Legal Employment Weekly - August 30, 2010

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Up-to-Date Listings of Jobs in the Legal Profession
Volume 12, No. 35 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

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Week of Aug.-Sept. 30-3, 2010

Attorney Positions — Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit Staff Positions — Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors, Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more!
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LITIGATION ATTORNEY
A mid-size defense litigation firm with a national practice seeks a full time attorney with a minimum of 6 years of legal experience. Skill set required includes established research, writing, deposition and trial skills along with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. Product liability experience preferred. Applicants must be organized, selfmotivated and able to handle files with little supervision. Please send resume and writing sample to the following: Box LB58 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Paralegal
Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Firm seeks experienced paralegal with a minimum of 5 years significant trial experience, including but not limited to experience with trial director and power point. Candidate must be proficient in litigation and case management software, transcription of medical terminology, medical record organization, deposition scheduling, discovery and related materials. This position requires excellent organizational skills. Send resume, references and salary requirements to Box LB65 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

LEGAL ASSISTANT
Established Joliet litigation firm seeks experienced full time legal assistant. Experience in Plaintiff's personal injury work is required. Must be knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and Outlook and possess exceptional communication and organizational skills. Submit resume with salary requirements via email to [email protected].

Experienced Tort & Labor Attorneys
The Chicago Transit Authority has immediate openings in its Torts & Labor groups for experienced attorneys with excellent analytical, written and communication skills. Tort 7+ years experience in torts and personal injury matters required. Must be able to immediately assume a full case load of significant injury lawsuits. Labor 3 - 7 years experience in labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, federal employment litigation and client counseling on employment and labor issues. The Chicago Transit Authority offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For more information on the positions and to apply online go to www.transitchicago.com. The Chicago Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LITIGATION ATTORNEY
A mid-size defense litigation firm with a national practice seeks a full time attorney with a minimum of 6 years of legal experience. Skill set required includes established research, writing, deposition and trial skills along with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. Product liability experience preferred. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated and able to handle files with little supervision. Please send resume and writing sample to the following:

Litigation Paralegal
Chicago practice has an immediate opening for an experienced defense litigation paralegal. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience and trial experience including preparation. In this position you must be available for travel while cases are being tried. Strong client liaison skills, a good sense of humor and the ability to deal with stress and deadlines are key for success in this position. Word and E-filing experience is highly preferred. 4 year degree and or ABA paralegal certificate are preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package E-mail resume to [email protected]

PARALEGALS
Product liability defense litigation firm seeks paralegals with 6-8 years of litigation experience. The position involves assisting w/discovery process, managing complex case files and assisting at trial. Candidates must be selfstarters with strong communication and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and work well as part of a trial team. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Firm provides an excellent work environment and benefits package. Please send resume to:

Legal Assistant
A boutique law firm is seeking an experienced legal assistant. The right individual must possess the following traits and skills: Professional appearance and demeanor. Proficiency with MicroSoft Word and Excel. Exceptional organizational skills and great attention to details. Experience in preparing documents for court filings, retainer agreements and revisions to complaints and motions. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Outlook e-mail and calendar maintenance. Extensive file maintenance. Overall strong work ethics. Please e-mail resumes to [email protected]

Legal Assistant
Established Joliet litigation firm seeks experienced full time legal assistant. Experience in Plaintiff’s personal injury work is required. Must be knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and Outlook and possess exceptional communication and organizational skills. Submit resume with salary requirements via email to [email protected].

Receptionist
General practice firm is seeking a part time bi-lingual receptionist (Mon - Friday 1:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays.) to answer calls and facilitate client inquiries. Ability to read and write Spanish a plus. Please call Nancy 312-861-0800

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Claims Attorney
Top ten surety company is seeking a senior claims attorney in the Chicago, Illinois area to head its Southern Claims Division. Successful candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years of surety claims experience involving both contract and commercial bonds, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence. Some travel will be required. Possession of Texas and Florida Claims Adjuster Licenses a plus. Position will report directly to the Senior Vice President & Chief Claims Officer. Excellent salary and benefits. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].

