legal employment weekly - february 1 - 5, 2010

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Up-to-Date Listings of Jobs in the Legal Profession

LEGAL EMPLOYMENTWEEKLY

Volume 12, No. 5 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Attorney Positions Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit

Staff Positions Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors,Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more!

Paralegal listings continued on page 2Attorney listings continued on page 2

LAW BULLETIN

Week of Feb. 1-5, 2010

LEGAL SECRETARYPosition of the Week

PARALEGALPosition of the Week

ATTORNEYPosition of the Week

LEGALSECRETARY

Growing loop law firm seeks aLegal Secretary for our Chica-go office. Ideal candidates willhave 3 + years litigation expe-rience, ability to type 65+WPM, MS Word proficiency,and excellent writing, gram-mar & proofreading skills.

Must be organized, depend-able, and able to work in amulti-task environment with amultiple attorney assignment.We offer a competitive salary& benefits package in a flexi-ble, business casual workingenvironment. Send resumewith salary requirements to:

Secretarial ManagerSmithAmundsen LLC

150 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 3300Chicago, IL 60601

Fax: (312) 894-3210Email: [email protected]

EOE

Legal AssistantMidwest-based law firm ac-tively growing in Chicagoseeks a legal assistant to workin its Chicago office. A mini-mum of five years litigationexperience is required to as-sist in all aspects of litigation.Previous experience workingin commercial litigation andon Financial Industry Regula-

tory Authority (FINRA) relat-ed matters, as well as knowl-edge of Imanage and DTE, isa plus. Should be familiar withtranscription from dictationequipment; preparation ofpleadings and e-filing in stateand federal courts. Salary isbased on years of legal experi-ence.

Box LB863Law Bulletin

415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654E-mail: [email protected]

COVERAGEATTORNEYS

Mid-sized Chicago-based in-surance coverage law firmwith a national practice, seeksassociates with 2-4 years of ex-perience analyzing and litigat-ing a wide variety of commer-cial liability insurance cover-age issues. The firm also

seeks an experienced appel-late attorney to be responsiblefor prosecuting and defendingappeals concerning complexcoverage issues in variousstate and federal jurisdictions.The appellate position re-quires at least two years ofexperience handling appealsand post-trial litigation. Bothpositions require exceptionalresearch, writing and analyti-cal skills. Excellent salaryand benefits. Please send re-sume and writing sample tothe attention of Kate Law-rence, c/o Bates & Carey,LLP, 191 N. Wacker Drive,24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606or [email protected].

ATTENTION:ATTORNEYSWITH FINRA

ARBITRATIONEXPERIENCE

Small firm that representsbroker-dealers and specializesin FINRA (formerly NASD)arbitrations is looking for an

attorney with 3-5 years ormore actual experience inFINRA arbitrations. Appli-cants must have law firm orin-house counsel experiencerepresenting parties in FIN-RA arbitrations. Salary andcase responsibility will becommensurate with experi-ence. Please submit your re-sume to:



Family LawOur Firm is seeking an associ-ate with family law experi-ence to spearhead our newChicago office. The firm main-tains a nationally recognizedpractice representing clientsin a broad range of diverse,complex and high-profile mat-ters. Our firm prides itself ona tradition and culture geared

to providing the highest quali-ty legal work. If you are seek-ing an exciting career withroom to grow, representinghigh profile clients, our firm isfor you. We offer the mostcompetitive salary and bene-fits. Whether working on themyriad of issues related tocustody and domestic rela-tions, your work will be to helpclients realize their goals. Welook forward to hearing fromyou. Please e-mail resumes to

[email protected] inquests will be kept in thestrictest of confidence.

Family LawOur Firm is seeking an associ-ate with family law experi-ence to spearhead our newChicago office. The firm main-tains a nationally recognizedpractice representing clientsin a broad range of diverse,complex and high-profile mat-ters. Our firm prides itself ona tradition and culture gearedto providing the highest quali-ty legal work. If you are seek-ing an exciting career withroom to grow, representing

high profile clients, our firm isfor you. We offer the mostcompetitive salary and bene-fits. Whether working on themyriad of issues related tocustody and domestic rela-tions, your work will be to helpclients realize their goals. Welook forward to hearing fromyou. Please e-mail resumes to

[email protected] inquests will be kept in thestrictest of confidence.

Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Small well established lawfirm specializing in PlaintiffPersonal Injury Litigation andWorkers Compensation Law,is seeking experienced LegalSecretary/Paralegal. 3-5 yrsexperience as a paralegal orlegal secretary or a combina-tion of both skill sets, with aStrong Plaintiff litigationbackground; Must be able towork independently in a teamenvironment; energetic, detailoriented, dependable, adapt-

able to change and other du-ties as assigned. Salary isbased on experience. Contactinformation- Please email([email protected]) or faxresume @ 312-377-0707

LEGALSECRETARY

Small firm in the Loop is seek-ing a full time secretary withat least 2 yrs civil litigationexperience (personal injury,commercial litigation). Work-ers comp exp a plus. Must beable to support three attor-neys. Ability to draft writtendiscovery, email using Out-look, follow-up skills, and MSWord required. Salary is com-mensurate with experience.Firm offers a benefit packageand Retirement Plan.



LEGALSECRETARY

Loop litigation firm seeks anexperienced, team-oriented,Full-Time Legal Secretarywith excellent computer andcommunication skills. Dicta-tion required. Contact:

[email protected].

LitigationParalegal

Chicago practice has an im-mediate opening for an experi-enced litigation paralegal. Thesuccessful candidate will pos-ses a minimum of 3 to 5 yearsexperience with product liabil-ity defense litigation or largedocument intense complex liti-gation cases. Maintainingcomplex paper and computer

file records is essential to be-ing successful in the position.You must be able to quicklyand accurately retrieve filesusing multiple indices. Sum-mation, Concordance, and e-filing are highly preferred.Salary is commensurate withexperience and firm offers acompetitive benefit packageE-mail resume to

[email protected]

REALESTATE

PARALEGALWe are a 75 year old, mid-sized law firm with 28 attor-neys, three paralegals andfour law clerks. Our mainpractice areas include Munici-pal Law, School Law and the

general representation of oth-er taxing bodies such as Li-brary Districts, Park Districtsand Fire Protection Districts.Other significant areas ofpractice include Real Estate,Tax, Corporate, Probate, andLitigation. The candidate, whomust have a paralegal certifi-cate, should have a minimumof 5 to 6 years of experience incommercial real estate. Sala-ry is commensurate with ex-perience and we offer compet-itive benefits. Send resume to:



PARALEGALFAMILY

PRACTICEUP TO $60K

Boutique Family PracticeLaw Firm located in theNorthern Highland Park area

seeks a paralegal with 2-3years experience. The quali-fied candidate will possess aparalegal certificate and havea SOLID, FAMILY LAW back-ground. College degree pre-ferred. Immediate hire. Onlyqualified candidates will becontacted. Firms offer aboveaverage health benefits, con-genial work environment and401K.

Applications from Law Stu-dents and Attorneys will NOTbe accepted.

Please send cover letter & re-sume to

Kathy Stratton:Fax: 312-253-5446

Phone: 312-253-4012Email: [email protected]

REAL

ESTATE

PARALEGALWe are a 75 year old, mid-sized law firm with 28 attor-neys, three paralegals andfour law clerks. Our mainpractice areas include Munici-pal Law, School Law and thegeneral representation of oth-er taxing bodies such as Li-brary Districts, Park Districtsand Fire Protection Districts.Other significant areas ofpractice include Real Estate,Tax, Corporate, Probate, andLitigation. The candidate, whomust have a paralegal certifi-cate, should have a minimumof 5 to 6 years of experience incommercial real estate. Sala-ry is commensurate with ex-perience and we offer compet-itive benefits. Send resume to:



Legal SecretaryBusy Associate Attorney withwell-known plaintiffs person-al injury trial firm seeks legalsecretary/legal assistant toh elp ma na g e d ema nd ingschedule and heavy case loadof complex litigation with em-phasis on medical malpracticetrial work. Strong PI litigationexperience necessary. Plain-

tiffs experience preferable.Must be extremely organizedand able to work independent-ly. Overtime hours are re-quired. Must be proficient inWordPerfect 8/9/10/11. Famil-iarity with case managementsoftware a plus. Competitivesalary; excellent benefits;new offices; challenging worke nv iro nmen t. N O T E LE -PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Fax resumes to312 236 0920

or email resumes [email protected].

