Legal Employment Weekly March 22-26, 2010

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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
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Volume 12, No. 12 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

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Week of Mar. 22-26, 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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Liberty Mutual Group, a Fortune 500 Company, offers an opportunity to represent its policyholders in its Workers Compensation unit in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate should have 5 to 7 years of experience. Must be admitted in Illinois. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply online at www.libertymutual.com. Job Number 12172. Equal opportunity employer.

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. Qualified candidates should send resumes to [email protected].

LEGAL SECRETARY
National litigation law firm seeking Legal Secretary to work in firm's downtown Chicago office. Ideal candidate must be experienced. This is a full time position. Box LB919 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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]

ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY CIVIL
Looking to focus on the practice of law in a "small firm" environment, want to engage in a diverse legal practice involving both litigation and transactional work, and tiring of the long commute downtown? The Civil Division of the Lake County State’s Attorneys Office represents the county and its employees in civil matters and seeks a highly-motivated attorney with at least two years civil litigation experience in state or federal court, able to provide advice and counsel in a broad range of legal matters, and with strong research, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills. Please respond with cover letter, resume and writing sample on line at [email protected]; by fax at 847-360-0661 or by mail to: Civil Division, Lake County State’s Attorneys Office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL, 60085-4363.

EXPERIENCED LITIGATION PARALEGAL
National insurance litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work directly with named partner in handling large commercial litigation cases. Qualified candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years litigation support experience, significant experience with largescale discovery and document production; exceptional file organization skills; proficiency in Concordance, Livenote and Microsoft Office Suite applications; trial preparation and trial support experience; excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; strong ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and excellent attentionto-detail skills. Bachelors Degree and Paralegal Certificate with strong academic credentials required. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefit package and business casual office environment. Applicant should be available for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates can forward cover letter and resume to [email protected].

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. Qualified candidates should send resumes 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]

Patent Prosecution Secretary
Chicago law firm is seeking a legal secretary with 3-5 years patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting. The successful candidate will support 3 attorneys and must have foreign and domestic prosecution experience, strong legal secretarial skills including expert level Microsoft Word. Some Patent litigation will be helpful for this opening. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work for a top partner. Immediate interviews. Generous benefit package and beautiful offices. Send resume to [email protected].

PARALEGAL
Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Firm seeks experienced paralegal with a minimum of 5 years experience in trial preparation of significant medical malpractice matters. 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

Legal Secretary 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]. National litigation law firm seeking Legal Secretary to work in firm’s downtown Chicago office. Ideal candidate must be experienced. This is a full time position.

Spanish Fluent Waukegan Attorney
Spanish fluent attorney with minimum two years experience in consumer law, criminal, civil litigation, family or immigration law needed immediately to staff growing office at Katz Law Office Ltd.’s Waukegan location. This position requires a natural talent for client intake and inspiring clients with confidence in the attorney and the firm. The applicant need be an effective leader and manager of a law office, as the purpose of his/her hiring is to build the Waukegan office into a thriving pillar of legal support for the Spanish speaking community of Lake County. Applicant need be highly organized and motivated, able to handle a case load of approximately 100 client matters in two or more areas of law. Interested applicants need send resume, three work references, and two research intensive writing samples to [email protected].

Box LB919
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

DEPUTY STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER
Deputy State Appellate Defender - Attorney with at least 15 years of criminal appellate experience who possesses excellent research, writing,analytical and communication skills. Assure quality representation isprovided by the Agency; oversee training, conferences, and seminars in house and for the criminal defense bar statewide; assist in establishing and implementing procedures and practices; and perform all such duties as otherwise requested by the State Appellate Defender. Attorney can serve in the position from either Chicago or Springfield office. Send cover letter and resume no later than Monday, March 29, 2010, to Michael J. Pelletier, State Appellate Defender at [email protected]. EOE.

