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Legal Secretary Wanted (Mineola, NY)

• Prestigious Personal Injury Firm located in Mineola seeks experienced legal secretary for litigation and attorney staff. Duties will include case preparation, file organization and maintenance, and communication with clients. Need to have strong typing, client and computer skills.

• Please include your salary requirements on your cover letter or resume.

Japanese Fluent JD's - Document Review (Midtown East)

Hire Counsel is currently seeking Japanese fluent JD's for an upcoming document review project. Admission is NOT required for this project but candidates must have a JD or LLM. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Japanese fluently. If you are interested and qualified please register with us now.

About Hire Counsel:
At Hire Counsel we take great pride in the professional, courteous and congenial manner in which we work with all of our employees. We recognize our success is due to the efforts of our talented pool of hardworking temporary employees.

Hire Counsel is a national legal staffing organization dedicated to providing our clients with the finest candidates available. We keep this promise by offering our candidates an industry-leading benefits package and by hiring smart, experienced staff, all of whom are attorneys and paralegals committed to responsive, active service.

Available Benefits:
Hire Counsel offers one of the industry’s most generous benefits packages including medical, dental and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holiday and bonus pay.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume as an MS Word attachment to nyjapaneselanguage@hirecounsel.com.

All resumes are held in strict confidence. We NEVER forward your resume anywhere without obtaining your authorization first.

Refer a friend and receive a bonus.
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New Jersey Contract Attorney

Contract attorney sought to assist with real estate related recovery matters. Attorney should be able to make appearances and travel throughout New Jersey, when necessary, and must have advocacy experience. Compensation between $40 and $60 per hour, depending on experience. More details about the work will be provided upon response. Thanks.

Attorney (Garden City, NY)

ATTORNEY - Garden City law firm specializing in insurance coverage and litigation involving no-fault claims seeks experienced attorney. Fax resume with salary requirements to 516-328-0858.

Multiple Attorney/Compliance Positions (NYC)

1) Compliance Testing - Major Corporation - NYC

Prestigious financial institution is seeking a Compliance professional to work on a temporary basis in their Manhattan office. Candidate will work in company's Compliance Testing Group. The role will involve creating and executing detailed testing work programs to assess compliance with regulations and firm policies. This role will work closely with compliance and business management.

Individuals must have 5 years of auditing experience or other investigative or compliance work in the financial services industry (Recognized audit certification such as ACA, CIA, CISA, or CPA preferred). Candidate must have an understanding of and the ability to grasp business and global regulatory policies, conduct research, data gathering, and prepare reports, identify and effectively escalate potential issues to the appropriate individuals, and leverage strong communication skills to frequently interact with other areas of the firm. Must be able to work under supervision to design work programs and then execute test steps within assigned budgets, and meet tight deadlines to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a must, and knowledge of Access and PowerPoint preferable.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com and jstorch@thedinegroup.com, with the subject heading "Compliance Testing".



2) Document Review Attorney - NJ

*Corporation seeks attorneys for long-term temporary document review position in New Jersey. Document review experience is not required, but is a huge plus. Must be admitted to practice law in at least one state.

Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com, with the subject heading "NJ Doc Review".



3) Litigation Attorney - CT/NY

*Solo practitioner seeks an attorney with 8-10 years experience in litigation, to work on a long-term temporary-to-permanent basis. Candidate will be working closely with firm's owner, and must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.

Candidate must have heavy litigation experience dealing with security companies, must know Profit and Loss, and must have experience in negotiation. Ex-law enforcement experience is a plus, as is ex-business experience. Admission in New York is required.

Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com and jstorch@thedinegroup.com with the subject heading "Litigation Attorney".


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Los Angeles Law Firm Seeking Out of State Bankruptcy Attorney

A Los Angeles law firm is going to start offering bankruptcy representation nationwide. We are looking for one bankruptcy attorney in each state to refer our case load out to. We are currently advertising in all 50 states for other legal services and have been very successful but are just starting in the area of bankruptcy. Please email your resume to sales@ralawgroup.com.

Legal Secretary (South Norwalk)

Small, busy So. Norwalk Law Office seeking Office Manager / Legal Secretary for multi-task position.
Strong Organizational, writing and computer skills. Deal with clients, phone and legal documents. Must speak
English and Spanish. Send resume references and salary requirements.

Law firm openings-Paralegal, Billing Co, A/P and Event Planner (Midtown)

Paralegal Opening: SECURITIES LITIGATION experience-NYC-Need 3-5yr -60-70K-Need a BA and large law firm experience-2002-2004 grads only need apply, Bankruptcy 5+ yrs experience with chapter 7, 11 or 13-NYC, SENIOR LITIGATION SUPERVISOR – commercial litigation – 5-10 yrs exp – 3-5yrs supervisory responsibility-BA required – Midsized to large firm experience preferred. 75-95K,IMMIGRATION- 3-7yrs experience-family based petitions-must be bi-lingual Spanish 45-60K.

Accounts Payable: 55K-To work on local and foreign invoices-Elite exp & Law firm exp required. 2-6yrs exp. Must have a BA and good communication skills.
Accountant-35-40K-1yr exp. with account receivable, bank reconciliations, some accounts payable analysis and year to date expense reports.
Event Coordinator for a Not for Profit- 3-4 solid years of experience planning and executing events also some admin responsibilities - Excellent benefits, 4wk Vac,

Billing Coordinator JR- 38-43K- Jr. Billing Coordinator: BA (from a good school or high GPA preferred). 6m-2 yrs of exp in billing in a law firm. This is a junior spot so we are not searching for anyone with more than 2-3yrs of experience. Law firm experience required. Paying 38-45K

NYCAL Attorney (NYC)

National law firm seeks NYCAL Attorney to join its Manhattan office on a temporary-to-hire basis. Attorney must have 5 years experience with New York Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL), and be able to hit the ground running with little supervision. Candidate must have significant deposition and motion practice experience, and trial experience is preferred. A strong work ethic is necessary.

Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com and jstorch@thedinegroup.com, with the subject heading "NYCAL Attorney".

We never forward your resume without first obtaining your express authorization to do so.

NEW JERSEY LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - $50K (MANHATTAN)

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!!

ROBERT HADLEY ASSOCIATES - N.Y.'S #1 LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Our client a diverse practice law firm located in New Jersey seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their busy litigation department. Candidate identified must have 4 + years of litigation experience as well as excellent technical skills. This is an immediate hire and our client is currently interviewing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Law firm experience

• 4+ years Litigation experience

• Microsoft Word

• Family Law experience a plus

• Dictaphone

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $50,000

• PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS!!

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Midtown)

Experienced legal assistant/paralegal for a small securities firm located in midtown Manhattan. Strong Microsoft Office and organizational skills required. Prior paralegal and/or legal experience helpful. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, researching, filing litigation documents, preparing excel damage spreadsheets, and drafting correspondence. Candidate must be exceptionally conversant, professional and a diligent worker.

