Legal Employment Weekly March 1 - March 5, 2010

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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
Up-to-Date Listings of Jobs in the Legal Profession
Volume 12, No. 9 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

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Week of Mar. 1-5, 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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CONSULTANT WEB ID #170
Position: Consultant Location: Chicago, IL Experience: N/A Practice areas: Trust Law, Fiduciary Responsibility, Statutory Interpretation, Pension Administration, Board Governance, Fiduciary Audits & Operational Reviews. Please visit jobs.lawbulletin.com or www.ennisknupp.com for more details Equal Opportunity Employer

ASBESTOS LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Well established insurance defense Loop law firm seeks organized asbestos litigation paralegal to assist our attorneys in pleading, discovery and trial preparation. Medical and 401(k) benefits are offered. . Box LB893 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Legal Assistant
A business law firm is seeking a professional, self-motivated legal assistant for our Chicago office. Candidate must have a strong background in business and corporate law specifically in mergers and acquisitions and securities. Excellent customer service, computer & administrative/office skills are required. Minimum 3-8 years experience. Must be proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point. Qualified candidates may apply directly at http://howardandhoward.com/careers/available.asp

Entry Level Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Entry Level Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney position available at office at 111th/Western in Beverly (20 minutes South of the Loop) Position is high volume consumer bankruptcy firm which includes doing consults to sign up potential clients for bankruptcy, and then preparing cases and filing them. Requirements: Must write and speak Spanish fluently; Ability to multi-task; Pro-active attitude; Client orientated personality; Organized; Ability to handle deadline; Must be licensed in Illinois (please do not apply if you are awaiting license/bar exam results) Preferences: 3.0 GPA; successful sales experience; have vehicle; experience in dealing with clients Please include any prior sales experience even if non-legal in resume. Please email resume/cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Boutique insurance coverage, construction, and defense firm seeks associate with at least 5-7 years experience with construction clients, involving contract drafting, mechanics liens, insurance coverage issues and tenders of defense. Strong knowledge of construction contract language, indemnity and insurance provisions and excellent writing skills are required. Litigation experience is also preferred. We would consider a partnerlevel attorney with portable business in this area. Excellent benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, and collegial work environment. Please send resume and salary requirements to:

PARALEGAL
The Chicago office of a large national law firm seeks a Paralegal with 4+ years of litigation experience. Top skills in litigation support systems required, including Summation, Casemap, TrialDirector/Sanction and e-filing, along with excellent skills in MS products, including Excel. Trial experience, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and training experience also required. Must be a self starter with strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a team setting. We offer a positive work environment and a comprehensive benefit package. Paralegal certificate or 4 year degree is required.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Plaintiff Law Firm seeks support for busy complex litigation practice. Must be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft office, ECF filing, formatting briefs, maintaining computer and paper records and general administrative duties. Must be extremely organized, able to multi-task and work independently and as a team player. 3 years litigation experience and good computer skills a must. Knowledge of Summation preferred, database experience required. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Corporate Legal Secretary
Chicago law firm is looking to add an experienced corporate legal secretary to their staff. You need to have at least 5 years experience handling Contracts, Licensing Agreements, and preparing corporate documents. You will be managing this busy attorney’s practice including managing this busy attorney’s speaking schedule, travel schedule calendar etc. Strong communication skills are needed for client liaison work. Heavy editing skills are needed for assisting in final draft preparation of documents. Experience utilizing delta view & redlining or tracking changes feature is a must. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package E-mail resume to [email protected]

Estate Planning Legal Secretary
Medium sized Chicago law firm is seeking a legal secretary with 3+ years of estate planning and tax legal experience in a law firm setting. The successful candidate will support one busy partner and must have strong legal secretarial skills including advanced Microsoft Word &Excel level for long document production. This position requires strong organizational & interpersonal skills with strong attention to details. This position requires over time. Immediate interviews. Generous benefit package and beautiful offices. Send resume to [email protected].

Box LB899
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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

Litigation Paralegal
Downtown Chicago Law Firm Seeks Litigation Paralegal with real estate title background with 4+ years experience. Send resume and salary requirement to:

LEGAL SECRETARY
22 lawyer civil litigation firm seeking full-time legal secretary. Must have minimum of 5 years experience. Strong Word and Dictaphone transcription skills required. Must be organized, detail-oriented, with strong grammar and spelling skills. If you meet these qualifications send resume and salary history to [email protected] or fax (312) 474-1410.