Intellectual Property Paralegal UPPER $50K
Mid-sized law firm seeks a hard working Intellectual Property Paralegal with 4-5 years experience. The right candidate will have the ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and complete under time constraints along with excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Immediate hire. Only qualified applicants will be contacted Please send resume and cover letter to: Kathy Stratton: Fax: 312-253-5446 Phone: 312-253-4012 Email: [email protected]

Box LB911
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Legal Assistant
Joliet general practice law firm is looking for experienced legal assistant. Please fax resume to 815-723-5136

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

Legal Secretary
Chicago based litigation firm is looking for a legal secretary with 3 years insurance defense experience. Must be detail oriented, multi-tasker and type at least 75 wpm. Benefits package offered.

Legal Secretary Available Full-Time
Legal secretary seeks FullTime Work; proficient in Microsoft Word; exc. Dictaphone; exp w/Timeslips. Call Robin (773) 991-2636

Box LB913
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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Attorney
Growing mid-sized law firm in the Loop seeks a well-credentialed associate with 2-5 years experience in: 1) insurance policy/endorsement drafting, 2) D&O claims management and coverage and 3) regulatory approval of insurance products and related regulatory issues. Candidate must possess strong research and writing skills, as well as excellent communication skills. It is essential that the candidate be interested in and committed to supporting a fast-paced, growing practice group.

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Codilis & Associates, P.C. (located in Burr Ridge) seeks a full time associate attorney with a minimum of 3-5 years experience. Our firm concentrates in representing creditor rights in foreclosure, bankruptcy and Real Estate matters. The position involves appearing in state court approximately 3 days per week handling a high volume motion call. Previous related experience is a plus. Full benefit package available. Interested candidates should e-mail resumes including salary requirements to [email protected]

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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]

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.

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Box LB915
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Mid-sized loop labor law firm is seeking an attorney to handle mechanic lien Preparation and litigation in Cook and the collar counties. The position is part-time and will provide flexibility to the chosen attorney. Compensation will be based on a percentage of the fees billed to our existing clients. Please send resume and cover letterdescribing mechanic lien experience to: Silvia Castro Whitfield, McGann & Ketterman 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60601 312-251-9701 Fax

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.

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Partner/Practice Merger
Grow your practice - cut your overhead. Established NW suburban firm concentrating in local government law seeks lateral hire/merger with entrepreneurial solo or small firm. Portable business preferred. Much opportunity for cross-referrals - compatible practices include municipal, chancery lit., insurance defense/subrogation, labor, corp trnsctn, estate admin. Improve your net (and your commute!) by taking advantage of suburban rent, fully equipped and staffed office, decreased travel time to clients and court, access to public transportation, all expressways and O’Hare. Please reply to

Spanish Fluent Immigration Attorney
Spanish fluent culturally sensitive immigration attorney with a love and passion for representing the Latino and working class community needed immediately at Katz Law Office Ltd.’s 26th Street Location. The applicant need be highly organized and motivated to effectively serve a caseload of 100 some client matters. Minimum two years experience in familyimmigration work required. Applicant need email resume, three work references and two research intensive writing samples to [email protected].

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Bankruptcy Attorney
Codilis & Associates, P.C. is looking to hire a full time Attorney to specialize in Bankruptcy / Creditor Rights. We will consider candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience. Adversary and contested bankruptcy litigation experience preferred. We offer a full benefit package that includes both insurance as well as time off benefits. Interested candidates should forward their resume that include salary requirements to [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

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Box LB916
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Associate Attorney
Boutique class action practice with national presence seeks associate with 2-3 years litigation experience for Chicago office. Must demonstrate ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment. Duties include research, drafting pleadings, discovery and some travel. Writing and courtroom advocacy skills are critical. Top class rank, law review and/or clerkship required. Please respond with cover letter, resume and writing sample (preferably self-edited), and indicate availability to interview during March 23-25.

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ATTORNEY
Liberty Mutual Group, a Fortune 500 Company, offers an opportunity to represent its policyholders in its Workers Compensation unit in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate should have 5 to 7 years of experience. Must be admitted in Illinois. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply online at www.libertymutual.com. Job Number 12172. Equal opportunity employer.

