Legal Employment Weekly Week of April 12 - 16

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Volume 12, No. 15 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

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Week of Apr. 12-16, 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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Trial Attorney
Naperville area plaintiff's trial law firm seeking a hard working, highly-skilled and motivated trial attorney associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience. Position requires excellent writing and people skills, as well as the capacity to learn and adapt quickly to the demands of handling complex personal injury, wrongful death and insurance coverage litigation. Position is available is immediately. Please communicate trial experience and salary expectations. Box LB942 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

LEGAL ASSISTANT
Small law firm seeks skilled, independent legal assistant with small firm or solo practice experience. Front-line office management, time/expense management, secretarial duties, court filings, proofreading, problem-solving. Strong computer skills required including: MS Office Suite, Acrobat, TimeSlips, E-Filing, Westlaw. Paralegal degree a plus. Email resume only: [email protected]

LEGAL SECRETARY
Small loop in house law office seeks legal secretary with at least 2 years experience. Handle civil litigation for insurance company. Immediate opening. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Box LB945 Law Bulletin 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY
Property management/general contractor/ real estate developer seeks unique individual licensed to practice in Illinois to assist in participating and running all facets of a real estate, property management, general contracting, and development operation. Duties would include but are not limited to the following: functioning as a property manager, construction supervision, leasing, in-house counsel, ad administration, preparing condo docs, real estate closings, and overseeing accounting and performing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Individual would be required to obtain an Illinois brokers license. Ideal individual would be comfortable in home depot and have some hands on construction experience. Those who have obtained an undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or marketing are preferred. Weekend work is required. This is not a traditional legal position; this is more about assisting and running a residential property management and construction firm. Compensation includes starting base salary of $50,000 plus full benefits and a generous performance bonus package. Only people with the above credentials and strong references need apply. Please email resume with references to [email protected]

TRIAL ATTORNEY / CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Looking for a bilingual attorney (English and Spanish) interested in working in the court room and trying cases, primarily in the area of criminal defense but with an opportunity to learn other areas of the law, such as immigration law, personal injury law and family law. There is an opportunity to gain real court-room trial experience in everything from small misdemeanor to substantial felony cases. One to three years experience in criminal defense and or criminal prosecution is preferred. Experience as a 711 law student working with the State’s Attorney or Public Defender is also a plus. Candidate must enjoy working with people, be self motivated, have an automobile and be willing to work long hours in a friendly work environment. A great opportunity for the right candidate interested in obtaining trial skills. Immediate opening available. Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please put "resume" in the subject line. Only bilingual attorneys will be given serious consideration.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PARALEGAL
Well known loop law firm has an immediate opening for a Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice paralegal with a minimum of 5+ years experience in trial preparation of significant cases. Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, be proficient in litigation and case management software, transcription of medical terminology, medical record organization, deposition scheduling, discovery and related materials. Only those applicants who possess the requisite qualifications should send resume, references and salary requirements to

Litigation Paralegal
Chicago law firm is seeking a paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting. The successful candidate will support litigation attorneys and must have strong legal document review skills and be familiar with Summation or Concordance or other litigation support software. Microsoft Word & Excel skills are also required. This position requires strong organizational & interpersonal skills with strong attention to details. This position requires some over time. Immediate interviews. Generous benefit package and beautiful offices. Send resume 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]

LITIGATION SECRETARY UP TO $50K
Small LaSalle St. Law firm seeks a legal secretary with 2-3 years experience. Must have excellent skills and be proficient in MS Office. Firm offers above average benefits. Hours are from 9-5 with an hour for lunch. IMMEDIATE HIRE! Please send resume and cover letter to: Kathy Stratton: Fax: 312-253-5446 Phone: 312-253-4012 Email: [email protected]

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Legal Secretary
Immediate opening available for an experienced litigation secretary with excellent typing and administrative skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Word, Word Perfect, document management software and Federal/State e-filings is a must. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to

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

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].

