Junior lawyer job in Toronto area

Busy Scarborough law firm seeking a junior lawyer associate with NO prior experience requested, to handle legal researches and writing, simple files in real estate, family and some court files. Training will be provided, the duties will be more like a law clerk type of duties with salary starting from $2500.00 per month, until you can handle more complicated works.

You must be reliable and able to work independently in a team environment.

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/lgl/2084140703.html

Document review attorney jobs near Detroit

Contracts review attorneys needed for a 4-6 week project. Our client is looking for 10 attorneys to conduct a review of commercial contracts. Starts Monday December 6, 40 hours a week on site. The hours are 8-6 with an hour for lunch. Parking is provided and pay is $20 an hour. Must be a licensed attorney.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/lgl/2083561993.html

Legal research assistant job in D.C.

Legal Research Assistant position in Arlington, VA

Responsibilities and Requirements: Unpaid for Law School Students and Recent Law School Graduates The company has several ongoing, unpaid semester positions for legal research interns to work on informational products. About the Position. Legal research assistants work on informational products dealing with film, television, music and internet law. Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school and have a demonstrated interest in entertainment law. Law journal, journalism, or other editing experience is highly desirable. Benefits include (i) training sessions in areas of substantive entertainment law with practicing entertainment attorneys and (ii) credit on publications and informational products released through Sashay Communications. Schedule. You should be able to make a commitment of at least 10 weeks for a minimum of ten hours per week. You can complete many of the assignments according to your own schedule and at your own site, however you must have some availability during business hours to attend weekly meetings in Northern Virginia.

http://www.employingnow.com/info_jobid_36634.html

Per diem attorney job in Newark, NJ

I have a motion for reconsideration that is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2010 at 8:30 am in Newark. Papers have been filed. Need coverage for oral argument, have other cases too

Location: Newark Family Court
Compensation: $200

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/lgl/2077981241.html

Contract bankruptcy attorney job in L.A.

Growing West LA Firm looking for experienced contract bankruptcy attorney or paralegal to assist with filing of bankruptcy cases. Must have experience with the EZ-File software suite and have experience with both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.

Must be able to take client file and prepare it for filing without supervision.

Initially we will be looking for approximately 8 hours per week, but it may become more. Pay range is $20-$35 per hour.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/lgl/2078338301.html

Deputy county attorney job in Montana

Deputy County Attorney

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA
EOE
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Yellowstone County encourages applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
Date: November 22, 2010
Class Title: Deputy County Attorney Grade: I Salary: $47,000 per year

Department: County Attorney’s Office_ Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Union Status: Teamsters
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 5:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 7, 2010

Job descriptions available in Human Resources

FUNCTION:
Full-time position which performs a wide variety of routine to difficult and complex criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation legal duties including misdemeanor and criminal violations in the County’s court system; in addition to performing a wide variety of routine to difficult and complex criminal prosecution and/or any other legal duties such as youth court or child abuse and neglect matters; does related duties as required by County Attorney or Chief Deputy County Attorney.

REQUIRED:
- Juris Doctorate;
- Must be a member of the Montana State Bar.

CHALLENGES OF THE POSITION:
- Must have the flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week, if required;
- Must be able to work in a fast paced legal environment with the ability to multi-task meeting deadlines on a daily basis.

TO APPLY:
Submit by 5:00 pm on December 7, 2010:
1. County Application
2. Resume
3. Names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) employment-related references
4. Letter of Interest
5. Writing Sample

To: Human Resources, Room 202, Yellowstone County Courthouse or to Montana Job Service, 2121 Rosebud Drive, Billings, MT.
Late or incomplete materials will not be considered.
A job description is available on line at www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov
Applicants who require special accommodation due to disability should contact the Human Resources Office at 256-2705.

http://regionalhelpwanted.com/Search/detail.cfm?SN=46&ID=40543502&jexp=3

Legal research job in New Mexico

Need legal research into mineral interests, split property interests, rule against perpetuities, and water rights and in particular NM Water Rights Leasing Act. Apply to WaterBank. Please email resume. Seek recent law school graduate who has taken courses in mineral interests, real estate law, common law, water rights

Location: Albuquerque
Compensation: $15 per hour negotiable

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/lgl/2060409216.html

Immigration & criminal defense attorney job in L.A.

