November 23, 2010

Attorney job in Los Angeles area

Growing firm with too much work for one attorney and not quite enough for two attorneys yet seeks CA licensed associate. Ideal candidate will have some experience with civil litigation and consumer bankruptcy, and will have his her own Central District ECF login for bankruptcy filings, and able to handle a consumer Chapter 13 from client enrollment to confirmation. Must also be willing to work for a month or two at least in a small, cramped, shared office space for not huge wages. I m planning to pay the lesser of 30 per hour or 1,000 per week but may consider higher pay based on experience with production bonus after 90 days. Must be able and willing to take full responsibility for assigned cases with minimum of supervision.

Location: Burbank, Calif.

http://www.careerfield.org/jobs/send.php?job=14231&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

November 22, 2010

Senior court clerk job in North Dakota

Senior Court Clerk: The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a Senior Court Clerk in Juvenile Court. Juvenile Court handles all aspects of court processing associated with Juvenile Delinquency, Child In Need of Protection or Services, Adoptions and Juvenile Delinquency, Child In Need of Protection or Services, Adoptions and Juvenile Traffic matters. This position is for advanced court clerical and courtroom work to provide effective administrative support for juvenile court caseloads. Will require the application of independent judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job, as well as a considerable amount of data entry and the ability to multi-task. This is a fast paced, highly detail oriented Senior Court Clerk position. This position requires good communication and decision making skills, along with other knowledge, skills and abilities. Salary: $15.85-$23.80. Deadline: 10/15/10. For more information on this position, including duties, qualifications, and supplemental information, please visit http://www.mncourts.gov/

Chicago attorney job for disability practice

Bar certified attorney needed for disability practice to represent our clients before Social Security Administrative Law Judges in IL, OH, IN, WI and IA. This is a full-time position that will require a significant amount of overnight travel. Successful applicant will have strong oral advocacy skills and be comfortable arguing before a tribunal, taking testimony, examining and cross-examining medical/psychological doctors and vocational placement experts. Preference will be given to applicants that have experience performing disability hearings or that have a background in public defense work, plaintiff's personal injury or workers' compensation as these backgrounds typically make for a fairly smooth transition. However, specific experience is not required as we are willing to train the qualified applicant if necessary. We are looking to fill this position immediately and would like to have the new hire trained and ready to begin performing work by early December. Compensation: $50K plus benefits/bonus package.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/lgl/2069175076.html

4-6 week document review job in New York City

SEEKING PARALEGALS/JDs/ATTORNEYS FOR 4-6 WEEK DOC REVIEW IN NYC

We are seeking paralegals, non-admitted JDs, and admitted attorneys in New York City area for a 4-6 week document review project, based inside a Manhattan law firm.

Project start date will be Wednesday, November 24th, and work dates will include the Thanksgiving weekend (11/26 - 11/28), except for Thanksgiving.

The ideal candidate will:
1) Be a paralegal, non-admitted JD, or admitted attorney (admission in any state is acceptable);
2) Have document review experience, or be a diligent, results-focused attorney, with keen attention to detail, and a resume that demonstrates this;
3) Be familiar with web-based document review applications, such as Stratify, Ringtail, Relativity, Concordance or similar widely-used commercial review platforms;
4) Be available to work 10 hours per day on weekdays;
5) Be available to work at least 8 hours per day on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving; and
6) Be able to provide solid references.

The pay rate will be $25/$30 straight for non-admitted JDs/admitted attorneys, respectively. The pay rate for paralegals will be $20/hour. There most likely will be a pay premium for work over Thanksgiving weekend. There may be weekend work aside from Thanksgiving weekend.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2069149058.html

Entry-level attorney job near Philadelphia

We are a very legally active Real Estate Management Company, established in 1976, with an office on Swede Street Norristown, 3 1/2 blocks from the Montgomery County Court house.
Are you good at legal research & brief writing, seeking experience in varied areas of the law? Are you a soccer mom, with a law degree you would like to put back into use? Have you been denied the opportunity to practice the trade that you are still paying off student loans for because of the country’s economic downswing? Are you ready to start work immediately?
This is an entry level position for an attorney looking to hone their legal skills. We are seeking an honest, self motivated, quick learning individual to work full or part time with flexible hours, performing the following jobs:
1. Investigating, writing and filing legal documents for state & federal court.
2. Appearing in local, state & federal court for legal argument
3. Filing Landlord/Tenant complaints, and collecting the judgments.
4. Executing on existing judgments obtained over the last 30 years.
Some of the areas of work are as follows:
1. Landlord /Tenant
2. Contract litigation
3. Bankruptcy & tax law; state & federal
4. Municipal law
5. Civil rights claims
6. In-rem real estate claims
7. Building codes
8. Legal malpractice
9. Bond litigation
10. Collections
11. Workers comp
Being Spanish Bi-lingual is a plus, but not required.
You must be pet friendly. We have a very large, but friendly, white long haired male Samoyed dog and a black Scottish Fold cat that have free run of the office..
To receive a response to your e-mail, please send a resume listing education, year’s legal experience, residence, contact number, past income, family structure be an active member of the PA bar, in good standing, and live within a 45 minute drive of Norristown.
Please do not respond if you have a family and are the primary source of household income. We are primarily a pass through firm for lawyers looking to gain experience in one or more of the areas listed above.