Associate Attorney
Established Chicago law firm seeks a fifth year associate with extensive experience in estate planning and administration, business succession, asset protection and income tax law. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. Send resume and salary requirements to

Box LB921
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

LEGAL SECRETARIES
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Associate Attorney
Opportunity for family law attorney with four plus years experience. We are seeking a high quality individual for a high quality and exclusive family law practice in St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois. Top benefits and pay. Profit sharing, employer matching 401(k), quarterly performance bonuses, and health insurance. Please mail, fax or email your resume to: SHAW, JACOBS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Attn: Hiring Partner, 555 S. Randall Rd, Ste 200, St. Charles, IL 60174. Fax: (630) 513-8565, email: [email protected]. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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Litigation Attorney
Plaintiffs’ class action firm with dynamic national practice seeks litigation attorney with excellent research and writing skills, preferably in class certification and complex issues of federal law such as RICO and antitrust. Must be highly organized with excellent computer skills. Fax resume to 312-220-7777 or email to [email protected].

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General Attorney
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking a general attorney with at least one year of experience for its Midwest Regional Office to handle consumer protection and/or other enforcement matters. You may obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement by visiting the website http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.

Associate Attorney
Opportunity for family law attorney with four plus years experience. We are seeking a high quality individual for a high quality and exclusive family law practice in St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois. Top benefits and pay. Profit sharing, employer matching 401(k), quarterly performance bonuses, and health insurance. Please mail, fax or email your resume to: SHAW, JACOBS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Attn: Hiring Partner, 555 S. Randall Rd, Ste 200, St. Charles, IL 60174. Fax: (630) 513-8565, email: [email protected]. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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LAWYER
Small general practice firm seeks lawyer with experience in residential real estate, foreclosure and debt collection. Please send resume to:

Practice Support Administrator needed for growing loop law firm. Position will be responsible for coordination of litigation support systems and services for busy team of attorneys. Duties include: staying abreast of practice support developments, conducting research and making recommendations regarding the acquisition and best use of litigation support systems and services, coordinates and supervises workflow of paralegals, secretaries and law clerks on the team, oversees the new matter creation process, troubleshoots conflicts with same. Serves as point of contact for attorneys, staff and clients regarding practice support needs. Acts as liaison between team attorneys and firm administrative departments, including marketing, IS, admin, conflicts, etc. Helps coordinate activities of trial preparation. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a law firm. Experience in a similar role is preferred. We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and full benefits package. Please send resume with salary history to: Human Resources SmithAmundsen LLC 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60601 Or fax (312) 894.3210 Or email: [email protected] *NO SEARCH FIRMS, PLEASE.*

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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]

Associate Litigation Attorney
Mid sized loop firm seeking an Associate Attorney with 4-6 years experience in Commercial Litigation.Insurance coverage experience a plus.Please send your resume to: [email protected]

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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.

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Bankruptcy Associate - Junior Level
Our well-respected, international law firm client is seeking a well-credentialed associate to join its bankruptcy practice. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of bankruptcy (preferably, Chapter 11) experience gained at a national or well-known mid-sized law firm. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing practice group. Apply for Job #808

BANKING & FINANCE ASSOCIATE (Junior-to-Senior Level)
Our well-respected global law firm client is looking for a wellcredentialed associate with 17 years of banking and/or finance experience to join its growing Banking & Finance practice. The ideal candidate will have worked at a large or mid-sized firm representing lenders and borrowers in large banking and other senor debt financing transactions. Any financial regulatory experience is a plus. This is a great opportunity to be part of a well-respected, established practice at a preeminent firm. Apply for Job #786

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 1015% 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

Patent Paralegal Chicago, IL
Downtown boutique is looking for a patent prosecution paralegal with 4+ years of experience. The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of PCT and foreign filings. Knowledge of WordPerfect is a must and additional computer skills helpful. Paralegal Certificate is required. Salary up to $55K with excellent benefits. Apply for Job #3204

Patent Agent Chicago, IL
Our client, an Am Law 100 national law firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking a Patent Agent. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have 3+ years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, conducting patent searches and patentability analyses, and handling foreign patent applications. Candidate must be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Apply for Job #3206

Estate Planning Senior Associate or Income Partner
Our prestigious national law firm client is seeking a wellcredentialed attorney at the senior associate or income partner level (with no portable business required) who has ideally 5-10 years of sophisticated estate planning experience. Your experience should include working with high networth individuals and families in designing and drafting sophisticated estate plans. This practice group is growing and offers its attorneys substantial client responsibility. Apply for Job #810

