNEY - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION The Board of Education of the City of Chicago seeks an attorney with seven or more years of workers’ compensation experience, including trial experience, strong writing skills, leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a high volume of cases. Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: working in a large organization; issues involving injuries to minors; litigating business-related torts; Tort Immunity Act; breach of contract; injunctive actions; real estate - PTAB/construction/mechanics liens. B.A. or B.S. and Juris Doctor degrees. Must be licensed and authorized to practice law in the State of Illinois. City of Chicago residency is required within six months of employment. Send cover letter, resume, references, and at least one writing sample to: Board of Education of the City of Chicago Law Department 1 North Dearborn, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60602 [email protected] Staff Attorney The Litigation Group in our Chicago office seeks a staff attorney with two to four years of experience with an emphasis on medical malpractice cases. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, research and writing skills and strong oral communication abilities. Illinois license and local court experience required. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING SEARCH FIRM APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcript and salary requirements to: Justine A. Maury [email protected] Fax: 866-771-2154 Attorney - Employment Law Compliance Krieg DeVault LLP is seeking a highly-qualified full or part-time Attorney - Chicago or Northwest Indiana office. 6+ years exp. in employment law compliance; deep understanding/practical exp. advising clients on a wide range of federal & state laws, incld. Title VII, ADA, ADEA, USERRA, FMLA, FLSA, Illinois & Indiana state statutes; and other key employment law matters. The primary focus of this position is compliance, w/litigation skills preferred. Interested applicants please apply at: http://kriegdevault.hirecentric.com/jobs/ Box LB1851 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS AND DIRECT-HIRE POSITIONS Linder Legal Staffing is currently accepting resumes from attorneys who wish to be considered for direct-hire opportunities or contract assignments with our clients. Email resume [email protected] LINDER LEGAL STAFFING Office (312) 236-6400 Positions Available TRIAL ATTORNEY Plaintiff's Personal Injury Small plaintiff's personal injury firm with a national reputation is seeking a qualified lawyer who has had specific personal injury experience of taking cases to trial and obtaining successful verdicts. This attorney would have to be completely detailed oriented and understanding of case and trial preparation at an upper level and willing to dedicate the time required to the successful handling of each case. We offer a highly organized environment with the necessary assistance for each attorney. All applicants must be experienced, motivated and aware of the requirements of trial work and willing to work within a structured practice. Please send resume and actual 1st chair trial experience to: Box LB1858 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Positions Available Attorney Law firm with main office in Naperville seeks attorney with 5+ years experience in one or more of the following areas: local government, school law, special education, labor, litigation. Position will be primarily from firm’s working Naperville office. Please email resume with salary expectations to: [email protected] Box LB1849 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Attorneys 1000 Positions Available 1010 Purcell & Wardrope seeks insurance defense litigators and coverage attorneys with 26 years experience. Litigation candidates must have experience conducting written discovery, taking depositions and appearing in court. Coverage candidates should have experience with CGL & Excess policies and declaratory actions. Send resume in confidence to: [email protected] Litigation Associate Elite commercial litigation boutique seeks a Commercial Lit. Assoc. w/2-3 yrs. exp. Excellent academic credentials from top law school or top 10% of their class & licensed in IL. Law review/large firm exp. a plus. Opportunity to gain substantial exp. working alongside outstanding trial attorExceptional legal neys. research/ writing/communication skills & attention to detail. salary/benefit Competitive package. Send resume to: [email protected] Downtown Firm Seeking Attorney interested in Bankruptcy Law. Federal License required. Minimal Experience required. Please email resume to: [email protected] Experienced Attorney - P.I. & Workers’ Comp. Established, busy West Suburban Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law firm (Plaintiff) seeks Experienced Attorney to join its thriving practice. Min. two years’ experience required. Spanish speaking a plus. Attractive salary and benefits package. Email resume in confidence to: [email protected] Mid-sized litigation firm is currently recruiting for a talented attorney with at least five years of experience in the family law practice. Strong writing, analytical and trial skills are required. