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LAW BULLETIN
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
WEEKLY®
Up-to-Date Listings of Jobs in the Legal Profession
Volume 14, No. 50
A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Week of Dec. 15-19, 2014
Attorney Positions — Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit
Staff Positions — Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors,
Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more!
ATTORNEY POSITION
OF THE WEEK:
Attorney
Expanding Top Insurance and Corporate
Trial Litigation Defense Law Firm with
offices in the Chicago “Loop” and in
Merrillville, Indiana seeks Illinois licensed
attorneys with 4 to 6 years of Trial
Litigation experience for Chicago office.
Litigation research & writing samples
requested. Due to Firm’s national practice,
having an additional law license in another
state a plus. Firm offers congenial work
environment, competitive salary & benefits
for the qualified candidates.
PARALEGAL POSITION
OF THE WEEK:
SECRETARY POSITION
OF THE WEEK:
P/T Litigation Paralegal
Secretary
Litigation firm seeks paralegal two days
per week with experience in legal
research, drafting of pleadings, client
intake and all aspects of discovery and
trial preparation in Federal Court.
Excellent writing, organizational and
computer skills required. For
consideration, please submit cover letter,
work sample,references, salary
requirements & resume to:
Seeking organized self-starters with 3 to 5
years trial litigation experience to handle
Secretarial/Admin needs for attorneys at
growing “Loop” Insurance Defense Trial
litigation Law firm. Opportunity for growth
and to further develop trial litigation skills.
Excellent benefits, email resume to:
Box LB1814
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Box LB1818
Law Bulletin
Law Bulletin
Box LB1816
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Attorney
Associate
PARALEGAL
Suburban Family Law office
seeks Ill. licensed attorney
with 3+ years of Family Law
experience. Send resume to
Hiring Partner:
Mid-sized Chicago litigation
firm seeks immediate placement for associate with 2-4
years’ experience, preferably
with insurance defense. Position offers the opportunity and
challenge of immediate case
assignments. We offer a competitive benefits package with
salary commensurate w/exp.
Please reply with resume and
samples of writing at state and
federal level.
Immediate opening available
for an experienced (2 yrs+)
paralegal to handle collection,
litigation and transactional
matters. Must be very organized, have excellent communication and people skills, and
able to handle significant
responsibility. Prefer graduate
of ABA certified program. To
be considered, submit resume,
writing sample (2-3 pages) and
compensation requirements to
Michael C. Kim at:
[email protected]
Box LB1821
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Medical Malpractice
Trial Attorney
We seek an additional senior
level Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney. Applicant must have minimum 8
years experience in investigation, preparation and trial of
complex Medical Malpractice
cases. A senior position with
significant responsibility and
attractive compensation package for the correct individual.
Box LB1811
Law Bulletin
Box LB1820
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Associate Attorney
Small Loop Personal Injury/
Workman's Compensation Law
Firm seeks Associate Attorney. One to three years of litigation experience is required.
Please send resume and salary
requirements to:
[email protected]
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Litigation Associate
SUPERVISING
CLOSING
ATTORNEY
Experienced and highly motivated attorney for litigation
associate's position at a toplevel plaintiff's medical malpractice firm. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6
years trial practice, strong
communication and writing
skills, plus substantial experience developing cases and
preparing and deposing expert
witnesses. Generous compensation package commensurate
with experience.
Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC seeks a Supervising
Closing Attorney. 8-10 years
closing/title exp. Heavy concentration in real estate closings, REO, title curative. 5
years of REO, closings and
title exp. Management ex. a
plus. Must be licensed in Illinois; Downtown Chicago location. Full benefits/company
match avail. Please e-mail
your resume to Randy Berg at
[email protected]
Box LB1648
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
ASSOCIATE
ATTORNEY
CREDITORS
RIGHTS
Chicago creditor’s rights law
firm seeks an associate with 25 years of experience in collections, foreclosure and bankruptcy. Please submit a cover
letter and resume to:
[email protected]
Associate
West suburban law firm concentrating in municipal law
and representation of governmental officials in federal and
state civil litigation seeks associate with 2-3 years exp. to handle and assist w/high profile
cases. Excellent research and
writing skills a must. Trial and
Municipal experience a plus.