Mortgage/Banking Paralegal Rolling Meadows, IL
Our client, a Northwest suburban company, is seeking a paralegal with 5+ years of mortgage/banking experience. Responsibilities include reviewing and drafting responses to complaints, requests for information and conducting necessary research; research loans and prepare memos; research, draft advisement memorandums on federal and state laws affecting the mortgage industry; compliance; loan performance auditiong; assist in development of systems, policies and procedures to maintain superior regulatory compliance and any other duties as assigned. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TEMP-TO-PERM opportunity. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply for Job #3205

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 LEVEL
Our national law firm client is seeking a very well-credentialed junior level associate with 1-3 years of either health care or corporate transactional experience. They will train corporate transactional attorneys without a health care background. This practice group counsels clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, financing, contracting, labor and employment, and litigation. Many of the health care partners are significant rainmakers and the group is highly regarded within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, rapidly expanding practice group. Apply for Job #446

ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL
Our labor and employment litigation boutique client is seeking a well-credentialed associate who has ideally 1-2 years (Class of ‘08-’09) of employment litigation experience and is currently employed 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 GENERAL COUNSEL
Our client located near the loop is seeking an Associate General Counsel who is Illinois bar admitted and has at least 10 years of experience reviewing, analyzing and preparing contracts, particularly in the lending/finance area. Any experience in data privacy, intellectual property and antitrust is strongly preferred. This attorney also will work on corporate projects assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel. Market comparable salary and benefits, great hours (typically 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) and a business casual workplace. Apply for Job #865

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Career Calisthenics: Whipping Your Career Into Shape
By: Cheryl Rich Heisler
Getting any job in today's market is hard work-are you sure that you are doing everything you can to "work out" all your career opportunities? If you aren't putting in at least as much time and effort crunching your network as you are your abs, your career search isn't in peak form. As a career trainer for lawyers in transition, I feel a kinship with all the personal trainers I see at my local gym. In a lot of ways, we are in similar positions. We both have clients that come in to see us searching for direction. We both want to help our clients identify and reach realistic goals by offering directed exercises to help strengthen their resolve and sharpen their skills. We each relish in our clients successes and feel for them when they fall short. But whereas my compatriots at the gym can point to the loss of the first few pounds or inches to reassure their clients that progress is being made, my clients find it much harder to see success in anything less than the acquisition of a new job. We all know that Rome wasn't built in a day, and that (no matter what you read on the internet) washboard abs can't be obtained without sustained hard work. Yet so many lawyers lose patience and focus as soon as their first round of letters or networking attempts fail to yield a job offer. I guess the legal market was too good for too long; many of us have never experienced a real job search and the persistence that carrying out such a search requires. So pull on your sweats and lace up your sneakers-we are going for a trial run through the career obstacle course for getting a job in these tough times. 1. Bend and Stretch When you haven't been to the gym for a while, most trainers will start by checking your flexibility. They will push you and pull you to see where and how you bend, how "tight" you are, how flexible (or inflexible) you have become over the years. Where you start is just the baseline-you are expected to loosen up as you begin the training process. This holds true for career stretching as well. Are you hung up on only taking a job exactly like the one you held before? In this economy, the number of traditional legal jobs has shrunk considerably. You may need to figure out a way to stretch your technical and transferable skills into new and different configurations so as to be marketable in areas that are quasi- or even non-legally related. The good news here is that just as you can train your body and muscles to bend and move in different directions, you can reevaluate your intellectual skills and learn to see where and how those skills can be valuable in other places and industries beyond the law. This mental stretching can be as painful in its own way as the physical type. We all get comfortable with the routines we know and the comfort that comes with using our skills in the same ways over and over, but humans are flexible-we were designed to be adaptable to survive. 2. Start Slow and Steady No one would start a new exercise routine with a triathlon. That just sounds crazy. But many legal job seekers, in a panic to land something, do exactly that. Before they have even thought about what they might like to do or for whom they might be able to do their best work, they flood the market with their resumes. They network haphazardly. They act without a plan. And just like running a marathon without the proper training, they crash and burn, injuring themselves in the process. A smarter approach is to work up to being ready to present yourself to your target markets in a controlled fashion. I am all for maximizing contacts in a given arena, but I believe there needs to be a strategic component to who you target, when and why. I try and encourage my clients to learn something from every networking meeting they have, and then to dial that learning into the next level contact. When an opportunity is available for a position, submit a tailored resume and cover letter that speak directly to your qualifications for that specific position. Don't consider an afternoon on LinkedIn asking random folks to "friend" you as quality job search time. 3. Build On Your Progress In the gym, once you can do 10 push-ups, then you work toward 15. Once you can do 15 repetitions of your bicep curls with 10 pound weights, then you try it again with 15 pounders. Whether you are aiming for strength or flexibility or speed or stamina, you always keep building. A job search is like this as well. Even after you have had a few good interviews, keep plugging! Some jobs just won't be offered to you, despite a fantastic interview. Not all positions actually come to fruition; budgets or head counts can get cut even during an interview cycle. .And coming in second is not always a bad thing-even when you are not the one actually offered the job, being so close to the top should remind you that you did have most of what they thought they wanted for the slot, and you should reach out and investigate related jobs at related companies who might very well see the same positives in your background as did the first group. 4. Rejoice in Your Results Progress in the gym can be measured in lots of ways: increased strength, decreased pain, higher tolerance, lower weight. There are also intangible measures of success: you feel a little better, you have more energy, you look healthier. Plenty of tangible and intangible results can be yours from a well-conducted job search also. Your network increases, your confidence grows, your sense of where and how you can add value to an organization crystallizes. If you use your search time to volunteer or take an internship, you can develop new skills and realize the benefits of giving something back to your community. Best of all, these results are just as real as the new job will be, when you land it. So, if you can manage to stay on track with both your physical and job search routines, just think how great you will look (and feel) when you start your new position!
Cheryl Rich Heisler is the President and Founder of Lawternatives, a Chicago-based career consulting firm specializing in assisting lawyers in making career transitions, inside, outside and around the law.