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services based on integrity and respect for our clients and our employees. We offer highly competitive compensation, outstanding benefits package and opportunity for growth. To learn more about joining our team of dedicated professionals, and joining an innovative, fast paced and hardworking organization, submit your resume in the strictest of confidence to: [email protected] Experienced Title/Title Litigation Associate Law firm in downtown Chicago, specializing in the representation of mortgage lenders, is seeking an experienced Title/Title Litigation Associate for its high volume practice. This position is for Title, Title Curative and Title Litigation as it relates to mortgage foreclosure. Ideal candidates will have 4 to 5 years or more of experience with title claims, title curative, title litigation, motion practice and strong writing skills. Solid Title, Title Curative and Title Litigation experience is a must and candidates without demonstrated experience will not be considered. Candidates must be highly motivated to excel and work with a competitive team. This position requires someone who can work quickly and independently while also showing good teamwork, exhibit good decision making and good attention to detail, and can also work with a volume of files efficiently and effectively. The company offers a business casual environment, excellent benefits including tuition assistance, domestic partner health benefits, a 401k plan with company match, and a working environment that fosters and encourages teamwork. Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Box LB1832 Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. Attorneys at Law $PXOWLRI¿FHODZ¿UPLVVHHNLQJ,/OLFHQVHG$77251(<6 IRULWV&KLFDJRRI¿FH'XDOOLFHQVHGLQ:,DQGRU,1DSOXV Experience:GHIHQVHDOOOLQHVFRQVWUXFWLRQGHIHFW ZRUNHU¶VFRPSHQVDWLRQPHGPDODQGORQJWHUPFDUH ¿QDQFLDOSUDFWLFHVDQGFRPPHUFLDOWUDQVDFWLRQVOLWLJDWLRQ Law Bulletin $SRUWDEOHERRNRIEXVLQHVVLVDSOXV 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Immigration Attorney Seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing national immigration practice. Must be bilingual in English & Spanish. Admitted to practice in any state or U.S. territory. Must genuinely enjoy working w/people. Must also be well organized/self-motivated, excellent written and spoken communication skills and be able to successfully manage an independent caseload. 1-3 years exp. preferred but are willing to train the right candidate. Send resume to: [email protected] E-mail resume to: [email protected] Attn: H.R. Paralegals 1100 Positions Available 1110 PARALEGAL Copyright © 2015 by Law Bulletin Publishing Company 415 N. State Street Chicago, Illinois 60654 (312) 644-7800 Fax (312) 644-0542 www.LawBulletin.com Product liability defense litigation firm seeks paralegals with 4-8 years of litigation experience. The position involves assisting w/discovery process, managing complex case files, trial preparation with courtroom participation. Candidates must be self-starters with strong communication and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and work well as part of a team. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Firm provides an excellent work environment and benefits package. Please send resume to: Box LB1831 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Legal Administrators 1175 Positions Available 1180 Office Manager for Small Plaintiff's Law Firm This position requires extensive experience in managing a small, but very busy plaintiff’s personal injury/ medical malpractice law firm. The ideal candidate must be proficient in managing day to day operations, have first hand knowledge of case management systems and must be proficient in bookkeeping, scheduling, multi-tasking and managing human resource issues. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years experience in a similar legal setting. Please provide resume, references, availability and salary requirements to Law Bulletin SLAVIN & SLAVIN LLC seeks attorney with 3-5 years' Work Comp exp., including trial exp. Position includes Civil Litigation. Looking for well-organized, detail-oriented team player to independently handle full case-load. Salary commensurate w/ exp.; generous benefit package. Send resume, writing sample and salary request in confidence to: Shari Slavin at [email protected] Benefits Attorney Family Law Attorney - Join our team! Well established insurance defense Loop law firm seeks organized litigation Part-Time paralegal to assist our attorneys with finalization of settlements including documentation for CMS/Medicare issues as well as litigation research, discovery and trial preparation. Box LB1856 Attorney Attorney LITIGATION PARALEGAL Box LB1844 Insurance Defense Litigators & Coverage Attorneys Litigation Associate Litigation Associate. 