Immigration and Criminal Defense law firm is in immediate need of an Associate attorney. Job description includes: (1) Courtroom appearances, (2) Motion and Brief writing, (3) Research and appeal work, and (4) travel to represent clients in other jurisdictions The position requires 0-3 years experience, and the ability to multi-task. The perfect candidate will have (1) great communication skills, (2) be bilingual in Spanish and English, (3) a great work ethic, and (4) require minimal supervision. Must be licensed in both the State of California Central District Court (Federal) and Supreme Court of California (State) and willing to start immediately. If you are interested in exciting legal work, this is the job for you. Patnership track potential.

Location: HUNTINGTON PARK
Compensation: B.O.E. $48,000.00-55,000.00

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/lgl/2076963420.html

Job for J.D. near Tampa Bay

Experienced JD/Paralegal needed for 1-2 week document review project beginning next week. Please email resume and any scheduling conflicts if interested.

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Compensation: $17-19/hr

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/lgl/2078093787.html

Entry level judge advocate in the Marine Corps Officer Program in Houston

This job was just submitted to us and sounds pretty good:

POSITION TITLE: Marine Corps Officer, Judge Advocate

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
After completing law school and Officer Candidates School, you will
have proven to the Marine Corps your ability to be a leader of
Marines. Although becoming a Marine Corps Officer Judge Advocate is
not for everyone, those who can build a career in law and succeed as a
Marine Officer will gain valuable experience while serving our nation.
The path to get there is not a shortcut, but it holds rewards that
will last a lifetime in the pursuit of law, honor and justice.

OPPORTUNITES:
As a Judge Advocate, you will have opportunities to practice law in
areas as diverse as operational law, family law, environmental law,
international law and labor law. Marine Judge Advocates serve
worldwide in places such as southern California, Washington D.C.,
Hawaii, Japan, Spain, Italy and Germany. The Marine Corps grants 30
paid vacation days every year. You and your family will also enjoy
other benefits, like free medical coverage and discounts on food,
clothing and other items at commissaries and base exchanges.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be in senior year of undergraduate college with an acceptance
letter to a law school or in law school and have at least a 150 LSAT
score. Must be physically fit.

STARTING SALARY: $50,000 to $70,000 annually, plus excellent benefits

Contact: Captain Winston at osomarineshouston@gmail.com

Loan modification attorney job in North Carolina

California based law firm seeks North Carolina “of counsel” attorney to assist in the review of loan modification files.

Location: work from home at attorney’s own schedule

No experience necessary, but working knowledge of loan modifications is a plus.

This is a contract job.

Compensation: $100 per file reviewed.

Responsibilities: ONLY has to review and sign off on suitable files. NOT responsible for communicating with lenders.

Being licensed in multiple states is a plus

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/lgl/2064136362.html

Legal journalism jobs in New York City

Looking for career alternatives to practicing law? Consider these legal journalism opportunities in New York City.

• Junior reporter @ Law Technology News, a 43,000 circulation bimonthly magazine and daily website that cover how technology helps the legal profession better serve its clients.

• Staff reporter for The Am Law Daily, the daily (reported) news blog of The American Lawyer. 

• Reporter to cover intellectual property law, with an emphasis on its impact on the country’s biggest companies, for Corporate Counsel/corpcounsel.com, a website operated by The American Lawyer. 