Please forward resume and cover letter to gpretto@laxneville.com

Paralegal - Bankruptcy and IP- Paten (Midtown)

A large international mid-town law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal with 4+ years bankruptcy experience- large firm experience a plus. Must be familiar with ECF and have a thorough working knowledge of the Chapter 11 filing process. Candidate should be a team player and able to work overtime as required. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

We are also looking for a Patent Paralegal. Duties include:
Prepare supporting documents for attorneys including, but not limited to, the following:
o Patent Status Charts
o US application filing papers
o US formal documents, including Declarations, Assignments, and Powers of Attorney
o US prosecution papers, including Information Disclosure Statements, 1449¡¦s, Responses to Missing Parts, Responses to Office Actions, Petitions, Issue Fee papers, and other USPTO forms
o Letters to foreign associates in national stage applications
o Reexamination papers
o Reporting letters to clients
o Instruction letters to clients
o Due Diligence Status Charts
o Indexes for File Histories and Files
Contact USPTO regarding status of applications
Order, download, and tab up file histories and prior art; download patents
Work with Docketing Paralegal and IP Manager on managing the dockets and advising of deadlines; prepare and distribute docket or other status reports as directed
Review and organize patent documents and files
Coordinate Sequence Listings and Formal Drawings with outside vendors
Work with IP Manager and other patent staff on forms, prosecution manual, or other processes associated with Patent Practice Management
Perform special projects as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Requirements

Bachelors degree or paralegal certificate
Five plus years of patent prosecution experience required
Desire to go beyond prosecution and support counseling efforts
Biotechnology patent experience preferred
Strong analytical and reasoning skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail, follow up, and ability to understand instructions and follow through with assignments
Adherence to firm protocols, policies and procedures
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Friendly, team-oriented demeanor
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in CPI, Outlook, Word, Interwoven and USPTO PAIR and EFS
Ability to work overtime when required

Full time Paralegal (White Plains)

Full-Time Paralegal

Small congenial White Plains Trusts and Estates firm seeks full time paralegal with 2+ years experience in probate law and Trusts and Estates administration. Requires knowledge of accountings, estate tax returns, and marshaling of assets, a proven track record with experience demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks frequently with short time lines, to prioritize and organize work, and to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner. Must be enthusiastic, hard working, detail oriented, and fast learning. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; must also have good writing and computer skills including Word Perfect and Excel. Knowledge of and experience with Fast Tax accounting and estate tax return programs is preferable.

Must have own transportation. No phone calls please. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume with cover letter by email (ntorain@baeresq.com) or fax (914-683-0086)

Paid Adobe Study!! Digital Reading -$75

Adobe User Research is conducting remote user studies. We are interested in getting some of your thoughts and opinions about digital reading. The study will consist of a phone interview as well as a demonstration of your use of the product. The compensation for this study is $75 in American Express Gift Checks and the study will last roughly 60 minutes.

Please keep in mind that we have a limited number of openings and cannot respond to each inquiry, but if you are interested, please spend a few minutes answering the questions below. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with others outside of Adobe Research.

If you are interested in participating, please click here to fill out our screener: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JBUf2tQGLJYhEZBd5UJUpQ_3d_3d

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Ground Floor Opportunity - Unlimited Growth Potential for

the right individual. Solo Practitioner (Midtown, Manhattan), in diverse practice (Criminal, Immigration, Real Estate), seeking an exceptional, independently-thinking, motivated, career-minded individual to fill a position as Legal Office Assistant/Associate to help practice expand and grow with it.

Must be detail-oriented, eager and quick learner, committed to the task and have a passion for the law. Junior attorneys welcome. Foreign language a plus.

Please email resume and add in a few words why you are interested in this position.

Junior and Mid-level Bankruptcy Associates - Large Intl Law Firm (NYC)

Our client, a Large International Law Firm, is seeking Junior and Mid-level Bankruptcy Associates that graduated '04-'06.

Excellent academic credentials and large firm experience required.

Please e-mail word resumes to Cheryl Stein at cstein@yorkson.com.

Junior Litigation Associates - Large Intl Law Firm (NYC)

Our client, a Large International Law Firm, is seeking Junior Litigation Associates that graduated '06-'07.

Excellent academic credentials and large firm experience required.

Please e-mail word resumes to Cheryl Stein at cstein@yorkson.com.

Bankruptcy, Collections & Civil Litigation Atty Job (Midtown)

Busy growing boutique bankruptcy, collections and civil litigation law firm near Grand Central Station seeks motivated, go-getter attorney with 1-3+ years experience to assist/cover preparation of pleadings and papers, legal research, state, federal & bankruptcy court appearances and 341(a) meetings, client interviews, and depositions. Work to start on a part-time 20 hour per week employee basis (not freelance) in our office. Potential to become full time with benefits for the right person. NY bar admission a must. Knowledge of BestCase, AbacusLaw and Excel preferred.

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal (Bensonhurst)

Busy personal injury law firm in Brooklyn, New York needs a paralegal with experience in all aspects of personal injury claims processing, drafting pleadings, bills of particulars, motions, oppositions, discovery demands and responses, trial preparation documents, and various other litigation documents.
Must have strong organization, communication, and computer skills, and be responsible, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Knowledge of saga is helpful but not necessary.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Please fax resume and salary requirements to 718-368-0692.

Contingent Document Reviewers (Downtown)

Contingent Document Reviewers

RR Donnelley Global Services is actively recruiting attorneys for a document review assignments. Looking for various experiences in antitrust, FDIC, biology, IP litigation, intellectual property and privilege review. All positions are on a contingent basis with RR Donnelley and only for the duration of the client assignment. Job duties include the review and coding of documents for a variety of issues, responsiveness and relevancy, privilege and the creation of privilege logs. Reviews will take place at a specific location.

If interested in this opportunity – please apply online at www.rrd.com to job number 1263.

Link: https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?company_id=16098&version=1

Corporate Paralegal/ Analyst (Westchester )

We are seeking In-House Corporate Paralegal/ Analyst for full time position in our Westchester Office.

Duites:

• Domestic and International Subsidiary Housekeeping

• Subsidiary housekeeping matters for domestic subsidiaries, including preparing resolutions, minutes, secretary

certificates, maintaining subsidiary data and organizational charts, preparing reports and schedules, completing
state filings, incorporations, qualifications, dissolutions, mergers and reorganizations

• Maintain data on international entities and apply for apostilles and legalization of documents

Required:

• College degree

• 5 years of solid corporate paralegal experience working in a Legal Department and/or Law Firm

• Paralegal certification is also required.

Compensation: Up to 125K

Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate)--Major Law Firm

Major law firm in Manhattan seeks experienced Commercial Real Estate paralegal for a temporary to permanent position. You MUST have at least 2-3 years commercial real estate experience.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Interviews begin ASAP so please send your resume to kfitzgibbons@thedinegroup.com and refer in the subject line to the "Real Estate" position.

We NEVER forward your resume anywhere without first obtaining your express, specific authorization.

Bronx Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Bronx, Fordham Plaza)

Great opportunity for an experienced paralegal to work with an established plaintiff's personal injury law firm in Fordham Plaza. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting clients and processing personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful. 401K plan and health insurance available. Please forward your resume and salary requirements to this post.

Litigation Paralegal (Sheepshead Bay )

BUSY BROOKLYN PERSONAL INJURY FIRM SEEKS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT, RESPONSIBLE, PERSONABLE, LITIGATION PARALEGAL WHO CAN HANDLE A FILE FROM INCEPTION THROUGH TRIAL PREP, ETC..

MUST HAVE A VERY STRONG WORK ETHIC AND BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY ON A LITIGATION PI SECTION.

KNOWLEDGE OF SAGA A PLUS.

GREAT BENEFITS, FUTURE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH.

CONGENIAL WORK ATMOSPHERE.

