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LAT March/April 2008 

On the Pulse
LAT 's 7th Annual Technology Survey results reveal more paralegals feel the beat of technology.
By Amanda Flatten
Statistical analysis by
Darrell Patton

What's On?
 The latest in trial presentation software, hardware and gadgetry.
By Milton Hooper

Taming the Terabyte
A paralegal's guide to reining in electronically stored information.
By Sally A. Kane

In Good Form
 Increasing the Value of Mental and Emotional
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By John D. Winer

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LAT Job Bank

Welcome to LAT's nationwide Job Bank, where paralegals can search for exciting new career opportunities and employers can post listings for qualified paralegals and legal assistants. There's no charge to search the listings, just click on your region of the country. And, it's free to post a job opening, simply fill out this online form to submit your listing. Jobs are posted for 30 days. To request your job posting be taken down before the 30 days expire, please email the Job Bank.

 

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Eastern

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Employer: Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Date Posted: April 24, 2008

 

Job Description:

Galleria law firm is seeking a paralegal with 5+ years of litigation experience focusing on labor and employment or on general liability. Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, able to manage concurrent projects efficiently, and have strong communication skills. Experience working in federal courts is preferred and experience summarizing medical records is a plus.

Required: Paralegal Certificate -or- Bachelor’s Degree (No Exceptions)

 

How to Apply:

Please send your resume via facsimile (770)937-9960, attn: Alicia Jenkins, or
via email to ajenkins@fmglaw.com

　

 

Central

Job Title: Paralegal

Employer: Yetter & Warden

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including: 401k with a company match, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit, and bonuses based on performance

Date Posted: May 6, 2008

 

Job Description:

Yetter & Warden, a Litigation Boutique, seeks a paralegal with at least three years experience in litigation or appellate law. A qualified candidate must be detail oriented, computer proficient, demonstrate independent initiative, and possess the ability to multitask in a fast paced, deadline intensive environment.  Organizational skills are a must. 

Assist attorneys in legal research, case management and preparation of legal documents.  Perform additional legal research and memorandums/briefs for attorneys as applicable.  Organize and maintain appellate files.  Track/notify attorneys of applicable appellate due and argument dates.  Monitor progress of cases with various courts.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting attorneys in legal research, case management and preparation of legal documents.  This includes legal research, preparing appellate briefs and motions, and cite checking briefs and motions.  Calendar and monitor compliance with deadlines.  Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.  Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.  Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact.

 

Knowledge and Abilities:

Independent judgment and initiative as well as the ability to take direction and work closely with others.  Knowledge of federal and related local rules of procedure, ordinances, case law, and procedures.   Knowledge of cite checking and blue booking.  Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation.  Legal research required.  Ability to manage heavy case loads and maintain appropriate records, logs and case files.  Skill in using word processing software.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Experience With the Following Software:

            Microsoft Office applications including Outlook

            Adobe Acrobat

            Document Management system (IManage, DOCS Open, or similar)

            Time Entry Software

 

Education and Experience:

Certification as Legal Assistant through National Association of Legal Assistants or an Associate of Applied Science degree from a certified paralegal program.

Yetter & Warden has a 38.75 hour work week, however, this position occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.  Yetter & Warden offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: 401k with a company match, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit, and bonuses based on performance. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to swolfe@yetterwarden.com and include salary requirements.

　

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Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (LP)

Employer: ERM Group Holdings Limited

Location: Austin, Texas

Date Posted: May 2, 2008

 

Job Description:

ERM Group Holdings Limited, a UK based privately held company and its subsidiaries (ERM), are a group of environmental consulting firms.  A description of our global operations can be located at erm.com -- we have over 120 offices in 44 countries and employ over 3,400 employees.

The ERM Legal Department is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal for a long-term hourly contract position.  Our business hours are between 8 am and 6 pm.

Overall, the LP helps manage ERM’s reported contingent liabilities. The LP interacts extensively with our global personnel, ERM clients, and outside counsel in the jurisdictions where we do business, so strong telephonic and written communication skills are key.  For all pre-litigation and litigation matters (including regulatory administrative actions) the LP handles: docketing, document preservation notices, document collection, document production, database updates, subpoenas, insurance notifications and quarterly file communications.  The LP also coordinates with the Director of Litigation on quarterly communications to insurers, Board committees, and Finance.  Additionally, once a year the LP aids reporting on contingent liabilities to ERM’s external auditors.

