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10/22/07- Job Postings from Craigslist

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Reply to: Lawfirm@presslerpc.com
Date: 2007-10-13, 1:53PM EDT

Small, established D.C. litigation firm with busy personal injury and employment law practice seeks full time litigation paralegal/legal assistant. Duties include case work-up, calendar control and managing discovery. Candidate must be well-qualified, detail oriented, hardworking, and highly responsible. Great career opportunity. Fax/email resume to (202) 331-7587; Lawfirm@presslerpc.com

Legal Patent Assistant/Willing to Train

Reply to: job-451487457@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-10-17, 9:22AM EDT

Growing Patent and Trademark Law Firm in Old Town Alexandria seeks recent college graduates for an entry-level Legal Patent Assistant position.

Responsibilities:
-Assist senior level legal secretaries with preparing correspondence for clients
-Extensive research
-Client follow up
-Interact with Patent & Trademark Office
-Complete legal documents
-Editing and proofreading
-Other legal related administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Willing to train candidates with strong MS Word skills that can type at least 40 wpm. Qualified candidates must be polished, with excellent grammar, diction and communication skills.

Candidates MUST be available to start immediately.

Free Parking!!

Location: Alexandria, VA
Compensation: 33,000

Paralegal - Estates and Trusts

Reply to: job-451647697@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-10-17, 12:29PM EDT

Washington, D.C. boutique firm with established and growing local practice seeks motivated paralegal for immediate opening in estate and trust department. Position entails significant client and attorney interaction. Candidate will prepare documents and assist attorneys with trust administration, estate administration in several jurisdictions, and client service. Duties will include preparation of federal and state estate tax and fiduciary tax forms, accountings, account reconciliations and legal research, etc. Candidate must be detail oriented and possess excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills. In addition candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines. The candidate must be proactive and able to work independently or as a team member. Candidate must be proficient in computer skills including Word and Excel. Estate or accounting background helpful and knowledge of Fiduciary and Tax software a plus. Comprehensive salary including bonus plan and excellent benefits including 40 hour week, health and dental insurance, transportation reimbursement, 401(k) and profit sharing retirement plan, group long term disability and group life.

Probate Paralegal

Reply to: job-451773140@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-10-17, 2:21PM EDT

Mid-sized firm in Montgomery County, MD is looking for an experienced Probate Paralegal. Duties include preparation of federal and state estate tax returns, accountings, and frequent client communication. Finance background a plus.
We seek a detail-oriented person with strong computer skills, able to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients, and able to work independently. Attractive benefit package. Location on Metro's Red Line.

LEGAL ASSISTANT TRAINEE

Reply to: becki.young@blylaw.com
Date: 2007-10-17, 8:43PM EDT

Company: LAW OFFICES OF BECKI L. YOUNG

Division: Law
Job Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT TRAINEE
Job Type: Intern
Wage/Salary: Stipend US$1250 month
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Location: Washington, DC
Openings: 1
How to Apply: Email resume to becki.young@blylaw.com
Start Date:
Duration: November 2007
6-18 months
When to Apply: ASAP

Company
Description: Small, Busy Immigration Law Office in Adams Morgan - within walking distance of Dupont Circle/ Woodley Park metros.

Qualifications:
Must have fluency in Japanese and sufficient English language ability to perform everyday office duties, and basic computer skills. Must have good organizational skills and attention to detail. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have worked in a law firm or studied law.

Job Description:
Opportunity to learn about law office administration and US immigration law and assist with general office duties as well as the processing of various non-immigrant visas, green cards and citizenship cases. Specific duties will depend on candidate's skills and qualifications.

Contact: Interested candidates should send resume to:

Ms. Becki L. Young
Owner - Lawyer
LAW OFFICES OF BECKI L. YOUNG
1840 Columbia Rd NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20009
202-232-0983 FAX: 202-232-1808
becki.young@blylaw.com
www.blylaw.com

Location: Washington DC
Compensation: Stipend US$1250 month

Receptionist / Legal Assistant in Rockville - $20.00 per hour!

Reply to: job-453802158@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-10-19, 3:10PM EDT

Law firm in Rockville seeks part-time Receptionist/Legal Assistant. Individual must be competent in Microsoft Office programs as well as WordPerfect. Assistance on Wednesday and Friday preferred, with potential for day flexibility after January 2008. Perfect for grad students or part-time teachers. Pay rate is $20.00 per hour.

Please forward all cover letters and resumes to e-mail address listed above.

