Paralegal & Legal Assistant-- U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Im
Reply to: job-565163100@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-06, 4:05PM EST
The Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice, is looking for a paralegal and legal assistant. These are ideal entry-level positions for someone who wants to explore a career in the federal government or gain practical legal experience prior to law school. The Civil Division is the largest litigating component in the Department of Justice, representing over 100 federal agencies in complex, high-profile civil litigation. The Department of Justice was ranked in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Federal Government for 2007 (www.bestplacestowork.org). Out of 222 agency subcomponents, the Civil Division was ranked #13.
The Office of Immigration Litigation is a fast-paced and busy office, with jurisdiction over all civil immigration litigation. The office is responsible for the nationwide coordination of immigration matters before the federal district courts and circuit courts of appeals. The selected individuals will be assigned to one of the office’s litigation teams, working directly with a team of lawyers and other legal professionals. The candidates will conduct factual and legal research, analyze legal documents and administrative records, draft legal documents, and support the office’s rapidly growing litigation.
Qualifications: The candidate should have excellent research skills and analytical ability. The successful candidate should also have strong oral and written communication skills and organizational ability. The applicant should be able to multi-task, respond to last-minute requests, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Selected candidate must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug test. Previous legal, foreign language, immigration, or international experience a plus, but not required. BA/BS and high GPA a plus. U.S. citizenship required.
Salary & Promotion Potential: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The range is $31,751 (GS-5) through $39,330 (GS-7). In addition to promotion potential (subject to satisfactory performance), the government offers annual pay adjustments.
Benefits: Generous vacation time and sick leave, retirement system and retirement savings plan with government matching contributions, group health and life insurance, transit subsidy program for employees who commute via public transportation, and more.
Location: Convenient downtown location in Washington, DC, walking distance to several metro stations, restaurants, and retail.
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to civil.personnel@usdoj.gov. Put “Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant” in the subject line. Positions are open until filled.
To learn more about our organization, visit www.usdoj.gov/civil.
The DOJ is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: The range is $31,751 (GS-5) through $39,330 (GS-7).
PARALEGAL
Reply to: job-563740443@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-05, 12:26PM EST
FIRM seeks a paralegal in its Department of Housing and Affairs. This is an exciting, temporary opportunity for an experienced paralegal:
• Position starting immediately
• Project should last approximately 4 months
• Own transportation required
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
• B.A./B.S, minimum
• 1+ years experience working with a transactional attorney or settlement firm
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:
• Review/edit transactional documents to be recorded among land records including Deeds of Trust, Releases, Draw Agreements, Financing statements
• Assist with resolving title issues
• Ensuring due diligence was completed
TO APPLY:
• Send resume via email in MS Word format to
• Include “PARALEGAL” in email subject line.
Marketing and Legal Assistant
Reply to: eberry@koonz.com
Date: 2008-02-05, 2:04PM EST
Small (12 lawyer) D.C. law firm looking for entry level marketing professional/legal assistant. Job includes assisting with website updates as well as firm newsletter. Fifty percent of duites to include legal assistant work on two partners' caseload.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Compensation: $34-38,000.00
Legal Patent Assistant/Willing to Train a College Graduate
Reply to: job-564845461@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-06, 11:47AM EST
Growing Patent and Trademark Law Firm in Alexandria, VA
LEGAL PATENT ASSISTANT
Seeking recent college graduates OR sharp administrative assistants with legal experience, that would like to build a career with a law firm.
-Candidate will be assisting senior level legal secretaries with typing legal correspondence/documents, research, pleadings, filing amendments, clerical, general administration & client support.
Qualifications:
-Strong MS Office skills
-Ability to type 50+ wpm
-Must have excellent grammar, diction & communication skills
-Excellent customer service skills
-Strong attention to detail
-Must be analytical and a self starter
-Willing to train a recent college graduate or seeking candidates with 2+ years of legal or patent experience
Location: Alexandria, VA
Compensation: 33,000-36,000/annually
Practice Support - Paralegal (Tax)
Reply to: recruit@dowlohnes.com
Date: 2008-02-06, 12:57PM EST
Dow Lohnes is seeking a paralegal for its Tax group. Individuals must be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational and research skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities include research, analysis, preparation and management of corporate transactional documentation; wills, trust, and will be point of contact for clients.
Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of corporate transactional and/or tax experience, able to work under pressure and be able to juggle many different projects at one time.
Bachelor's degree with a strong GPA, and previous experience preferred. Paralegal certificate a plus. EOE/AA.
Please send cover letter, resume and transcripts to:
Recruiting Manager
Dow Lohnes PLLC
1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
FAX: 202-776-2222
E-mail: Recruit@dowlohnes.com
Paralegal needed! Great firm! Apply now!
Reply to: job-564982291@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-06, 1:37PM EST
Paralegal opening in Vienna, VA. Small firm looking for sharp candidate to support 2 Workers' Compensation attorneys. Related experience is a plus. Paralegal certificate desired. Email resumes for consideration.