RESUME MUST STATE SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

Researcher/Admin--Legal Search Firm

Legal search firm in Manhattan seeks a research assistant/database administrator for a permanent position. You must be computer savvy and knowledgeable of the legal world. Recent JD's, paralegals and legal admins are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation is up to $45,000 a year, although higher requirements will be considered. Please note this position could also be temporary if the right candidate so desires.

Interviews begin ASAP so please send your resume to resumes@thedinegroup.com and refer in the subject line to the "Researcher" position.

We NEVER submit your resume anywhere without first obtaining your express, specific authorization.

Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal (Brooklyn)

Busy Plaintiff's personal injury firm in Brooklyn seeks a paralegal with experience in all aspect of personal injury claims - intake, processing, calendar, NF applications, client interaction, obtaining and submitting medical records, drafting pleadings, bills of particular, motions, etc. Candidate must have strong organization, computer, and communication skills and must speak English fluently. Candidate must be able to multi-task and thrive in a very busy office environment.

Please email resume and salary requirements.

Litigation Paralegal or Law Clerk for EDiscovery Position (New York)

Small public-interest oriented firm is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal with electronic discovery document review and coding/processing experience or a law clerk with a J.D. with ediscovery experience to help with heavy caseload. (We will also consider more senior J.D.'s with comparable experience). Please submit your resume along with a short covering email explaining in numbered paragraphs: (1) what you are doing now; (2) what specific electronic discovery experience you have; (3) your current salary/pay per hour if currently employed or last salary/pay if not currently employed; and (4) why you think you may want this position over the position you have now. Candidates must have at least a four-year college degree. The re or subject line of your email should state ONLY: (i) the name of the last educational institution from which you receive a degree; (ii) the degree; and (iii) the year you graduated. Responses that do not conform to these instructions will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest.

Experienced bilingual medical records / no-fault clerk (Midtown)

Successful, growing 11 employee Manhattan based plaintiff's personal injury firm seeks junior paralegal / no-fault clerk. You must have at least two years of experience working in either a plaintiff's personal injury firm or workers compensation firm. The position entails obtaining medical records, processing no-fault applications, handling client intakes, dealing with loan companies and the initial processing of cases. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, bonuses and a pension plan. Pleasant work enviornment. Fluent Spanish is required for this position.

Senior Tax Attorney (New York City)

Congenial, midtown law firm seeks a Senior Tax Attorney with a minimum of 9-10 years of experience. The firm has a strong preference for candidates with a Tax LL.M. The successful candidate should have extensive experience in federal state, local and foreign income tax matters involving private equity and hedge funds, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, bankruptcy and other corporate, partnership and limited liability company reorganization and financial products. Transactions include structuring and advising on complex corporate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate matters, financing techniques, partnerships and other joint ventures.

This is a particularly excellent opportunity for a seasoned corporate tax professional that seeks a growing and stable law firm environment without the pressure of generating a book of business. Compensation package commensurate with experience.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume in Word format and refer to "Tax Counsel" in the subject heading.

LEGAL SECY/FINANCIAL INVESTMENT BACKGROUND (MANHATTAN)

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!!

ROBERT HADLEY ASSOCIATES - N.Y.'S #1 LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Our client, a prestigious global Investment Bank seeks an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant to support Directors and Attorneys. Candidate identified must have 3-5 years of Secretarial/Administrative Assistant experience from a corporate legal environment. Applicant will be responsible for the processing of legal transactions, including document creation and formatting, updating systems, obtaining signatures, chasing counter-party responses, arranging couriers, filing, and preparation for archiving and scanning as well as many other administrative responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diary management, planning & updating appointments

• Organizing travel arrangements and itineraries

• Answering phones, light filing

• Processing and reconciling expense reports

• Formatting, preparing or amending contracts and agreements

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of secretarial experience

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

• Consistent attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Team player

• B.A. degree a plus

SEASONED CLIENT INTAKE SUPERVISOR - CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!! (MANHATTAN)

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!! CURRENTLY HIRING!!

ROBERT HADLEY ASSOCIATES - N.Y.'S #1 LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Our client a prominent and well respected Plaintiff Personal Injury firm seeks a seasoned Client Intake Supervisor for an expanding department. The firm is growing and business is steadily increasing. We are looking for a proactive legal professional who can take hold. This is a growth position with a lot of potential. Bilingual Spanish skills are a strong plus. Candidate identified must have 1-5 years of current intake experience from a reputable personal injury firm.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-5 years Current Client Intake Experience

• Articulate

• High Energy

• Bi-Lingual Spanish a plus

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

Immigration Paralegal (Northern, NJ)

Large Northern NJ company is seeking immigration specialists to handle H and L visas.

This can be a very long-term temporary position.

Great company with exceptionally pleasant atmosphere. We offer health benefits too.

Please email resumes in word format to jbutterman@meridianlegal.com

Litigation Secretary (Elmsford, NY)

Our client, a law firm located in Westchester County, NY, has an immediate need for an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team!

• To be considered for this role candidates must have 2+ years work experience as a Litigation Secretary**.

Responsibilities:

Screen phone calls
Relieves attorney of routine functions
Motions, Discoveries, Answers
Clerical duties
Calendaring
Coordinate Meetings
Proofread final work
Dictation
Maintain and update case records
Requirements:

**2+ years work experience as a Litigation Secretary**.
Experience with Microsoft Word
Qualified applicants with **2+ years work experience as a Litigation Secretary** are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration

Sr. Structured Finance/Commerical Mortgage Backed Securities Attorney

Midtown law firm is looking for a star-quality attorney at least 7-10 years out of law school with large law firm training, deep structured finance expertise in the CMBS area, and an excellent resume to join our newly formed Structured Finance Practice/CMBS Group.

If you meet these qualifications, please send your resume to anonymized email above. Thank you!

BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION PARA"CHAPTER 11"-HIGH PROFILE FIRM - TOP TIER!! (MANHATTAN)

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!! CURRENTLY HIRING!!

ROBERT HADLEY ASSOCIATES - N.Y.'S #1 LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Top Tier New York City international law firm with a thriving "bankruptcy practice" is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal with 2-4 years of general bankruptcy experience. Must have a through knowledge of the bankruptcy process, particularly "Chapter 11". They are looking for an immediate hire! The candidate must be pro-active and be able to jump right in. This is a position for a team player who is ready, willing and able. A Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate a must

• 2-4 years Bankruptcy experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Job Tenure

• Excellent References

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

Attorney - Elder Law (Great Neck/Manhasset)

Expanding Nassau County Elder law firm, AV rated, seeks high energy, bright, congenial, motivated attorney with demonstrated elder law experience to become a member of our team. Attention to detail and good organizational skills required. Surrogate's Court litigation experience preferred. Fluency in Korean, Chinese or Spanish a plus. Good sense of humor appreciated.

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL (Great Neck/Manhasset)

Expanding Nassau County Elder law firm seeks high energy, motivated self-starter with excellent Microsoft Word and proofreading skills. Must be able to multi-task, be friendly and patient with clients, and be organized and detail oriented. Position involves heavy phone, including understanding and explaining office policy and procedure to clients, fielding calls for attorneys and paralegals, scheduling appointments and speaking engagements, coordinating travel, typing drafted articles and legal documents, witnessing the execution of documents, proofreading and filing. Must be able to lift file boxes to file. We are willing to train you with regard to understanding and preparing legal documents. Growth potential. Health insurance after 3 months, SIMPLE IRA 3% match after 2 years, benefits.

