Attorney job opportunities in Baltimore for recent grads

Currently, we have several positions available, at $35,000/annually, which include drafting legal pleadings and providing file status to our clients. We need individuals who are able to work and succeed in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and pay attention to detail. We need individuals who are independent and able to work with a team but also on their own. This is a great opportunity for recent law school grads as there is potential to grow in our firm! The position also offers excellent benefits and a friendly, growth oriented, working environment.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/lgl/4018147000.html

Los Angeles job for recent law school grad

$15 per hour in Los Angeles...

 

 entry level Attorney Wanted for a finance company. no experience needed.

Ideal candidate is a 3rd year law student, recently graduating attorney or MBA . Opportunity is ideal for someone that wants to get trial experience and take their skill set to a higher level.

Exceptional research and writing skills required. Duties include drafting/responding to discovery, Motions to Compel, Demurrers, MSJs, etc.

Including screening new calls, all paperwork on cases, trial preparation, settlement trial preparation and trial. Opportunity to grow with the company.

Candidate must also be able to work independently and handle a large case load in a fast-paced office environment

Location: downtown

Compensation: $15 per hour

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/lgl/4069761882.html

NYC firm seeks recent law grads for unpaid work

Actually, there is pay -- they cover your MetroCard. That's it...

 

Small solo practice in the Bronx seeking a legal intern for one or two days per week as needed. The firm focuses on immigration law and some family and criminal law. Seeking a responsible and intelligent person to help us in the office ASAP. Seeking only law grads or law students.An interest in immigration law preferable. Compensation: Commuting costs.

 

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/lgl/3658012074.html

Design a California law school's curriculum for $12/hr

Thanks to the reader who sent us this...

St. Francis School of Law is looking for a recent California Bar passer for assistance in curriculum development. This position is temporary for a particular project that is anticipated to take approximately 300 hours and needs to be completed as soon as possible. Should the chosen candidate perform well, similar projects may be available in the future.

The person we seek has ALL of the follow qualifications:
1. Recent Law School Graduate
2. Recently passed the California Bar Exam (2008 or later)
3. Available to work in our office (Redwood City, CA ) during normal business hours for first couple of days
4. Able to commit at least 4 hours a day (more preferred)
5. Begin immediately

The project involves creating model answers in the IRAC format from 1-2 paragraph fact patterns. Each fact pattern will contain 4-5 issues. Rules/outlines will be provided. You will be required to (1) issue spot, (2) select the proper rule(s), (3) complete the analysis, (4) furnish the conclusion, and (5) add formatting (underline, italicize, bold etc.) where appropriate.

Please respond with your resume and availability for an interview any day between Tuesday 4/10 and Friday 4/13 between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Upon receiving your resume, we will send you a sample fact pattern for you to IRAC. Please submit your completed IRAC as soon as possible, but no later than 1 hour before your interview is scheduled to take place.

Compensation: $12 per hour

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/lgl/2949043673.html

Fairfield, Conn. law firm hiring entry-level attorney

This job ad was passed along to us by a reader, who remarks: "This firm should be ashamed. 12 weeks no pay…who the f do these people think they are? I wish there was a way to mess with a firm like this who blatantly take advantage of graduates who fell for the myth of what becoming a lawyer would mean financially.I have been practicing 25 years, and the job market has never been worse. Just horrible. And it really is not funny ... it sucks.

Small general practice firm seeks intelligent, motivated and personable recent law school graduate for an unpaid twelve-week apprentice that can lead to a permanent position for the right candidate. Firm is located in lower Fairfield County Connecticut. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in Connecticut (NY admission is a plus but not required). No prior legal experience is required. Busy practice. Firm practice areas include bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, real estate, wills and probate, and small business representation.

The permanent salary is between $24,000 and $30,000, plus bonuses.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/lgl/2907675705.html

NYC area law firm seeks attorney to work as office assistant

This job doesn't list a salary, but it comes with no benefits and seems highly unlikely that it would pay well...

WHITE PLAINS 2 attorney busy firm PI/Real Estate/Trial practice attorney in need of an office assistant immediately;

Paralegal, (Pace nights Law Student) or attorney working as a paralegal;

This is for OFFICE work only NO Courtroom time

Work 3-4 days per week and good possibility of full time

Please have some experience and familiarity w/No-Fault, motions, drafting motions and legal research, Plaintiff's PI ( not carrier defense work) Trial prep, EBT's and dealing with clients, basic real estate transactions. If you have some PI experience, I will explain the other areas.

PLEASE be able to draft a coherent letter, schedule dates for meetings and have a working knowledge of pleadings Plaintiff/Def., Court required filing

SALARY BASED UPON EXPERIENCE NO BENEFITS

OFFICE suite is in class A bldg w/several other firms w/shared receptionist, conference rooms etc. parking in building, downtown White Plains walk to train
LexPI knowledge would be great
Please provide CV along with references and please indicate requested salary and availability IN BODY OF THE E-MAIL.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS OVER AGAIN BEFORE YOU RESPOND

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/lgl/2914964403.html

Chicago area law firm hiring lawyer for social media work

Low pay, but perhaps a more interesting alternative to practicing law...