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

Litigation Projects:
Trial attorney, with over 30 experience, concentrating in medical malpractice and personal injury, is available, flexible hours including weekends, to work on project basis: including doing medical research, reviewing medical records, trial testimony and depositions. Please call me at 312- 644-3999

130 attorney firm seeks part-time marketing assistant to assist with the day-to-day activities of the marketing department. Primary duties include coordinating and maintaining external directory listings, data entry for InterAction, managing the firm’s gift program and promotional items, overseeing the holiday cards and gifts to clients program each year, providing assistance with firm mailings and compiling materials for seminars, conferences, client meetings, assisting with firm events, registering attorneys for conferences, reviewing department invoices, completing research for attorneys and updating website, etc. Must be extremely organized. Bachelors degree required. Experience with InterAction preferred. 20 - 25 hours/week, no benefits. Qualified candidates please send resume to: [email protected] No recruiters, no phone calls.

Manager, IP/T Docket
Job ID: 1049 Location:Chicago Full/Part Time:Full-Time Regular/Temporary:Regular Job Opening Information Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP is a premier national full service law firm, with hundreds of lawyers in numerous U.S. locations as well as an international presence, and a global reach throughout the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. The firm serves the legal and public interest needs of many of the world’s best-known and most admired businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Sonnenschein is a leader in the law firm industry as noted by our rank in the Am Law 100 list and the fact that several of our offices have been recognized as "Best Places to Work" in their respective communities. The Firm has experienced record growth in its Intellectual Property & Technology ("IPT") practice over the last four years without sacrificing its unique atmosphere of collaboration and respect. Our Firm has more than 50 lawyers and scientific advisors in offices across the country whose practices include work in the IPT area. They are supported by a network of associates from countries around the world, involved in all aspects of intellectual property. The recent growth of our Firm’s substantial IPT practice has added a critical dimension to the contributions made by the Docket organization to the firm as a whole. As a result of the dynamic growth in this area, the firm is committed to a continued emphasis on the importance and growth of its Docket function. The firm is currently recruiting for an IPT Docket Manager in our Chicago office. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the IPT Docket Manager will manage the daily operations of the Firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Docket department. Additionally, this individual will manage personnel, develop new services, enhance the current policies and procedures, and work closely with the attorneys in the practice group. This individual will be responsible for managing a team of professionals, which has grown in recent years to a team of fourteen. Responsibilities The IPT Docket Manager will mentor and manage all departmental personnel whose collective responsibilities include: Receiving, processing, and distributing all incoming mail to the appropriate Docketing Specialists for handling and ensuring that all completed work is forwarded to the appropriate attorneys within 48 hours of receipt. Reviewing all incoming patent and trademark correspondence, docketing all pertinent information into the Firm’s database systems, and reviewing information with the Quality Control Specialists. Generating 2-day, weekly, and monthly reports for attorneys to assist them in monitoring their docket. Following up daily with attorneys regarding hard due dates to ensure deadline compliance and to maintain database integrity. Coordinating all new client intake including the due diligence review of files. Handling the transfer out of files from the Firm. Generating correspondence to advise clients of patent information received and docketed. The IPT Docket Manager will also be directly responsible for the following: Working with management to develop best practices and strategic goals to enhance the overall efficiency of the department and the lawyers in the practice group. Disseminating information on new technology developments and trends to team members and management. Experience and Qualifications The IPT Docket Manager must have a minimum of five years of experience in a management role. Given that this position serves as a resource to attorneys, paralegals, and clients, a highly developed technical background in IPT is essential. Expertise in handling patent and trademark prosecution, both domestic and foreign, will add to the effectiveness of managing departmental operations. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability, team building skills, and a strong docketing background, preferably with CPI. Additionally, this individual must have good planning and organization skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time, strong teamwork skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. An undergraduate degree is required for this position. Closing Statement Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package. ~~~We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer~~~ To apply, please visit: https://psoft9gw.sonnenschein.com/psp/SNRHPRD9/EMPLOYEE/ HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action =A&SiteID=1

Paralegals
Temporary/Part-Time

1100
1120

LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Established mid-sized general practice Loop law firm seeks an experienced commercial litigation paralegal to work part-time (approximately 20 hours per week). Please send resume, in confidence, with detailed summary of commercial litigation experience to:

Box LB910
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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Illinois Paralegal Association
INDEPENDENT PARALEGALS/ FREELANCE PARALEGALS BY: Caren Mansfield, a member of the Illinois Paralegal Association Independent paralegals and freelance paralegals. Terms that float around all the time. While both names may be used interchangeably there is a difference. Let’s talk about the difference. Freelance paralegals are paralegals who are employed by attorneys, firms, corporations or agencies to work contractually. The freelance paralegal may perform work independently i.e. at home, at odd hours of the day or night but all work generated is reviewed by an attorney. Freelance paralegals are often used by firms to supplement staff when large projects or cases arise. Some freelance paralegals are hired as trial approaches to assist in preparing trial notebooks, interviewing witnesses and assisting counsel at trial. The freelance paralegal performs work under the supervision of an attorney. Independent paralegals are paralegals that perform work for the public without attorney supervision. They have also been called legal technicians or document preparers. This is a sticky area in Illinois. In Illinois a paralegal who prepares substantive documents for a client without attorney supervision is guilty of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). A paralegal may provide independent services to the public through document preparation, research activities, filing services, etc. The consumer is not always aware that the independent paralegal can only provide published factual information (generated by a lawyer), cannot select appropriate forms and can only type in information given by the client. The paralegal cannot give advice, select forms, help with strategy or even describe what information should be included in a form. The independent paralegal can file and serve documents at the direction of the consumer. The decision on where (i.e. which court) to file the documents must be made by the consumer. Research must be directed by a client. Those decisions that paralegals routinely make in environments under attorney supervision such as drafting complaints, interviewing clients to solicit information and preparing court documents are forbidden for the independent paralegal in Illinois. Great care must be maintained by the independent paralegal not to cross over the boundaries to UPL. In Illinois there is no protection for the independent paralegal legislatively or the consumer. There is no statute that defines what an independent paralegal is or can do. Nor is there a recourse for the consumer who receives poor or inaccurate information from an independent information. A state that has taken action toward regulating independent paralegals is California. The law strictly defines what educational background and experience a paralegal must have before becoming a Legal Document Assistant. There is a fee to register and after posting a bond the paralegal can identify herself/himself as a Legal Document Assistant. Illinois is not yet to the point of regulating independent or freelance paralegals. That may come in the future. For now, both types of paralegals must be careful in not practicing UPL. For more information on the IPA contact Yvonne at 815-462-4620 or www.ipaonline.org. Contact Caren Mansfield at [email protected].