Location: Norristown, Pa.
Compensation: $10 an hour, or percentage of collections

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/lgl/2068225620.html

November 21, 2010

Temporary attorney job in Manhattan

Solo Practitioner located in Midtown is seeking recently admitted attorneys to assist with various aspects of civil litigation matters. Some litigation experience preferred. Qualified candidates will be: admitted to the New York bar, interested in learning, and flexible. Pay rate is 20/hour.

https://kellycareernetwork.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=78167&lcid=en-US

Program attorney position in Austin

STATE BAR OF TEXAS – JOB VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION TITLE: Program Attorney
DEPARTMENT: Texas Lawyers Care - Austin

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Assists and develops State Bar of Texas and Texas Access to Justice Commission initiatives designed to improve the quality and quantity of access to justice for low-income people in Texas.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides staff support and serve as a liaison for various committees of the State Bar, Texas Access to Justice Commission and legal services related task forces.
2. Makes presentation, drafts reports and other documents for meetings relating to legal services to the poor.
3. Assists in the writing and review of the department’s e-newsletter.
4. Participates in planning, development, and implementation of TLC and Commission programs.
5. Provides assistance and support services to legal aid and pro bono programs.
6. Answers public inquiries about legal assistance available to low-income people and pro bono opportunities.
7. Assists in the maintenance of the statewide advocate website for legal aid and pro bono attorneys in Texas.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a licensed attorney in the United States. Also, if not licensed to practice in Texas, must be within a year of accepting the position. Must demonstrate good writing, editing and proofreading skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills as position entails intensive day-to-day communication and cooperation with Texas Lawyers Care staff, members of the legal services community and the public. A minimum of two years related work experience with some knowledge of legal services to the poor is preferred. Ability to speak Spanish desirable but not required. Travel, evening and weekend work required, as needed

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $39,854—$44,835 annually, plus excellent benefits

http://l.tx.bar.associationcareernetwork.com/JobSeeker/JobDetail.aspx?abbr=L.TX.BAR&jobid=21d95ef0-45c7-4beb-927c-f16948012ca5&stats=y

November 20, 2010

Asst. state attorney job in North Dakota

Assistant State’s Attorney: Jamestown, ND. Stutsman County is accepting applications for an assistant state’s attorney position. A license to practice law in North Dakota is required. Minimum salary: $46,416.60. Applications must be delivered to the Stutsman County State’s Attorney’s Office; 511 2nd Avenue SE, Suite 2; Jamestown, ND 58401. (701)252-6688, before 5p.m. on December 2, 2010 and must include a completed official county application form.

http://www.law.und.edu/careerservices/currentjobs.php

Social security disability advocacy attorney job in NYC

National Social Security Disability Advocacy company seeking associate attorney for Long Island City, NY office. Duties include administrative hearings, file review and development, and writing. Candidate will travel extensively throughout the country. Must be licensed in any state.

Location: Long Island City, NY
Compensation: $50’s commensurate with experience.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/lgl/2063475410.html

November 19, 2010

Entry-level attorney job in Anchorage, Alaska

ATTORNEY Entry level, housing & office and possible transportation. Normal expenses, $1600/mo.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J3G06W6VLL99W7GBMCW

Personal injury attorney job in Los Angeles

We are a busy personal injury litigation firm in need of 1-2 EXPERIENCED attorneys to handle all aspects of the case from filing the complaint to obtaining a judgment.

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE PERSONAL INJURY FIELD TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Preferably, we would like experience as an attorney litigating personal injury matters, however, non-attorney experience as a negotiator, paralegal or related position is acceptable. When responding to this ad, please clearly indicate your prior personal injury experience in the BODY OF THE E-MAIL. If you do not adhere to this requirement, your resume will not be reviewd.

Our office is BUSY, so this job will require you to work long hours. You must have a dependable vehicle as we handle cases in all courts within Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino.

We offer company paid medical insurance, base salary of $45,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience, plus incentive bonus based on performance.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/lgl/2065884701.html

Real estate attorney job in Maryland

A small Montgomery County law firm that has a substantial real estate settlement practice is seeking a Maryland barred attorney for a six month temporary position as a contract employee. The attorney will assist the firm in all facets of conducting real estate closings, including examining titles, preparing documents for settlements and conducting the closings themselves. Other responsibilities may include assisting the firm’s attorneys on litigation matters, as needed.

Real estate experience is not required as we can train the right candidate quickly. We are looking for a person who is bright, energetic, has a keen eye for detail and, most importantly, is a people person. In this position, you will meet with the firm’s clients on a daily basis and, if you are not a social person, who interacts well with others, you are not the candidate we are looking for. Former class Presidents, fraternity/sorority social chairmen, niceness award winners are encouraged to apply. (Assuming, of course, you are detail oriented as well.) We are not looking for a future Supreme Court Justice, just a really nice, competent attorney who does his or her job well.