POWER ROGERS & SMITH, PC70 West Madison StreetChicago, Illinois 60602

Compliance OfficerThe Cook County Sheriffs Of-fice seeks a full time attorneyto serve as a compliance offi-cer to coordinate and monitorthe Sheriffs EmploymentPlan, which prohibits improp-er political factors in employ-ment decisions. For more in-formation, please visit:www.co okcountysheriff.org/compliance

LAWYERSmithAmundsen LLC is seek-ing a self-motivated lawyerwith 7+ years of first chairtrial experience with a verystrong work ethic and an am-bition to develop business andbecome a partner, to work onproducts, construction and re-tail cases.

Please forward your resume,cover letter, writing samplesand registration document to:

[email protected]

Legal Secretary listings continued on page 3

Spanish Fluent Attorney

(Chicago)

Attorney with experience in one of more ofthese areas - bankruptcy, family law, criminal,

immigration, real estate - who is fluent in

Spanish and highly organized, able to establish

solid relationships with clientele and manageefficiently 100+ client matters,

please email resume, three references,

and two writing samples.

[email protected]

PARALEGAL

National law firm is looking to hire a full-time

paralegal for its downtown Chicago office. The

firm specializes in litigation involving complex and

large property losses with matters pending in

over 30 states. The firm is seeking a highly

professional paralegal with at least 3-5 years of

litigation experience as well as excellentcommunication and organizational skills. The

ideal candidate will have ProLaw, Microsoft Word,

Excel and PowerPoint skills. Salary is based on

experience. Full benefits packages.

Please e-mail your resume [email protected]

or fax to (312) 601-2402.

Legal Secretary

Immediate opening available for an

experienced litigation secretary with excellent

typing and administrative skills and the ability to

multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of Word, Word Perfect, document

management software and Federal/State e-

filings is a must. We offer competitive salary

and benefits.

Send resume to

Box LB873

Law Bulletin

415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654

E-mail: [email protected]
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Assistant City Attorney II

The City of Evanston is seeking candidates for the AssistantCity Attorney II who serves as legal counsel for all Depart-ments of the City of Evanston and of Evanston Township.Represents and defends the City in the following litigation:tort defense, employment/EEOC, police cases, civil rights, re-al estate, and other litigated matters as needed. Advises Citydepartments, Boards and Commissions; prepares and reviewsordinances and resolutions as needed; advises various munic-ipal boards and City Council standing committees. Preparesand/or reviews contract documents for construction projectsand for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services and pro-fessional services including specifications, bid documents, re-quests for proposals, requests for qualifications, bonds andcontractual agreements. Advises on general municipal issues,including M/W/EBE, the Illinois Open Meetings Act and the Il-linois Freedom of Information Act. Attendance at night meet-ings is required. Potential candidates must be licensed topractice law in the State of Illinois, must be admitted to theFederal Trial Bar and have substantial trial experience. Sala-ry: $63,457 - $89,473. Qualified individuals should apply onlinethrough the City of Evanstons website,

www.cityofevanston.org,by February 10, 2010.

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Associate AttorneyPosition

Small law firm in Chicago-

Loop area is seeking to fill as-sociate position. Candidateshould have top grades, goodoral and written communica-tion skills, and an interest inlitigation. Experience level 0-7years. Please submit resumesvia e-mail to



LAWYERDynamic, busy, mid-sizedfirm located in Naperville/Au-rora area seeks Petition-er/Plaintiff Work Comp law-yer with 1-5 years experience.Excellent salary and benefitswith room for advancement.Send resume in confidence to

Linda at Woodruff & JohnsonLaw Offices via fax:

630.585.2327 or email:[email protected]

Two AssociatesGrowing insurance defensefirm is seeking two associateswith 3-5 years litigation expe-rience. Experience in employ-ment law or insurance cover-age required. Willis Tower lo-cation.



Experienced TrialAttorney

Trial Attorney with 10+ yearse x pe rie nc e in p ro d uc ts ,wrongful death & med malwanted for established Loopfirm. Benefits, salary open:



BankruptcyAssociate

Excellent opportunityWith 50 attorney

Consumer bankruptcy firmBilingual Engl/Span/Polish

Indiana license a plus.

Loop & suburban locations.Resume & cover letter [email protected]

LINDER

LEGAL

STAFFINGContract assignments and

direct-hire positions at lawf irms a nd c or po r at ion s .

Please email resume [email protected]

and visit www.linder.jobs

Associate AttorneyLooking for a full/part-time ju-nior partner/senior associatefor collar county insurance de-fense firm. Potential to bringin and develop insurance de-fense business. Email Resumeto [email protected].