Family Law
Our Firm is seeking an associate with family law experience to spearhead our new Chicago office. The firm maintains a nationally recognized practice representing clients in a broad range of diverse, complex and high-profile matters. Our firm prides itself on a tradition and culture geared to providing the highest quality legal work. If you are seeking an exciting career with room to grow, representing high profile clients, our firm is for you. We offer the most competitive salary and benefits. Whether working on the myriad of issues related to custody and domestic relations, your work will be to help clients realize their goals. We look forward to hearing from you. Please e-mail resumes to [email protected]. All inquests will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

Litigation Paralegal
Chicago practice has an immediate opening for an experienced litigation paralegal. The successful candidate will posses a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience with product liability defense litigation or large document intense complex litigation cases. Maintaining complex paper and computer file records is essential to being successful in the position. You must be able to quickly and accurately retrieve files using multiple indices. Summation, Concordance, and efiling are highly preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package E-mail resume to [email protected]

LEGAL SECRETARY
Medium sized Medical Malpractice/Municipal, insurance defense firm seeks Legal Secretary. Must have minimum 5 yrs litigation experience. Strong Word Perfect & dictaphone skills required. Must be dependable, competent, organized, self-disciplined, selfmotivated, and be able to multi-task. Knowledge of State court filing procedures and proficiency in Federal court efiling required. If you meet these qualifications, please send your resume and salary history. Competitive salary & benefits.

Box LB894
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected] Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.

EXPERIENCED PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY
We are looking for an experienced Plaintiff’s Attorney with the following qualifications: 1. Actual first chair trial experience with verdicts in the six figure or above range 2. The ability to handle all aspects of complex and multiparty cases and a love of doing so 3. A desire to fully prepare and orchestrate large cases and a zest for the challenge 4. An ability to commit the required time and effort to this position to continue as a top trial lawyer This is not a starting level position. You must be motivated and be fully aware of what it takes to handle a case load of 30 to 50 files. Salary commensurate with qualifications and full benefits. If you are an autonomous individual with a desire to continue handling serious and deserving cases, please send your resume to: [email protected]

Paralegal
Mid-size Chicago firm has an opening for a paralegal with 10+ years of litigation experience. Must be detail oriented and have good communication skills. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

LEGAL SECRETARY
Loop - Insurance litigation firm seeks an experienced, team-oriented, full time legal secretary with excellent computer and communication skills. Dictation required. Send resume to:

Box LB888
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Box LB896
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Associate Attorney
Strauss & Malk LLP, a Northbrook law firm with 13 attorneys in a sophisticated Estate Planning, Transactional, Real Estate, Tax and Litigation practice, seeks an associate attorney with 2 to 6 years of experience in estate planning/family wealth and related tax practice. Please e-mail resumes to Tracy A. Weber, [email protected]

ASBESTOS LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Well established insurance defense Loop law firm seeks organized asbestos litigation paralegal to assist our attorneys in pleading, discovery and trial preparation. Medical and 401(k) benefits are offered.

Box LB887
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Legal Assistant
A business law firm is seeking a professional, self-motivated legal assistant for our Chicago office. Candidate must have a strong background in business and corporate law specifically in mergers and acquisitions and securities. Excellent customer service, computer & administrative/office skills are required. Minimum 3-8 years experience. Must be proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point. Qualified candidates may apply directly at http://howardandhoward.com/ careers/available.asp

Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal with 6 years of experience at Baker & McKenzie is available to help you on an "as needed basis". I will review deposition or trial transcripts, organize /review medical records or other discovery documents. Please call Ann Tobin Hoglund at 708-246-5773 or email me: [email protected]

Box LB898
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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APPOINTMENT TO PANEL OF CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEES
The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, primarily in the Eastern Division with the §341 meetings scheduled to be held in Chicago (Cook County), Geneva (Kane County), Joliet (Will County), Waukegan (Lake County) and Wheaton (DuPage County). Chapter 7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses under 11 U.S.C. § § 326 and 330. Trustees are not federal government employees. For additional information, qualification requirements, and application procedures go to http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/private_trustee/vacancies/7ad.htm.