ENTRY LEVEL PARALEGAL/LITIGATION - HIGH PROFILE FIRM - TOP TIER! (MANHATTAN)

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!! CURRENTLY HIRING!!

ROBERT HADLEY ASSOCIATES - N.Y.'S #1 LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Our client, one of the leading law firms in the country seeks an "Entry Level" Litigation Paralegal. Candidate identified must have top academic credentials and be extremely computer savvy. This is a rare opportunity for a recent college graduate to start their career.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Cite-checking

• Discovery

• Preparation of litigation documents

• Maintain databases

• Assisting attorney's - Learn the Legal Profession

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Graduate/strong G.P.A

• Excellent computer skills including Excel

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Superior organizational and time management skills

• Attention to detail

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
Salary: $35,000 - $38,000

Hourly Attorney- Securities and Commodities Litigation (Midtown)

Midtown lawyer with sophisticated practice concentrating in securities and commodities litigation and arbitration seeks attorney to provide assistance on an hourly basis. Possibility to develop into full-time employment. All experience levels (including recently admitted) considered, but I need a hard worker who is prepared to assume responsibility and produce ready-to-use work. No reverse delegators! Licensed in FL or CA a plus. Trial/arbitration hearing experience or securities arbitration clinic experience a plus. Duties include research and writing, client relations, preparation of pleadings, public relations and business development.

REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL

Paralegal/Legal Assistant wanted for boutique New York City real estate law firm. You must have significant experience representing lenders for this position. Please do not apply if you do not have experience representing lenders and doing the following tasks:
Reviewing title, filling out lender fee sheets, scheduling closings, putting together closing packages, drafting HUDS, drafting deeds/ACRIS/transfer docs, conducting refinance and purchase closings, shipping closing packages back to lenders, drafting recognition agreements and related CO-OP documents, ordering CEMAS, drafting CEMAS and 255 affidavits. Experience in representing buyers and sellers a plus. Experience in other areas of the law also a plus.
AGAIN, ONLY EXPERIENCED PARALEGALS/LEGAL ASSISTANTS NEED APPLY!!!!!!
Lawyers please do NOT apply for this position. This position is not for you.
All resumes MUST include salary requirement. Should you not include a salary requirement you resume will not be looked at.

Attorney - Will Train (Chinatown)

Growing law firm in Chinatown and Bensonhurst Brooklyn is looking for an associate attorney (0-100 years) experience who can help law firm continue its growth. Will train. Practice is 20% real estate, 20% immigration, 10% criminal, 20% litigation, 20% business transactions, and 10% others. Must be comfortable to work in a fast-paced Chinese environment. Start starter and entreprenuer spirit is a must.

Position is available immediately. Please respond with your resume and requirement for salary.

Thank you!

Temporary Litigation Paralegal (Morristown, NJ)

Top NJ firm is seeking a litigation paralegal for a long term assignment. Must have knowledge/exposure to litigation in New Jersey, ie. experience working specifically with NJ court rules, including discovery, preparing attorneys for depositions, drafting deposition notices or subpoenas. This position will be working at the direction of a more senior paralegal and may include file management and/or file organization. Please email resumes ASAP to be considered.

Expert Medical Chart Reviewer Available (Anywhere in US)

Expert chart reviewing and data abstractition for medical malpractice. Will review chart and formulate review/reports for both lawyers and for individuals. Fifteen plus years of medical experience. Have worked as expert consultant for OPMC and legal teams.

email me directly at pabiju@yahoo.com

or call 631-418-7468 or 516-477-9935

Law Student Intern Wanted (Midtown)

The Company seeks part-time law student intern(s) or recent grads commencing December 1, 2009 and continuing through the Spring of 2010. This position requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. Internships are unpaid. Positions are available in our Manhattan offices.

Position Responsibilities: Interns work under the direction of the Company’s in-house attorneys and paralegals. Interns’ responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the Legal Department at the time. Assignments may include substantial opportunities to work directly with other departments in the Company such as construction and leasing. Interns will review collection reports and prepare rent demand notices. They will review and copy tenant files for preparation of notices to tenants relating to residency issues. They will assist in the preparation of lease documents and communicate with tenants and guarantors. Interns will research a variety of legal issues and prepare memos and assist in updating Company manuals. They will assist with filing and maintaining legal files. They will assist attorneys in negotiations relating to tenant occupancy issues. Interns may help to organize and conduct information sessions on topics of interest to different departments within the Company.
Qualifications:
• Second or third year law student or recent graduate
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, self-starter, and highly motivated
• Knowledge of real estate helpful but not required
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Applications should include a cover letter with availability and resume.

Medical Malpractice Legal Secretary (Downtown)

Downtown Manhattan law firm seeks experienced medical malpractice legal secretary for busy litigation attorney. Firm specializes in mass tort, medical malpractice and environmental litigation.

Must have strong database skills, good communication skills and experience in preparing legal documents.

Permanent opportunity- salary is dependent on experience.

Writer - Advocate (Long Island City)

National Social Security Disability Advocacy Company is hiring writer-advocates in our Long Island City, Queens office to represent claimants on disability claims. Candidates will be trained to assist in preparing cases for hearing and provide substantive writing support in the adjudication process. Duties include file review, case development, and writing case summaries for consideration by administrative law judges (ALJs). The candidates will be trained to appear independently before ALJs on disability claims. The ideal candidate must possess a bachelors degree with a demonstrated proficiency in writing, an ability to meet deadlines, and oral communication skills. Salary increase once candidate becomes an authorized advocate. Candidate must submit writing sample of 3-4 pages maximum that reflects his/her analytical ability.

JDs and Attorneys need not apply.

Salary 32K, health plan available at shared cost, union dental, and 401k plan.

Email resumes and a writing sample to interview@binderandbinder.com.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (White Plains Area)

The position being offered is a full time, permanent position in a busy personal injury law office. A responsible EXPERIENCED applicant is sought to assist with day to day operations of the firm, including answering phones, calender, filings, processing of medical records, preparation of legal documents and letters. SPANISH SPEAKING A MUSTand understanding of Time Matters, Microsoft Outlook, Quick Books and WordPerfect a plus. Must provide salary requirements and resume with any inquiry.

Private Equity Firm Seeking JD/CPA Partners (Midtown)

Kuzari Group is seeking a young and entrepreneurial JD and/or CPA partner to join the management team of its small-cap private equity business.

Kuzari is an investment partnership which seeks to make control oriented equity investments in stable small to mid-sized businesses. The right candidate will have 3+ years of corporate transaction-based experience in his/her respective field and be comfortable with all aspects of the transaction process. This is a great opportunity for someone with exceptional qualifications to leverage his/her experience in an entrepreneurial setting.

Please send a cover letter expressing your interest and relevant experience along with a resume/CV to recruiting@kuzarigroup.com.

MEDICAL RECORDS EDITOR (north NJ)

If you have experience in sorting, reviewing and summarizing medical records, this job is for you. Part-time work, from your home.
Skills required:
Experience in sorting, transcribing and summarizing medical records and merging them into medico-legal reports;
Ability to create reports from patient questionnaire and doctor’s handwritten notes;
Reviewing medical records in order to prepare workers’ compensation or disability insurance or social security medical-legal reports;
Experience with workers’ compensation paperwork, disability insurance questionnaires, medical-legal reviews, no-fault reviews, Independent Medical Evaluations, Qualified Medical Evaluations, Agreed Medical Evaluations, and permanent and stationary reports.
Typing > 60 wpm. Perfect grammar and punctuation.
Educational background:
Transcriptionist, paralegal, nurse, experienced medical secretary, health or disability insurance claims agent, IRO auditor or equivalent.
YOU HAVE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN SUMMARIZING RECORDS!!!