Box LB934
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Attorney Wanted
If you are an entrepreneurial attorney looking to combine law & business skills in a small, rapidly growing financial services firm we are looking for you. We need a lawyer with true self-initiative, a great work ethic & a strong desire to serve our clients. We would be especially interested in candidates who have come from challenging personal backgrounds, & who have "made it themselves". Must have knowledge of commercial contracts, enforcing them, & then collecting against them when needed. We will train you in our professional methodology. This could possibly work as a parttime or entry level position. We offer a great work environment & a very supportive team. Pls send cover letter & resume to [email protected]

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Real Estate Tax Attorney
West Suburban Real Estate Holding Company seeks a full time Real Estate Tax Attorney with a minimum o f 5 years experience. This position is responsible for all real estate tax related legal matters for commercial properties in the organization’s portfolio. Specific experience filing appeals/protests, zoning, and entitlements is necessary. Multi-state experience a plus. Full benefits available. Interested candidates should e-mail resumes including salary requirements to

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BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH Loop Workers’ Comp law firm seeks fluent bi-lingual part -time receptionist. Experience preferred. Call 312-263-7560

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

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

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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.

Family Law 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 Established Firm is looking for an ambitious associate with a desire to take their Family Law experience to the next level. Join our nationally recognized practice and your hard work will help our clients achieve their goals and make a significant difference in their lives. You will be challenged by a diverse range of complex cases while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package at firm where your career can flourish. For immediate consideration please submit resume and cover letter with salary history and requirements (must be included) to [email protected]

ATTORNEY
Downers Grove office space available in exchange for legal services. Possible association with busy litigation firm. Must have civil litigation experience and own clients. Email your resume to [email protected].

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Box LB932
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 E-mail: [email protected]

Attorney
Growing mid-sized law firm in the Loop seeks a well-credentialed associate with 2-5 years experience in D&O claims management and coverage. 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.

Per Diem Attorney Available to Cover Court Calls
Do you need an attorney to cover status calls, motion calls, arbitrations, depositions, trials? Attorney with 16 years of civil litigation experience available to travel to all Illinois counties for $125/hour + mileage (M1, M2, M3 are exempt from mileage charges)For more information call Bonnie Singer at (847) 334-4003 or email at [email protected].

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Clerk of the Supreme Court of Illinois
The Clerk of the Supreme Court is an officer appointed by the Court (Ill. Const. 1970, Art. VI, §18 (a)), reports to the Court, and serves at the Court’s pleasure. This senior level position is the Court’s principal case processing and records manager who operates the Clerk’s main office in Springfield and a satellite office in Chicago through a staff of 14 deputies which the Clerk recruits, selects, trains, and supervises, and by planning, developing, and implementing policies and procedures necessary to execute the responsibilities of the office. As case manager, the Clerk oversees and evaluates the functioning of four distinct automated dockets, and all associated processes, to ensure compliance with Supreme Court Rules and effective tracking and scheduling of cases from initiation to issuance of mandates and final orders. Relatedly, the Clerk interprets and applies relevant rules and compiles, analyzes, and reports statistics on the Court’s case load. As records manager, the Clerk is responsible for the Court’s active and closed files and permanent records, dating to 1818. The Clerk maintains the roll of attorneys, which includes the licensing process; registers and renews professional service corporations and associations, and limited liability companies and partnerships engaged in the practice of law; files judicial financial disclosure statements required of state court judges. The Clerk routinely writes reports for the Court on legal and administrative subjects, including a body of memoranda on attorney discipline cases ready for disposition each term of Court; and initiates or undertakes projects as directed. The Clerk fosters critical working relationships with offices of the judicial branch, Supreme Court agencies, and state and county departments. The foregoing description of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and it is expected that the incumbent possesses the analytical, organizational, communication, and legal skills necessary to execute responsibilities at the highest level of competency. Education and Experience Juris Doctor degree from ABA approved law school and license to practice law in Illinois or other state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia. A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public or private sector which provided a thorough understanding of the functioning of an organization and a general understanding of court operations, including a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, substantial, and successful experience in a management or supervisory role. Through this experience the incumbent should have gained the ability to sustain a high level of organizational excellence, to exercise consistently sound judgment, and to maintain unfailingly professional demeanor. Experience in court administration is desirable. The active practice of law may be substituted for up to 2 years of administrative and managerial experience. Compensation and Benefits Annual salary $125,000. State of Illinois benefits, including medical and pension. Application Process The closing date for making application is May 7, 2010, or until the position is filled. Application may be made by submitting a letter of interest, resume, salary history, and self-edited writing sample of no more than 5 pages to: Honorable Thomas R. Fitzgerald Chief Justice Supreme Court of Illinois c/o Clerk’s Office 160 N. LaSalle Street 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60601-1332 Please note "Application" on the outside of the envelope. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. The position is available January 3, 2011. The position is duty stationed at the Clerk’s main office in Springfield, Illinois. EOE

Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP, a leading Chicago-based law firm, seeks an associate attorney to join our General Litigation Group. Construction litigation and knowledge of insurance coverage is a plus. Ideal candidates should have between 3 and 5 years of commercial litigation experience, possess excellent analytical and writing skills, be creative, and be able to excel in a fast paced challenging environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including health, dental, LTD, STD, vision care, life, 401(k), and a collegial work environment. All inquiries should be made by mail. Please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to: Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson, LLP 123 North Wacker Drive Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60606 Attn: Mr. Christopher E. Kentra MBT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Attorney-Jury Experience a MustFor established loop firm specializing in serious personal injury, med. mal., construction site product cases. Talented attorney with high work ethic could have unique potential. Salary and benefits open.

Litigation Attorney with 15 years of experience available
Litigation attorney with extensive experience in multiple areas of both defense and plaintiff’s civil litigation available for all types of projects including court calls, arbitrations, depositions, trials, complex motion practice and appeals. References available. Reasonable rates. (773) 386-6958.

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Liberty Mutual Group, a Fortune 500 Company, offers an opportunity to represent its policyholders in its Civil unit in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate should have 10 plus years of experience. Must be admitted in Illinois. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply online at www.libertymutual.com. Job Number 12508. Equal opportunity employer.

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Need a Court Date Covered? Coverage Attorney Flat Rate
Experienced Litigation Attorney available on short notice for court calls, status calls, deposition coverage (tendering witness or taking), muni arbitrations, etc. Contact Mr. Winslow Phone or Text - 312-343-0361 Email - [email protected]

The City of Evanston is seeking Hearing Officers (Administrative Law Judges)
Hourly Rate $60.00 It is anticipated there will be approximately 5-7 days of hearings per month Working for the City as an at-will independent contractor pursuant to an agreement for contractual services, the Hearing Officer: Is a Hearing Officer in the City of Evanston Administrative Adjudication system. Hears testimony and accepts evidence that is relevant to determining the existence of code violations. Adheres to polices, procedures and legislation set forth in the City Code. Administers oaths and affirmations to witnesses. Issues a determination of liability or non-liability for a City of Evanston code violation based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and the Record. Imposes penalties and fines consistent with applicable Code provisions and assesses costs upon defendants found liable for a Code violation. Regulates the course of the hearing in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated or adopted by the Law Department. Issues subpoenas as appropriate to the case. Obeys and enforces all policies, laws, rules and regulations in a fair and impartial manner. The City provides the Hearing Officer: With copies of, or full access to, all pertinent City and department policies, rules and regulations. Reasonable access to all pertinent documents and records for use in rendering decisions. Appropriate facilities to conduct hearings including security, and administrative support to facilitate the efficient conduct of such hearings. Application and Selection Method Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, detailed resume/CV, and verification of their active status to practice law in the State of Illinois for not less than three years. Applicants must also submit proof demonstrating completion of formal training to serve as a hearing officer/administrative law judge. This training should cover instruction on ethical considerations and rules of procedure for administrative hearings, rules of evidence, and observation of administrative hearings. Applicants should submit the names and contact information for three professional, work related references. The closing date for applications is May 14, 2010. Selected applicants will participate in a structured interview. Applicants selected for appointment must pass a pre-contractual criminal background investigation and reference checks. Please send application materials to the attention of the Corporation Counsel, City of Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 or online at www.cityofevanston.org

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Growing litigation firm is seeking an associate with litigation experience. Experience in employment law helpful, but not required. Strong writing skills and academics required.