OF COUNSELSmall, multi-faceted, AV-ratedfirm at 20 S. Clark St., hasoffice, secretarial, attorneyback-up and all amenitiesavailable for the right "OfCounsel" attorney, with an in-

dependent book of business.Mutual referrals anticipated.Please e-mail

[email protected]

Cost Effective

Court CoverageContract attorney available forcovering court appearancesand other assignments, in stateand federal court, at greatrates. Please call Jason at(312) 550-9181, or send an emailto [email protected] more information aboutJason, you can also visitwww.jemlawchicago.com. Ref-erences available upon request.Professional liability insurance

ATTORNEYIllinois attorney practicing inpersonal injury and medicalmalpractice looking to covercase management conferenc-es (all counties) and deposi-tions at reasonable rates. Ihave been a practicing attor-ney for 4 years and have beenco counsel in several trials.Please call Andrew at

847-858-7726.

BENEFIT FUNDATTORNEY

Attorney with ERISA benefitand compliance experiencesought for Loop federal litiga-tion firm. Ideal candidate willpossess 2 to 4 years experi-ence plus competent briefwriting skills. Salary and ben-efits commensurate with ex-perience.



ATTORNEYLaw Firm concentrating in lit-igation, corporate, real estate,probate, commercial or bank-ing law seeks an attorney with7 years experience. Candidateshould have excellent writingskills, experience in takingdepositions and civil litigation.Trial experience a must. Com-pensation commensurate withskills and experience.

Send Resume and writingsample to:



CorporateParalegal

Stahl Cowen Crowley AddisLLC, a dynamic and growing

mid-sized Chicago firm, hasan opening for a corporateparalegal with 3+ years of ex-perience. Must be detail ori-ented and have good computerand communication skills. Weoffer competitive salary andbenefits. Qualified candidatesshould submit a cover letterand resume to:

Gina CiaccioOffice Manager

Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC55 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1200

Chicago, IL 60603

PARALEGALNational law firm is looking tohire a full-time paralegal for itsdowntown Chicago office. Thefirm specializes in litigation in-volving complex and large prop-erty losses with matters pendingin over 30 states. The firm isseeking a highly professionalparalegal with at least 3-5 yearsof litigation experience as wellas excellent communication andorganizational skills. The idealcandidate will have ProLaw,

Microsoft Word, Excel and Pow-erPoint skills. Salary is based onexperience. Full benefits pack-ages. Please e-mail your resumeto [email protected] orfax to (312) 601-2402.

Associate AttorneyWell established insurance de-fense law firm seeks associateattorney with five plus yearsof asbestos litigation experi-ence. Trial experience neces-sary; must be willing to travelnationally for court calls, dep-osition coverage as well as ful-ly participate in settlementdiscussions/negotiations. Med-ical and 401(k)benefits are of-fered.



ParalegalLarge, prominent loop locatedlaw firm has an immediateopening for an entry-level fulltime paralegal.

Paralegal certif icate andsome experience in a law of-fice required. Must be orga-nized, possess excellent phoneskills and be PC literate. Re-sponsibilities include; screen-ing client calls, determinationof potential cases, follow up

and documentation in comput-er system.

Spanish speaking preferred.

We offer a competitive salaryand benefits package.



CORPORATEPARALEGAL

Mid-Sized Law Firm is seek-ing a corporate paralegal.Qualified applicants will have5-10 years preparing anddrafting corporate documents,be computer savvy and a havea solid work background.Firm offers excellent benefitspackage, 401k and a congenialwork environment. Applica-tions from Law Students andAttorneys will not be accept-ed. ONLY QUALIFIED CAN-DIDATES WILL BE CON-TACTED. Immediate hire.Please send resumes to:



CorporateTransactional

ParalegalChicago law firm is looking toadd an experienced corporatetransactional paralegal totheir staff. You need to haveat least 3 to 5 years experiencehandling UCC filings, prepar-ing and drafting corporatedocuments and experiencerunning a corporate closing.The successful candidate willhave a 4 year University de-gree and an ABA approvedparalegal certificate. Salaryi scommensurate with experi-ence and firm offers a compet-itive benefit package E-mail

resume to [email protected]

WC ATTORNEYBusy Loop Law Firm seeks anAssociate with at least 3-5 yrs.exp. who has a solid WorkersComp background and is ca-pable of drafting, presentingand arguing Motions, attend-ing Arbitration Hearings, try-ing jury cases, taking deposi-tions, supervising supportstaff with discovery. The idealcandidate must have access toa car for frequent travel to

Collar County and Cook Coun-ty Suburban Courtrooms. Sal-ary commensurate with expe-rience and includes an incen-tive program. E-Mail yourResume, Jury Verdict Historyand Salary requirements [email protected]

PARALEGALLoop intellectual property lawfirm has immediate openingfor experienced paralegal.Must be proficient in all facetsof PCT and foreign filing.Knowledge of WordPerfect amust, additional computerknowledge helpful. Threeyears of experience workingwith patent foreign filings re-quired. Please forward resumewith salary expectations.