Accountant/ Analyst Up to $85K
Mid-sized Law firm needs experienced Accountant/Analyst to supervise collection and billing. Use of Enterprise billing system. Must have4-5 years experience. Must have stable background, excellent commendation skills, with supervisory experience. Professionalism is a must. Excellent company benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: Kathy Stratton: Fax: 312-253-5446 Phone: 312-253-4012 Email: [email protected]

Trial Attorney
Well known Plaintiff’s firm has an immediate opening for an additional attorney with a minimum of 9 years experience for preparation and trial of substantial plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Applicant must have actual jury trial experience as well as experience in birth injury litigation. Attractive compensation package with unlimited growth potential. All responses will be held in confidence. Please email resume to

CONSULTANT WEB ID #170
Position: Consultant Location:Chicago, IL Experience:N/A Practice areas: Trust Law, Fiduciary Responsibility, Statutory Interpretation, Pension Administration, Board Governance, Fiduciary Audits & Operational Reviews. Please visit jobs.lawbulletin.com or www.ennisknupp.com for more details Equal Opportunity Employer

Associate Attorney
Position available for Associate Attorney at Suburban area Insurance Defense firm. Applicants holding 0-3 years experience need only apply. Please fax your resume to the attention of the Hiring Partner at 312-263-1329.

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ATTORNEY
Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP is a Rockford, Il law firm serving Northern Illinois since 1938. The firm has 16 attorneys and intends to expand its municipal and commercial litigation groups through hiring an attorney with 2 to 4 years experience in these fields. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to either James E. Stevens or Stephen G. Balsley at 6833 Stalter Dr. Rockford, IL 61108.

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Established, highly respected, 150 year old Central Illinois law firm seeking lawyers with portable practices to join as partners. Extremely attractive partner compensation formula. Perfect for professionals who wish to leave large urban areas for a more relaxed environment without sacrificing income potential. All practice areas considered with particular interest in labor and employment, health care and commercial litigation.

Well known Plaintiff’s firm has an immediate opening for an additional attorney with a minimum of 9 years experience for preparation and trial of substantial plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Applicant must have actual jury trial experience as well as experience in birth injury litigation. Attractive compensation package with unlimited growth potential. All responses will be held in confidence. Please email resume to

TRIAL ATTORNEY 30+ Yrs. Experience
Available for part-time work taking depositions, preparing and arguing substantive motions, with special emphasis on preparing and trying civil cases in state or federal court. 312-533-9900

Box LB900
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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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.

ATTORNEYS Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold
The Chicago office of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, an international law firm, seeks attorneys with four to seven years of insurance coverage and litigation/arbitration experience, with a significant background in casualty and professional liability lines. Qualified candidates must have superior academic credentials, excellent writing skills and the ability to assume immediate responsibility. Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Jena Neisler Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4200 Chicago, IL 60606-2841

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan has an immediate opening for an associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience for our Arlington Heights office, preferably in the field of Family Law. Courtroom experience, excellent client relation skills, excellent drafting ability and research and writing skills. Candidate must be a self starter. Compensation package commensurate with experience. For consideration: Fax resume and professional experience to: 847-259-6560 or email to: [email protected]

Box LB883
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Underwriting Counsel
Large national title company looking to fill National Commercial Underwriting Counsel position in Loop. Must be experienced in Comm RE transactions and/or financings, demonstrate creativity and determination to find ways to meet customer & company requirements, be able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, & possess outstanding communication, organizational & computer skills. Please send resume & salary history to

ATTORNEY
DuPage County based defense firm seeks a licensed attorney with zero to two years experience for its Worker’s Compensation Department. Must be a motivated team player, prepared to handle a full case load and try cases. Please advise relative to legal and non legal work experience. Resume by facsimile or E-mail only to 630-571-2025 or [email protected]. Attention: John F. Power.

We are an estate planning/real estate firm looking for an attorney to take over the practice in the future. 9 x 12 furnished window offices & enclosed work station (for attorney or assistant) in 5 office suite on top floor. Includes phone, phone answering, internet & fax. Conference room, copier, and all services available. Use our secretary or bring your own. Call Ron, 312-726-8770.