Bonus opportunities. Send
resume and writing samples
to:
The Sotos Law Firm, P.C.
Attn. Elizabeth Ekl
550 E. Devon Ave., Suite 150
Itasca, IL 60143
email to: [email protected]
Attorney listings continued on page 2
CONTRACT
ASSIGNMENTS
AND DIRECT-HIRE
POSITIONS
Linder Legal Staffing is currently
accepting resumes from
paralegals who wish to be
considered for direct-hire
opportunities or contract
assignments with our clients.
Email resume
[email protected]
LINDER LEGAL STAFFING
Office (312) 236-6400
Paralegal / Legal
Secretary
Our NW Suburban law firm
located in downtown Des
Plaines is seeking a full or part
time paralegal/legal secretary
with experience in Estate
Planning and Probate. Must be
proficient in MS Word. Exp in
residential real estate, MS
Excel, Time Matters and Time
Slips is a plus. If you are interested in this opportunity,
please email your resume to:
[email protected]
Legal Secretary
Well established insurance defense firm seeks motivated legal secretary to assist attorney(s) with day-to-day work assignments.
Duties include pleading and discovery preparations, e-filing in both
state and federal jurisdictions, as well as maintenance of attorney’s filing deadlines and other various tasks. Benefits include
health insurance, PTO and 401(k). Immediate opening available,
some experience helpful but will train.
Box LB1815
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Commercial Litigation Secretary
Paralegal
Growing Insurance Defense
Law Firm located in Chicago
“Loop” seeks paralegals with
2 to 4 years experience in all
phases of litigation trial support. Must be proficient in
preparation for trial and able
to handle both State and Federal court cases. Firm offers
competitive salary & benefits
for the qualified candidates.
Box LB1819
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Large Class Action Litigation Paralegal
National firm has an immediate opening available for an experienced large class action litigation paralegal with 2+ years of experience. Some trial experience is nice but necessary. Experience
with filings in multiple county jurisdictions is a plus. This will
involve document review and updating document management
system. You will be monitoring co-defendants motions, ordering
subpoenas, and other discovery related duties. The successful candidate must be able to work in a team setting. Previous experience
with summation, concordance, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and
Microsoft 2010 suites, is highly desirable. ABA approved Certificate and /or BA degree. Large defense class action litigation cases
experience is highly desirable. You must be detail oriented and
have good interpersonal communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience.
E-mail resume to: [email protected]
We thank you for mentioning us
when responding to an advertisement.
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Growing Chicago firm has an immediate opening for experienced
litigation legal secretary who has commercial litigation experience. We are looking for candidates with at least 10 years’ experience supporting commercial litigators in all aspects of their practice. Responsibilities include document preparation experience, a
strong knowledge court rules and e-filing processes. Candidates
must be detail oriented, have strong organizational, written and
oral communication skill and have the ability to resolve issues
proactively and timely. You must be available to work some overtime and be able to interface with attorneys and clients. Strong typing and Microsoft Suites 2010 is a must. Salary is commensurate
with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package.
E-mail resume to [email protected]
Workers Compensation Legal Secretary
Prestigious Chicago law firm has an immediate opening for experienced litigation legal secretary with at least five years of workers compensation experience supporting several busy litigators in
all aspects of their law practice. Candidates must be proficient in
Microsoft Word and Excel and have experience with e-filing in the
federal and state courts.
Medical terminology is preferred.
Responsibilities include document preparation experience. Candidates must be detail oriented, have strong organizational, written
and oral communication skill and have the ability to resolve issues
proactively and timely. You must be available to work some overtime and be able to interface with attorneys and clients. Strong typing and Microsoft Suites 2010 is a must. Salary is commensurate
with experience and firm offers a competitive benefit package.
E-mail resume to [email protected]
Financial Services Secretary
Loop law firm of 150 attorneys seeks legal secretary for our busy
Financial Services team. Position supports three partners who handle bankruptcies, commercial foreclosures, secured transactions,
creditors’ rights, real estate transactions, corporate reorgs, etc.
Prior experience in corporate bankruptcy is required.
