Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Employer: Gunster, Attorneys at Law

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Salary/Benefits: DOE

Date Posted: February 24, 2009

 

Job Description:
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest law firms, is seeking an experienced paralegal to work on complex commercial litigation matters in our Jacksonville office, located in the beautiful One Enterprise Centre, across from the Jacksonville landing. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and is a detail oriented, organized self-starter.  We are looking for someone who can take ownership of his/her work, has an in-depth knowledge of Florida law and court procedures, and has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Join one of Florida’s most dynamic firms as we continue to expand. We believe that our greatest resource is our people. That philosophy is evident in our professional teams of attorneys and staff as the work together to deliver to quality legal services to our clients. If you are interested in challenging work, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits program, please talk with us. 

 

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to efisher@gunster.com,
or fax to 561/671-2524

 

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Job Title: Corporate/Securities Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

 

Employer: Jan Woodward Fox, PLC

Location: Houston, TX

Salary/Benefits: negotiable

Date Posted: January 5, 2009

   

Job Description:

This is an hybrid legal and executive assistant position. Successful candidates will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be very computer literate, and be extremely organized. Candidate must have an in depth knowledge of the civil and criminal trial processes and be able to conduct legal research and draft legal documents. Education and certifications are not required, but will be helpful. Individual who has some managerial and/or supervisory experience and is bilingual (English/Spanish) a bonus.

   

How to Apply:

Send your resume to abdur@jwfplc.com.

 

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Employer: Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, PC

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Salary/Benefits: DOE

Date Posted: June 15, 2009

   

Job Description:

If you thrive on challenge and strive for excellence in all that you do, we are looking for you!We are seeking a full-time corporate and contract paralegal with three or more years of directly-relevant experience for our Milwaukee office.  In this position, you will perform contract management and assessment functions of a substantive nature, under the supervision of firm attorneys, for a large multi-hospital health system.  The position requires education, legal knowledge, judgment, and creativity in problem solving.  This position includes responsibility for contract assessment and preparation, general corporate work and transactional assistance, all under the supervision of firm attorneys, and is expected to grow in responsibility and scope over time.  The position will entail occasional on-site presence at our client's locations.   A full job description is available upon request.

 

Major Responsibilities:

- Administer contract requests under the supervision of firm attorneys from start to finish, including contract preparation from approved templates, analysis, risk assessment, issue resolution and finalization

- Serve as the Contract Specialist/Coordinator, assisting with contract management and contract database administration

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with key clients and contacts

- Establish and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with firm attorneys and staff o - Develop areas of expertise and company knowledge to improve client service and meet client objectives

- Assist with general corporate work and transactional support

- Report to firm attorneys and client executives

 

Education/Experience:
- College degree, paralegal degree or equivalent education and experience required

- Relevant business or professional skills, experience and knowledge

- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to deal with executive management and operational personnel in a highly-professional manner

- Ability to work both collaboratively and  independently in a team oriented, client service environment - Ability to prioritize conflicting work demands, successfully manage multiple reporting relationships and productively work in a collegial, service focused, and dynamic environment

- Microsoft Office Suite skills including: Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

   

How to Apply:

Please send your résumé, salary expectations and a letter of interest in confidence to:  Laura O’Toole at lotoole@hallrender.com or 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI  53202.  (414) 721-0442.

 

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Employer: Vinson & Elkins LLP

Location: Austin, TX

Salary/Benefits: DOE

Date Posted: June 15, 2009

   

Job Description:

Vinson & Elkins, a large multinational law firm in Austin, Texas, has an immediate opening for the following position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including flexible benefit plan and an excellent bonus program. Our staff enjoys a business casual dress policy and complimentary refreshments.

Experienced patent/trademark paralegal to provide case support in all phases of litigation including discovery, trial and appeal.   Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and familiarity with the local rules of various courts.   Knowledge of e-discovery rules and document collection procedures.
Case management and lead experience a must.   Duties include drafting routine correspondence and litigation documents, preparing status reports, conducting electronic searches,  and researching technical references, patents and legal matters; assisting in due diligence searches and other intellectual property- related tasks as needed; and coordinating and managing large document collections and productions utilizing several litigation support database software. Experience with document review projects and drafting privilege logs.  Position involves heavy contact with clients and requires an individual who is extremely detailed oriented, organized, and able to work with little supervision.  This position will supervise two project assistants and one paralegal.

Familiarity with MS Office suite, Westlaw, Lexis, USPTO databases, and intellectual property office databases required.  Foreign intellectual property databases a plus.  Bachelor's degree with strong academic background required.

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years experience as an IP litigation paralegal support. Experience in a large firm or a respected boutique law firm a plus.

Candidates who have helped support Patent trials, Markman hearings and/or mock-trials will be given considerable preference.  In applying for this position, please reference Job Number 32070509.

   

How to Apply:

External candidates should forward resumes referencing the specific position number to:  Human Resources  Manager, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P, The Terrace 7,
2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746; Fax: 512-236-3388 ; Email:
austinjobs@velaw.com (Microsoft Word format only, please).