Legal Secretary (Mineola, New York)

High quality, five-attorney general litigation & real estate practice seeks Legal Secretary with minimum 5 years experience in similar firm. Applicant must have excellent communication, telephone and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Calendaring and Billing programs), be organized, focused, congenial, and a self-starter/finisher, with presentable appearance, and be able to multi-task. Candidate must also be a non-smoker and a Long Island resident with own transportation. Salary commensurate with quality of experience. Convenient office in Mineola with employee parking. Please submit resume and salary requirements.

Patent Attorney with Electrical &/or Chemical engineering background (Tarrytown NY)

Our client is looking for a NY admitted Patent attorney with at least 5 years experience for a 3-6 month temporary assignment. Ideal candidate will have a background in electrical and/or chemical engineering, and have experience with medical device patents and chemical reactions. Familiarity with software patents would be a plus.

Salary commensurate upon experience

Please submit resume as an attachment in WORD format ASAP

RECORDS COORDINATOR/RECEPTION - CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!! (MANHATTAN)

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING!!

ROBERT HADLEY ASSOCIATES - N.Y.'S #1 LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Our client a large multi-office law firm seeks an experienced Professional Records Coordinator to join their New York City staff. Candidate identified must have five plus years of Records and Information Management experience from a large law firm. Responsibilities will include the processing of files to archives, performing data entry and have the ability to generate monthly reports. Candidate should be available for overtime and also be able to deal with management at all levels. Candidate identified will be also be relieving the front desk reception. A professional manner and great communication skills are a must! Applicant will interact directly will all of the attorneys, partners and associates to make sure that the records department operates in a professional and expeditious manner.


REQUIREMENTS:

• Five + years experience in Records and Information Management

• B.A.

• Microsoft Word, Excel

• Detail-oriented

• CMS Software

Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Salary: $55,000+

In-House Litigation Counsel (Financial District)

Lexolution's client, a major insurance company located in the Financial District, seeks a litigator with at least 3-5 years of big firm and in house experience for a 4-7 month assignment as in-house litigation counsel. New York bar admission is required. Position to start in January 2010. For immediate consideration, please send your resume and references. Great working environment, top hourly rate. No telecommuting or working from home with this assignment.

Securities Litigator Needed ASAP (Midtown)

Lexolution's client, a major international firm with NYC offices, seeks a mid-level to senior associate litigator for a temporary/contract assignment researching and briefing securities law issues. Must have excellent research and writing skills and extensive experience writing briefs in securities cases. Previous Big Law associate experience preferred. Excellent hourly rate. For immediate consideration, please send your resume.

Experienced Corporate Paralegal (Midtown)

Major NY law firm seeks experienced corporate paralegal for long term project. Major law firm experience and excellent academic credentials are a must.

Legal Intern – U.S. Legal Program – Spring Semester 2010 (New York, New York )

• We will accept applications on a rolling basis.

The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing reproductive freedom as a fundamental right that all governments are legally obligated to protect, respect, and fulfill. The Center’s U.S. and International programs engage in litigation, policy analysis, legal research, and public education seeking to achieve women’s equality in society and ensure that all women have access to appropriate and freely chosen reproductive health services.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Applicant must be a current law student in the New York City area. Law students are expected to have strong legal research and writing skills and a demonstrated interest in gender/women’s issues and reproductive rights.

Hours:
Approximately 10-15 hours per week at the Center’s office during the spring (flexible according to your schedule and school calendar).

To apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to those received before December 1, 2009.

Please send cover letter and resume to the following address:

The Center for Reproductive Rights
Attn: USLP Legal Intern – Spring 2010
120 Wall Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10005

resumes@reprorights.org

• E-mail submissions are preferred.

Note: Applicants must indicate “Legal Intern (Fall 2009) – U.S. Legal Program (code 77)” and their last name as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.

Paralegal (Garden City)

Full-time paralegal wanted for busy medical malpractice/personal injury law firm. Minimum 5 years experience in this area of law. Able to handle files from intake to trial. Work independently. Great salary and benefits. Email resume

Insurance Defense Associate (Midtown East)

Midtown Manhattan defense firm seeks an associate with 5+ yrs heavy deposition experience. Labor law and construction experience a plus.

Processor (Midtown)

Financial firm in Monsey, NY looking for a processor with 2 plus years of experience with C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, Lp and LLP. The responsibilities include formation services, supplemental filings, document retrieval, tax exempt filings and UCC filings and Trademark application. The company specializes in SEC filings, incorporating companies and financial printing. The person can come out of a law firm, can be a paralegal or have a strong interest in working in financial services. The company requires a college graduate with experience processing and incorporating businesses. The company offers medical, dental, 401k, vacation, holidays and bonus. The position is paying up to 60k. Great environment with excellent growth potential.

Employment/Succession Plan Attorney (New York City)

Seeking an employment attorney for a long term temporary project with 5-10 years experience. Our client is the founder of a company and is looking to retire. He would like to transition the ownership of the company to several people that he has been working with.

Candidate must have experience drafting employment agreements with incentive bonus plans, succession plans, and must understand the tax implications of this type of plan. This attorney will be able to work remotely, however office space can be provided if needed.

Please e-mail your resume in Microsoft Word format to mmeister@strategiclegal.com or mlevi@strategiclegal.com and include "Employment/Succession Plan Attorney" in the subject line. Your resume will not be submitted to our client without first receiving your permission.

real estate paralegal/legal assistant (Garden City)

Paralegal/Legal Assistant wanted for small but busy Garden City real estate law firm. You must have significant experience representing lenders for this position. Please do not apply if you do not have experience representing lenders and doing the following tasks!!!
Reviewing title, filling out lender fee sheets, scheduling closings, putting together closing packages, drafting HUDS, drafting deeds/ACRIS/transfer docs, conducting refinance and purchase closings, shipping closing packages back to lenders, drafting recognition agreements and related CO-OP documents, ordering CEMAS, drafting CEMAS and 255 affidavits. Experience in representing buyers and sellers a plus. Experience in other areas of the law also a plus.
AGAIN, ONLY EXPERIENCED PARALEGALS/LEGAL ASSISTANTS NEED APPLY!!!!!!
Lawyers please do NOT apply for this position. This position is not for you.
All resumes MUST include salary requirement. Should you not include a salary requirement you resume will not be looked at.

Experienced Senior Negligence Paralegal- TOP SALARY (Midtown East)

Highly successful and sophisticated midown manhattan (east 50's) personal injury firm seeking an experienced paralegal (legal secretary) due to expansion. Our firm handles personal injury (including no fault), medical malpractice and products liability cases.

The position requires 4+ years of experience handling plaintiff's personal injury cases. You must be able to handle cases from inception through trial including drafting summons and complaints and bills of particulars. The position offers top salary, pension plan and other benefits. This position requires strong written, communication and organizational skills.

Join a great team of attorneys and paralegals.

Lawyers, looking for a change? We could be what you're looking for! (Rye Brook, Westchester County)

It’s time to consider a new career where you have the potential to earn similar compensation – while maintaining a more flexible and enjoyable lifestyle.