This is a full-time position for six months, commencing December 1 and running through the end of May. Approximately 40-45 hours per week, including 2-3 evenings per week. A car is required. Compensation is $4,200/month.

Interested applicants should e-mail their resume. Don’t waste time on a cover letter.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/lgl/2067804376.html

Attorney & financial case manager job in Maryland

National health insurance consulting company located in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking a full time MD Bar'd attorney to negotiate Medical Claims and medical provider contracts. Previous legal, health insurance and/or managed care or sales management experience a plus. JD and Maryland Bar required with 1+ years of work experience at the associate level. The company offers medical benefits, 401K, vacation time, bonus and profit sharing is available. References required with resume submission. Interested applicants please submit resume with salary history and references.

Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Compensation: $40K + Bonus + Benefits

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/lgl/2061332290.html

November 18, 2010

Temporary document review job in Urbana, Illinois

We are a small plaintiff's firm who need 1-2 temporary document review interns to help us with due diligence on an upcoming multi-million dollar class action suit. We'll give you far more deatils about our firm and the position when we meet face to face for an interview. Please forward your resume to the above address.

Candidates must have a JD to be considered. Compensation will be $8.75 hourly. Great resume builder and there may be an associate position in the future for the right candidate.

Location: Urbana, IL
Compensation: $8.75 per hour. Lunch provided.

http://chambana.craigslist.org/lgl/2066324823.html

Attorney advocate job in Long Island

National Social Security Disability Advocacy company seeking associate attorney for Hauppauge, Long Island office. Duties include administrative hearings, file review and development, and writing. Candidate will travel extensively throughout the country. Must be licensed in any state. Compensation: $50’s commensurate with experience.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/lgl/2063467297.html

Real estate attorney job in Orange County, Calif.

We are a real estate litigation firm seeking a contract based associate attorney to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation related documents. This position includes court appearances, with some trial preparation and/or depositions. Work from your own office or home. If interested, please send a brief description about your experience and why you are a good candidate for this position, your resume, and 3 writing samples to be considered. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Orange County
Compensation: $20-25 per hour DOE

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/lgl/2063951666.html

Contract attorney job in Miami

Candidate must be a member of the Florida bar in good standing with at least 5 years of litigation experience. Candidate will be responsible for assisting with document review, drafting discovery, preparing for depositions and trials. This is a 6 month assignment. Parking is provided. Hourly rate $20 - $22.

http://l.fl.dad.associationcareernetwork.com/JobSeeker/JobDetail.aspx?abbr=L.FL.DAD&jobid=1b96b8bf-081d-4539-b779-e6ca0018c79e&stats=y

In-house attorney job for Delaware start-up

A Wilmington based technology start-up in the Legal Services sector is seeking a barred attorney to help with the development of Company's product line on multi-channels including mobile, web and desktop. Technology team is in place and now we need an entrepreneurial lawyer to help out with the legal aspects of this venture. This is a key position to get involved at an early stage in a very progressive company. One of the founders is an accomplished entrepreneur having built multiple successful companies in the past 15-years.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

You"ll provide in-house legal counsel and represent the company on all legal matters. Following qualifications are required:

- Law degree
- 3+ years of experience
- Understanding of Internet Intellectual Property (IP)
- Contracts
- Licensed in Delaware

Although not mandatory, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

- Entrepreneurial
- Hands On
- Corporate Law
- Litigation
- Tech Savvy
- Licensed in PA/NJ/MD

COMPENSATION

Since we are still in the start-up phase, the initial compensation will not be in cash and will be paid in equity. Salary will follow post funding. This is a perfect opportunity to assume a leading role in a dynamic start-up.

http://delaware.craigslist.org/lgl/2060963997.html

November 17, 2010

Litigation attorney job in Los Angeles area

Attorney position available. 1 to 3 years experience. Candidate must have the ability to manage cases throughout all stages in litigation and in preparation for trial including NEGOTIATION AND PRE-TRIAL RESOLUTION OF CASES. Duties include handling discovery, law and motion, defending depositions, performing legal research and case investigation, and performing all other case management duties. Must be detail oriented to handle high volume subrogation case load and proven track record for negotiations. Will have many court appearances, status conferences, mediations, etc.

Please send resume and references for immediate consideration by email. Interviews will commence immediately and continue through December 3, 2010.

Location: Encino
Compensation: $50,000 plus insurance and mileage.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/lgl/2061403610.html

Entry-level personal injury attorney job in Chicago

small personal injury firm seeking a 0-2 year experienced lawyer. No experence in persoanl injury required. The job will not pay as well as some others, but the candiate will get a lot of experience immediatedly. The candidate will attend deposition, court hearing, write briefs, and interact with clients, and experts. If you would like to learn personal injury law, or start a personal injury pratice, this is the position for you.

Location: downtown chicago
Compensation: $1000.00 a month, and a percentage of fees from cases that the candidate brings to office

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/lgl/2060724518.html