Paralegal
Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Firm seeks experienced paralegal with a minimum of 5 years significant trial experience, including but not limited to experience with trial director and power point. Candidate must be proficient in litigation and case management software, transcription of medical terminology, medical record organization, deposition scheduling, discovery and related materials. This position requires excellent organizational skills. Send resume, references and salary requirements to

Litigation Paralegal
Litigation firm has an immediate opening available for an experienced trial litigation paralegal with 4+ years of experience. The successful candidate must be able to travel for 4 to 6 weeks for trials. These attorneys would also prefer some trial exhibit soft ware experience. You must be detail oriented and have good interpersonal communication skills. You must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suites and have strong communication skills. 4 year degree and/or an ABA approved paralegal certificate. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package. E-mail resume to [email protected]

LITIGATION SECRETARY
Small, fast paced plaintiff’s personal injury firm seeking experienced litigation secretary. Applicant must be proficient in Word 2003 and 2007, 80 w.p.m. minimum, excellent grammar and writing skills. Knowledge of both Muni and Law Division procedures. Salary commensurate with skills and knowledge; qualified applicants need only apply. Send resume to

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Busy Downtown Chicago-Loop Plaintiff’s P.I. Practice with a satellite office in the Fox Valley area seeks an Assoc. with at least 3 yrs. experience who is also capable of trying jury cases. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five jury trials to verdict and is capable of presenting Motions, attending Mandatory Arbitration Hearings and taking and presenting clients for depositions. The position requires access to a car for frequent travel to Du Page, Kane, Will and Cook County Suburban Courtrooms. Salary commensurate with experience and includes an incentive program. E-Mail your Resume, Jury Verdict History and Salary requirements to [email protected].

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Part-Time Legal Secretary
Northbrook law firm seeks part-time legal secretary with real estate law experience. The applicant’s duties will include assisting with real estate purchases & sales, title insurance work, processing of legal documents & general office duties. The applicant must be a self-starter & highly organized, have excellent computer skills & possess a strong work ethic & be reliable. Working hours: Tue., Wed. & Fri. 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Email resume to [email protected]

Family Law
Well known Firm is accepting resumes from accomplished associates with 3+ years of solid Family Law experience and a demonstrated belief in the importance of helping clients make a significant difference in their lives. You will be challenged by the diverse and demanding cases at the Firm but you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package at a Firm where your career can thrive. For immediate consideration please submit your resume with salary history and salary requirements (must be included to be considered) to [email protected]

LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Mid size law firm seeks litigation paralegal with a minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or insurance coverage litigation. Applicant must be highly organized, detail orientated and able to work independently and with a team. Experience in large document management is a must. Some travel is required. Email resumes to: [email protected].

LINDER LEGAL STAFFING
Contract assignments and direct-hire positions at law firms and corporations. Please email resume to [email protected] and visit www.linder.jobs

Associate Litigation Attorney
Mid sized loop firm seeking an Associate Attorney with 2 - 4 years experience for our insurance coverage practice. Civil litigation experience is required. Please send your resume to: [email protected]

PARALEGAL
Midsize litigation firm seeks paralegal with trial experience and strong computer skills. Paralegal certificate preferred. Send resume to: [email protected]

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ATTORNEYS
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Trial Attorney
Small Loop Plaintiff’s P/I and W.C. practice urgently seeks Assoc. Must have 1+ yrs. exp. in all aspects of a P.I. case. including deps, court calls, motion calls, written discovery. Jury trial experience and W.C. case handling preferred. Please include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Established Law Office seeks Hard Working, Honest, Client/Court/Computer Savvy, Career Oriented, Happy, Family Law Associate for our Oak Park and Lombard Offices. FAX 708-358-0887

Environmental Claims Specialist III
Schaumburg, IL

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ATTORNEY
Downtown firm seeks experienced attorney for general practice. Send resume to:

Zurich North America is a world leader in insurance and financial services. Key to our success is the ability to encourage peak performance in our professionals and to create tailor-made solutions for our customers. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced claims professional at our Schaumburg, IL, U.S. headquarters.