Strategies for Wealth is a premiere financial services firm that is committed to building relationships that shift the world's understanding of wealth. We deliver -with integrity and unequalled service - protection and prosperity that transform the lives of our clients, their families, and communities.

With a record breaking year of success in 2008, we are looking to expand by adding consultative sales people in our Westchester location. Strategies for Wealth offers one of the industry's most lucrative compensation packages, a vast support network, a reputation for stability and integrity, and the opportunity to take your career to the next level. If you are interested in a career change or are returning to the work force and would like to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we want to hear from you.
We have grown our business with associates who possess the following characteristics:

• Team Player
• Demonstrated Success
• Reputable
• Trustworthy
• Competitive Spirit
• Self-confident in prospecting, managing and retaining key clients

Whatever your background, you will benefit from an entrepreneurial working environment that values and rewards personal achievement and growth. We provide you with unlimited support, including one-on-one coaching and ongoing training taught by our team of experts who are leaders in the industry. In return, we are looking for people of integrity who are willing to work hard and build a book of business as part of our team.

If you’re looking for a change or are returning to the work force, and you desire a non-corporate environment with independence and growth potential, then Strategies for Wealth may be right for you. If creating a bright and lucrative future is what you’re looking for, or if you know of others who may be, please send resume and cover letter to careers@strategiesforwealth.com.

Visit www.strategiesforwealth.com to see why 2008 was a record breaking year for us!
We look forward to hearing from you.








NY RHB LLC, NY R&H Inc., NY S&W Agency Inc., D/B/A Strategies for Wealth is a General Agency of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) New York, NY.

Bankruptcy paralegal (Melville, New York)

Well-established law firm is seeking a paralegal to work in our Bankruptcy department. Responsibilities include preparing Court documents, filing on the ECF system, tracking documents for signature and updating clients. Candidate must have 1 - 2 years bankruptcy experience and be a hard working, self-motivate, team player. Salary negotiable.

Vacation/sick, medical benefits and 401K

'40 Act Attorney Needed for Research Project (Midtown)

We need an experienced '40 Act attorney for a medium term research project. This may develop into a long term or permanent position if the project progresses. Please send us your resume. We know the level of experience we need and will be able to make a decision quickly. Thanks.

Legal Assistant (Financial District)

A boutique real estate law firm located in the financial district is seeking a motivated and organized legal assistant with experience in real estate law to provide general office support to our seven attorneys starting as soon as possible. Many of the tasks are not glamorous, but the overall office environment is fun and the work will provide a good learning experience. We are looking for someone to commit to approximately 25 hours per week/five days a week with the potential for additional hours. If you are interested, respond to this post with a cover letter and resume.

Real Estate Paralegal (Midtown)

Experience handling co op and condo closings start to finish is REQUIRED. Independly prepare all documents and attend closing with attorney. Deal with offering plans and sponsor closings. College grad A+. Work on big $$ deals. Great firm, excellent benefits, nice people. up to low 50s+some pd OT.

ATTORNEY (Financial District)

SINGLE PRACTITIONER WITH OFFICES IN NY AND FLORIDA SEEKS A PART TIME ATTORNEY WITH A MINIMUM 2 YEARS NEGLIGENCE AND LITIGATION EXPERIENCE.
STATE SALARY REQUIRED. FAX RESUME TO 212 233 0659 or email to erabinow@aol.com

Norwegian fluent attorney

Large international law firm is looking for a New York admitted attorney fluent in Norwegian for a permanent position. The firm will also consider candidates who recently passed the NY Bar exam and are pending admission. High salary.

Interested candidates should respond to this email and attach their resume in WORD format.

Contract Attorney- Financial Litigation

Large Midtown Law Firm seeks contract attorneys to work on a large scale document review project. Candidates must be bar admitted. Experience reviewing complex financial documents is a plus. We are seeking candidates with prior in-house experience within a hedge fund, former associates with white collar securities experience, or contract attorneys with extensive experience reviewing complex financial documents. This project should run a number of months and candidates must have flexible availability for overtime.

Part-Time Editorial Intern/Law Student (Financial District)

To assist in some of the editorial workflow for newly acquired content, Incisive Media has a part-time paid position available for an editorial intern to assist the Substantive Law Department as we create a new online service for New York litigation attorneys.

Job Requirements:

• The intern should be a 2L or 3L with some knowledge of litigation practice documents, or a 1L with at least six months paralegal experience in a litigation department. Alternatively, the intern should be someone with publishing experience, preferable with legal products or online product development.
• Be available to work part-time for at least three months
• Between 20 – 30 regular business hours per week
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented and focused on accuracy and quality
• Able to work under pressure, eager to learn, facile with the web and Microsoft Office, comfortable with taking direction, with an ability to maintain high standards in a professional environment
• This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in pursuing a career in legal publishing, the judicial system, or a NY-based litigation practice

Job Responsibilities:

• Writing case summaries for new content
• Identifying various types of litigation documents and creating information documents for new content. This will include organizing case documents, identifying problems or inconsistencies in the content and conveying these issues clearly to other members of the team
• Performing legal and editorial research, such as Westlaw and Fastcase case and statutory research
• Performing additional workflow tasks, such as organizing, proofreading, or photocopying sensitive documents


Qualified candidates should submit resume, cover letter with salary requirements to opportunities@alm.com for immediate consideration. Please include position code PTEI-CL in the subject line. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. ALM is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and values diversity. M/F/D/V

ALM is a leading global provider of specialized business news and information, in print, in person and online. The company’s principal markets include commercial real estate, financial services, legal services, marketing services and risk management. ALM's market-leading brands include Accountancy Age, Computing, Investment Week, Legal Week, Professional Pensions, Real Estate Forum and The American Lawyer. For more information, visit www.alm.com.

Staff Attorney (Midtown West)

Staff Attorney
Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. (AFC) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes access to the best education New York can provide for all students, especially students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. We use uniquely integrated strategies to advance systemic reform, empower families and communities, and advocate for the educational rights of individual students. AFC works on behalf of children and youth who are at greatest risk of academic failure due to poverty, ethnicity, disability, homelessness, immigration status, limited English proficiency, or involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems.

AFC is seeking a staff attorney to provide advocacy and legal services to families around their children’s school-related difficulties, including problems relating to early intervention, school enrollment, truancy, literacy, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Responsibilities will include direct representation of families at special education administrative hearings and school discipline hearings and case management responsibilities, such as attendance at special education meetings and other school visits. The attorney will also provide training and technical assistance to a range of non-profits to build the capacity of these organizations to address students’ educational issues.
Requirements
A law degree; admitted in NYS or passed NYS Bar
Strong commitment to working with at-risk students
The ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bilingual ability a plus
AFC is an affirmative action employer that actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff and especially encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or gender expressions and persons of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Salary: Commensurate with experience; benefits included.

Anticipated state date: January 2010

How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to:

Rebecca Zwilling, HR Manager
Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Fax (212) 947-9790
or email rzwilling@advocatesforchildren.org

Contract Attorney-Molecular Biology Background

Large law firm in midtown Manhattan seeks bar admitted attorneys with advanced science backgrounds. Specifically a degree in molecular biology is a big plus. Intellectual property litigation experience is also plus. This document review should run for at least a month. Candidates must be open to OT and have flexible availability.