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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

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General practice firm is seeking an attorney with experience in domestic relations, residential real estate or traffic/criminal and civil litigation.

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Associate Attorney in our Chicago office with 3-5 years experience practicing product liability defense litigation. Candidates should have Illinois license, excellent research and writing skills, and deposition and courtroom experience. To submit your resume: https://home.eease.com/recruit/ ?id=209594

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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. Cubicle space also available. Call Victor at 312-781-1855

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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BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH Loop Workers’ Comp law firm seeks fluent bi-lingual college graduate with excellent academic record/communication skills for attorney assistant. Client contact & interpreting. Experience preferred. Call 312-263-7560

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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 SENIOR-LEVEL
The growing tax practice of our law firm client is seeking a tax associate who has ideally 2+ years of state tax experience. This associate will work closely with the firm’s state and local tax partner representing public and privately held companies in controversies, transactional matters and tax planning. The work will include multistate unclaimed property audits, sales and use taxes, corporate income and franchise taxes, gross receipts and business privilege taxes, litigation, voluntary disclosure and transactional matters. This is a great opportunity to develop a specialized tax expertise and be mentored by a nationally recognized leading lawyer in the state and local tax area. Apply for Job #897

Litigation Associate
This small downtown Chicago firm (under 30 attorneys) is seeking an associate with 4-6 years of commercial litigation and deposition experience who graduated in the top third of his/her law class. The ideal candidate also will have some first-party insurance coverage experience. This job is primarily focused on commercial litigation as well as some insurance coverage work. This firm offers a merit-based bonus, reasonable billable hours (2,000) and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply for Job #654

ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL
The Employee Benefits practice group of our national law firm client is seeking an associate with 1-4 years of general employee benefits experience gained at a major law firm, accounting firm or consulting firm. Executive Compensation experience is a plus. Candidates must possess legal experience with qualified retirement and welfare benefit plans. This group is very collegial and committed to maintaining a strong quality of life/work balance for its associates. Apply for Job #382

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

IT Chicago, IL
Our client, an Am Law 100 national law firm, is looking for an Applications Specialist to join its Chicago-loop office. The Applications Specialist will design, develop, customize, document, analyze and test software application tools to enhance the usability of the Firm’s core PC applications suite as well as practice area specific applications. In addition, this person will assist with our upcoming Office 2010 upgrade project and will work with parties to plan, research, evaluate and recommend the strategy to follow for upgrading the Firm from Office 2003 to Office 2010. Other duties consist of integrating and implementing standardized and customized software, creating and implementing innovative delivery methodologies, assisting with software installation, maintenance and upgrades. The Applications Specialist will also be expected to resolve end-user application/software problems at a Tier 3 level. Requirements: Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and five years experience in the IT field (minimum of three years in a support role); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Law firm experience strongly preferred. Experience supporting Microsoft Office 2007/2010 required (Microsoft Office 2007 upgrade/rollout desired). Extensive experience with Autonomy (Interwoven) Document Management System with Matter Centricity, Adobe A c r o b a t St a n d a r d / P r o f e s s i o n a l , Document Template package preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service and leadership skills are essential. Apply for Job #3209

Senior Litigation Paralegal Chicago, IL
Our client, a large, loop law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal with 10+ years of experience. Trial experience is required and a strong working knowledge of Concordance and/or Summation. B.A. and/or Paralegal Certificate is required. Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits. Apply for Job #3203

Alternative Career Legal Recruiter
Chicago Legal Search, Ltd., one of Chicago’s oldest and largest legal recruiting and consulting firms founded in 1988, seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, motivated attorney to join our growing company as its newest legal recruiter. You must have a J.D. and, ideally, prior recruiting, sales or marketing experience. We offer lifestyle hours (no weekends/travel), a collegial and casual work environment, and an opportunity for terrific earning potential (draw applied toward commissions). Individuals with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills are encouraged to e-mail their resume, in strict confidence, to Katherine Hagman, Legal Search Consultant, at [email protected] or contact us at 312.251.2580. Apply for Job #461