Job Title: Paralegal

Employer: Adeli & Tollen LLP

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary Benefits: DOE

Date Posted: January 9, 2009

 

Job Description:

We are a patent law firm with offices in both Northern and Southern California. For our Los Angeles office, we are seeking a full-time paralegal with at least one year of experience. Salary based on experience. Benefits available after first three months. Specific responsibilities include: assist in preparing filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, assist in maintaining files, correspond with clients, review docket and deadlines, prepare legal documents and submissions, etc. Candidates must be able to multi-task, be organized, be highly focused, and work with a high level of intensity.

   

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to recruiting@adelitollen.com

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Job Title: Senior Corporate Paralegal

Employer: KLA-Tencor

Location: Milpitas, CA

Salary Benefits: DOE

Date Posted: June 24, 2009

 

Job Description:

- Maintain corporate records for public company and global subsidiaries, including minute books, corporate filings and general record-keeping.
- Support process for event-driven securities documentation, including Form 8-Ks, Forms 3, 4 & 5 and documents prepared in connection with Rule 144 sales, as well as annual and quarterly reports.
- Significant responsibility in preparation of Proxy Statement.
- Assist with preparation of other year-end documents (such as D&O
Questionnaires) and manage annual shareholder meeting process.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of Board and Committee materials.
- Assist in M&A activities, including supporting due diligence and corporate cleanup matters, and closing process and record-keeping. - Assist with review of Non-Disclosure Agreements and other transactions.
- Support document filing policies and procedures in legal department
- Administer corporate policy communications and enforcement monitor and maintain updates to corporate policies, such as the company’s insider trading policy and code of business conduct and assist in other special projects as assigned by department attorneys

 

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's Degree and a California Paralegal Certificate.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a major law firm as a corporate paralegal, with additional experience in-house at a public company.
- Experience supporting transactional work is desired.
- High proficiency in Word and Excel.

In addition to having the educational and experience background described above, the ideal candidate:

- Is able to work independently and manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Has strong organizational skills.
- Is detail oriented.
- Demonstrates strong judgment as to priority of matters requiring attention from lawyers.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and can interact well with lawyers and clients and must have the highest level of integrity and business ethics.

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates can send their Resume to Emon.Talukdar@KLA-Tencor.com

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Job Title: File Clerk

Employer: Adeli & Tollen LLP

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary/Benefits: 12.00

Date Posted: January 5, 2009

    

Job Description:

We are a patent law firm with offices in both Northern and Southern California. We are seeking a college student as a part-time File Clerk for our Los Angeles office to work during the summer as well as the regular school year.

Tasks include: copying, filing and other administrative office duties.

Candidate must be responsible, organized, and dedicated. The ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field or patent law.

If hired, the candidate will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience regarding law firm operations as well as the intricacies of intellectual property and patent law. Business casual dress code.

    

How to Apply:

Please email resume to recruiting@adelitollen.com

    

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Job Title: Senior Corporate Paralegal

Employer: KLA-Tencor

Location: Milpitas, CA

Salary/Benefits: DOE

Date Posted: June 15, 2009

    

Job Description:

- Maintain corporate records for public company and global subsidiaries, including minute books, corporate filings and general record-keeping. Support process for event-driven securities documentation, including Form 8-Ks, Forms 3, 4 & 5 and documents prepared in connection with Rule 144 sales, as well as annual and quarterly reports.

- Significant responsibility in preparation of Proxy Statement.

- Assist with preparation of other year-end documents (such as D&O questionnaires) and manage annual shareholder meeting process . Assist with preparation and distribution of Board and Committee materials.

- Assist in M&A activities, including supporting due diligence and corporate cleanup matters, and closing process and record-keeping.

- Assist with review of Non-Disclosure Agreements and other transactions. Support document filing policies and procedures in legal department.

- Administer corporate policy communications and enforcement monitor and maintain updates to corporate policies, such as the company’s insider trading policy and code of business conduct and assist in other special projects as assigned by department attorneys

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and a California Paralegal Certificate. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a major law firm as a corporate paralegal, with additional experience in-house at a public company.

Experience supporting transactional work is desired. High proficiency in Word and Excel.

In addition to having the educational and experience background described above, the ideal candidate:

- Is able to work independently and manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Has strong organizational skills.

- Is detail oriented.

- Demonstrates strong judgment as to priority of matters requiring attention from lawyers.

- Has excellent interpersonal skills and can interact well with lawyers and clients, and must have the highest level of integrity and business ethics.

    

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates can send their Resume to Emon.Talukdar@KLA-Tencor.com

 

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Job Title: Legal Assistant

Employer: Aaby Family Law

Location: Beaverton, OR

Salary/Benefits: Negotiable

Date Posted: June 15, 2009

    

Job Description:

A growing Family Law practice is looking to add a Legal Assistant to the firm.  This position would be part time to start, 25 - 30 hours per week, working into a full time position.
General Duties:
    *Filing and organizing legal documents
    *Reviewing and drafting various agreements
    *Conducting legal research
    *All phases of trial prep

 

Qualifications:

*The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of family law experience
    *Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
    * Excellent computer skills
    *Self starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines
    *Assertive yet diplomatic in working with clients
    *Able to assist with billings would be a plus

    

How to Apply:

If you are interested please send resume to:
wodarski@sbcglobal.net

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National/Telecommute

Job Title: Legal Services Business Opportunity