ATTORNEYS-LITIGATION

Prominent Manhattan firm is seeking
a commercial litigation attorney (2+ years) with some
bankruptcy litigation experience (lenders side preferred)
for a permanent or temp-to-permanent opportunity. The right
candidate should have substantive litigation experience,
including depositions, research/writing, and arguing motions
in court, etc. Prior bankruptcy litigation experience a major plus!!!
Top $$$! Please send resume in confidence to:
Fax: 212-867-6617 dwex@agalegal.com

ATTORNEYS-DOCUMENT REVIEW

Mid-Sized Manhattan firm is seeking a
seasoned attorney with prior financial law
experience for a 6+ month document review
pProject involving various financial industry cases.
Biglaw background, prior ratings cases experience a
major plus. Top $$$!
Please send resume in confidence to:
Fax: 212-867-6617 dwex@agalegal.com

Attorney - Associate (Midtown )

Nationally recognized New York Mass Tort Firm (plaintiff) seeks associate with NY and NJ admission, including federal courts. Must have at least 1 yr court experience with conferences, motions, etc. Must be able to travel to all NY and NJ courts. Seeking energetic, organized lawyer with good writing and communication skills. Personal injury, document review, legal research, deposition experience a plus. Position has room for advancement for proactive lawyer. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits. Send resume and writing sample.

Corporate short-term contract work (Midtown)

Corporate law firm is in need of recent law school graduates for short-term contract work. This is an opportunity for some real world work experience, although admittedly not very sophisticated work. It is not a career position and contracts will be for 3-6 months. This position may help in bolstering resumes to secure more permanent employment when the hiring market rebounds.

Attention to detail and ability to focus on a relatively monotonous set of work product is important. Familiarity with PACER and S.E.C. databases is a plus and should be mentioned if applicable to you. Higher hourly rates and quality bonuses are possible for stellar performance, but this opportunity is chiefly for experience and references.

Work hours would be generally 9am-5pm and 3-5 days per week (you can pick 1 or 2 days per week not to work, but those particular days must be agreed upon contract time, and not changed during the course of engagement). Pay is $15 per hour, but may be a little higher for those with very relevant prior work experience; no benefits.

Please send a resume and any other relevant documents. Successful applicants must be able to start shortly after Thanksgiving.

Assistant Wanted (Bayside Queens)

Part Time Assistant Wanted for Queens based growing Law Firm.

Organizing files; answering phones; scheduling of calender; and other necessary duties to accomplish goals of our Injury Law Firm.

To be considered for this opportunity you must: have strong technical, interpersonal, COMPUTER, language ( Spanish or Chinese --- a big plus) marketing, and administrative skills. You must have a strong work ethic; be meticulously detail oriented; and have a flexible and proactive attitude.

Apply today!!

legal assistant/client relations (rockaway blvd. Jamaica)

Need customer service/sales personality type to provide assistance to attorney. This position involves heavy client contact with some minimal computer skills and/or paper work. Detail oriented is a plus, but people oriented a must. Qualified applicants should be bi-lingual (Spanish), have reliable transportation, and be prompt and dependable. Office opens at 8:15 in the am. Mon. thru Fri. and ends at 4 pm, except Thursday at 5:30 pm. Position will start ASAP, and is temp to perm. If position becomes permanent. then part time hours will be arranged for the pm.

Legal Assistant (Financial District)

Civil litigation personal injury firm looking for responsible legal assistant. MUST HAVE ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF SAGA SOFTWARE. Responsibilities may include: Filing, answering telephone, letter preparation, document assembly, filing Court pleading and motions, data entry, etc. Spanish speaking a plus.

THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION: 20 Hours per week.

receptionist/office support (Downtown)

Lower Manhattan court reporting company seeks person with some law office experience to answer phones, schedule depositions, enter computer data and join our office support team.

Full or part time position available

Legal Typist / Word Processor (Flushing)

Large Personal Injury law firm in Flushing seeks experienced legal typist / word processor with heavy Dictaphone experience. Please review requirements below before responding. Responses without Salary Requirements will be deleted. Thank you.

Qualifications

* Experience in the legal field (4+ years)
* Excellent communication skills.
* Basic math, grammar and spelling skills.
* Typing speed (70+ wpm).
* Dictaphone Machine (70+wpm)
* Good organizational skills. Detail-oriented, resourceful.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work assignments.
* Very positive attitude. Hard working and conscientious. Enjoys challenges.
* Proficiency in Windows, Word & Outlook

RECEPTIONIST/CALENDAR CLERK (Garden City, NY)

Garden City law firm with offices in New York City seeking to fill a full time receptionist and calendar clerk position. This position is an entry-level one, with room for advancement. Candidates must be detail oriented, computer literate, and able to function efficiently in a fast-paced work place. The position will consist of answering phones and managing the firm’s calendar, as well as various other secretarial duties. Competitive salary.



Applicants should submit a resume via email to: mdetherage@moricilaw.com with “Response to Job Posting – Receptionist/Calendar Clerk” as the subject

Full Time (permanent) Paralegal (Melville)

Kelly Law Registry is looking to place an experienced Full Time (permanent) Paralegal for our client, a global supplier of software and engineering services to work in their Legal Services Department.

The ideal candidate will have corporate experience (non-government and also non-real estate) and be familiar with legal concepts, practices and procedures in private and public sector contract administration including review, drafting and negotiation of contracts.


Typical contracts include Software Licensing, Sales Agency/Reseller, Nondisclosure, Consulting/Technical Services, Royalty arrangements, Vendor agreements, Purchase Orders, Office Leases, etc. Intellectual Property experience is also required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree or a Paralegal Certification and 5 years minimum Contracts draft/review/negotiation experience.

No phone calls please, interviews will be conducted.

Qualified candidates please send your resumes to Lindsey_Livingston@kellylawregistry.com.

Experienced Marketing Strategist for Large Intl Law Firm (NYC)

Our client, a Large Intl Law Firm, is seeking an Experienced Marketing/Business Strategist to work with its Pursuits and Proposals team on a temporary assignment.

The Job Duties are set forth below:

Develop and execute marketing/business development strategies, plans and projects.

- Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities and targets, facilitating cross-selling initiatives, and participating on client-specific target teams.

- Serve as liaison between project leaders and other marketing functions.

- Respond to all RFPs/RFIs and develop all other proposal/pitch materials in conjunction with Pursuits and Proposals team.

- Work with PR/Media team members to promote exposure of office and individual attorneys in local marketplace.

- Ensure global and national marketing initiatives are being executed at the local office level.

- Coordinate and manage events, sponsorship activities, advertisements, speaking engagements, etc.

- Develop and manage local office marketing budget.

- Assist in maintaining sales pipeline and supporting deal/case tracking.


Please e-mail word resumes to cstein@yorkson.com.

Seeking - PART TIME MARKETING & REAL ESTATE ANALYST (Forest Hills)

JWC Real Estate Group is a real estate development & appraisal company. We are seeking a part time marketing and real estate analyst who will be focusing on marketing and writing and resarching. We prefer this part time personto be familiar with real estate industry. We are located in Forest Hills, New York (20 Minutes on E-F subway line) easily accessible by subway, bus, and automobile. This is a great resume building position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities will include-but are not limited to writing commercial and residential appraisals, sending out mailings, update database and appraisal approval list with client banks, research of neighborhoods and cities, and ad-hoc research. In addition, the research intern will conduct market surveys for forecasting purposes, develop new market opportunities for the firm, and assistant the principal in day to day operations.