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IN-HOUSE LAW DEPT. NEAR WEST ’BURBS
Long-term contract assignment. Review and help negotiate B2B supplier contracts. Ideal for newly available former law firm associate. Properly name your resume and email it to: [email protected] www.linder.jobs

ATTORNEY
Small loop law firm concentrating in business litigation, insolvency law and transactional work seeks motivated attorney with minimum 5 years civil litigation experience. Must have strong communication and writing skills. E-mail resume and salary requirements to [email protected]

PARTNERS WITH PORTABLE BUSINESS WEB ID #165
Company: Baker & Daniels LLP Location:Chicago, IL Practice Areas: Any Please visit jobs.lawbulletin.com for more details or please submit your resume in confidence to: Maggie Gloyeske, Assistant Director of Legal Personnel Baker & Daniels LLP 300 North Meridian Street, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 [email protected]

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Mid-sized, Loop law firm seeking associate attorney with 2-3 years experience for our insurance coverage and commercial litigation practices. Insurance coverage experience is not necessary. High academic credentials are strongly preferred. Please forward resume, transcript, writing sample and references to [email protected].

Part-time Attorney
IL S Ct Commission on Professionalism seeks pt-time attorney (15hrs/wk) to coordinate programs and initiatives. Job entails writing, research, organizing, training, and public speaking. Legal experience/excellent communication skills required. Apply to [email protected]. No telephone inquiries please.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
Prominent Chicago firm, practicing exclusively in family and matrimonial law, seeks associates with a minimum of 3 years complex civil litigation experience, who enjoy working in a fastpaced environment. Excellent writing and analytical skills required; ample opportunities to appear in court and work directly with clients; must be able to organize and manage case loads effectively. Competitive salary/benefits and quality of life hours. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please forward resume and writing samples to: [email protected] or fax 312-782-8463 Berger Schatz 161 North Clark Street, Suite 2800 Chicago, Illinois 60601 www.bergerschatz.com

LABOR/ EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY
Specialty firm representing school districts, community colleges & municipalities seeks associate with 2-3 years experience to work in the Labor/Employment practice group. Qualified applicants must have experience representing employers in defense of discrimination claims, grievances, unfair labor practice charges or employee discipline issues. Labor Law experience preferred. Email resumes to [email protected]

LAWYER
Dynamic, busy, mid-sized firm located in Naperville/Aurora area seeks Petitioner/Plaintiff Work Comp lawyer with 1-5 years experience. Excellent salary and benefits with room for advancement. Send resume in confidence to Linda at Woodruff & Johnson Law Offices via fax: 630.585.2327 or email: [email protected]

ATTORNEY
Chicago office of national law firm seeks attorney with 2-3 years experience for litigation work. Insurance coverage experience preferred. Please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected].

Attorney/Chicago
Cassiday Schade LLP seeks an attorney licensed in both Illinois and Indiana with 2-5 years of litigation experience. Candidate must hold a current license in both states. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, references, transcript and writing sample via email to: [email protected]; or Attn:Hiring Committee, via facsimile 312.444.1669 or mail: 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606.

Contract Attorney
Minority owned boutique firm seeks an associate or contract attorney to join its Insurance Defense practice. A successful applicant will have 1-6 years of private practice litigation experience, including firstchair trial experience, experience with injury defense/medical terminology, and outstanding client relationship skills. We offer a Central Loop location, minimal travel and an environment that is highly professional, but is small, collegial, and values teamwork and loyalty. Please forward resumes to [email protected].

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Property Tax Attorney
Property Tax Attorney for Established Chicago Firm Handle real estate and personal tax liability.2-5 years litigation experience preferred Great growth opportunity Call Sari Klein 312 504 7532 [email protected]

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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.

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ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL
The growing environmental practice of our national law firm client is seeking a wellcredntialed associate with at least 3 years of environmental litigation experience preferably gained at a large law firm. Any RCRA or CERCLA experience is a plus. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a dynamic practice group, which is in a growth mode. Apply for Job #893

ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL
Our labor and employment litigation boutique client is seeking a well-credentialed associate who has ideally 1-3 years (Class of ‘06-’08) of employment litigation experience to join its growing practice. Most of this firm’s lateral hires have come from larger firms because they want more client interaction and file responsibility. This is an opportunity to be part of a highly regarded and extremely collegial firm. Apply for Job #402