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE
Milwaukee, WI - Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a full-service business-oriented law firm with a national client base. We have an immediate opening for a highly motivated candidate with at least two years of experience in labor and employment law to join our Milwaukee office. Superior academic credentials required. Our Labor and Employment Department attorneys provide advice in every aspect of law concerning employer-employee relations, including traditional labor law. Our attorneys practice proactively to minimize occurrence of lawsuits but are also experienced in litigating before all federal and state courts and agencies. Please submit resume, cover letter and copy of law school transcript in confidence to: Sandra W. Faull Manager, Attorney Recruiting Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. 1000 North Water Street P.O.Box 2965 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2965 [email protected]

Attorney
Southwest suburban law firm seeks a full time REAL ESTATE attorney with a minimum of 3 to 5 years Residential Real Estate Closing experience. Experience in a high volume closing environment and a strong title background is necessary. REO / Relocation experience a plus. Full benefit package available. Interested candidates should email resumes including salary requirements to [email protected]

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Environmental Claims Specialist III
The selected candidate will investigate, review and settle complex claims involving contamination of soil, air and water. This includes both litigated and non-litigated bodily injury and property damage claims and will often include the selection and direction of defense counsel, as well as active participation in litigation and case strategy development. This is an excellent opportunity to put your degree and experience to work in an innovative and important way. To qualify, you should have at least 4 years’ related experience handling liability and/or environmental sciences claims/cases. You should be knowledgeable of related laws and statutes for the entire U.S. and have experience and expertise in environmental claims and/or insurance coverage. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and a JD degree is highly desirable. We provide a world-class, forward-thinking team environment. For immediate consideration, visit the Career Center at www.zurichna.com and search for Position ID: 23179. Please include salary history with resume/CV submission.
EEO/AA Employer, in North America, Zurich supports a diverse workforce.

Attorney
Cassiday Schade seeks additional attorney with up to one year experience for its Rockford office. Candidate should apply directly to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Associate/Property
Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP recently opened its Chicago Office. We are looking for an associate with 2-4 years of first party property insurance experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join the new office of an established civil defense firm. Please submit resume to Hiring Partner, Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP, 115 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60603 or fax to (312) 456-0909.

Executive Assistant Dean for Career Planning and Professional Development University of Illinois College of Law
The University of Illinois College of Law seeks a motivated, creative, and experienced professional to assume a new position of Executive Assistant Dean for Career Planning and Professional Development. Ranked 21st in the most recent U.S. News ranking of top law schools, the College of Law resides on the University of Illinois’s flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, which is in close proximity to Chicago, and features top-notch students, a world-class faculty, and alumni who hold prestigious positions in law, business, government, and the legal academy throughout the world. The Executive Assistant Dean will lead the College’s Office of Career Planning and Professional Development, report directly to the Dean, and work closely with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the College’s faculty, alumni, and staff to enhance professional opportunities for students and alumni. The Executive Assistant Dean will be responsible for strategic planning, market research, marketing and employer outreach, which will include travel throughout the country and the rest of the world, program design and implementation, adoption of technology, development of policies and procedures, and compilation and analysis of data. A J.D. or M.B.A. with experience in one or more of the following areas is anticipated: recruitment and placement of lawyers, including, without limitation, prior experience in a law firm or in a legal search firm; law firm or corporate administration, including, without limitation, prior experience as a Chief Talent Officer or similar position; or law school administration, including high-level experience in a career services department. Equivalent experience (such as management or marketing experience) would also translate well to the responsibilities of the position. Additional selection criteria include broad knowledge of legal career opportunities and alternative careers; knowledge of employment trends and professional development issues in the legal profession; proficiency with creative uses of technology related or transferable to career planning and professional development; strong administrative and managerial skills; comprehensive vision; excellent public speaking and writing skills; the capacity to work constructively and to build effective relationships with diverse constituencies; and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and is anticipated at $140,000-$170,000. The position will require substantial outreach in Chicago, and the College of Law is willing to discuss the possibility of residence there. Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, e-mail address, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by October 15, 2010. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date; however, no decision will be made until after that date. The proposed starting date is as soon as possible after the closing date. For further information regarding application procedures, please contact Jennifer Rexroad, Director of Human Resources, at (217) 244-7582. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

TRIAL ATTORNEY
Loop plaintiff’s negligence litigation firm seeks an atty with 1-3 years exp. in all phases of pre-trial discovery and trial. Send resume, references and salary requirements to:

Attorneys in Transition cordially invites you to a seminar discussing:

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Senior Insurance Coverage Attorney
Downtown Chicago mid-sized law firm seeks attorney with a minimum of 7 years insurance coverage analysis and/or litigation experience, including construction defect/site injury.