2-5 years, insurance defense and insurance coverage experience. Handling of contractual liability and declaratory judgment matters a plus. Temporary/Part-Time Chicago-based firm’ seeks Benefits Attorney to join our busy Labor and Employment team. Position can be located in either our Chicago or St. Charles office. Must have at least 6 years’ of experience. A background in HR is preferred, but not required. Must have experience in at least one of the following areas: employee benefit plan compliance, administration and litigation – covering both ERISA and nonERISA plans, executive compensation, retirement plans, and severance programs. Ideal candidate will be highlymotivated and can ‘hit the ground running.’ Excellent writing skills are required. Please send resume, writing sample and salary requirements to: Box LB1845 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Trial Attorney Seeking Trial Attorney with 1-5 years exp. in Plaintiff's PI. Position involves preparation & trial of cases of all size from small auto cases to large catastrophic injury cases, including product liability/medical malpractice cases. Must be an aggressive, honest, thorough & hard working attorney who enjoys working w/people. Please send resume/cover letter to: [email protected] Attention, hiring partner Please put “resume” in the subject line Attorneys 1000 Situations Wanted 1030 U.S. War Veteran Needs Lawyer I am seeking a Lawyer with Plaintiff, Personal Injury Jury trial experience preferred. 10K minimum, plus costs, settlement contract. Winnable, posttrial endorsements. Call me to set up appointment 708-536-3451 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] North Shore law firm Admin. Assistant Seeking an Administrative Assistant; legal experience is a must 6 months to one year. Work closely with attorneys and head secretaries; and also be front desk receptionist. Must have good communication skills and have a professional image and pleasant surrounding. Full package benefits plus profit Sharing. To apply send resume to: [email protected] Office Space 1500 For Rent 1510 53 W. Jackson Attn: Lawyers Two offices available, one furnished, in finely decorated office suite. Exceptional value that incl. high speed copier/ fax/printer, internet, conference room, kitchen, reception/phone service and clerk station. Referral opportunities. Please contact Joe at (312) 214-4200 Office Space 33 N. Dearborn One office available Oct. 1st, in modern five office suite with view of Daley Center. Conference room, reception area, kitchen. Copier internet, wi-fi, phone system. Choice of 11x12 or 15x18, office furniture available. Call 312-332-1700 Ask for Karen or Dawn 2 Offices For Rent 20 N. Clark St. 2 offices avail. at 20 N. Clark St. in a well laid out 5 office suite. Choose from: 21x14 SW corner office, 14x14 south facing office OR 16x14 west facing office. Furnishing, copier/ kitchen/ internet/ file space includ. Secretarial station avail. Building is in process of lobby/ elevator remodel and has newly built fitness/ conference centers. Call: Glenn Kahn 312-726-3700 LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY—3 Legal Administrators 1175 Office Space 1500 Positions Available 1180 1510 Real Estate Secretary National law firm is looking for a commercial real estate legal assistant/ secretary with 5 + years experience at a medium to large law firm with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be familiar with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions including typing and preparation of contract summaries and closing checklists; closing documents i.e., deeds, bills of sale, assignments, promissory notes and deeds of trust and releases of deeds of trust; search & review title commitments and surveys; prepare title objection letters; escrow instructions; contact title companies, local government agencies, and utilize internet resources to provide information during due diligence and entitlement phases of the transactions; prepare closing binders; obtain corporate entity information; strong computer skills; and team oriented. Strong Word and Excel. You must be detail oriented and have good interpersonal communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include document preparation experience. Candidates must be detail oriented, have strong organizational, written and oral communication skill and have the ability to resolve issues proactively and timely. You must be available to work some overtime and be able to interface with attorneys and clients. Strong typing and Microsoft Suites 2010 is a must. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package. E-mail resume to [email protected] Legal Secretaries 1200 Positions Available 1210 For Rent 134 N. LaSalle Street Suite 200 For Rent Directly across from City Hall 1 Partner's office - 17’ x 15’ picture window (furnished) 1 Assoc. inner office or conf rm - 15’ x 12’6’’- (w/conf table) 1 Sect Station - 7’6’’ x 10’ (w/desk) All w/ 12 ft. ceilings Shared: Recept/ coffee/file Includes: Electl/Telep/Internet/Copier/Fax Available: March 1, 2015 $2,900.00 per month Robert Rotman, 312-236-2202 Ext 3. or email [email protected] Rent up to 5 furnished offices Immediate availability to rent up to 5 furnished offices in a modern, relaxed space. All amenities including work stations, parking, conference rm, kitchen. Hot west loop location near new restaurants, west loop development district. email: [email protected] call: 312-243-0900 Estate Planning Legal Secretary Boutique Estate planning law practice has an immediate opening available for an Estate planning & probate litigation legal assistant to support 3 attorneys. You must have 3-5+ years Estate planning experience. The successful candidate must have excellent Word skills and know how to do formatting and styles. Excel is also required. PowerPoint for flow charts and presentations and Adobe Acrobat knowledge is highly desired. You need to be well organized and able to manage the needs of each attorney. Should be able to put together rough drafts of estate documents with proper information using company templates, careful attention for accuracy and present a complete package for attorney/client review. A good command of language and grammar, time management, project management and scheduling skills required. The firm also uses HOT Docs and experience with Westlaw, Timeslips, is also desired. There can be a fair amount document production. Excellent benefit package including bonuses. Salary is commensurate with experience. E-mail resume to [email protected] Legal Secretary Well-established Loop Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Firm seeks experienced legal secretary. Bilingual Spanish would be helpful but not essential. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Please email your resume to: [email protected] Legal Jobs for Legal Professionals LEGAL SECRETARY BANKRUPTCY/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Loop law firm seeks experienced secretary (min. 5 years experience) to support 3 busy attorneys in areas of Commercial Bankruptcy/Commercial Litigation. Candidates MUST be familiar with different court procedures for e-filing, scheduling depositions, must have advanced word processing skills in Excel and Word, transcription skills, min. 75 wpm. You must also be organized, a team player, dependable, self-motivated, and have a stable work history. We are a friendly firm w/ great benefits and near transportation. Salary commensurate with experience. IMMEDIATE OPENING. Email (as attachment) cover letter, resume and salary history NOW to: OM at [email protected] Financial Services Secretary Loop law firm of 150 attorneys seeks legal secretary for our busy Financial Services team. Position supports three partners who handle bankruptcies, commercial foreclosures, secured transactions, creditors’ rights, real estate transactions, corporate reorgs, etc. Prior experience in corporate bankruptcy is required. Must be proficient with Word, type at least 75 wpm, be able to proofread and pay close attention to detail. We offer a great salary and benefits package, as well as a great working environment. Please apply to: Box LB1834 LawBulletin.com’s Legal Career Center offers: Legal Jobs Legal News Ask an Expert Column Resume Critiquing Directories Law Bulletin 415 N. 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Reporting to the Subscription and Classified/Display Advertising Sales Manager, the Associate Account Executive will report weekly on sales activity and results; participate in weekly sales meetings; attend selected trade shows; participate in special projects; maintain/update client database on all sales related activities and contacts; and stimulate new sales with customers. We offer a competitive base salary plus commission and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates will have a college degree and a minimum of 1 year prior outside sales experience; advertising sales experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and be proficient using Microsoft Office applications. To learn more information about Law Bulletin, please visit our web site at www.lawbulletin.com. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected]. 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Apply for Job #876 1010 1110 Seeking a Real Estate Tax Paralegal w/1-3 years of paralegal exp in property tax.Duties include, coordinating & managing property tax litigation files, researching valuation of properties, tracking & evaluating property assessments Apply for Job #3643 Ip Litigation Paralegal Seeking a paralegal for the Intellectual Property Practice Group resident. Duties include providing assistance to attorneys and trial teams. Must possess an advanced knowledge of legal Employee Benefits research and investigation skills. Associate Knowledge of LexisNexis and Seeks associate with 1-2 years of Westlaw is a must. general ERISA experience. Apply for Job #3650 Experience dealing with employee benefits restructuring, Title IV Ip Paralegal and compliance with ERISA fidu- Mid-sized Chicago loop law firm ciary requirements would be a is currently seeking an IP plus. 