Paralegal/LegalAssistant

Law Firm is seeking a Para-legal/Legal Assistant with 5

years experience. Must havestrong computer, typing andorganizational skills. Work en-vironment encourages multi-tasking, efficiency and flexi-bility. Excellent benefits.

Send Resume to:



PARTNERSHIPOPPORTUNITY

Established, highly respected,150 year old Central Illinoislaw firm seeking lawyers withportable practices to join aspartners. Extremely attrac-tive partner compensation for-mula. Perfect for profession-als who wish to leave largeurban areas for a more re-laxed environment without

sacrificing income potential.All practice areas consideredwith particular interest in la-bor and employment, healthcare and commercial litiga-tion.



APPELLATEATTORNEY

Illinois appellate court seekslicensed attorney or recentgraduate for staff attorney po-sition. The position involvesthe research and drafting ofappellate opinions for sevenjustices. The job is locatedwithin commuting distance ofthe Chicago area. Candidateswith writing ability arestrongly encouraged to apply.Send resume with GPA andwriting sample ASAP to:

Jerry UrsiniResearch Director

Third District Appellate Court

1007 La Salle St.Ottawa, IL 61350EOE

AccountantTo Supervise

Billing &CollectionsUp to $80K

Mid sized law firm in the cityis seeking an experienced Ac-countant to supervise Billingand Collections Department.This position is responsible for

supervising 4 employees.Must have a strong accountingbackground as well as a de-gree in accounting. Firm of-fers generous benefits and acongenial work environment.A minimum of 3-5 years expe-rience in a similar role is re-quired. Only candidates withlaw firm experience will beconsidered. Please contact:



Managing Attorneyfor Loop

Bankruptcy FirmNeed seasoned attorney whohas great managerial and or-ganizational skills to managefirm comprised of 7 attorneysand 8 support staff. Knowl-edge of bankruptcy law andforeclosure defense is a PLUS.

Ability to start within twoweeks is preferable. Compen-sation is $65,000-85,000 + bo-n us es . Fa x re su me t o312-853-3775 for immediateconsideration

ATTORNEYPrestigious plaintiffsperson-al injury firm seeks an attor-ney with 4-7 years of experi-ence. Exposure to complexpersonal injury cases and jurytrial experience is desirable.Our firm offers a competitivesalary and benefit packagein-cluding profit sharing/pen-sion/401k. Please fax your cov-er letter & resume to312-372-3833 or e-mail at

[email protected].

Paralegals 1100Positions Available 1110

Attorney 1000Situation Wanted 1030

Attorney 1000Positions Available 1010



Accountants 900Positions Available 910




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ASSOCIATE - (MID-

SENIOR LEVEL)

This small, collegial law firm(under 20 attorneys) is seek-ing a full-time associate withideally 3-6 years of estateplanning experience to join its

growing practice. You also willbe trained, if necessary, tohandle various corporatetransactional, securities regu-latory and real estate matters.This truly is a quality of lifefirm with only 1,500 billablehours expected.Apply for Job #885

Corporate Paralegal

Chicago, IL

Our client, a mid-sized, down-

town Chicago firm, is lookingfor a corporate paralegal with3+ years of experience. Mustbe detailed oriented and havegood computer and communi-cation skills.Apply for Job #3197

ASSOCIATE - MID-

SENIOR LEVEL

Our small, entrepreneurialtrust & estate planning bou-tique client is seeking a well-credentialed trusts & estatesassociate with at least 5 years

of sophisticated estate plan-ning experience gained at amid or large-size firm. Thisattorney should be capable ofassuming significant file andclient responsibility. Theannual billable hour expecta-tions in this collegial firm arerealistically near 1,700. This isa great opportunity to be anintegral part of a very sophis-ticated, quality of life practice.Apply for Job #452