 

Job Requirements: 

Certification, strong Excel capabilities, excellent attention to detail and proofing skills, 3 years minimum of litigation experience with a reputable law firm, good communication and project management skills, insurance and claim experience required, subpoena handling experience preferred, in-house Legal Department experience a plus.

How to Apply:

Send resumes via email to:

Ann Marley Chilton
Director of Litigation/Corporate Compliance Counsel
ERM Group
7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 110
Austin, Texas  78752
ann.chilton@erm.com  

Be sure to include your hourly rate and start availability.

　

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Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Employer: HealthTronics

Location: Austin, Texas

Date Posted: April 30, 2008

 

Job Description:

HealthTronics has been the leading provider of urological services and products in the United States for over 20 years . Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide the most advanced technology and premiere support systems to hospitals, surgery centers and clinics nationwide which include: 

  • Medical Products - HealthTronics offers diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to physicians, hospitals, surgery centers and clinics with a product portfolio that includes lithotripters, surgical lasers for treatment of BPH and stones, and anatomical pathology services.

  • Urology Services - With the largest fleet of lithotripsy systems, and a host of minimally invasive urological services and products serving a network of more than 3,000 physicians, HealthTronics is the leading provider of urological services and products in the U.S.

Healthtronics offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: 401k with a company match, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit, and bonuses based on performance.

We are currently seeking a talented, self-motivated Corporate Paralegal to join our team.  This position and is located at our corporate headquarters in Austin, TX.

Summary of Purpose:

Assist attorney(s) in all phases of forming a corporation, partnership or other entity, as well as mergers/acquisitions/conversion, research and drafting of documentation, and assisting with running the day-to-day operations of an in-house legal department.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Accumulate necessary documentation and information from client to prepare appropriate documentation.

  • Draft initial documentation needed to establish the entity, including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Stock Certificates, Written Consents, Minutes, etc.

  • Create and maintain corporate record books.

  • Communicate with the Secretary of State personnel to verify filings.

  • Attend meetings as requested.

  • Assist in reviewing due diligence documentation with respect to acquisitions and mergers and/or conversions

  • Assist with the preparation of various documents needed to operation various types of companies (i.e., resolutions, written consents in lieu of a meeting, offering documents, assignment agreements, purchase agreements, ownership schedules, etc.)

  • Perform legal research, including use of Westlaw, Lexis, etc.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent; some college and/or a bachelor’s degree a plus.

  • Must be a certified paralegal.

  • Minimum 3 years experience working at a large law firm

  • Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters.  Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.

  • Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft or dictation at a level of 65 wpm.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.

  • Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with courtesy and tact.

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact.

  • Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to staffing@healthtronics.com and include their salary requirements.

 

*HealthTronics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

　

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Job Title: Legal Assistant

Employer: Triton Financial

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Date Posted: April 24, 2008

 

Job Description:

Triton Financial is a value-added investment company that concentrates on high-yield investing –– from targeted venture capital and growth equity plays to opportunistic real estate investments.  We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant that is enthusiastic about joining our fast paced, growing team. Prior legal assistant experience and a college degree are required. Prior experience with commercial real estate and closings, or with investment companies is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills, able to multi tasks, and work effectively both independently and with a team. Expert computer skills are needed along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Duties involve working closely with the internal General Counsel, and include: assist with compliance and corporate governance issues; work on real estate closings and documentation; assemble, organize and finalize legal documents for execution by various offices and clients; prepare notices and legal documents in connection with leasing and real estate transactions; communicate with a variety of different clients including private investors; assist with litigation projects as they arise.

 

How to Apply:

Send inquiries and resumes, including salary requirements to: hr@tritonfinancial.com

　

 

Western

Job Title: Practice Assistant - IP/Litigation

Employer: Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Salary/Benefits: Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Date Posted: April 15, 2008

 

Job Description:

We currently have an excellent opportunity in our Silicon Valley for an entry level Practice Assistant – IP Litigation.

In this position, you will provide case-based and administrative support to paralegals and attorneys. Under their supervision you will help organize documents and prepare them for attorneys to review, perform basic factual and legal research and perform other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate should possess a BA/BS degree. Good working knowledge of Word and Excel; ability to multi-task; good written/verbal communication skills; attention to detail and ability to work effectively on a team required.

　　

How to Apply:

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

svjobs@orrick.com

Fax number: 650-614-7401

No phone calls please.

AA/EOE

　　

 

National/Telecommute

There are currently no listings in this region.

 

 

NOTE:

LAT does not verify the the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of employers to offer job opportunities or the ability of applicants to fill job openings. LAT encourages employers and applicants to independently verify any claims made by the parties in which they are interested.

 

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