Legal expertise needed near Detroit

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Legal experience wanted to help with legal matters in Michigan.
Previous attorney secretary, paralegal, law student, etc.
$15.00 or more per hour depending on experience.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/lgl/2056948197.html

Boston DUI firm seeks attorneys to work for free

Well Established Northshore Law Practice is seeking New Lawyers, Recent Law School & Para Legal Graduates, as well as current law/criminal students, to work as unpaid interns to learn how things really operate in a law office. If you are looking for an opportunity to gain valuable legal experience in trial litigation, handling claims and the day to day operation of a privately owned law office this may be the right opportunity for you. No prior experience is required, just the desire and ability to learn, keep your commitments, demonstrate that you can handle responsibilities and show up on time. Past interns have earned college credits, earned paying positions in the firm as well as moved on to positions at other law firms.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/lgl/2078073144.html

This gem was brought to our attention by a reader, who writes: Busy week for exploiters up here, I guess.  Happy Thanksgiving - you can work for me for free! I did a quick Google Search on Chambers Law Massachusetts - surprise!  It's a Suffolk Law solo DUI practice!  Graduated 1998, passed the bar in... 2002! Favorite quote from the website: "When he walks into court, colleagues know he will fight for his clients even if it means going to trial."  What?

Mortgage foreclosure attorney jobs in Salt Lake City

We're hiring contract attorneys to assist with its homeowner-defense/mortgage foreclosure-defense litigation practice. The work primarily consists of drafting complaints and motion practice related to the litigation (motions for summary judgment, oppositions to motions to dismiss, temporary restraining order/preliminary injunctions, etc.).

We have a very busy homeowner-defense practice with over 70 cases currently filed and we expect the volume to increase substantially over the next few months.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Utah and be in good standing with the Bar. Licensure in the states of Nevada, Arizona and/or California, while not required, will be helpful.

The contract rate is negotiable based upon experience and each contract attorney hired will be provided at minimum thirty billable hours per week.

Contractors may work remotely, although some presence in the office on a weekly basis will be required.

Candidates should have at least one to three years experience in civil litigation and preference will be given to applicants with experience in real property law.

Full-time employment will be offered to contract attorneys who demonstrate skill and efficiency in their contract duties. Full-time employees will be offered full health and medical benefits and quarterly bonuses and raises based upon performance.

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples by email in response to this posting.

Location: Salt Lake City
Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour depending on experience
Telecommuting is ok.

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/lgl/2073473288.html

Attorney job in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh-based solo practitioner in criminal and bankruptcy law seeks energetic associate to grow practice in the Research Triangle. Currently the practice focuses almost exclusively in Wake County, but seeks to expand into other counties (Durham, Chatham, Johnston, etc.) with the potential to add office locations elsewhere in the Research Triangle.

The firm would provide backing, clients, with a base salary and the immediate potential for profit sharing.

An associate should be familiar with state District Court criminal practice and willing to learn (or already familiar with) consumer (Chapter 7 & 13) bankruptcy practice, including various consumer protection causes of action, including FDCPA, FCRA, and UDAP.

Given our client load, we are currently in the position of turning away multiple potential clients who call from counties other than Wake County and who call about bankruptcy and/or foreclosure or FDCPA issues.

We are looking to hire in early 2011 provided we identify the right person who understands or is interested in growing a small practice.

Send a PDF resume and cover letter.

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Compensation: Base salary of $3,000 plus 1/4 to 1/3rd of any profits generated by the associate over $5,000/month.
Telecommuting is ok.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/lgl/2073448560.html

Family law attorney job in Central Jersey

Small firm is looking to hire an associate to focus on family law and divorce related cases. Associate must have family law experience, i.e. former clerkship. Resumes with little to no family law experience will be deleted. Please also include cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide same will also cause your resume to be deleted. Salary is $40,000 plus commision. Thus, associate is expected to work hard, network and bring in business. Associate may also handle some minor criminal law matters.

Location: Tinton Falls, NJ

http://cnj.craigslist.org/lgl/2076975063.html

Entry-level bankruptcy attorney job near Detroit

Part time associate position in Firm specializing in Consumer and Small Business Debtor-side Bankruptcy. Will provide mentoring and training. Employee will split position with another part-time associate. Office time will be 2 1/2 to 3 days a week. Draw is $500 semi-monthly, likelihood of earning more based upon paid billable hours. No experience requirement. Will consider recent law graduate. Will report to managing attorney, work with legal assistants and secretary/receptionists. The ethic of the firm is to provide high quality client-oriented legal services clients can afford. Language skills a plus.