Compensation

Analyst

Chicago, IL

Financial services company isseeking a CompensationAnalyst with 3+ years of expe-rience. Responsibilitiesinclude managing company-wide compensation programsand procession semi-monthlypayroll. A bachelors degree inAccounting, Finance, or relat-ed field is required.Experience working withCeridian or ADP preferred.Certified Compensation

Professional (CCP) andProfessional HumanResource (PHR) highlydesired. Salary is commensu-reate with experience.Comprehensive benefits.Apply for Job #3196

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ur national law firm client iseking a bankruptcy associ-e with a minimum of 3 years

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eat opportunity to work in allegial environment and fur-er develop your expertisehile being part of a nationallynowned bankruptcy prac-e. Apply for Job #863

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Chicago, IL 60601

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Our top 25 Chicago law firmclient is seeking an associatewith a minimum of four yearsof broker-dealer regulatoryexperience (only Class of 05or more senior) to join itsgrowing finance practicegroup. You will advise clientsconcerning the structuring,compliance and regulatoryissues regarding commoditiesand derivatives. This is agreat opportunity to be anintegral part of a dynamic,entrepreneurial practice at awell-respected firm.

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Chicago Legal Search, Ltd.

180 North LaSalle Street

Suite 3525

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 251-2580

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LEVEL

Our small, entrepreneurial lawfirm client (under 12 attor-neys) is seeking an attorneywho has a CPA and at leastfive years of sophisticatedestate, financial, wealth andsuccession planning experi-ence. The firms business inthese practice areas has sig-nificantly grown in the pastyear, which has created theneed for an associate who iscapable of assuming signifi-cant file and client responsibil-ity. This is a unique opportuni-

ty to be an integral part of avibrant practice at a very suc-cessful, collegial, quality of lifefirm. The realistic annual bill-ables are 1,600-1,700 hours.Apply for Job #883

tigation Associate

Mid-Senior Level)

ur small Chicago-based lawm client is seeking a well-edentialed litigation associ-e with ideally 3-4 years ofperience as the firm contin-s to grow. Securities and/orneral commercial litigationperience is required. This

ng-established firm has angenial office culture withalistic lifestyle-friendly bill-le hours (1,500).

pply for Job #713

ASSOCIATE - MID-

SENIOR LEVEL

This small law firm (under 20attorneys) is seeking a full-time associate with ideally 3-6years of corporate transac-tional/M&A experience to joinits growing practice.Securities regulatory experi-ence is preferred although notrequired. You also will betrained, if necessary, to han-dle various estate planningand real estate matters. Thisis a very collegial firm withonly 1,500 billable hoursexpected.Apply for Job #886

ASSOCIATE - MID-

SENIOR LEVEL

Our national law firm client isseeking an associate with atleast four solid years (ideally,Class of 00-05 as will notconsider Class of 06 or more junior) of hedge fund, privateequity, joint venture and gen-eral corporate transactionalexperience to join its growingpractice group. You will advisefinancial institutions, hedgefunds, derivatives dealers andother asset managers in struc-turing, documenting andnegotiating structured invest-ments, and over-the-counter

and exchange-traded deriva-tives. This is an opportunity tobe an integral part of a dynam-ic, entrepreneurial practiceand assume significantresponsibility.Apply for Job #880



Attorney 1000ositions Available 1010

Temporary Part-Time

Client Development

Assistant

Chicago, IL

CLS Legal Staffing, a divisionof Chicago Legal Search,Ltd., a Certified LGBTBusiness Enterprise, is look-ing for a temporary, part-timeClient Development Assistant(3 days/wk; $10/hr.) to marketour legal recruiting services. Acollege degree, sales/market-ing background, and excellentphone and writing skills arerequired. You must be self-motivated, professional andhave an engaging personality.