Must be proficient with Word, type at least 75 wpm, be able to proofread and pay close attention to detail. We offer a great salary and
benefits package, as well as a great working environment.
Box LB1813
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
2—LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY
Accountants
900 Law/Docket Clerks
1150
Office Space
1500 Attorneys
1000
Positions Available
910
1160
For Rent
1510
1010
Temporary/Part-Time
Billing Clerk
Seeking organized billing clerk
w/1 to 3 years of experience to
become team member at expanding Insurance defense trial litigation law firm. Experience with
accounts
receivable/payable
required. Familiarity with webbased e-billing preferred. Applicant should be self-starting, have
an attention for detail, and able
to multi-task. Friendly, collegial
working environment. Competitive salary with great benefits.
Box LB1817
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: [email protected]
Attorneys
Positions Available
Workers’
Compensation
Docket Clerk
SmithAmundsen LLC is seeking an energetic and dependable docket clerk to join our
busy workers’ comp team.
This position is part-time with
no benefits, 20 – 25 hrs/week.
Prior experience as a workers’
compensation
clerk
is
required. To apply, send your
resume to:
[email protected]
No phone calls, please
1000 Office Space
1010
1500
For Rent
1510
Associate Attorney
Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP
is seeking an associate attorney with 3-5 years experience
to join our insurance defense
and coverage litigation team.
Previous insurance coverage
experience is required for this
position, and previous litigation experience is preferred.
Candidates must be familiar
with e-filing as well as Cook
County and Federal court filing procedures. Please forward resume, law school transcript (top 1/3 of class only,
please), writing sample and
references to:
[email protected]
Attorneys
1000
Situations Wanted
1030
Office For Rent 26th
flr on Michigan Ave.
AV rated small firm located on
26th floor on Michigan Avenue
has 13x12 office available to
rent. Excellent view of the
lake.
Please call: 312-201-0575
135 S. LASALLE
Four furnished offices available on 33rd floor. Some available immediately. Conference
room, reception, fax, copier,
internet, great legal community. Excellent location in a
historic building.
Call 312-346-8111
U.S. War Veteran
Needs Lawyer
53 W. Jackson
Attn: Lawyers
I am seeking a Lawyer with
Plaintiff, P.I. Jury Trial Exp.
preferred to take my case to
court. I will sign 10k settlement
contract. The case is winnable.
Call me to set up appointment
708-536-3451
Two offices available, one furnished, in finely decorated
office suite. Exceptional value
that incl. high speed copier/
fax/printer, internet, conference room, kitchen, reception/phone service and clerk
station. Referral opportunities.
Please contact Joe at
(312) 214-4200
Paralegals
1100
Situations Wanted
1130
Paralegal / Legal
Secretary Seeking
FT/PT Position
Experienced Paralegal/Legal
Secretary is seeking a FT/PT
Position. 15 years experience.
Excellent skills, including
Dictaphone and proficient on
computers.
Call Robin: 773-655-2731
One office available Oct. 1st, in
modern five office suite with
view of Daley Center. Conference room, reception area,
kitchen. Copier internet, wi-fi,
phone system. Choice of 11x12
or 15x18, office furniture
available.
Call 312-332-1700
Ask for Karen or Dawn
Attorneys
1000
Positions Available
1010
Family Law Attorney
Join our team! Mid-sized litigation firm is currently recruiting for
a talented seasoned attorney with at least 7-10 years of experience
in the family law practice. Strong writing, analytical and trial
skills are required. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional
legal services based on integrity and respect for our clients and our
employees. We offer highly competitive compensation with incentives and bonuses, outstanding benefits package and opportunity
for growth. To learn more about joining our team of dedicated professionals, and joining an innovative, fast paced and hard working
organization, submit your resume in the strictest of confidence to:
[email protected]
Help Wanted General
1300
Positions Available
1310
Office Manager/ Human Resource
Leo & Weber, P.C. is looking for an Office Manager w/strong Human
Resource skills. Responsible for managing staff/ general office
admin. Incl. benefits, HR, A/P, payroll, and participating in other
projects as needed. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint. Salary is commensurate
w/exp. We are looking for someone with 5+ years of office management exp. in a legal setting. Please send cover letter, CV or
resume to:
[email protected]
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friendly, quiet law firm on
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OFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT
200 S. Wacker Drive
Up to 2 offices available
with/without secretarial space
in attractive suite of established law firm. 10x14 and
11x14. Quieter environment.