LITIGATION PARALEGAL - DC - INHOUSE
Reply to: Susan@pattaylor.com
Date: 2008-02-07, 11:50AM EST
LITIGATION PARALEGAL - INHOUSE - SECURITIES
We represent a DC organization that is looking for a litigation paralegal with 3 years of experience in a law firm litigation department. Requirements include a BA/BS degree with a GPA of 3.2 or above with a Paralegal Certificate considered a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must as are good computer skills. You will work in an appellate area using your litigation skills doing substantive research and writing as well as being part of a great team of paralegals. This is an outstanding company to work for with amazing benefits and incentive compensation. If you qualify for this position, please send your resume and a writing sample to Susan@pattaylor.com
Location: Washington DC
Compensation: $50-59k
Trademark Paralegal
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Date: 2008-02-08, 8:38AM EST
Under the supervision of attorneys, prepares drafts of legal and other documents, such as US trademark applications, affidavits, and renewal applications, as well as legal correspondence for attorney review. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, outside vendors, and other parties as needed. Additional duties may include:
Files routine documents with USPTO ' both paper and electronic.
Performs preliminary trademark researches; requests comprehensive search reports from agents/search vendors and performs Internet investigations regarding search results.
Drafts email correspondence to clients regarding upcoming filing deadlines; prepares correspondence to foreign associates.
Renews and registers domain names; updates server information; conducts online investigations for infringing material; prepares file updates.
Firm is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 3,200 lawyers in 63 offices located in 25 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. Firm places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual.
Firm provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.
Firm is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V.
Qualifications:
Firm is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, attorneys, clients, and outside vendors. The ideal candidate will handle the large volumes of work associated with each matter, case or transaction, and will work well under deadlines. A BS/BA degree and/or Paralegal Certificate along with a minimum of five (5) years paralegal experience within a Trademark Practice Group are required. Experience with legal software as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook needed. Must have extensive experience conducting trademark clearance searches and completing and filing trademark and copyright forms. Prior experience working with the US PTO is also required.
Entry-Level Legal Secretary In IP Practice Group!
Reply to: job-567119508@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-08, 11:13AM EST
If you are an administrative professional who is eager to gain legal experience, this may be the position for you! Furthermore, this position will help you break into the world of Intellectual Property law, which is one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice! The Washington DC office of a well-known international law firm is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to support a Partner and two Associates in their IP department. The attorneys are all very nice but busy, so the Legal Secretary needs to be able to keep up! Administrative duties will include document production, billing, phone management, editing and proofreading, filing, event coordination, and scheduling. The right person for this excellent entry-level Legal Secretary position will have at least 2 years of administrative experience and a high school diploma. A sharp mind and professional demeanor are essential, as are good technical skills and a typing speed of 65 words per minute. This firm is exceptional, having been named one of 2008’s top 100 law firms as well as one of the top 3 firms in several categories in a diversity survey. They offer an exceptional salary, a 37-hour work week, and a business casual dress environment! They seek quality people with the same commitment to excellence who can respect the deadlines and sensitive information of the clients with minimal supervision. If you are ready to break into an up-and-coming field with this exciting position, please send your resume in Word format!
Legal Secretary - Paralegal in Litigation
Reply to: job-568624846@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-09, 5:03PM EST
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant - Litigation
Great small 12 person firm, FREE PARKING in Tyson's Corner and support one of the name partners
Get out of DC and make a DC salary $45,000 - $60,000
One of the most incredible construction litigation law firms with 12 attorneys/staff seeks an experienced legal secretary/legal assistant (Paralegal) to support the one of the name partners with secretarial and paralegal work. He does Construction/developer litigation work and wants a secretary who will do paralegal work. He is very nice and really respects his secretary.
Located in Tyson’s Corner, This small firm has an amazing culture of fun, hard work and appreciation. They have a “no difficult employee” policy so all the attorneys and staff are terrific.
Please have 2-5 years of solid legal experience (litigation preferred), any paralegal experience or education are helpful, 60 wpm typing and Word 2003
The firm’s standard office hours are 9:00 - 5:30 They offer FREE PARKING, right of the beltway location, metro accessible from the Dunn Loring Metro Stop, incredible benefits that include 3 weeks vacation/sick leave, 401k. $45,000 - $60,000
Please email your resume as a WORD attachment and please include your salary information and availability to interview. These positions will not be around long email your resume today.
Location: Tysons Corner, VA
Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
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Intellectual Property Secretary - Needed Now!
Reply to: cbaker@nri-staffing.com
Date: 2008-02-10, 5:06PM EST
Only 1 position available for an IP Secretary to come and enjoy working in a diverse, relaxed, and supportive office environment for one of Washington's most well respected law firms. Ideal Candidate will be a self motivated legal secretary with 3 to 5 years CURRENT Intellectual Property Patent and Trademark prosecution experience; a team player, strong tenure; excellent secretarial skills and has the capacity to support attorneys in a fast paced environment. Must be able to type 65+ wpm; proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint; with excellent communication and writings skills. Complete benefits package; great location within walking distance from Foggy Bottom Metro, fine hotels, restaurants, parks and much more. Salary will commensurate with experience. Submit your resume along with salary history today to cbaker@nri-staffing.com or call Cecelia Baker at (202) 628-3022 Office (Mon-Fri) or (540) 808-3674 Cell (Sat-Sun). Reference# MA020808PB.
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