Law firm hiring a part-time experienced legal writer. Will write content for our websites and all of our social media platforms - Facebook, Google, Twitter, and our blog. Having a J.D. is a huge plus, and only interesting, error-free writing will be accepted.

Please be prepared to send a sample of your work if requested, along with links to any of your work that is already online.

The person hired will be:
-Very familiar with all of the online social media platforms.
-Have excellent writing skills, with no grammatical errors in their work.
-Very knowledgeable in Illinois law, both criminal and civil.

An added bonus: If you are an attorney, we will likely ask you to assist with some of our cases. Fees for this work will be arranged based on experience.

Location: Naperville, Illinois
Compensation: $12 to $15 per hour based on experience

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/lgl/2887835613.html

Recent law school grad wanted for part-time job in Long Island

recent law grad or law student preferred to assist our head legal counsel and compliance officer. 3 hours per day $20 per hour.
monday thru friday, hours are flexible.
position can lead to full time opportunity based on performance.
Location: Farmingdale, ny

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/lgl/2885256020.html

Entry-level real estate attorney job in Chicago

Salary is $24,000!!!

Small law firm on the northwest side of Chicago looking for a recently admitted attorney to assist with practice focused on investor driven residential real estate transactions. Applicants must have graduated law school in 2011 and have been admitted to the Illinois bar in 2011. Applicants that graduated or were admitted before 2011 should not apply. Please submit applications via email. The subject line of the email should provide only the following information: name of applicant/name of law school/date of law school graduation. Attached to the email should be the following: copy of resume in PDF format, copy of resume in Word format, and copy of law school transcript. All applications must be submitted on or before 11:59pm on Monday, March 12, 2012. Up to five applicants will be contacted on or before March 19, 2012 for an interview. Applicants should be prepared to provide an additional copy of the resume and an official copy of the law school transcript at the interview.

Location: NORTHWEST CHICAGO
Compensation: $24,000 plus quarterly bonus

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/lgl/2883570780.html

Recent law grad wanted for trial help in NY

i have a trial starting on march 19th in rockland county supreme court and need someone to help with lining up witnesses and anything else that comes up. trial should be 2-3 weeks.

Location: rockland county supreme
Compensation: low pay -- great experience

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/lgl/2880644676.html

J.D. wanted for immigration law job in northern NJ

Client seeks an experienced immigration professional to assist with the processing of H-1B petitions. This is a long-term project expected to start immediately. Location is convenient and easily commutable by New York public transportation.

Location: North New Jersey
Compensation: $20-$25 hourly

Recent law school graduate wanted for D.C. research project

Recent Law Graduate with top academics and state legislative research skills needed for 3 week temporary project. Excellent opportunity to use your research and writing skills. Hill experience also a plus. Standard hours Monday thru Friday. Hours are 9-6. Rate is $20.00 per hour. Position starts March 1st, or March 2nd.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/lgl/2878190589.html

Unpaid Spanish-speaking attorney jobs in NYC

This law firm is seeking several "recent law school graduate" and the compensation is listed as "unpaid (but) academic credit available." How are you supposed to receive academic credit if you've already graduated law school? Might as well just pay your employees in Monopoly money...

Recent Law School Graduate and Paralegal Graduate

A Civil and Criminal Litigation Law firm handling various legal cases of personal injury, divorces, criminal arrests, vehicle and traffic law, administrative law, commercial transactions
and others.

Qualifications: JD Degree or Paralegal Degree-Spanish Speaking Fluency Required.

Position Description: Interns will be exposed to the inner working of a law firm. Interns shall receive training in the areas of practice of the firm. Daily assignment include accompanying attorneys to court and attend client consultations. This is a great opportunity for exposure to Criminal and Civil cases. Interns will learn about commercial disputes, divorce, arrests and personal injury cases.

Position Starts: As soon as possible
Hours: 15-20
Openings available: Several
Salary: Unpaid. Academic Credit Available

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/2876212824.html

Paid legal internship in California's Bay Area

This career opportunity aimed at recent bar takers was forwarded to us by a reader, who keenly notes: "Notice that this position is in 'South' San Francisco, a different municipality altogether from San Francisco. Good thing for them, because that $10/hr salary would be illegal in San Francisco, where the minimum wage is $10.24/hr."

An attorney/client matching services firm is seeking a part time to full time legal intern (15-40hrs/week) to help with a variety of legal writing projects. Work will commence immediately and continue during the spring semester and potentially into the summer. Pay is $10/hr.

Qualifications: current law student or recent bar taker who is intelligent and motivated, with an interest in applications of law to business and technology. No prior legal experience is needed, but you must be a stickler for detail, a strong writer, a hard worker (no chronic web surfers please), and have the ability to think "outside the box."

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/lgl/2873760632.html

D.C. firm hiring recent law school graduates for legal assistant jobs

This was sent to us by a reader, who also shares: "If these folks have posted jobs before they know there are plenty of folks who are 'law school done' who are willing to empty wastebaskets for $15/hour. BTW This is how I spend my friday nights, looking for law jobs and drinking to forget. Not that I haven't applied to paralegal jobs before, I just can't convince them to hire me.... Wha-wha"

Law School bound or done?