Offices with large windows,
pleasant views in attractive
building. 1 to 2 year lease. Perfect for solo/small law firm or
accounting practice.
Near
Metra and CTA trains, major
expressways and court houses.
Reception assistance, conference rooms, kitchen, copier
and coffee. Contact:
[email protected]
55 W. MONROE ATTN: LAWYERS
One unfurnished window office
(10' x 15') and One furnished
interior office (10' x15') on 39th
Floor with/without secretarial
space Great space for sole
practitioner Near Federal &
State Courts , Conf. Room, File
Space, Receptionist, Phone
with
Voicemail,
System
Copy/Scan/Fax, Kitchen &
DSL. Reasonable rent.
Contact Leslie or Jeff
(312) 201-9800
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1000
1010
Counsel (Derivatives)
(Milwaukee, Wi)
Seeking an attorney with at least
five years of experience dealing
with derivatives investments. This
attorney must have negotiated
ISDAs, MCAs, futures agreements, OTC addendums, CDEAs
and be familiar with international
derivatives regulatory issues,
including the relevant provisions of
the Dodd-Frank Act, CEA and
EMIR. Apply for Job #1167
Docket Staff Attorney
Seeking a docket staff attorney with
at least five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be
extremely knowledgable about federal and state court systems,
including electronic filing procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the largest law
firms in a non-practicing role.
Apply for Job #1168
Employment
Litigation
Staff Attorney
The Chicago office of our national
law firm client is seeking a staff
attorney with 2-3 years of employment discrimination litigation experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing and well-regarded labor and
employment practice group.
Apply for Job #1141
Health Care Attorney
Seeking a regulatory and/or corporate associate with two to five years
of health care regulatory and/or corporate work experience, including
prior experience with hospitals,
managed care plans, Medicare and
Medicaid, and federal and state
health care regulatory issues. This
is a wonderful opportunity to join
one of the most highly regarded
health care practices in the country.
Apply for Job #1169
Trademark Attorney
Seeking an Illinois bar admitted
associate attorney with 2-5 years
of trademark prosecution, counseling, enforcement, and litigation experience for their Chicago
office. Experience handling
opposition and cancellation matters before the Trademark Trial
and Appeal Board (TTAB) is also
necessary. Admission to practice
before the USPTO is preferred.
This is a wonderful opportunity to
join a well-respected and growing trademark practice.
Apply for Job #1170
Banking/Finance
Associate (Mid-Level)
Our national law firm is seeking a
well-credentialed associate with
3-5 years of finance experience,
some of which has ideally dealt
with funds or credit agreements.
This firm will consider corporate
associates who have some
finance experience. This is a
great opportunity to be part of a
sophisticated, growing practice.
Apply for Job #928
Attorney
Positions Available
1000
1010
Corporate Attorney
Seeking a well-credentialed corporate transactional associate in the
2011-2013 class to join its growing
corporate practice group. This firm
pays top-of-the-market salaries
and the realistic billables are 1,9002,000, which include 100 pro bono
hours. This is the ideal opportunity
for anyone who is seeking a
sophisticated corporate practice on
behalf of major company and financial instituion clients in a firm that is
well-known for its collegial culture
and treatment.
Apply for Job #52
Tax Attorney
Seeking an attorney with at least
8 years of law firm experience
dealing with non-tax professionals in the planning and structuring of sophisticated transactions
and investments. Federal tax
and, ideally, some state and local
or international tax experience
needed.
Apply for Job #979
Labor & Employment/
Transactional Attorney
Seeking an attorney with 6+ years
of solid employment litigation and
counseling
management-side
experience, plus corporate transactional (including private equity
and leasing) experience. This attorney will be replacing the firm's only
labor & employment lawyer. The
practice entails representing small
and medium sized businesses at
various administrative agencies
and state and federal court proceedings
Apply for Job #1161
Bankruptcy
Associate
Seeking an Illinois bar admitted
associate with at least one year
of experience dealing with complex business reorganizations,
debt restructurings, insolvency
matters and/or Chapter 11 proceedings. The ideal candidate
will have clerked for a bankruptcy
court. Apply for Job #843
Litigation Attorney
(Plaintiff's Personal
Injury)
Seeking an Illinois bar admitted
attorney with at least one year of
courtroom experience to represent individuals who have contracted cancer from exposure to
asbestos. The ideal candidate
will be comfortable in court and
taking depositions. This is a great
opportunity for anyone who
wants courtroom and trial exp.