You will be responsible fordeveloping new clients (viacold-calling) and writing newjob advertisements. No travelrequired. We are a small, col-legial, casual dress office.Qualified applicants should e-mail their resume and coverletter to Simone Green [email protected] phone calls please.Apply for Job #3198

ASSOCIATE - MID-

SENIOR LEVEL

This small law firm (under 25attorneys) is seeking a full-time associate with ideally 3-6years of commercial realestate experience to join itsgrowing practice. You also willbe trained, if necessary, tohandle various estate plan-ning, corporate transactionaland securities regulatory mat-ters. This is an opportunity tobe part of a collegial, quality oflife firm that realisticallyexpects only 1,500 billablehours.Apply for Job #887

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SSOCIATE - JUNIOR

O MID-LEVEL

ur small, entrepreneurial lawm client (under 10 attor-ys) is seeking an attorneyth at least three years ofnprofit/tax-exempt experi-ce. You primarily will be

orking with nonprofits,cial-purpose businesses,cial entrepreneurs, philan-ropists, lenders andvestors in securing andaintaining public charity sta-s; mitigating tax risks; deal-

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C CNE W ARTI CLE S AND CARE E R S E ARCH T I P S E ACH MO NTH

Communication Skills are Half the

Battle in Job InterviewsBy Billie Watkins

Billie Watkins is the Chicago branch manager of Robert Half Legal, a leading staffing service specializing in

the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms andcorporate legal departments. Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Robert Half Legal has offices in major cities

throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visitwww.roberthalflegal.com.

How you perform in job interviews is an especially critical determining factor today in whether you are

tendered an offer of employment. Even candidates who perform well on the first interview must now be

prepared to go several rounds to prove they are strong contenders. Attorneys surveyed by Robert Half Legal

said that, on average, they interview candidates four times before extending an employment offer.

Effective communication skills are increasingly critical in the eyes of hiring managers. As a result, the skill

with which you communicate in an interview can make the difference in whether you land the job or not. The

following tips can help you present yourself and your credentials in the best possible light.

Give substantive answers. In every interview, answer questions in a factual, sincere manner and provide

specific examples that illustrate your skills and expertise. Giving sufficient detail doesn't mean you need to

over-answer, though. Avoid going off on tangents or talking about experiences that are not relevant to the

position at hand.

Practice your 'elevator pitch.'To ensure you make your main points regarding your abilities in a

straightforward manner, compose and thoroughly rehearse a two- or three-sentence summary of significant

professional achievements, qualifications and career goals. This will keep you from rambling or going off

track. Beyond this, be ready to explain your range of talents and why you are well-suited for this particular

position. It's also appropriate to discuss long-term career goals, particularly in terms of growth in

responsibility.

Pay attention. It's not at all unusual to be somewhat nervous during a job interview, but you'll need to be

relaxed enough to listen carefully to the interviewer's description of the position and pick up hints about the

firm's management style and culture. Job interviews should be considered two-way conversations in which

you'll gather as well as provide information so that you can better evaluate potential employment

opportunities.

Rehearse answers to common questions. Be prepared to answer common interview questions, such as

"What are your strengths," "What are your weaknesses," or "What interests you in our firm?" In addition,

think about how you might answer less standardized questions that tie into the position itself or your fit with

the organization's culture. Rehearsing answers in advance based on what you know from your research

about the firm can turn such questions into opportunities to showcase your skills and professional ambitions.

Project a professional demeanor. Maintain eye contact and speak with a confident voice. Judicious use of

body language - firmly shaking hands, sitting up straight and leaning slightly forward in the chair, for

example - convey enthusiasm as well as professionalism.

Don't be too enthusiastic. Take care that your upbeat attitude doesn't become excessive. Candidates who

answer every question with the same eager tone may come across as nave or unprofessional. It's

preferable to vary the tone of your answers - for example, speak enthusiastically about past achievements

and with a quieter sincerity about your interest in the firm and the contributions you will make.

Stay positive.Avoid making negative remarks about former employers and colleagues. Also steer clear of

self-deprecating comments-even those delivered in a humorous way-as these do not reinforce a

professional image or demonstrate competence.

Don't overstate your case. While it's important to give sufficient color to your accomplishments, avoid

sounding boastful or arrogant. And this should go without saying: Be truthful. Interviewers will discover

factual misrepresentations in the course of reference checking; therefore, it's critical you describe your

abilities and work history accurately.

Try not to become overly discouraged if an interview or series of interviews doesn't end in a job offer. The

people you meet during your job search can become valuable contacts in your professional network. The

interview process itself, meanwhile, will serve as a learning experience. You will perform more confidently in

subsequent interviews and ultimately obtain the position that suits you best.

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PEP TALK

By: Caren Mansfield, amember of the IllinoisParalegal Association

Yes, its nowFebruary. Its cold andlikely to stay that wayfor a while. The clothesare a little tight andexercise seems like anoption out of grasp. Just

want to stay in bed? Notreally that interested in

work or your paralegalcareer. Its that time of

year.As in any profession a

paralegal will have highsand lows in the career.Unless you are verylucky in the years of

working as a paralegal, you will have both.Right now it can seemthat you are in one ofthe lows. Its a com-bination of things thatcauses the lows. Jobstress is a big factor butso is lack of feeling asense of achievement,overload, burnout from

work and just gettingthrough the holidays,and just generally feel-ing yucky without feel-ing sick.