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

ASSOCIATE - MIDLEVEL Chicago, IL
The growing corporate practice of our small law firm (under 40 attorneys) is seeking a well-credentialed associate with ideally 4-6 years of corporate transactional, securities and finance experience. The practice entails mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital financing, securities offerings and compliance, corporate finance, business restructuring and formation, and general corporate matters. Associates are given substantial responsibility and client interaction in this quality-oflife firm with realistic expected annual billables of 1,800 hours. This is a great opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic, collegial practice group. Apply for Job #898

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Litigation Support Analyst Chicago, IL
Our client, an Am Law 100 international law firm, is seeking a 2nd-shift Litigation Support Analyst for its Chicago Loop office. The Litigation Support Analyst develops, implements, and maintains all aspects of litigation support systems in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws...please click on the job number below to view the rest of the listing. Apply for Job #3202

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

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Tiffany Farber is a solo practitioner who has been practicing law since 2008. As someone who has been through transition in her career, she understands the challenges legal professionals in this situation face.
So, you’ve made the decision to start your own law practice. Congratulations, step one is complete! Chances are your head is spinning from thinking about the things you need to do to get started. Starting a practice can be overwhelming at first, especially if you plan to have a full-time practice. When you are feeling overwhelmed, organization is usually the key to decreasing your stress. The first step I take when I need to get organized is to make a list of things to consider. The next couple of blog posts will cover the things that I think you should consider when making your list. Your challenge is to simply think about my suggestions. If you like them, add them to your list and flesh them out according to what is right for you. This week, I ask you to consider whether or not you want to be a solo or work with a partner. This question requires some serious soul searching. If you are thinking about partnering, the first question to ask yourself is who your partner will be. Remember how frustrating it was when you argued with your college roommate about who would clean the bathroom? I imagine that it’s much worse when you are arguing with your business partner about how much money you are owed or how the office files should be kept. You need to think really hard about your personality type and how that will or will not mesh with a person that you may have in mind. The last thing that you want when you are just starting out is to walk into a land mine. You will also want to ask yourself whether your partner will be someone who has never started a law practice. It can be a plus to have someone learning along side of you, which can make you feel less alone. But, if you partner with someone who has never started a practice, it may take some time for both of you to learn the ropes. In the alternative, your partner can be someone who has experience running a practice. This may be a good idea because you can learn a lot from that person, but they may also require a bigger piece of the pie when you bring in fees. If you are going to partner up, you need to decide if the arrangement will be a formal partnership or other type of arrangement. There are obvious risks involved in a formal partnership, and there is paperwork that needs to be done. I don’t profess to be an expert in partnership formation and everything that goes along with it, but there are certainly people out there who are experts. I would recommend asking someone who has already formed a partnership about their arrangement, and how they came to it. There are other options that don’t involve partnership in the traditional sense. You can simply share office space with another attorney. This can be a good way to network and get referrals, but that other attorney may also choose to have nothing officially to do with your firm and focus on his or her own practice. You may also decide to co-counsel with another attorney and split fees. This can be a good arrangement, but you will need to negotiate with the other attorney and clear this arrangement with the client. The decision to have a partner can have a great impact on the trajectory of your practice. It will dictate what sorts of clients you have, where your office will be and how the administrative aspects of the practice will be run. Having a partner can be the best decision you will ever make, or it can be a disaster. You should really think it through before you make your final decision.
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Experienced Legal Secretary/ Document Services Assistant Manager wanting evening/weekend work
Experienced Legal Secretary/Document Services Assistant Manager wanting evening/weekend work. 20 hrs. a week. Typing 90-100 wpm. Digital dictation. RightFax. FileSurf. Accuroute. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications. Knowledge in preparing briefs, citations, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities and Points and Authorities. Practice areas include litigation, IP (electronic filing), corporate, some Real Estate, Environmental and Probate. Hours available: Monday-Friday 6:00p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday - Noon to 6:00 p.m. Immediate Availability. Downtown or Western Suburban area. Please call 708-771-6568 or email: [email protected]

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.