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Duties include, reasearching the parties and important information that small law firms need to enter into documents to run matters in different areas of law; analyzing feedback from clients and consultants to refine existing, and set up new Human Resources matter types; creating and Generalist automating forms, letters and Seeking a HR Generalist with 4+ agreements, according to specifiyears exp. A Bachelor's degree is cations. Apply for Job #3656 required. Duties include, recruiting, Public Relations coordinating the performance evaluation processes, interpreting Firm and Manager HR policies and procedures. Ideal Seeking a public relations manager candidates will have excellent ver- with 5+ years exp. A Bachelor's bal&written communication skills, degree is required. Duties include, along with the ability to balance com- developing and executing public relapeting demands. tions plans that are consistent with PR Apply for Job #3638 strategy, organizational needs, business goals, and firm brand; ensuring Help Wanted/General 1300 that communications are relevant, consistent, and timely; assisting with Positions Available 1310 the management of administrative projects. Ideal candidates will have Office Manager excellent project management skills Small DuPage County law firm is and the ability to analyze the most currently seeking an office man- effective route to achieve goals and ager with accounting/billing expe- delegate responsibilities. rience. Ideal candidates will have Apply for Job #3660 a strong ability to manage personnel, as well as being highly Patent Prosecution adaptable. Experience in ProLaw Agent software and QuickBooks is preSeeking a technical advisor/patent ferred. Salary range is $55-60K. agent with 1-2 years exp. in the intelApply for Job #3659 lectual property field. Candidates must be registered to practice before the Products Liability U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Ideal Senior Counsel (No candidates must have a technical background in mechanical/general Portable Business) Seeks a Senior Counsel to join its engineering, electrical engineering. Products Liability team. Must have Exp in patent application preparation 10+ years of exp in all aspects of and prosecution, opinions and client products liability defense This is a counseling is required. non-partnership track position. The Apply for Job #3651 best fit will be someone who is ready to handle transactions independently, Senior Business work with the clients directly and over- Development see associate and paralegal support Coordinator when necessary. An individual who was formerly a partner or of counsel is Corporate a plus, but is not required. Seeking to hire a senior busiApply for Job #1177 ness development coordinator corporate, with 3-5 years exp. in law firm business development. Patent Agent A Bachelor's degree required, Seeking a biotech patent agent proficiency with Interaction, with prosecution experience who Powerpoint, Excel, & Word. has an undergraduate degree in Responsibilities include collabolife science technologies such as rating on marketing & business biotechnology, chemistry or phar- development implementation macy. This is a great opportunity efforts. Attention to detail, writto join a growing and dynamic life ten and verbal communication sciences practice. Salary is com- skills, and ability to work under mensurate with experience. deadlines required. Apply for Job #3648 Apply for Job #3609 4—LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY Illinois Paralegal Association BAD HAIR DAYS By: Caren Mansfield, a member of the Illinois Paralegal Association I have pulled this article from my archives. I hope you enjoy it. It first ran in the LEW in 2003. Did you hear recently about the survey that concluded that people do not feel as good about themselves when they are having bad hair days. And that men are more sensitive than women over the issue. Of course, the deeper issue was that most people are just not as confident when they believe their appearance is not up to par. DUH! Okay, how does this relate to paralegals? As paralegals we represent to clients that we have knowledge and expertise. While many firms have dress codes that seem stuffy and perhaps out of date there may be valid reasons for not allowing men to wear shorts or ribald t-shirts to work and women to wear halter tops or sweat suits to work. Perhaps one reason is unpredictability. I remember the time my boss was on vacation and those of us remaining in the office were casually dressed. We received a call from a client who was appearing before a judge in the local circuit court within minutes. There being no attorney in the office I attended the hearing only to inform the judge of counsel’s unavailability to the client. Unfortunately I was wearing a Hawaiian print shirt and