ASSOCIATE - MIDLEVEL
Our small litigation boutique client is seeking a well-credentialed mid-level associate with commercial and, ideally, class action litigation experience to represent plaintiffs in complex securities, antitrust and mass tort cases nationally. Plaintiffs’ litigation experience is a plus, but not required. This associate should have considerable deposition, motion and courtroom experience, and be willing to assume significant case responsibility. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, entrepreneurial, fastpaced firm. Apply for Job #891

ASSOCIATE - MIDSENIOR LEVEL
Our mid-size law firm client is seeking a litigation attorney to support its Consumer Financial Services Class Action Defense Group. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience representing financial institutions in consumer class action litigation involving mortgage origination and servicing issues in state and federal courts throughout the country. This is a quality-of-life firm with realistic billable expectations between 1,800-1,900 hours. Apply for Job #849

Litigation/Real Estate Legal Secretary Chicago, IL
Solo practicioner in the loop is looking for a seasoned litigation/real estate legal secretary. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronic filings, docketing, ordering office supplies and accounts payable. Strong working knowledge of Word and timekeeping is a must. Salary up to $50K with some benefits. Apply for Job #3201

COUNSEL IN-HOUSE MADISON, WI
Our privately-owned, extremely entrepreneurial company located in Madison, WI is rapidly growing and seeking a well-credentialed (preferably, top third of class from a “Top 25” law school or top 10% from other law schools) attorney with at least five solid years of experience drafting and negotiating complex, sophisticated contracts. The typical contracts involve deals worth at least $30 million. The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with software licensing and technology agreements. There is minimal travel (maybe 10-15% of the time during the year). This company offers very interesting work, a casual dress, informal corporate culture, the ability to be very involved with the business side, an extremely generous relocation package and excellent benefits. No telecommuting. Apply for Job #892

COUNSEL West Cook County, Illinois
Our company client located in West Cook County is seeking an Illinois bar admitted attorney with at least 10 years of contract negotiating and drafting, and general corporate/commercial experience gained at a major international law firm or company. Any experience in labor, litigation or tax is a plus. This attorney will ensure the company’s operations in the U.S. and Canada comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and will manage outside counsel in litigation matters. Spanish speaking skills are required since this attorney will interact with the General Counsel based in the company’s international headquarters in Spain. Local attorneys will be given priority consideration as this company does not want to relocate anyone. Apply for Job #890

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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

Employee Benefits Chicago, IL
Our client, an Am Law 100 national law firm here in Chicago, is looking for an Employee Benefits paralegal. This position is more juniorlevel with a requirement of 24 years of employee benefits administration experience. The person needs to have been a paralegal or a benefits plan administrator working with tax qualified retirement plans, welfare plans, executive compensation, QDROs, bankruptcy notices with respect to 401(k) plans, Form 550 compliance, ERISA and regulatory compliance with agencies such as IRS and Department of Labor. Apply for Job #3199

Temporary Part-Time Client Development Assistant Chicago, IL
CLS Legal Staffing, a division of Chicago Legal Search, Ltd., a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise, is looking for a temporary, part-time Client Development Assistant (3 days/wk; $10/hr.) to market our legal recruiting services. A college degree, sales/marketing background, and excellent phone and writing skills are required. You must be selfmotivated, professional and have an engaging personality. You will be responsible for developing new clients (via cold-calling) and writing new job advertisements. No travel required. We are a small, collegial, casual dress office. Qualified applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Simone Green at [email protected]. No phone calls please. Apply for Job #3198

ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL
The growing Chicago office of our law firm client is seeking a well-credentialed associate with at least 3 years of employment litigation experience representing management. Deposition, motion (drafting and arguing) and courtroom experience is essential. This is a great opportunity to be part of a well-respected and collegial practice group. Apply for Job #882

Temporary/Contract Attorney
Our prominent litigation boutique client is seeking a wellcredentialed senior associate/junior partner level commercial litigator for a 2-3 month project. Large law firm experience is preferred. This attorney will work a regular work week (40-45 hours estimate) in the office (as no telecommuting or part-time) and be paid a very competitive hourly compensation. It is possible that this position may develop into something more. Apply for Job #858