So whats a paralegalto do to regain thatsense of joy and accom-plishment at work.

First, you are justgoing to have to exer-cise. But remember,that does not mean youhave to put on your

workout clothes and goto the gym. Put on your

walking shoes and walkat lunch, walk on yourbreak, and take thestairs when you movefrom floor to floor in

your building. You willbe surprised how muchbetter you feel. Studieshave shown that even if

your exercise is in smallincrements its the totalthat counts.

Next, ask for morechallenging projects orif necessary, help withcurrent ones. Engaging

your brain is one of themost compelling ways toenergize. While you areat it, change the appear-ance of your cubicle oroffice. Read about fengshui and realize thatthose boxes sitting in

your office and all theclutter does make youfeel foggy and less pro-ductive. Figure out howto re-arrange to make a

flow and clear yourbrain.

In this economy itmay not make the bestsense to make a jobchange but you canalways ask to help out inareas you are not famil-iar with to stretch your

wings a bit. Another way to

change your perspective

is just go stand in thesun. Yes, it is anothermedical fact that winterblues can have a root ina lack of vitamin D.While it seemed likethere was no sun for a

while, get out on asunny, clear day and

walk around the block.You are killing two birds

with one stone. Exercise

and vitamin D.Multitasking is some-thing that paralegals justdo well!

You are normal if youhave the low periods in

your career. Justremember that they willpass even as the highpoints do too. It is notso bad to sometimesplod along on an even

keel. So before youabandon your positionor your career whenexperiencing a low peri-od take a step back toreflect objectively.Walk, get in the sun andget back on track. Ihope you all experiencemore of those highpoints in your careerthan the low ones.

For informationabout the IllinoisParalegal Associationcontact Yvonne at 815-462-4620 or at

[email protected].

Illinois Paralegal Association

ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONPost Office Box 452 New Lenox IL 60451-0452 815/462-4620 Fax 815/462-4696

2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

REGULAR membership is open to any person who is: (1) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of

Illinois; or (2) a non-Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (3) an Illinois resident employed asa paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $65.00

STUDENT membership is open to (1) any Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited

institution in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal; or (2) to any non-Illinois resident residing in a state contiguousto Illinois, and who is also enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in Illinois in pursuit of a certificate ordegree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $40.00 (Please list name of School)________________________________

ASSOCIATEmembership is open to (1) any person employed as a paralegal on a part-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) anyperson formerly employed as a paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who isseeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $55.00

SUSTAININGmembership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering

the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $95.00

Definition: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and that iscustomarily, but not exclusively, performed by an attorney. This person is retained/employed by an attorney, law office, governmental agency, or other entity under the supervisoryauthority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or court authority to perform this work.

First Name ______________________________ Middle Initial _______________ Last _______________________________________

Employer __________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________

Work Street Address _________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip ___________________________________

Work City, State, Zip _________________________________________ Home Telephone # _____________________________________

Work Telephone # ___________________________________________ E-mail Address _________________________________

ADDRESS INFORMATION

Business Residence

For mailings

For online membership listing

(If you wish to be listed online, ONE box must be checked)

I want to receive/view the Association Publications

In the Mail

Via Email

AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)

Bankruptcy Estates and Trusts Immigration Litigation Workers Comp

Commercial Finance Family Information Technology Medical Malpractice Other ____________

Corporate Freelance Insurance Real Estate Other ____________

Employee Benefits General Intellectual Property Securities Other ____________

Environmental Health Labor/Employment Tax Other ____________I hereby certify that I meet the crit eria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and that I have

not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to all of the provisions

contained in the IPAs Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.

Signature _____________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________________ ______

Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt

organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments may be deductible as a business expense.

Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf.

REFERRED BY: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

New Renewal

I have at least five years of paralegal experience. The board of directors occasionally approves the release of IPAs mailinglist to outside vendors. NFPA also releases the mailing list to outside vendors.Please indicate if you would like your name withheld from such distributions.

Mail a check or money order to the Post Office box. Or, for credit card payment, complete portion below and, fax your application to 815/462-4696.

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