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Managing Your Finances After A Layoff
With our featured guest of the month: Erica A. Burgland Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 22 3:30 - 5 to learn how to rollover your 401k to an IRA, properly assess your finances and other helpful financial tips to get you through a career transition. If you, or someone you know, are interested in attending this free event, please RSVP to [email protected] by Sept. 21 and give us your year of graduation from law school and what your practice area is. attorneysintransition.com

Family Law Attorney
Small loop family law firm with practice in Cook, Lake and Du Page counties needs associate with 2-3 years domestic relations experience. Full or part time considered.

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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Attorney
Established firm seeks domestic relations attorney with experience in all phases of divorce litigation, parentage and custody. Excellent communication skills are required. Send resume to:

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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

ATTORNEY
Sophisticated fourteen attorney North Shore firm specializing in Wealth Succession, Real Estate, Corporate, Tax and Litigation seeks qualified senior associate and partner level attorneys with portable business (would also consider accepting a small firm merger). Please e-mail resumes to Tracy A. Weber, [email protected]

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Western Suburbs
In house attorney needed for finance company. Must have expert writing skills and 3 years experience. Bankruptcy, Mortgage foreclosure Civil litigation, Appellate practice Mechanic liens, Consumer fraud Email resume with writing sample and salary requirements to [email protected]

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Corporate Associate Junior To SeniorLevel
The Ann Arbor, MI office of our well-respected law firm is seeking a well-credentialed corporate transactional/M&A associate with, ideally, 2-6 years of experience. This attorney should have demonstrable ties to Michigan. This is a great opportunity to be an integral part of small, collegial office (under 15 attorneys) and assume significant responsibility on deals. Ann Arbor, Michigan Apply for Job #918

Chief Legal Counsel
Our national, non-profit organization, located north of the Loop, is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 10 years of nonprofit, antitrust, corporate governance, regulatory, health and insurance law, and related litigation experience with a major corporation or law firm. This attorney will provide legal and business advice regarding the organization’s policies, programs, decisions and activities. This hands-on position involves supervising legal staff, managing relationships with outside counsel, developing reports and managing litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience or familiarity with non-profit organizations (501c3 and 501c6). This organization offers a closeknit, collegial environment and business casual workplace. Apply for Job #916

Construction Associate (Junior To Mid-Level)
Our national law firm client is seeking an associate with two to four years of experience (ideally, Class of ’05-’07) for its construction practice group. Any construction background, previous clerkship or Law Review experience is considered a plus. The position will include a variety of litigation and transactional matters involving purchasing/procurement contract review; project controls advice and services to energy/utility companies; and dispute resolution services regarding claims involving professional liability, delay, impact and acceleration, mechanic's lien foreclosures, and construction defects. Significant travel (possibly 3-4 days/week out of the office) is involved. You have the option of practicing out of any one of the firm’s following offices other than Chicago: Lake Forest, IL; Atlanta; Boston; New York City; San Francisco; or Washington, D.C. This is a great opportunity to be part of a nationally respected construction law practice group whose partners have been recognized by the American College of Construction Lawyers. Apply for Job #870

Patent and Trademark Paralegal
Our client, a global corporation, is seeking a patent and trademark paralegal with 4+ years of foreign and domestic experience. Docketing experience is also helpful. Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred. Comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply for Job #3231

Accounting Specialist
Large, prestigious loop law firm is seeking an accounting specialist with 4+ years of experience to coordinate the daily accounting operations and activities for the Chicago Office. Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a plus. Strong working knowledge os Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. Salary up to the mid $50’s with comprehensive benefits. Apply for Job #3232

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Corporate Associate
Our national law firm client is seeking an associate with ideally 3-6 years of general corporate experience, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, dispositions, financing and refinancing arrangements, corporate governance, and employment and consulting agreements. Associates are given substantial responsibility in the corporate practice group, which is growing. Apply for Job #816