Paralegal/Legal Secretary Chicago, IL
Solo practicioner is seeking a paralegal/legal secretary with 3+ years of plaintiff’s personal injury experience. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the following: Analyzing medical records, answering written discovery, medical summaries, pleadings and have the ability to work independtly. Salary in the mid to upper $40’s with a significant bonus. Health care benefits provided. Apply for Job #3182

CLS Legal Staffing 180 North LaSalle Street Suite 3525 Chicago, IL 60601 312-251-2588 clslegalstaffing.com
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NALP leaves law school recruiting largely intact
By Jerry Crimmins Law Bulletin staff writer
The decision by the National Association for Law Firm Placement to suggest only modest changes in how law firms recruit from law schools means the process is still broken, David E. Van Zandt, dean of Northwestern University School of Law, said Monday. But a representative of the University of Illinois College of Law said NALP's decision to scale down its proposed reform of recruitment guidelines may be appropriate. "In my mind, what matters is that the end result we arrived at works for law firms and law students," said Tony Waller, assistant dean for career planning and professional development at U of I law. NALP announced Friday that after months of study, the timing guidelines for law student interviews, job offers and acceptance of offers "will remain largely unchanged" in 2010 with two exceptions. The principal change will be that law students who had not previously worked for an employer — and who get job offers — will now have 28 days to respond instead of 45 days. NALP chose to drop another, far-reaching proposal after a heated response from two law firms, Jones, Day and K&L Gates LLP. In January, NALP Commission on Recruiting in the Legal Profession recommending that although the interview process should remain in the fall, law firms should be restricted from making job offers until a single "kick-off day" in January. NALP's recruiting commission had also recommended that after the January kick-off day, law students be allowed only 14 days to accept or reject job offers. The proposed switch to making summer associate job offers in January was intended as a response to law firms that complained it was too difficult to determine their hiring needs two years before law students graduate. That plan got a harsh reception in February from Jones, Day's hiring partner, Gregory M. Shumaker. He said that NALP's attempt to tell law firms when they could make job offers was anti-competitive, probably illegal under antitrust laws, and tilted in favor of less stable law firms. Peter J. Kalis, chairman of K&L Gates, wrote that NALP "should be abolished." In its changes announced Friday, NALP also pulled back on the effort to mandate when law firms can make job offers to law students. NALP's standards issued Friday "are guidelines, not regulations," NALP said. In reaction to NALP's pullback of its revolutionary plan, Shumaker, of Jones, Day, told the Law Bulletin: "We believe NALP's announcement reflects a thoughtful response to concerns raised by a number of law firms." Kalis said Monday that he would have no comment. Van Zandt, of Northwestern, said he thought's NALP's proposal of postponing the timing of job offers until January "was a positive change." "But I'm not upset that it didn't work out," he added. NALP's intent, Van Zandt said, was to "stop the race" among law firms to be the first to do on-campus interviews. Law firms don't want to miss out on the best candidates, so they want to interview early and make job offers early — currently often in August to new, second-year law students, Van Zandt said. "Harvard got burned" in 2009 because it set on-campus interviews for October when most other law schools were allowing such interviews in August or September, the NU dean said. The result was "Harvard felt that by the time law firms came on campus, there weren't that many jobs left," Van Zandt said. Harvard now has switched OCI for 2010 to August. NALP's former proposal of restricting job offers to January was to allow law firms and law schools more flexibility in on-campus interviews during the fall, Van Zandt said. Waller, of the University of Illinois, said his only concern with NALP's idea of holding job offers back until January "was that we would end up putting students in a difficult position to find other opportunities if we waited" until the spring semester. Waller agrees with NALP's decision to shorten the allowed time for a student accept or reject a job offer from 45 days to 28 days. As to the overall scaled-down version of NALP's proposed changes, Waller said, "I believe the [NALP] membership as a whole appreciates the hard work NALP did. If it ends up being just incremental change, that works." Van Zandt said ultimately the whole recruiting process is broken. "Law firms come on campus, do 20 minute interviews," and neither the student nor the law firm gets any good information this way, he said. The law firm recruiter "gets back on an airplane and says, 'I met all these interesting people. How will I decide?" and every recruiter falls back to the same thing, grade-point average. Reduced hiring in the recession merely raised the GPA standard higher, in Van Zandt's view. "The real crux of the problem,'' Van Zandt said, is that law firms haven't yet figured out what they are looking for in a job candidate. He expressed the hope that law firms are developing pay-scale guidelines for their associates based on legal and other competencies, perhaps law firms will extend that experience to the recruitment process. Van Zandt said no other industry interviews job applicants two years before hiring them. He said a better system would be for law students to go out and find their own interviews and do these at law firms.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 1, 2010.