Apply for Job #1171
Employment
Litigation
Associate
Seeking an associate with 4-6
years of employment discrimination litigation experience. This is
a wonderful opportunity to be
part of a dynamic, growing and
well-regarded labor and employment practice group.
Apply for Job #1141
Attorney
Positions Available
1000
1010
Commercial
Litigation Associate
(Junior Level)
Seeking preferably top 20 law
school grads with honors and
Law Review or a law journal),
Illinois bar admitted class of
2010-2011 commercial litigation
associate to join its growing litigation practice. This is a very
entrepreneurial and collegial firm
where the associates gain considerable hands-on courtroom,
motion and deposition experience Apply for Job #387
Real Estate Attorney
This globally recognized, top-ranked
Chicago firm is seeking a commercial real estate attorney with 2-5
years of exp. More senior level attorneys with up to 10 years of experience will also be considered. The
work includes acquisitions, sales,
leasing, financing (debt and equity),
development, workouts, tax deferred
exchanges and ownership structuring on behalf of entrepreneurs,
lenders, investment funds, developers, landlords, tenants, brokers,
investors and small businesses both
domestically and foreign.
Apply for Job #1159
Corporate
Transactional (M&A
And Private Equity)
Associate
Paralegals 1100
Positions Available
Real Estate Tax
Paralegal
1110
Seeking a Real Estate Tax
Paralegal with 1-3 years of paralegal exp in property tax. A
Bachelor's degree and/or
Paralegal certificate is required.
Duties include, coordinating and
managing property tax litigation
files, researching valuation of
properties, tracking and evaluating property assessments and
preparing property dispute documents. Proficiency in Microsoft
Suite is required, as is the ability
to work in a fast paced environment.
Apply for Job #3643
Ip Litigation
Paralegal
Seeking a paralegal for the
Intellectual Property Practice
Group resident. A Bachelor's
degree is required. Paralegal
certification is preferred.Duties
include providing assistance to
attorneys and trial teams. Ideal
candidates will be possess an
advanced knowledge of legal
research and investigation skills.
Knowledge of LexisNexis and
Westlaw is a must.
Apply for Job #3650
Real Estate Paralegal
Seeking real estate paralegal with
5-7 years of commercial real
estate exp. Bachelor's or
Associate's degree and Paralegal
certificate required, as well as
proficiency with Microsoft Office
Suite. Strong organizational
skills, effective interpersonal and
team working skills, and the ability to work well under pressure
required. Apply for Job #3613
Seeking a well-credentialed
associate with, ideally, 4-7 years
(class of 2007-2010) of corporate
M&A and private equity experience gained at a large law firm.
Corporate transactional experience is essential. This is a great Temp-To-Perm
opportunity to join a dynamic and Litigation Paralegal
growing corporate transactional Seeking a temp-to-perm litigation
and private equity practice group. paralegal with at least 5-7 years
Apply for Job #1067
of experience. Ideal candidates
will have excellent attention to
detail, in addition to strong writing
Estate Planning
and organizational skills. Salary
is commensurate with exp
Associate (MidApply for Job #3646
Level)
Our prestigious international law
firm client's Chicago office is
seeking a well-credentialed associate who has, ideally, 3-5 years
of sophisticated estate planning
experience, including working
with high net-worth 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
Corporate Associate
(Mid-Level)
The growing corporate practice
of our mid-sized, entrepreneurial
law firm client (under 100 attorneys) a mid-level associate (ideally, class of 2007-2009) who is a
corporate generalist with M&A,
transactional, private equity and
venture capital experience.
Experience in lending or finance
is a plus. No securities experience
is
necessary.