Real Estate Paralegal

Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-10-19, 4:59PM EDT

Providus is recruiting a real estate paralegal for an internationally well known non-profit for their legal department. Qualified candidates should have experience with all aspects of real estate transactions to include understanding of leases, subleases, sales and purchases, and title issues. The position will also require experience with the disposition of real property assets. Ideal candidate will also coordinate and communicate issues surrounding real estate matters. Duties include case management, Internet legal research, initial review of standard contract language, file maintenance and assistance with managing client requests for advice. Position requires frequent interaction with clients and coordination of special projects. Candidate must have ability to manage multiple projects, online research skills and a high degree of organization. Bachelors degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience. Qualified candidates please submit a copy of your resume as an MS Word attachment to DCresumes@ProvidusGroup.com and reference “Real Estate Paralegal October.”

Providus provides lawyers and paralegals on a contract and permanent basis to law firms and corporate law departments as well as consulting services for large-scale document reviews through fully staffed offices in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. We were named to the Inc. 500 List as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies and are a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise. Learn more at www.ProvidusGroup.com.

Legal Secretary/Paralegal/Office Manager

Reply to: info@irli.org
Date: 2007-10-19, 7:58PM EDT

America's only public interest law firm specializing in representing CITIZENS in immigration-related matters is now accepting resumes for legal secretary/office manager.

# Self-motivated/versatile/ethical legal administrative specialist will support small non-profit fighting illegal immigration and the social and environmental problems caused by immigration-driven overpopulation. Ideal candidate wants to work on controversial/tough/complex cases, and shares our desire to help advance the emerging field of citizen advocacy in a hostile globalizing world.

# Need verifiable legal secretary or paralegal experience in a litigation environment. Successful candidate has: Proven ability to perform all office functions, provide secretarial and paralegal support to in-house lawyers, and assist pro bono attorneys and clients nationwide. Ability to work directly with a very diverse client base. Ability to manage on a budget to maximize value of charitable donations.

# Visit our website (www.irli.org), then email your cover letter & resume in Word/WP/PDF format to info@irli.org, Attention: Legal Support Specialist. Include salary expectations.

Please do not re-apply to listing.

Paralegal

Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-10-20, 7:38AM EDT

AARP Financial, an affiliate of AARP, with over 37 million members strong – and more joining us everyday – is the "most powerful grassroots organization" around according to Fortune magazine. If you're ready, here's your chance to take action and make an impact in Washington, DC. We are seeking a Paralegal to perform various specialized legal support in the oversight of AARP Financial compliance and regulatory activities.

Duties:
· Draft, prepare, edit, and update a variety of legal and regulatory documents for the mutual funds and the Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
· Maintain an extensive filing system for all corporate documents for the funds, compliance policies and procedures, the RIA, and for subject matter working files.
· Assist attorneys and the Chief Compliance Officer in drafting Board materials, including new resolutions, memos, and other summaries.
· Research applicable corporate governance issues and laws/industry practice/documents.
· Work with legal and compliance on maintaining specific information regarding funds and the RIA.
· Assist in coordinating shareholder meetings, including drafting documents such as, ballots, certificates, and scripts.
· Demonstrate leadership and WORLD CLASS cultural attributes and behaviors in all interactions.

Requires:
· Bachelor's degree; Paralegal certificate preferred.
· 2 years of experience.
· Skilled in using the personal computer and contemporary computer software packages.
· Requires discretion and the ability to work with highly confidential matters.
· Strong writing skills and attention to details are a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.

IP Firm seeks Patent Prosecution Secretary or Paralegal

Reply to: info@ivcrecruiting.com
Date: 2007-10-21, 10:21AM EDT

Work for attorneys who appreciate you. Mid-sized IP firm seeks an experienced patent prosecution secretary or paralegal. This is your chance to get in with a firm that specializes in IP.

This firm seeks a patent prosecution secretary or paralegal to work with two partners. Two to five years of patent prosecution experience, some college, and excellent Microsoft Word skills are needed. Prepare filings for the PTO, develop an understanding of the practice area, work with client representatives and keep the calendar. Electronic filing experience is preferred.

Get involved in interesting and exciting work! Clients are on the cutting edge of biotech, computer hardware & software, telecommunications and consumer products.

Two blocks to the metro, generous salary and excellent benefits make this a special place to work!

Send your resume to: info@ivcrecruiting, or call (703)476-4544.

IVC has over twenty-five years of personnel experience, and over 50 openings in legal, administrative, and IT positions available in both Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. We look forward to hearing from you.

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