Ideal candidate must be highly organized, accurate, detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and continue to add happiness to our office. It is essential that candidate is flexible, a team player and can take initiative.

Contracts Manager--Major Investment Firm

Major Investment Firm in Manhattan seeks Contracts Manager/Paralegal for a temporary to permanent position. You MUST have experience with tech contracts, customer, and vendor agreements.

The compensation is up to $35/hr.

Interviews beging ASAP so please send your resume to kfitzgibbons@thedinegroup.com and refer in the subject line to the "Contracts" position.

We NEVER forward your resume anywhere without first obtaining your express, specific authorization.

Legal Secretary- Plaintiff's Personal Injury Practice (Weschester)

Legal Secretarial position for plaintiffs personal injury office. Must have some experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury. The successful candidate for position is bilingual, able to transcribe dictation from dictaphone as dictated on tapes by attorneys; able to interract in professional manner with clients personally and on telephone, is experienced in formatting mainly plaintiffs legal documents and letters, and is familiar with court and EBT calendaring.

Paralegal/Loss Prevention (NYC)

4 week contract assignment working in the Loss Prevention Unit of elite retailer. Must have paralegal/loss prevention background and must have STRONG excel skills.
The position is:
Review and generate reseller letters which will include emailing to the stores and updating the incident reports.
Review incident reports for possible reseller activity by checking POS system for purchase activity and present those finding to a LP rep. to see if a reseller letter is warranted.
Review video sent form the stores on a CD and print still shots to attach to the reseller file for better identification.
Review unusual activity from POS reports and check purchase history to see if a reseller letter is warranted.

Only apply if you have STRONG EXCEL skills and the paralegal or loss prevention background. You must be available immediately for at least 3-4 weeks.

Trademark Prosecution Paralegal (NYC)

Top NYC law firm seeks experienced Trademark paralegal to join the law firm's Intellectual Property practice group.

The right candidate will have 2-3 years solid experience as a Trademark Prosecution paralegal, experience with domestic and international oppositions and docketing

Interviews start ASAP - please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Please include "TRADEMARK PARALEGAL" in the subject line.

Thank you.

Health Attorney

HEALTH ATTORNEY

Earthjustice has an immediate need for an attorney to work on litigation related to toxics, pesticides, drinking water, and other health issues. The ideal candidate would have extensive litigation experience related to environmental hazards that threaten health. The attorney will work with other Earthjustice attorneys to develop and pursue strategic litigation in federal and state courts and administrative bodies related to reforming toxics regulation, pesticides, drinking water, and other health issues.
The attorney must be admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction, and admission to the local state bar will be required within the first year. The attorney will be based in Earthjustice’s New York City, Washington, D.C., or California regional office. Some of the work will require travel.

Applicants for the position should have strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, at least 7 years of litigation experience, and an ability to think strategically about legal advocacy needs and opportunities. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and sense of initiative, sound judgment, ability to work independently, and an ability to work well in a collegial setting. A demonstrated commitment to public interest law is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are excellent.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest with resume, writing sample, and professional references to jobs@earthjustice.org (please include the phrase “Health Attorney ” in the e-mail subject line). Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.
No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Coal and Global Warming Attorney

Earthjustice has an immediate need for an attorney to work on litigation related to new and existing coal plants and other global warming issues. The ideal candidate would have extensive litigation experience, preferably related to coal plants. The attorney will work with other Earthjustice attorneys to develop and pursue strategic litigation in federal and state courts and administrative bodies related to new and existing coal plants, other dirty fuels, and other global warming issues.

The attorney must be admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction, and admission to the New York bar will be required within the first year. The attorney will be based in Earthjustice’s New York City regional office. While much of the work will focus on the Northeastern United States, the attorney will also work and need to travel outside of the Northeast.

Applicants for the position should have strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, at least 5-7 years of litigation experience, and an ability to think strategically about legal advocacy needs and opportunities. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and sense of initiative, sound judgment, ability to work independently, and an ability to work well in a collegial setting. A demonstrated commitment to public interest law is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are excellent.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest with resume, writing sample, and professional references to jobs@earthjustice.org (please include the phrase “GW Attorney” in the e-mail subject line).
Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.
No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Administrative Assistant - Train Legal

Please attach resume to the body of the email - attachments will not be reviewed.

Exceptional growth opportunity to learn legal with a January 2010 start date.
The end date for this assignment is open-ended.

Hours are: M-F 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (overtime as needed)

Responsibilities include supporting 3-5 attorneys, document production, handling multiple phone lines, filing, copying,
making travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.

Requirements:
Minimum 2 years administrative skills supporting up to 5 people - all industries welcome
• Expert WORD including styles/formatting
• Proofreading skills
• Typing 65 wpm

Please attach resume to the body of the email - attachments will not be reviewed.

legal secretary/assistant (queens)

Small personal injury law firm located in Forest Hills seeking a part-time legal secretary/assitant for approx 20 hrs per week. Must have knowledge of Word and experience preparing pleadings, bps, motions etc. Job duties include computer work, phone and follow-up on various legal matters. The exact days and hrs are flexible and salary would be $10 to $12 an hour. Possiblity of more hours as we progress. Email resume and cover notes only.

Paralegal (Midtown)

My name is Lauren Schachter and I am chairman and CEO of LBS INC, an executive search firm in Manhattan.

My client is a growing investment firm that seeks a corporate and a contracts paralegal

Work along side the Assistant General Counsel.

Must have:

Paralegal Certification and/or Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of paralegal or similar experience with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.

Litigation Attorney (1122 Coney Island Ave)

Brooklyn based No-Fault Litigation law firm has an opening for an Associate with 3-5 years experience. Applicant must be organized, motivated and responsible. Experience in Personal Injury a plus.
Position includes trial preparation, attendance at arbitration, trial conferences, depositions, etc, as well as responsibility for individual caseload. Salary is commensurate with experience, skills and performance.

3 Legal Clerks/Assistants 1+ years (Financial District)

Litigation Firm Located downtown on Broadway looking for 3 Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Clerk with at least 1+ year of PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY experience that must include the ability to:

Understand CC/PC Orders and respond to them

Respond to D&I/Responses

Work with an attorney and Legal Secretary and become part of their trial team

Extremely organized with excellent follow-up on requesting medical records

Able to go to NY courts and file records

We are looking for applicants that have a stable work history. Immediate hire

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE BAR - THIS IS NOT FOR YOU



Full medical and dental after 3 months.

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Compliance Opportunity - Recent College Graduate (Midtown)

Top tier global alternative asset management firm is seeking a recent college graduate with an interest in learning about legal compliance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is able to work with little direction and who is extremely detail oriented. This is an ideal entry level role for anyone interested in attending law school in 2 years. Please do not apply if you have applied or intend to apply to law school for this August.

Only those candidates deemed appropriate will be contacted.

Bilingual Spanish Office Assistant (Midtown)

Bilingual Spanish/English legal assistant for Midtown firm. Full time position. Plaintiff's personal injury litigation experience required. Please send us your salary request along with your resume.

Contract Attorney w/ L&E Experience Needed ASAP (New York)

Top firm seeks attorney with top credentials and 2-4 years of labor and employment experience to work on a temporary project. GREAT people and working environment! Please send your resume to recruiting@shwrecruiting.com. All submissions will be held in strict confidence.