Apply for Job #1001
Litigation Paralegal
Seeking a litigation paralegal, with
personal injury litigation exp. A
Paralegal certificate and/or 4-year
college degree. Duties include, filing with multiple bankruptcy trusts,
providing litigation support when
on trial,& meeting clients at their
homes throughout Chicago and
the nation. Experience using technology for litigation support, document management & trial preparation is preferred. Ideal candidates
will have the ability to work in a
very
busy
practice.
Apply for Job #3647
Document Clerk 1150
Positions Available
Ip Docket
Clerk/Paralegal
1110
Seeking
an
IP
Docket
Clerk/Paralegal. The ideal candidate must have previous IP docketing experience. Strong organizational skills, and familiarity with
docketing software required.
Apply for Job #3633
Legal Secretaries 1200
Positions Available
1210
Temp-To-Perm Legal
Secretary
Seeking a temp-to-perm legal
secretary with at least 5-7 years
of experience. The assignment
will cover 4 litigators. Ideal candidates will be professional and
highly motivated, with excellent
organizational skills.
Apply for Job #3645
Trademark Legal
Secretary
Seeking to hire a trademark legal
secretary with 1+ year of law firm
experience. The ideal candidate
will have an undergrad degree
and strong communication, listening skills. My client is open to
temp-to-perm as well as direct
hire. Salary open with comprehensive benefits.
Apply for Job #3695
Help Wanted/General 1300
Positions Available 1310
Corporate
Coordinator
Legal
Seeking a legal coordinator with
5+ years of legal administrative
exp. The legal coordinator will
support three attorneys & a paralegal. Qualified candidates will
have proficiency in Microsoft
Office programs. Experience with
iManage strongly preferred and
exp. with ESOP very helpful.
Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills & thrive
in a team environment, possessing a helpful customer-service
approach.
Apply for Job #3648
Help Wanted/General 1300
Positions Available
Marketing &
Business
Development
Strategist
1310
Seeking a mid-level estate planning paralegal/legal assistant
with 3-7 years exp. A Bachelor's
degree and/or Paralegal certificate is required. Duties include,
coordinating & managing probate
& trust administration files. Ideal
candidates will have exp. in probate, estate administration, &
estate tax returns.Proficiency in
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
and GEMS required. Salary is
commensurate with experience.
Apply for Job #3626
Temp-To-Perm PT
Billing Assistant
Small loop law firm is currently seeking a temp-to-perm part-time billing
assistant with 3+ years of relevant
experience.
Proficiency
in
Quickbooks is required. Bill rate is
$35-40/hr.
Apply for Job #3644
Finance Associate
Seeking a well-credentialed associate
with, ideally, 3-5 years of solid experience in secured and unsecured
financing transactions for both borrowers and lenders, including senior,
mezzanine and subordinated debt
transactions; acquisition financings;
loan workouts and restructurings.
Apply for Job #176
Patent Agent
Seeking a biotech patent agent
with prosecution experience who
has an undergraduate degree in
life science technologies such as
biotechnology, chemistry or pharHuman Resources
macy. This is a great opportunity
Generalist
to join a growing and dynamic life
Seeking a HR Generalist with 4+ sciences practice. Salary is comyears of relevant work experience. A mensurate with experience.
Bachelor's degree is required. Duties Apply for Job #3648
include, recruiting, coordinating the
performance evaluation processes, Patent Prosecution
interpreting Firm and HR policies and Agent
procedures, and other duties as
Seeking a technical advisor/patent
assigned. Ideal candidates will have
agent with 1-2 years exp. in the intelexcellent verbal and written commulectual property field. Candidates
nication skills, along with the ability to
must be registered to practice before
balance competing demands. Strong
the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
technical skills are preferred. Salary
Ideal candidates must strong
is commensurate with experience.
writing/analytical skills and a technical
Apply for Job #3638
background in mechanical/general
engineering, electrical engineering.
Media And
Exp in patent application preparation
Technology
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counseling is required.
Associate
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emerging media, advertising, tech- Development
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life science technologies such as development implementation
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Illinois Paralegal Association
WHY BE A
MEMBER?
