Entry-level intellectual property attorney job in Manhattan

Intellectual property and entertainment law firm seeks recent law school graduate (Class of 2009/2010) with some familiarity with federal litigation and copyright and trademark law to assist with our firm's litigation department. Duties will include: legal research, drafting memos, drafting pleadings, preparing exhibits, electronic filing using ECF, drafting and responding to discovery requests, document review, performing trademark searches. Part time, 4 hours a day but could lead to more hours depending on performance and work flow. Compensation: $20/hr.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2264452008.html

Unpaid entry-level international law job

20+year general practice law firm hosting internship program. We seek Three (3) interns to learn and assist in law firm responsibilities, for three (3) months, subject to renewal. A friendly, fast-paced international environment to gain experience and learn while working with supportive colleagues. Willingness to travel, and work evenings and weekends. Mandarin, Cantonese, and other dialects A+.

The law firm has offices in 01) Flushing, Queens; 02) 8th Avenue, Brooklyn; 03) Chinatown, Manhattan; 04 Beijing, China; and 05) Taipei, Taiwan and is experienced in Real Estate, Immigration, Matrimonial, Corporation, Bankruptcy, IP, FLSA and other Litigations.

Excellent training for a law student, graduate or new admitted attorney with little experience needing to obtain crucial experience in above specialty work in a competitive market or experience to apply to the future careers.

Also perfect for a foreign attorney seeking to gain experience in an American law firm. Foreign attorney will, of course, receive legal training and assignments commensurate with their background and position.

The work will be on par with similarly complex legal work of a law graduate awaiting admission to the bar.

Intern will gain experience in all aspects of litigation practice, and will work directly with Attorneys. Intern will receive training in (1) Initially evaluating all type of cases, (2) Writing correspondence and legal motions, (3) Completing forms and other legal applications/petitions, (4) Interviewing clients, going to court, visiting clients in prison, (5) Working with governmental agencies and (6) Assisting in analyzing & investigating cases in preparation for trial.

A strong letter of recommendation will be provided upon request and successful completion of internship. An Evaluation and Exit Interview will be conducted and intern will be considered for a formal offer of employment at conclusion in NYC, Taipei or Beijing.

Law firm can provide academic credit under school program as internship, externship or OPT. Please note that this is an unpaid position to gain valuable experience only.

**THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERSHIP JOB**

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/2231251674.html

International law attorney job in New York City area

Certified foreign legal consultant serving Brazilian clientele in New Jersey seeks to hire a NJ and/or NY attorney to counsel, advice, and represent its clientele and U.S. private investors on cross-border business transactions; compliance with U.S. immigration and nationality laws; assist clients with immigration matters before the US Embassies, Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Trade. Position available immediately. Initial salary $40Kper year.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/lgl/2190742492.html

Human rights law job in NYC

NYC attorney seeks recent law graduates and/or current law students (2L or 3L) to assist with several pro-bono legal research and drafting projects related to international development and human rights. Candidates must be able to demonstrate course work and/or experience in International, Foreign and Comparative Law, including International Human Rights Law. Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have already earned their J.D./LL.M from an ABA accredited law school. Prior research/publications in human rights or international public law is an asset. This is a non-paid/volunteer/pro-bono position, but will give successful candidates an opportunity to gain experience with international development policy across several substantive areas and topics. Selected candidates will be required to attend an orientation meeting in NYC (Manhattan) in mid-June 2010 and remain in contact with the lead attorney via email and Internet throughout summer 2010 while working on the project. If interested, please send a brief cover letter outlining your relevant prior experience and coursework in international, foreign and comparative law and international human rights; a statement of your availability and number of hours per week that you could commit to such a project; the names of two legal references; and a copy of your updated CV listing law school(s) attended, degrees and date of graduation (or expected graduation) and any law journal experience/publications to the following email address: nycintlawprobono@gmail.com. Compensation: volunteer/pro-bono internship.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/1773392444.html