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.

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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.

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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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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY—5

Law/Docket Clerks 1150 Help Wanted General 1300 Office Space
Positions Available 1155 Positions Available 1310 For Rent

1500
1510

Court Administration Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II)
Join the United States Bankruptcy Court’s team of energetic, career minded professionals! The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for the full-time position of Chief Deputy Clerk. This is an executive level position which functions in collaboration with the Clerk of Court and management team in the administration and supervision of the Clerk’s Office. Qualified candidates must have a performance history that demonstrates proven skills in management practices and administrative processes. All applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in court management and administration in which they have gained a thorough understanding of judicial organizations including administration of automated case records management and governmental financial accounting programs. At least three (3) of the six (6) years must have been in a position of management responsibility. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree, relevant post graduate certification, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) is preferred and may be substituted for up to two (2) years of professional experience. Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is required. A working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a resume detailing education and work experience, a cover letter identifying how your education and/or experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of this position, two (2) references and a completed AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment to [email protected] in pdf format or in paper format at the following address: United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Illinois, Human Resources Officer 219 S. Dearborn, Room 614 Chicago, Illinois 60604. Additional information including applications for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO78) may be obtained from the Court’s website under Court Information at: www.ilnb.uscourts.gov No facsimiles will be accepted. The United States Bankruptcy Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Real Estate Legal Assistant /Closer
Our Burr Ridge Law Firm is looking to add a full time Legal Assistant to our Real Estate Closing team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years previous experience preparing closing documents, handling a heavy volume as well as familiarity with Title issues. The candidate must be organized, demonstrate excellent analytical skills as well as attention to detail. We do offer a full benefit package including medical, dental, Life Insurance, 401k and time off benefits. Interested candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter indicating salary requirements. Requirements: Minimum of 2-3 years experience with Real Estate Closings Experience and familiarity with Title issues / resolutionsPrevious work at a Title company preferred. The ability to work in a fast paced environment is required The experience and ability of handling a large volume of closings is required [email protected]

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 Nikki at 312-641-2233.

30 N. LaSalle
Prime location has 3 spacious window offices 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

Office Space
For Rent

1500
1510

Leaving a partnership?
Need the perfect corner office... With sophisticated surroundings. Call Liz at (312) 781-5903 www.3200network.com

UNIQUE OFFICE SHARING IN HIGH-END LAW BOUTIQUE
Small niche law firm with high-profile national practice has two furnished offices to rent for May in newly renovated 2500 s.q. suite on high floor at 150 N. Wacker. Offices have superb views with conf. room and kitchen privileges, fiber optic internet connection, possible secretarial sharing, Westlaw avail. 1 year lease with option.Contact Howard 312-726-1600

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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105 West Madison
Join our friendly, 6-person suite. One or two offices available. 17 x 13 1/2; 11.5 x 11 Kitchen, supply shelves, conf room & wifi Internet included in rent. Also available: copier, fax, secretarial space. Call Joe Wrobel: (312) 781-0996

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.

20 S. CLARK
Law firm has furnished window office available on 23rd floor. Includes conf, DSL wireless, phone system w/voicemail, fax, copier, and kitchen along with other amenities. Secretarial space avail. Available immediately. Call Linda or Bob at 312-977-9119.

Legal Administrators 1175
Positions Available 1180

Office Manger
A boutique law firm seeking a business or office manager with 3-7 years of 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. Competive salary and benefits. Please forward cover letter and resume.

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.

100 W. MONROE
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

208 S. LaSalle
One-window furnished office, 9 x 12. Use of conference room and reception services included. Amenities can include fax, copier and secretarial services.Call Joan at 312-346-8258

Box LB917
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

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

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

Office Space
For Sale

1500
1520

55 W. MONROE ATTN: LAWYERS
Interior office (10.5x13.5); with/without secretarial space in law office suite. Receptionist, conf. room, file space, phone system with voice mail, copy/scan, fax, kitchen, DSL. Immediate occupancy, reasonable rent and possible referrals. Excellent opportunity for sole practitioner, semi-retired or young lawyer. Contact Leslie, Jay or Jeff (312) 201-9800.