Interested in working for a law firm before entering law school?

Work here first!

ONLY RESPOND IF YOU ARE LOCAL AND AVAILABLE NOW.

We are a small civil litigation boutique in Georgetown with three attorneys and six assistants, and we need a seventh.

If you are interested, please PASTE, do not attach, a resume and anything you would like us to know. (Don't worry if the pasting wreaks havoc on the format of your resume. We don't care.)

We value people who have had to do some real work along the way. We would like to hear about your past-- sports, music, jobs, theatre, writing, trekking, cycling, baby sitting, space travel, etc, things that have taught you to handle pressure cheerfully and to enjoy working with a team in close quarters with deadlines. We will like it if you can speak Spanish. We will be ECSTATIC if you can do website maintenance. Also, since you will be the lowest in seniority, please note any special skills you may have in emptying wastebaskets, filing, cleaning up after birthday parties and walking to the post office.

Start at fifteen dollars per hour.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/lgl/2852014923.html

Entry-level legal fellowship opportunity in Newark, NJ

This job was forwarded by a reader, who states: "Sure it pays, but how much? In addition, the person is cut loose after 18 months to look again for work. Meanwhile, a corporation gets the same work at a heavily discounted price. Hey, ABA, thanks for destroying the legal profession. ABA F U!"

The Law Department is seeking highly motivated recent law graduates to participate in an 18-month fellowship program. As part of this program, the fellows may be rotated 3 or more times during the program to various Law Department divisions, which may include International, Insurance, Investments, or Employee Benefits. The successful candidates will assist attorneys in providing legal advice to internal clients on a daily basis. Responsibilities will include executing legal transactions, securing, preparing, drafting and processing legal documents, undertaking legal research, litigation support, and other special projects. The fellows will work with all levels of employees in both the Law Department and business client departments.

This will be a paid fellowship and fellows will be expected to seek employment outside of the Company at the end of the 18-month program.

Qualifications:
• JD and bar admission required
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Excellent verbal and writing skills (writing sample required)
• Strong conceptual thinking, analytical and interpersonal skills required as well as maturity and a professional demeanor
• Forward thinker with risk management perspective and strong ethics
• Ability to multi-task and to effectively interact with all levels of individuals is crucial
Current proficiency in Microsoft Word and Lotus Notes is a necessity

https://pru.taleo.net/careersection/external_actuary/jobdetail.ftl?job=72000

Unpaid Spanish speaking attorney jobs in Manhattan

A Civil and Criminal Litigation Law firm handling various legal cases of personal injury, divorces, criminal arrests, vehicle and traffic law, administrative law, commercial transactions and others.

Qualifications: JD Degree or Paralegal Degree-Spanish Speaking Fluency Required.

Position Description: Interns will be exposed to the inner working of a law firm. Interns assist the administrative and legal staff to carry out the daily assignments, including accompanying attorneys for court appearances, filing pleadings and motions in court and assist during client consultations. This is a great opportunity for exposure to Criminal and Civil cases. Interns will learn about commercial disputes, divorce, arrests and personal injury cases.

Additional Information:
Position Starts: As soon as possible
Hours: 15-20
Openings available: Several
Salary: Unpaid.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2776217851.html

Entry-level attorney job near Dallas

Licensed attorney needed for growth, operations and compliance related to several Texas state licenses (Motor Vehicle License, Property Tax License, Mortgage Broker License, Precious Metals License, Credit Services Organization). Need to be creative and entrepreneurially minded and ready to work and learn, as well as handle some administrative and clerical tasks.

Location: Richardson
Compensation: $15/hr to start but unlimited over time

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/lgl/2769245737.html

Entry-level commercial litigation job in Brooklyn

A commercial litigation law firm is seeking a recent law school graduate either full or part time to join their growing practice. The pay will be minimal to start but will increase as the firm continues to grow. Please submit a resume, writing sample and salary requirements.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/lgl/2750311964.html

Entry-level family law attorney job in Austin, Texas

"This position is not for everyone. The pay would be ... a small base..."

Our firm is currently searching for a litigation attorney to work on our family law section in our Austin office.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

1) An aptitude for family law;
2) Litigation experience;
3) Self-motivated;
4) Has a desire to have autonomy;
5) Strong communication skills;
6) Outgoing;

Training and supervision would be directly with the family law partner.

This position is not for everyone. The pay would be based on the candidate's ability to handle cases, build their own case load and would include a small base with a large share of all fees that they collect.

All interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, writing sample and answer the following questions:

1) Why do you want to practice family law?

2) What are the three most important things to building a successful law practice?

3) Why are you the most qualified candidate for this position?

4) What interests you most about this position?
Position Type
Entry Level Attorney (Third-Year/Recent Alumni)
Practice Area(s)
Divorce, Family Law

http://austin.craigslist.org/lgl/2745109957.html