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At Platinum Home Mortgage, we know that in order to provide the best services to our clients, we must employ the best people. Because we are constantly striving to be the best mortgage company in the business, we are looking for Paralegal candidates interested in a career, not just another job. We will provide the support and training you need to get ahead during your employment at Platinum Home Mortgage. Platinum also offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K contribution, and paid vacation. We currently have 25 locations throughout the country to meet the needs of our customers. Job Description Review and draft responses to complaints, requests for information and conduct necessary research. Research loan histories and prepare advisory memorandums. Research, draft advisement memorandums on federal and state laws affecting the mortgage industry. Research and manage servicing compliance. Loan performance auditing. Assist in development of systems, policies and procedures to maintain superior regulatory compliance. May perform other related duties or ad hoc projects within the scope of responsibilities. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate required. Minimum 3-5 years mortgage lending experience and/or relevant work experience in a functional role required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret business contracts, government rules, regulations and statutes. Exposure to additional related areas (i.e., foreclosures, real estate, contracts, etc.) a plus Superior research and written skills About Platinum Home Mortgage Platinum Home Mortgage’s reputation has been created by the caliber, strength, and commitment of our people. Our diversified lending platform gives stability to a company that was founded in 1994. While still considering ourselves a learning based organization, our philosophy is that we play to win. Because of our innovative approach towards mortgage lending, Platinum Home Mortgage is positioned for substantial growth in a market where other companies are not. If you meet the above requirements for our Paralegal position, please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: [email protected] or fax c/o Richard Carsley to 847.890.6421.

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Illinois Paralegal Association
SNOW DAY! By: Caren Mansfield, a member of the Illinois Paralegal Association I am just like the kids in school. I love snow days. When you live in the country like I do even a little bit of snow on a windy day can keep you off the roads. So even though I love my paralegal assignments, a snow day is a day to decompress. A snow day is “a whatever I want to do day”. A snow day is also a guilt free day. Really. Advisories tell everyone to stay off the road and be safe. If you live in the city, those sidewalks won’t be cleared and you can risk falling and hurting yourself. For just a little while, the snow is pristine, and you can remember to those days in your youth when snow was a wonderful thing. Take a snow day. Here’s my list for snow days: 1. Take a nap. Sure, you just got up in case you had to go to work, now you don’t have to go so, take a nap; 2. Read a book. You are not going any place. Pick a book and read for a while; 3. Go outside. It’s really nice to go outside and enjoy the snow when you don’t have to do anything else. You can shovel the sidewalk if you want but don’t overdo it. Or, you can be really community minded and shovel someone else’s sidewalk. Remember, the goal of a snow day is to have fun; 4. When you come in from making the snowman, having a snowball fight or making snow angels, it’s time for hot chocolate. 5. Watch something you would not ordinarily watch on TV. But let’s skip Jerry Springer! 6. Start a fire (in the fireplace if you have one). If you don’t have a fireplace, don’t start a fire! 7. If completing tasks makes you happy, balance your checkbook, do the laundry, run the vacuum cleaner, you get the picture. 8. If you have a dog or cat, spend time with the creature. Nothing is better to de-stress from our everyday lives that the unconditional love from pets. 9. Dance. Turn on one of the Michael Jackson specials, hit CMT, pick up one of the satellite music channels or pick up your iPod. Dance around the house. It really is good for you. You can’t help but smile and thank goodness no one is watching. 10. Take a nap. Nothing better on a snow day after all the activity is to get in another nap. You will be refreshed for tomorrow. Okay, so take my list a little tongue in cheek. I hope you get the idea I am after. Snow days can be wonderful, beautiful ways to relax without that feeling of guilt. If necessary, yes you can work for home but don’t miss the beauty of the day. All of the above is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of the IPA. For something more related to the paralegal profession check back next week. Call 815462-4620 or visit the IPA website at www.ipaonline.org. Contact Caren Mansfield at [email protected].

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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.