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

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.

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

Paralegals
Positions Available

1100
1110 PARALEGALS

ADMIN. Professional Avail. for FT/PT Hire.
Legal and Corporate expertise inc. Reception for 10+ years.Serious inquiries please email [email protected].

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Help Wanted General 1300
Positions Available 1310

Records Specialist
SmithAmundsen LLC seeks a Records specialist to coordinate and provide for on-going maintenance of the records management system to include identifying records for storage, destruction and retrieval. Oversee the records retention program, including destruction of records in accordance with state statutes and departmental requirements. Organize legal documents and place paper in the appropriate files in an organized fashion. Perform data control responsibilities (data entry, report preparation and filing, along with preparing boxes for storage and indexing contents.) Assist in managing Ethical Wall/Risk Management issues as it relates to records. Need to be able to lift/move 30 pound boxes and climb a ladder. Looking for someone with experience in records retention, ethical walls, records filing as we continue to further develop these areas. Skilled in MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of Elite’s Records Management module is a plus. Qualified applicants only may respond to: [email protected]. EEOC

Legal Secretaries
Positions Available LEGAL SECRETARIES

1200
1210

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Help Wanted General
Accounting Manager/Collection Manager Up to $85K
Mid-sized Law firm needs a professional and experienced Accounting Manager/Collection Manager to supervise accounts receivables and payables (six people) Knowledge of Enterprise billing system is required. Must have 4-5 years experience. Must have stable background, excellent commendation skills, with supervisory experience. Excellent company benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: Kathy Stratton: Fax: 312-253-5446 Phone: 312-253-4012 Email: [email protected]

1300
1320

Temporary/Part-Time Part-Time Marketing Assistant

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.

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Illinois Paralegal Association
IS COMPASSION ON YOUR RESUME? BY: Caren Mansfield, a member of the Illinois Paralegal Association It was brought home to me rather forcefully this week how important a paralegal can be in a client’ís life. Our business is the law and its applications yet it can be overlooked that the law is applied to living, breathing people. I received a call from a client. The client is no longer working due to problems with employment, is under financial stress, has recently moved and is considering divorce and is facing surgery. Because of all these factors I was one of the few persons to speak with the client over a period of days. What the client needed more than procedural information, contact with counsel or other information was just someone to listen who had some knowledge of his problems. The conversation did not last long but by the time we concluded our conversation the tone was definitely more upbeat than when it began. Those few minutes of my time were part of my work day. For the client it was more. The comments I made reflected concern and injected some common sense to thoughts that had been dwelled upon at length by the client. Will I bill the client for that time, probably not. I will record it but more likely than not the client will not see the time spent as a charge. This is the part of the paralegal position not usually listed on resumes. Good listener, caring. In paralegal classes we are told we may be primary contact with clients and we may as a part of our duties interview witnesses to solicit information. We learn how to identify ourselves, what basic information to gather and the format in which we may prepare it. We learn how to research the issues of the matter. What we are not taught is that speaking with a client may involve a box of kleenex and many breaks. Or speaking with a witness may mean chatting to make the witness comfortable with who you are regardless of the matters you will be discussing. Does this mean every witness or client you speak with should be aware of your life history? No. It means you must use your judgment when you speak with people. As a paralegal who must contact witnesses in employment litigation matters I am aware that many potential trial witnesses are concerned about potential repercussions in the workplace. The law says the employer cannot retaliate when an employee is subpoenaed to testify. But this is real life and the trial witnesses concerns are not imaginary. Simply to say that I am aware of those concerns and relate that to the witness can make a difference. Paralegals involved in contacting and interviewing witnesses should learn care and compassion. Approaching potential witnesses as well as speaking with clients can be tricky. In many instances we are asking for details of their lives that are intensely private, perhaps not fully revealed to anyone before. How we as paralegals approach these people can mean the difference in obtaining important and useful information or alienating them. How we receive the information can mean a great deal to the individual. That we not judge a person by the information received from them is in many instances very important to the person. Probably the most important thing to remember is to come to each person with an open mind. Be genuinely interested and really listen. Remember the old adage “ìlisten with both ears”î. Don’ít be working on your grocery list, thinking about what you need to do when you get home or what you are going to have for lunch. Listen, take notes, make comments that show you have heard what is being said and engage with the other person.\ While you may not put compassion in capital letters on your resume it is an important skill for many paralegals. For information on the Illinois Paralegal Association contact Yvonne at 815-4624620 or at 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.