Farmhouse Property
Opportunity for Lawyer or CPA office on 1600 W. Golf Road in Mount Prospect. Farmhouse property on a huge (148’x175’) lot. 4450+ traffic count everyday. Ample parking. Call Paul May @ 847-561-6380. See it @ www.arlingtonproperties.us

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Crowe Horwath LLP - PARALEGAL (2422)
Crowe Horwath LLP (www.crowehorwath.com) is one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values®," Crowe assists public and private company clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, advisory, risk and performance services. With 25 offices and 2,400 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Horwath International, one of the largest networks in the world, consisting of more than 140 independent accounting and management consulting firms with offices in more than 400 cities around the world. At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our Partners are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages Partners to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The Partners of our company lead by example and maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find their career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling. FRM is a critical component of the firm's organizational structure. Among its many responsibilities are supporting compliance with professional and firm quality controls, providing legal counsel for the firm and conducting due diligence activities related to firm investments, combinations and acquisitions, just to name a few. The paralegal will support the Chief Risk Officer and the General Counsel's office. This position is responsible for primary legal department administration support. RESPONSIBILITIES • Act as primary legal department administration support, with focus on document management, filing, and corporate record keeping. • Prepare, review, and track contract requests. • Participate in basic negotiation of contracts. • Assist in other basic legal review of documents, including company policies and proposals prepared in response to requests for proposal. • Create and maintain contracts database and other records databases. • Process corporate filings, including entity formation and dissolution. • Manage various insurance-related records and renewal process. • Conduct research as needed. • Work with internal and external clients as necessary. • Assist with educating business partners on legal point-of-view and work with them to understand their needs. • Review, process, and track legal-related invoices. • Coordinate and assist with preparation of budget. • Perform special projects as requested. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of eight years of relevant experience • College degree required • Strong organizational skills and client-service approach • Previous in-house and law firm paralegal experience in financial services preferred • Can drive discussion and present well organized thoughts; solid presentation skills • Ability to manage through multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change • Self-motivated, composed, and creative problem-solver • Ability to work independently in active, fast-paced environment • Keeps stakeholders informed about work progress and outcomes • Articulate in communicating role of the legal function to business partners • Gathers relevant facts and information to address the issue presented • Understands how own work impacts the "big picture" • Familiar and resourceful with legal and internet research techniques and resources • Ability to distill most critical information from situation and apply the appropriate legal lens for developing solutions • Knowledgeable about Westlaw and Microsoft suite of office products, including Word, Excel, and Access • Must be able to start work at 7:30am To apply, please submit your resume on-line at: https://careers-crowehorwath.icims.com/jobs/2422/job EOE M/F/D/V

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Attorneys in Transition small-group event – March 31
We are having this month’s Attorneys in Transition free event at 3:30 p.m. March 31 at The Law Bulletin Publishing Co. offices, 415 N. State St. The free event will involve two speakers, followed (if time allows) by a session of speed networking with the 20 lawyers who attend the event. This month’s speakers will be: Tamara S. Klein, Esq. Tamara graduated with a musical theater degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991, and cum laude from the University of Michigan School of Law in 1995. Tamara began her legal career as a commercial litigator at Jenner & Block in Chicago, and also practiced at Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C., and McDermott, Will and Emery in Chicago before joining SPS in 2000. Tamara’s experience at a number of major national law firms makes her uniquely qualified to understand the rigors and demands of today’s legal associate. Tamara specializes in associate placement in Chicago, but has placed associates and partners in cities nation-wide. She also has experience with international placements. Jinnie English A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she is the CEO of International & Chicago’s High Achievers, a personal and professional development firm for High Achievers, their families and companies. For nearly 20 years, Jinnie has worked with individuals to advance and leverage their careers, enhance their personal life and improve their interpersonal skills. As a veteran social worker, she has served as an expert to local and national media in areas of mental health, psychology, and leadership development. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to [email protected] by March22 and give us your year of graduation from law school and what your practice area is.