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Office of the General Counsel, City Colleges of Chicago. Overall responsibility for office management, legal office procedures, legal invoices, bill payment, development of case management tracking system, FOIA, legal office purchasing, preparation of annual budget, maintenance of financial records, bar association relationships, supplementary paralegal duties. Word, Excel required. Abacus preferred. Chicago residence required. CCC is an EOE. Visit our website to apply: www.ccc.edu/hr

Office Space for Direct Lease or Sublease
Boutique Office Suite located in Chicago’s River North area available for direct lease with landlord or sublease as of November 1, 2009. Square Footage totals 1,254 R.S.F., which includes two separate offices with large window views onto Hubbard Street as well as a large reception area in the front. Also available in additional Boutique Law Firm Suite on separate floor, two workspaces for rent o n a month-to-month basis. For additional information please contact Jenine at 312-840-4823.

30 N. LaSalle
Prime location has 3 to 4 spacious window offices (including corner) with spectacular views in this multi-tenant suite on the 39th floor. Furnished or Unfurnished. Fulltime reception services, work stations, conference room, kitchen, library, and phone service with voicemail. Clerk/secretarial services, copier, fax, and storage available. Available immediately. Jody at (312)364-9100

8 S. Michigan
Beautiful Office Fantastic View Reasonable Rent Corner office 15 x 20 availablewith conference room overlooking Lake Michigan andMillennium Park. Must see to believe.Copy, reception and secretarial spaceavailable. Call Joel Reem or Elizabeth at 312-701-3000.

39 S. LASALLE
Two window corner office (13x14) overlooking Monroe St.,available for rent immediately, in newly decorated suite. Includes shared conference room,library, receptionist, storage. Photocopy, fax, and wireless internet available. Rent negotiable. Call Ms. Moore at 312-263-1486

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134 N. LaSalle
9 x 12 furnished window office s & enclosed work station (for attorney or assistant) in 5 office suite on top floor. Includes phone, phone answering, internet & fax. Conference room, copier, and all services available. Use our secretary or bring your own. We are an estate planning/real estate firm looking for an attorney to take over the practice in the future. Call Ron, 312-726-8770.

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Recently opened boutique company offers outsourcing administrative duties such as billing, payables, receivables, office management, office moves, etc. Over 25 years managing law firms. Will work in your office or out of ours. Send email to debi@legaladministration services.com, or call 312-255-8886.

Unique Office Sharing Opportunity
Top floor Class A building in loop occupied by Super Lawyer Firms has furnished offices & paralegal & assistant stations avail. Includes: Court Room, 4 lg conf. rms, office supplies, Library & electronic research, receptionist, f/t tech manager, phones, fiber optic internet connection, network & data systems, high speed b/w & color copiers, scanners, & full amenities incl. No long term commitment or sublease required. (312) 606-8620.

Six Corners 4904 W. Irving Pk Chicago, IL
Well known bankruptcy lawyer is vacating neighborhood office after 20 + years. Beautiful build out. $1,800 per month. Call 312-593-1151

Spacious Loop Offices to Sublet
One large window office with partial lake view and two inside offices available on the 37th floor in newly remodeled law firm suite. Pleasant work environment. Near both courthouses. Clerk/Secretary workstation, full-time receptionist, conference rooms, kitchen, copy and fax services available. Call Jane 312-419-0252

20 NORTH CLARK
15x10 and 19x15 window offices, furn. or unfurn., in modern, attractive 18-office suite. Reception, 2 conf. rooms, phone system with voice mail, online research, kitchen, coffee & fax included. Secretarial space, copier & DSL avail. (312) 641-2144.

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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. Call Victor at 312-781-1855

CHICAGO TEMPLE BUILDING 77 W. WASHINGTON
Across street from - Daley Center - City Hall - County Bldg. Best location in Chicago. Immediate Occupancy. Conference Room. Space available from 342 sf. - 2,940 sf. G.O. CAMERON, INC., AGENT 312-236-5050

Clark Adams Building:
28th FL Law Suite Window Offices 1 Office - 18 x 1 0 $ 1,850/mo 2 10 X 13 offices $1,000/mo ea. Amenities: reception., phone sys, DSL, network ready, conf. room, kitchen, fax, copier. No Agents. For more info. or to view space Call Trish at (312) 422-0700

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Crowe Horwath LLP - PARALEGAL (2422)
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