Litigation Technology Analyst
Mid-size loop law firm is seeking a legal technology analyst with 2+ years of experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Legal Technology Manager in firm-wide implementation and support of legal/litigation technology; liason between the legal staff an the IT staff and will provide a blend of services from both the legal and the technical areas; provide technical support for Summation iBlaze, TrialDirector, CaseMap, TimeMap, NoteMap, LAW PreDiscovery v5.0 or higher and iPro 8.6 Suite. An indepth understanding of the entire litigation support process is required. Must be available through telephone and/or wireless connectivity, providing 24/7 support when required. Salary commensurate with experience. Salary up to $80K. Apply for Job #3220

Marketing Chicago, IL
Our client, an Am Law 100 national law firm, is seeking a Practice Management Department Manager. This position is responsible for managing the financial and administrative functions of the Labor & Employment Department and its Practice Groups in order to assist in achieving the Department’s goals and objectives. Qualifications are as follows: Undergraduate degree in business or related field Three to five years experience in a professional services environment. Law firm or management consulting experience preferred. Exceptional managerial and facilitation skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills Exhibit high degree of initiative and independent judgment with excellent troubleshooting and followthrough skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Exhibit high degree of business analysis and possess the ability to discuss and brainstorm about the results and recommend the possible direction the Department or Office should take based on the data Apply for Job #3226

Counsel - Trademarks & Copyrights
Our international company, located in Northeast Wisconsin, is seeking an attorney with a minimum of eight years experience, of which 4-6 years MUST be working in-house for a corporation. This attorney will serve as an advisor to executives, key business clients and the company’s global marketing organization. This position involves managing the company’s global trademark and copyright portfolio, as well as providing strategic counsel regarding all aspects of the protection and licensing of the company’s trademarks, trade dress, copyrights and domain names. Experience working with consumer brands is strongly preferred. If you are seeking an in-house opportunity with a fast-paced, wellknown global company where you will be able to use your business acumen and legal experience, this would be the ideal position. Apply for Job #915

Corporate Associate Mid-Level
The Corporate & Securities Practice Group of our national firm is seeking an associate with significant corporate M&A experience. The ideal attorney will have 3-4 years of corporate transactional experience gained at a wellregarded law firm. Experience in shared deals, asset deals, sales, drafting, negotiation and due diligence is preferred. This associate should feel comfortable working in teams and independently managing components of transactions. This is a great opportunity to be part of collegial, team-oriented and sophisticated corporate practice group. Apply for Job #385

Real Estate Associate
The small, growing real estate practice group of our entrepreneurial law firm client (under 50 attorneys) is seeking a 2nd-3rd year level (preferably, Class of 2007 or 2008; possibly, Class of 2006) associate. The ideal candidate will have acquisition, disposition, commercial finance and condominium experience. Associates, which are expected to bill 1,800 hours, are delegated significant responsibility and work closely with clients. This is a great opportunity to be part of a close-knit practice group. Apply for Job #350

