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Requirements

Prior bankruptcy experience in a law firm required.

Description

Law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to join their team. Must have experience in Chapter 11 reorganizations, asset purchases, litigation and filing in state and federal court. Must have prior bankruptcy experience in a law firm. Bankruptcy section desires recent/relevant corporate bankruptcy experience dealing with Chapter 11 and commercial litigation experience in federal court, relationships with court house personnel, and be very detail-oriented as well as being a great proof reader.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, legal terminology and formats (legal documents).
Accurate typing of 60-70wpm
Excellent organizational skills
The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Proofreads accurately
Able to accurately classify, index, file and retrieve legal documents
Be proactive and detail-oriented

Mergers and Acquisitions , Energy and/or Tax experience a big plus.

Description

Corporate Legal Secretary must have at least 5 years of experience of corporate transactional experience to assist lawyers and other legal personnel with regard to document production and other various administrative tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Types, formats, edits and finalizes documents, including correspondence, memoranda, agreements, etc., in accordance with the Firm's document formatting standards, using a PC with a word processing package and other Firm software. Organizes clerical functions and work flow.
Enters, proofreads for accuracy and posts lawyers' time diaries on a daily basis (as received from assignments). Coordinates travel arrangements, including air, hotel and car for lawyers and clients. Processes lawyers' travel expenses. Proofreads all documents, correspondence, etc., to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Checks to ensure accuracy of jobs sent to duplicating service. Receives, screens and transmits telephone calls, conference calls and messages to lawyers, clients and staff. Promptly processes incoming and outgoing mail and distributes upon receipt. Coordinates conferences, meetings and appointments for lawyers and clients. Schedules conference rooms and food service. Maintains the calendar of meetings and business trips for assignments. Apprises assigned lawyers of their schedules in advance of their commitments. Coordinates client billing with billing services, as needed. Performs a variety of secretarial functions, including processing new client/matters and expense reports, preparing notebooks and exhibits, etc. Performs other work related duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

Requirements

Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills are needed.
Excellent organizational skills

Description

Law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support busy Partner. Ideal candidate will be innovative, bright and be able to think outside the box. Legal Secretary will be collaborating with Business Development on rate sheets, budgets and client proposals. Environmental experience is a big plus. Legal Secretary must be a team player, doing whatever needs to be done to support the team and make them successful.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; paralegal certificate; 4+ years of recent law firm experience as a commercial litigation paralegal. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the entire Microsoft Office suite, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Overtime as needed, so candidate must be available for overtime.

Employment and maritime experience a plus.

Description

Law firm seeks a motivated, Litigation Paralegal with 4+ years of law firm experience. Litigation Paralegal will also maintain electronic databases; organize and maintain large volumes of correspondence; perform case docketing; collect and manage document productions; coordinate deposition logistics and assist attorneys with deposition prep; draft pleadings; and perform legal research. Previous experience preparing for and attending trial and supporting attorneys in the courtroom required. Federal courts experience is a must. Commercial litigation and Trial Director software experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to locate specific items on the internet;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Flexibility for overtime as needed.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Five (5)+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or equivalent;
Paralegal certificate a plus
Labor and Employment and/or Construction litigation a plus

Description

Law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join their team. Litigation Paralegal will:
• Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production;
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research;
• Cite-check and edit legal documents;
• Write concise memoranda to summarize research results;
• Maintain a database of client advisories;
• Maintain document, transcript, and work product databases;
• Assist with trial site preparation and attend trials;
• Conduct legal research;
• Organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs;
• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines;
• Maintain minimum 1,500 hour annual billable requirement;
• Maintain confidentiality of client information;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years work experience in a law firm environment doing patent prosecution/IP Litigation. Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is required. Personal attributes needed for this position are: strong work ethic, strong execution skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational, decision-making skills, and problem solving skills, being reliable and a self-starter, having the ability and desire to learn new databases and strong attention to detail.

Description

Law firm is seeking an experienced IP Paralegal with 5+ years of experience doing patent IP work in a law firm to prosecute US, PCT and foreign patent applications. This position will provide support for all levels of attorneys in a highly motivated team environment. Ideal candidate is one who has excellent interpersonal skills, is an independent thinker, has strong attention to detail and one who is highly professional and polished.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Manage attorney dockets and work on extensive US and foreign patent portfolio's under the direction of multiple attorneys.
• Knowledge of domestic and foreign (PCT) electronic filing documents (EFS - Web, WIPO, use of PAIR etc.), deadlines and requirements. Copyright is an
essential component of this position.
• Knowledge of USPTO rules, procedures and filings.
• Work with inventors/clients to obtain signatures on declarations, assignments and powers of attorney.
• Previous experience with document management system. Review and confirm docket entries for PTO and foreign associate communications and report same to clients.
• Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Must have strong project management skills, detail oriented and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of direct client interaction.