shorts. Certainly the impression was not one of competence. More like Gidget goes to the beach. Anyway from that day forward I have always hesitated before dressing casually. I question whether what I am wearing is appropriate to appear before a hearing officer or judge. If not, then it is time to change clothes. One never knows if a similar occasion might occur. Perhaps another reason for dressing for success, assuming you are not a rock star, is that despite all our wishes to the contrary a first impression can be hard to dispel. While you may be wearing jeans and a Rams t-shirt because you were sifting through boxes in a warehouse earlier in the day a client meeting you for the first time might not be aware of those facts and wonder how industrious you will be on his or her behalf. Yes, these are prejudices. When I was young and very idealistic I believed that it was the work you did not what you wore that made an impression. Now that I am not so young/idealistic I realize that the work you do will make an impression but that first impression is still important. Perhaps another reason for a dress code is that the firm, in its all seeing omnipotence, knows that some people simply have poor taste and need a little direction So a lot of time and money was spent in a survey, funded by a corporation that produces hair care products, to surmise that how we feel about ourselves can be determined by our appearance or having a bad hair day. To gain some insight from the in their business attire. What you and I might find amusing to wear may not be what the firm considers correct business attire. Dressing for success may also depend on your location. What is required in larger cities may be too formal in rural areas. survey, paralegals should dress so confidence is a natural result. No more bad hair days. For more information on the Illinois Paralegal Association contact Yvonne at 815-462-4620 or [email protected]. Contact Caren Mansfield at [email protected]. ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 452 z New Lenox IL 60451-0452 z 815/462-4620 z Fax 815/462-4696 2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION REGULAR membership is open to any person who is: (1) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) a non-Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (3) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $75.00 STUDENT membership is open to (1) any Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal; or (2) to any non-Illinois resident residing in a state contiguous to Illinois, and who is also enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in Illinois in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $45.00 (Please list name of School)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATE membership is open to (1) any person employed as a paralegal on a part-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) any person formerly employed as a paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who is seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $65.00 SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $125.00 Definition: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and that is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by an attorney. This person is retained/employed by an attorney, law office, governmental agency, or other entity under the supervisory authority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or court authority to perform this work. 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Check this box if you would like to be excluded from IPA’s distribution to outside vendors. NFPA - NFPA would like permission to periodically send emails to its members. Click this box if you would like to be excluded from NFPA’s periodic emails to members. AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas) Bankruptcy Commercial Finance Corporate Employee Benefits Environmental Estates and Trusts Family Freelance General Health Immigration Information Technology Insurance Intellectual Property Labor/Employment Litigation Medical Malpractice Real Estate Securities Tax Workers Comp Other ____________________ Other ____________________ Other ____________________ Other ____________________ GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF HOME ADDRESS Chicago North Suburban Northwest Suburban West Suburban South Suburban Far South Suburban Central Illinois Southern Illinois Wisconsin Indiana I hereby certify that I meet the criteria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and that I have not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to all of the provisions contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics. Signature ________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________ Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments may be deductible as a business expense. Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf. Mail a check or money order to the Post Office box. 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