By: Caren Mansfield, a
member of the Illinois
Paralegal Association
Can you believe it? It
is that time of year. Time
to renew your membership! For any of you who
know me, I am a big supporter of the Illinois
Paralegal Association
(IPA). I believe being a
member of a professional association is critical
to a person’s career. I
have met so many terrific people through my
membership with the
IPA. I think IPA has a
bonus: membership with
the National Federation
of Paralegal Associations. So for the price
of one, lower than the
cost for most professional memberships, you
become a member of a
state wide paralegal
association and a national paralegal association.
Become a member for
nothing else than it
looks good on your
resume. I believe it gives
a paralegal more credibility by showing interest
in the paralegal profession. Who knows, you
might be intrigued by
the monthly activities
and the education conferences.
All IPA members
receive
a
monthly
newsletter. The LOOKOUT gives you up-to-the
minute information on
the paralegal profession,
meetings and social
events. The monthly
events include everything from educational
seminars to boat cruises
and
everything
in
between. The Paralegal
Reporter from NFPA
brings substantive articles to our attention.
These publications bring
added value by providing information and contact information.
Be smart. The Spring
and Fall education conferences of the IPA bring
top notch and reasonably priced continuing
legal education to paralegals. Sessions include
tracks on topics such as
Litigation, Corporate,
Real Estate, Intellectual
Property, Technology,
legal
ritw
research and
ing, and general comput-
er skills just to name a
few. Visit the IPA web
site for education conference information.
Breaking the mold.
The IPA has a new state
of the art webpage.
Members can now create point of contact
information as well as
seeing what’s up with
the IPA. There is information about Pro Bono
opportunities, job listings, copies of the
LOOKOUT, pictures
from the various events,
survey questions and
much more! Have you
visited the web page
lately?
(www.ipaonline.org) You might be
tion conferences and
social events. Stay in
touch through Facebook
and the website. Keep
up with your speciality
through the monthly
section meetings.
If you have not yet
joined the IPA or
renewed your membership, join now.
pleasantly surprised.
Contact with other
paralegals is helpful to
your career. One of the
most important components to IPA membership is networking. Keep
in touch with your fellow
professionals, vendors,
lawyers and educators
by attending IPA educa-
Participate and get
the most out of the
membership. I hope to
see you at one of the
next meetings or events.
Contact the IPA
for more information at
815-462-4620 or visit the
web page. You can contact Caren Mansfield at
[email protected].
ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 452 z New Lenox IL 60451-0452 z 815/462-4620 z Fax 815/462-4696
2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
† REGULAR membership is open to any person who is: (1) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) a non-Illinois
resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (3) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous
to Illinois. Regular Membership is $75.00
†STUDENT membership is open to (1) any Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in pursuit of a certificate
or degree and is not working as a paralegal; or (2) to any non-Illinois resident residing in a state contiguous to Illinois, and who is also enrolled in a formal course of
paralegal study from an accredited institution in Illinois in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $45.00 (Please list
name of School)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
† ASSOCIATE membership is open to (1) any person employed as a paralegal on a part-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) any person formerly employed as a
paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who is seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $65.00
† SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering the purposes of the
Association. Sustaining Membership is $125.00
Definition: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of
legal concepts and that is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by an attorney. This person is retained/employed by an attorney, law office,
governmental agency, or other entity under the supervisory authority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or
court authority to perform this work.
First Name ________________________________________
Middle Initial _________
Last ____________________________________________
PLEASE ENTER YOUR PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS:
Employer (if applicable) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________
Apartment/Suite Number _______________________
Telephone # ________________________________________
E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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New Member
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Renewal
†I have at least five years of paralegal experience
†PRIVACY - The IPA Board of Directors occasionally approves the
release of IPA’s mailing list to outside vendors. NFPA also releases the
mailing list to outside vendors. Check this box if you would like to be
excluded from IPA’s distribution to outside vendors.
† NFPA - NFPA would like permission to periodically send emails to its
members. Click this box if you would like to be excluded from NFPA’s
periodic emails to members.
AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)
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Bankruptcy
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Corporate
Employee Benefits
Environmental
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Estates and Trusts
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Freelance
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Health
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Immigration
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Litigation
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Other ____________________
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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF HOME ADDRESS
† Chicago
† North Suburban
† Northwest Suburban
† West Suburban
† South Suburban
† Far South Suburban
† Central Illinois
† Southern Illinois
† Wisconsin
† Indiana
I hereby certify that I meet the criteria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and
that I have not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to
all of the provisions contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.
Signature ________________________________________________________________
Date _________________________________________
Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6)
tax-exempt organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments may be deductible
as a business expense. Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf.
Mail a check or money order to the Post Office box. Or, for credit card payment, complete portion below and, fax your application to 815-462-4696.
† Visa
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† Discover
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Billing Address_____________________________________________ Billing City_______________________________ Billing State___________ Billing Zip __________________
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CAREER
CORNER
NEWS ARTICLES & OTHER
JOBSEARCH TIPS AND IDEAS
WRITTEN BY EXPERTS
IN THEIR FIELD
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What Every Paralegal Needs To Know To Land A Job In Chicago
By B. Simone Green
Chicago’s legal job market has been on a rollercoaster ever since the economy took a nose dive in 2000. However, things are looking up as law firms and corporations are looking to hire more and more paralegals each year. As many of you are beginning your job search, here’s what you need to know to find a great paralegal job in the Chicago market.
First, you are starting off on the right track because your school is ABA-approved. More employers now require candidates to have graduated from such a school. Upon completing the program, you should continue your education and pursue a bachelor’s degree since many law firms and corporations seek paralegals with this degree.
Most employers set minimum requirements that you must meet prior to being interviewed. All too often, I speak with students who are frustrated once they complete their paralegal training and cannot find a job. They say that employers seek “experienced” paralegals, but how do you get experience if no one will give you a chance? The key is to gain
some practical experience while you are in school. I also recommend you network heavily at the firm or company where you have chosen to complete your externship. These
relationships are invaluable when you are searching for your first job. At the very minimum, volunteer your time at a law firm or corporation that is willing to train you in certain areas of law. This shows initiative and that you are serious about your career. By doing so, you will open many more doors on your way to a successful and fulfilling
career.
Many of Chicago’s top law firms typically hire entry-level paralegals as project/case assistants. This is a great way to jumpstart your legal career and gain the necessary training
to survive and excel in a large law firm environment. Most project assistants move on to become paralegals after a year or two of adequate training. This will also enable you to
decide which area of law most interests you. Currently, commercial litigation is the most lucrative and stable area of law. Most major law firms are constantly involved in litigation and look for paralegals with complex commercial litigation preparation and experience with a working knowledge of Summation and/or Concordance. However, I expect
that in the near future, intellectual property (i.e., patent and trademark prosecution, and copyrights) will be at the top of the list. With the emergence of new technology, including computers, electronics, biotechnology, chemistry, e-commerce and nano-technology, the protection of inventions will become greater and greater each year. The areas of law
where we see less frequent opportunities are environmental, tax, immigration and employee benefits.
Today’s legal staffing market changes daily. Your career decision should be made with the most accurate and up-to-date information available. Though it takes time and effort,
researching potential employers on the internet and in various legal publications will provide you with the necessary information to choose the best position to achieve your
career goals. I am confident that with a good education, a positive attitude and the determination to succeed, the job of your dreams is right around the corner!
About the Author
Simone Green
Legal Staffing Director
Simone is the Founder and Director of CLS Legal Staffing, and a graduate of the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. She is a sustaining member of the
Illinois Paralegal Association, National Association of Legal Assistants and National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., and a member of the Northwestern College
and Wright College Paralegal Advisory Boards. Simone has served as an invited speaker at several major university paralegal programs on legal recruiting matters. She has
conducted mock interviews at the Institute of Paralegal Studies at Loyola University Chicago and is a Career Counselor for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's resume critique
program. Prior to joining Chicago Legal Search in 1997, Simone interned for President Bill Clinton during his tenure as governor of Arkansas and interned for U.S. Senator
David Pryor. Simone is also an active member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). She has lent her voice
to several award winning television commercials for Wal-Mart and has done projects for Charmin, Toyota, WVON, the Illinois Lottery and the popular dance video game
Dance, Dance Revolution. Simone is the founder and lead singer for the Chicago-based R&B band The Treatment.
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