Location: Dearborn Michigan

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/lgl/2065058573.html

Entry level divorce attorney job in Los Angeles

We are a small boutique law firm in Beverly Hills specializing in divorce and family law matters. This is an ideal position for a new attorney starting out who wants to specialize in family law in a busy and challenging environment. The position is initially part time and we are flexible on the hours and days of work. The candidate should be able to start work immediately. The successful candidate must also be prepared to work full time, if the opportunity arises. Your duties will include preparing declarations, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation and you must also be willing perform administrative tasks.

Terms
The pay is $10/hour and that is why we are posting this position as desirable for a newly qualified attorney. However, we will consider more experienced attorneys.

Requirements
• Must be admitted to the Bar in California
• Must have at least some family law experience (e.g at a law firm, clerking, College domestic violence etc) prefereably at least a year.
• Must be a proficient typist - 65 wpm
• Must have a lap top computer
• Must live within reasonable driving distance of Beverly Hills

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/lgl/2070019363.html

Associate city solicitor job in Springfield, Mass.

This was brought to our attention by a reader who notes, "$835/week to be an associate city solicitor in the rotting city of Springfield, MA."
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This is responsible, full-time professional legal work in connection with municipal legal affairs.

Work involves responsibility for the application of professional skills and knowledge in the performance of a wide variety of legal duties as a full-time associate to the municipal City Solicitor. Work is performed with professional independence in accordance with accepted legal practices adapted to municipal requirements under administrative direction of the City Solicitor who reviews work through reports and conferences. Supervision may be exercised over office personnel as delegated.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

* Acting for the City Solicitor in his/her absence or as delegated; providing continuity and full-time legal assistance in the affairs of the office of the City Solicitor.
* Providing legal advice, counsel and opinions for the Mayor, City Council, boards, commissions, committees, officials, office heads, and as assigned by the City Solicitor.
* Studying statues, ordinances, precedents, bylaws, rules and regulations and carrying on related legal research.
* Preparing ordinances, orders, resolutions, contracts, leases, deeds, obligations, and other legal instruments and documents.
* Preparing briefs and pleadings, and presenting and arguing in court, actions, suits and proceedings brought by or against the City, municipal offices, or a City official in his/her official capacity.
* Appearing before the legislature, its committees, and carious state bodies of quasi-judicial nature, to represent the City’s interests.
* Interviewing witnesses, conferring with parties, attorneys, and municipal officials, and otherwise investigating suits against the City; negotiating out-of-court settlements.
* Attending meetings, and hearings of various municipal boards and commissions to provide legal advice and counsel.
* Supervising the work of office clerical personnel, and professional personnel as delegated.
* Performing related work as required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

* Considerable knowledge of common and statutory law, municipal ordinances established legal precedents, and sources of legal reference.
* Considerable knowledge of the legal bases of the structure and function of municipal government.
* Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials of legal research and investigation.
* Considerable knowledge of legal pleadings and practices, and effective techniques of presenting cases in court.
* Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence including trial experience in state and federal courts.
* Ability to analyze and prepare legal documents and instruments.
* Ability to perform independent research and to interpret laws and precedents.
* Ability to present evidence and other legal material effectively in written or oral form.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, court officials, and the general public.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* Considerable experience in professional legal work, including experience in legal research and preparation and trial of cases.
* Graduation from an accredited law school, or its equivalent.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

* Admission to practice law before all of the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
* Residence in the City of Springfield.
* Ability to devote full-time legal services to the City without supplementation of time or money to private legal practices.


4th Associate City Solicitor
Position: 4th Associate City Solicitor
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $835/week
Department: Law
Closing Date: 11/15/10
Status: Non Civil Service
Approval Date: 10/28/10
Job Requisition Number: 10/26/10-073

http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/personnel/index.php?id=505