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LMA President: 'Marketers who are lawyers know the product'
By Jerry Crimmins Law Bulletin staff writer
Newly minted and even experienced lawyers sometimes discover they really want to sell — to be marketers — not just as a part of practicing law, but full time. "By my last count, there are 27 members of the (Legal Marketing Association) Midwest Chapter who have JDs," said Brian Pitts, assistant director of public relations for Mayer, Brown LLP. "Given the state of the legal industry, I know there are freshly minted lawyers who are having a hard time finding a law job and are considering other career options," including marketing, Pitts said. He is also chair of the LMA Midwest PR & Marketing Committee. Four lawyers who switched to full-time marketing or chose it from the start told the Law Bulletin why they did. Tasneem K. Goodman Goodman, director of marketing for Katten, Muchin, Rosenman LLP, is the only lawyer she knows who leads her firm in marketing and business development full time and is also a partner in the firm. She started practicing bankruptcy law at Kirkland & Ellis LLP from 2002 to 2005 and then practiced transactional law at Latham & Watkins LLP until 2007. As the "frontline contact" at Kirkland for bankruptcy clients, on behalf of her partner, Goodman said she noticed "I enjoyed and had a knack for serving clients' needs, for anticipating clients needs before they ever verbalized them to us." Goodman also wrote legal articles at both firms that were published, prepared partners to give speeches, and prepared "pitch material" for clients and potential clients. "I also just had a genuine passion and interest in the area coupled with a willingness and desire to learn something new, tackle it and succeed," she said. When Katten sought a former practicing attorney to fill the role of marketing director, she applied and was hired. Today, Goodman decides what Katten's marketing and business priorities are. "I have more ownership for the work I do now. … I put myself on the line more now than I did as a practicing lawyer," she said. "I helps to love what you do, and I really do." Megan M. McKeon While she was a student at The John Marshall Law School, McKeon got a side job as marketing clerk at Schiff, Hardin LLP. Her original plan had been to be an intellectual property litigator. She said in her first week at Schiff, Hardin she knew she wanted to be a marketer. Schiff's marketing and communications director, David A. Milberg, who is also a lawyer, "kind of enlightened me that this thing even existed." McKeon said she discovered that marketers help lawyers "to see what the problem is from the client's perspective, help them to see how it's affecting the client's business, how it's keeping the client up at night." Milberg convinced her to follow through and get her law degree. "I frankly don't think I could have gotten the job I have right now if I didn't have a law degree," she said. "It paid off for me. And for them." "Them" is the law firm of McDonnell, Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, where McKeon has been marketing director since the day she was sworn in as a lawyer in 2005. Today, "I really love my job every day," she said. She said she now gets to interview clients about their needs. And "I have like 75 different personalities (lawyers) I get to manage … every single day and solve problems." Nancy H. Dove For six years, Dove worked as a law clerk for the Illinois Appellate Court helping to draft justice's opinions. "I wanted to sit in a room and write all day," she said. And she did. Unusually, prior to that, Dove had worked for 20 years in marketing. Before she went to law school, she was vice president of marketing at the Museum of Science and Industry. One day while she was a law clerk, John F. Shonkwiler, a friend at the law firm Novack and Macey LLP, a litigation boutique, "told me about their 'small but mighty' branding campaign designed by Ross Fishman of Fishman Marketing. "I thought, 'This law firm is really ahead of the curve.' It seemed to me that law firms weren't doing branding, weren't doing the kinds of advertising that Novack and Macey was doing," Dove said. Then suddenly, Shonkwiler "calls and says, 'We need a marketing person. Why don't you come and interview?'" "I was so impressed with the opportunity to work on 'small but mighty,'" that Dove took the job. "I've been here since April. I'm very happy to be here. It combines my marketing past and my lawyer past." Mark J. Levin In college, Levin managed rock bands, co-founded two Chicago record labels, and planned to do entertainment law after law school. But the first legal job he found was insurance defense. "There wasn't a fit there." So he joined West Publishing in account management and sales and moved up to strategy and business development for the West Education Group through 2007. On the side, he still negotiated entertainment contracts. Along the way, he discovered "I like the marketing side better. I'm more of a strategy and business development guy as opposed to down in the details of contracts. "I like to think outside of the sort of standard deal frame and think of what could be as opposed to what is." In 2007, Levin joined Akina Corp. in Chicago, "a consulting firm that helps law firms with business development." He encountered the law firm of Levenfeld, Pearlstein LLC through Akina and was hired as director of marketing and business development at Levenfeld in 2008. Among other things, Levin created Levenfeld's tagline, "Unusually good," seen under the firm name on its website. Soon, at the end of this month, Levin will get to market himself. "I'm opening my own company, TraitSpikes," he said. The new firm will assist law firms in recruiting. It says it "identifies the intrinsic traits of top performers at a given law firm, and the hiring candidates that best match those profiles." Nathan Darling, president of the Legal Marketing Association, said lawyers bring one key skill to marketing jobs. "In our industry, lawyers are the product." Marketers who are lawyers know the product, he said.

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Contract attorney available for covering court appearances and other assignments, in state and federal court, at great rates. Please call Jason at (312) 550-9181, or send an email to [email protected]. For more information about Jason, you can also visit w w w . c o u r t c a l l solutions.com. References available upon request. Professional liability insurance

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Stunning 50th floor high rise office share in downtown Chicago Class A building, across from Courthouse. 3 fully furnished exterior and 2 1/2 interior offices with spectacular views ranging from $900 to $2,500 and approximately 120 sq. ft. to 340 sq. ft. Reception area, kitchen, 2 large conference rooms with sweeping views, fax, copy machines. Call Cortney at (312) 558-6444.