First Name ______________________________

Middle Initial _______________

Last _______________________________________

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

_________________________________

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

Residence

New

Renewal

I want to receive/view the Association Publications

In the Mail

Via Email

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

AREAS
Bankruptcy Commercial Finance Corporate Employee Benefits Environmental

OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)
Immigration Information Technology Insurance Intellectual Property Labor/Employment Litigation Medical Malpractice Real Estate Securities Tax Workers Comp Other ____________ Other ____________ Other ____________ Other ____________

Estates and Trusts Family Freelance General Health

I hereby certify that I meet the criteria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and that I have not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to all of the provisions contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.

Signature _____________________________________________________

Date ___________________________________________________________

Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments may be deductible as a business expense. Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf.

Mail a check or money order to the Post Office box. Or, for credit card payment, complete portion below and, fax your application to 815/462-4696. Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Name on Card _______________________________ Billing Address, City, State, Zip________________________________________________________ Card Number ________________________________________________________________ Expiration ____________ Security Code _______________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REFERRED BY: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Office Space
For Rent

1500 Office Space
1510 For Rent

1500 Office Space
1510 For Rent

1500
1510

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

20 N CLARK
Large window office, 14’ x 14’, in 17th floor suite of 10 attorneys. Great Location! Office has brand new carpet and paint. Secretary station. New digital phone system, receptionist (answers your phones), copier, fax, nice kitchen and lunch room, window conference room. Great for solo. $1400 month firm. Call Larry, 312-795-9595.

414 N. ORLEANS
Law Office to sublet in Orleans Building adjacent to East Bank Club.Amenities include: full reception services, fax, scanner, color copier.200 square feet $850.00/mo. Please call Elaina at 312-595-9601.

100 W. Monroe
Law office for rent $900.00/monthly call Richard Jaffe 312-372-1245

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. Real estate closings and other referrals possible. Call Ron, 312-726-8770.

Help Wanted General
Positions Available Manager, IP/T Docket
Job ID: 1049 Location:Chicago Full/Part Time:Full-Time Regular/Temporary:Regular Job Opening Information

1300
1310

111 W. Washington Offices Available
2 large, bright, furnished offices overlooking city hall & 1 small, furnished window office for rent full or part time. Must see. Nicely decorated, congenial suite. Reception, wi-fi, copier. Rent depends on specific needs. Available immediately. Call Jean at 312-263-4730 for more 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

River North
Boutique Law Office (Loft style Suite) located in River North area will have 2 Private Offices available for rent as of May 1, 2010. $1200 per month includes all utilities (including phone lines and internet), Reception services, Conference room and Office Equipment. Contact Jenine at: 312.840.4823 for additional information.

55 W. Monroe
Friendly professional business law firm has 2 beautiful adjacent offices available on 35th floor. 10x15 window office for $895.00/mo. and 15x15 window office for $1,200/mo. Use of large conference room/library, copy room & kitchen. Digital phone system usage available. Call Mindy (312) 236-8110.

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

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.

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. Cubicle space also available. Call Victor at 312-781-1855

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.

20 N. CLARK
Office Available for Lease. Private window office (14’ x 13’) and admin workstation (6’ x 8’) plus shared common conference room, kitchen area. Immediate availability Call Lynn at 312-782-4844

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