100 W. MONROE Free month’s rent when signing 1 year lease
Great location! Copier, Fax, Phone and potential referrals. Quiet office in a congenial office suite on the penthouse floor. Office is 14 1/2 feet by 11 and has sunny south side exposure. Secretarial space also available. Call Victor at 312-781-1855

Of Counsel or Contract work FOR SERIOUS TAX PROBLEMS
Business Clients with large tax liens; imminent or on-going seizures by IRS, IDOR, or any taxing authorities and administrative agencies. Convert liens into value. Stop seizures. Maximize advantages in dissolutions or sales of assets. NON-Bankruptcy solutions. Article 9/Secured party solutions. Please contact Mark Rudis at 219 805 2259 or at [email protected]

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Retired attorney, 36 yrs. exp. seeks work to ghost write appellate briefs, motions, responses. My research, my writing, your signature. $100/hr. Appellate brief example available. 708-204-2064 [email protected]

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ATTORNEYS
Board seeks 1) a general transactions attorney with 7+ years experience 2) school law attorney with 2 - 5 years experience 3) municipal finance attorney with 7+ years experience and 4) a property manager, preferably a transactional attorney with 5+ years experience in real estate and municipal law. Strong writing and communication skills are required. All candidates must be problem solvers and capable of handling difficult situations. Salary commensurate with experience. City of Chicago residency required within 6 months of employment. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability. Please submit resume, recent writing sample and three references no later than September 3, 2010. Patrick Rocks, General Counsel Chicago Board of Education Law Department 125 S. Clark, Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60603

IP Docket Assistant
Chicago law firm is looking to add an experienced Patent Docket professional. You need to have at least 2+ years experience preparing & maintaining a law firm’s IP docket. You will handle trademark, patent, copyright and other IP docketing procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills with an eye for detail. Candidate must have experience with IP docketing software, CPI a plus. College degree preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package. E-mail resume to [email protected].

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Legal Administrators 1175
Positions Available 1180

Office Manger
A boutique law firm seeking an office manager with 3-7 years of managerial experience, as well as experience in accounting, payroll, client billing and managing computer databases, including Docs Open, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and DDI Timesheets. Must have computer tech skills and be able to maintain and update office computer network. Competitive salary and benefits. Please forward cover letter and resume.

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Illinois Paralegal Association
Getting the Right Things Done When Your World Is Crazy Busy By Vicki Voisin, ACP It’s no secret that we live in a crazy busy world. No matter how much you do, your “to do” list is still a mile long and you always run out of day before you run out of list. You’re forever scrambling just trying to just keep up. It’s probably safe to say that you’ve probably given up on staying ahead. And that’s just at work...add your personal and social obligations and it’s no wonder you’d like to just hide under the covers some mornings and skip the rat race. So how do you get things done? And not just any old “things” but the right things? First, clear your mental desk. Take 10-15 minutes and write down everything that you need to do. This is everything that pops into your head, from the trial brief to your friend’s baby gift to your mother-in-law’s birthday card to getting a plumber in to fix that leak. These are just examples — you get the idea. Second, grab a blank piece of paper or spiral notebook. Pick 7 important things from your “everything” list. Write them down...and actually write them, don’t type them. Third, do those 7 things in the order you listed. When you finish with one, move on to the next, and then the next, working through all 7 one by one. Fourth, do the same thing tomorrow. And the day after and the day after that. If you don’t finish something today, it can be moved to tomorrow’s list if you still think it’s important. If its importance has changed, forget it. Just because it’s on the list one day doesn’t guarantee it a place on tomorrow’s list. Fifth, use a timer. Once you get this approach down pat, add a timer to your routine. For example, this newsletter is always on my “To Do” list so that it gets done in parts and doesn’t end up being an all day project. I allow 30 minutes for each part. So when “write newsletter” shows up on my list each day, I set my timer for 30 minutes and work on it for that chunk of time. This keeps me totally focused and I often get the newsletter done in less time. One more thing: to tame the always present email, I check it at set times each day or between tasks (from above) if I’m expecting something important. I also ‘book’ an hour into my calendar for each day when nothing’s planned. This time is used for whatever comes up and, if nothing comes up, I choose whether to do something else from my list, take a long walk, write an article or, if I’m really ambitious, make a really nice dinner for The Don. . .whatever I’m inspired to do. The above makes three assumptions: You have written goals and objectives AND are determined to achieve them. You understand that perfection and procrastination may derail your ‘To Do’ list and you avoid them as much as possible You delegate anything that isn’t in your best interest. Time Management is a hot topic. This article gives you the simplest system for managing your time: write it down and do the things you’ve written down. Everything else is just noise that clutters your brain. Your challenge is simple: Try the 5 steps above. As written. Give it three weeks and see how much more you’re getting done every day. ©2010 Vicki Voisin, Inc. Vicki Voisin, “The Paralegal Mentor”, delivers simple strategies for paralegals and other professionals to create success and satisfaction by achieving goals and determining the direction they will take their careers. Vicki spotlights resources, organizational tips, ethics issues, and other areas of continuing education to help paralegals and others reach their full potential. She publishes a weekly ezine titled Paralegal Strategies and cohosts The Paralegal Voice, a monthly podcast produced by Legal Talk Network. More information is available at www. paralegalmentor.com.

ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 452 New Lenox IL 60451-0452 815/462-4620 Fax 815/462-4696

2010 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 $65.00 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 $40.00 (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 $55.00 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 $95.00
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.

First Name ______________________________

Middle Initial _______________

Last _______________________________________

Employer __________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________ Work Street Address _________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip ___________________________________ Work City, State, Zip _________________________________________ Home Telephone # _____________________________________ Work Telephone # ___________________________________________ E-mail Address

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ADDRESS INFORMATION
Business For mailings For online membership listing
(If you wish to be listed online, ONE box must be checked)

Residence

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Renewal

I want to receive/view the Association Publications

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I have at least five years of paralegal experience. The board of directors occasionally approves the release of IPA’s mailing list to outside vendors. NFPA also releases the mailing list to outside vendors. Please indicate if you would like your name withheld from such distributions.

AREAS
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OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)
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Estates and Trusts Family Freelance General Health

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. Or, for credit card payment, complete portion below and, fax your application to 815/462-4696. Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Name on Card _______________________________ Billing Address, City, State, Zip________________________________________________________ Card Number ________________________________________________________________ Expiration ____________ Security Code _______________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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19 S. LaSalle Street Office Available!
Three offices available in 2-floor suite. Furnished or unfurnished. Includes secretarial stations. Amenities include: 3 conference rooms, full reception services, loop messenger service, daily court messenger service, library, filing cabinets, fax, scanner color copiers, 2 kitchens, shower and sauna. Available immediately. Ask for Perri or Susie at 312-641-2233.

Steps from Daley Center
Loop Law firm office and secretarial space immediately available. Steps from Daley Center, gorgeous shared reception and conference rooms overlooking the river. Your clients will be impressed. Competitive prices. Call Maura @ 312 545 3995.

35 EAST WACKER DRIVE
Furnished, river view office in new space; Secretary station, reception services, conference room, kitchen, fax & copier available 6/1/2010; Call 312.368.0550 for additional information.

208 S. LaSalle
One to four offices available now in congenial suite at newly remodeled 208 S. LaSalle St. Includes receptionist, conference/library, photocopy/scanner, kitchen, secretarial space, wireless DSL. Space for services also available. On-line research negotiable. Contact: Philip Bernstein 312-372-3121 ex. 119 Or email: [email protected] Scott Beller 312-782-4800 ex. 113

One N. LaSalle
11’ x 15’5’’ window office in modern suite. Amenities include: secure reception, conference room, kitchen, and DSL. Call Bridget, 312-214-4040.

134 N. LaSalle
9 x 12 furnished window office & enclosed work station (for attorney or assistant) in 5 office suite on top floor. Includes phone usage (local and long distance), phone answering, internet & fax. Conference room, copier, and all services available. Use our secretary or bring your own. Real estate closings and other referrals possible. Call 312-726-8770.

150 S. Wacker
1 or 2 Office Suites 3 year sublease 150 S. Wacker Dr. Call 312 497 9016

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