Legal Assistant/Recent College Grads Welcome
Reply to: astewart@rewlaw.biz
Date: 2007-11-06, 2:58PM EST
Robert E. Ward and Associates, P.C. provides tax, business and estate planning services to individuals and business entities. We are a fast-growing Bethesda law firm looking for the right candidate to join our young, energetic team of legal assistants and paralegals.
Legal Assistant: In addition to daily administrative tasks, the Legal Assistant's primary duties are production of legal documents. Other duties include assistance with court filings, file maintenance, and assisting clients.
Requirements: College degree, excellent organizational skills, developed writing and proof-reading skills, exceptional communications skills, and computer proficiency. Proficiency in WordPerfect or Microsoft Word is a must. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and some administrative experience in an office environment. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $30,000 - $35,000/yr; DOE/negotiable; and competitive benefits plan.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover-letter by e-mail to Andrew Stewart or by facsimile to (301) 986-4155. Please include your salary requirements in your cover-letter. Robert E. Ward and Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal
Reply to: job-470852062@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-06, 3:28PM EST
Busy Crofton Law firm has full-time opening for a legal assistant/paralegal. Strong communication skills and prior law firm experience required. Experience with civil litigation desired. Non smoking. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Time Slips preferred. Please submit resumes, references and salary req’s (as Word or PDF attachments) to Croftonlaw@Gmail.com.
Reply to: job-470941014@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-06, 4:51PM EST
Intellectual property paralegal to support of patents/technology transfer activities of the Legal Department. This individual will have knowledge of patent filing and prosecution practice, an understanding of patent documents and intellectual property agreements, and experience in docketing of patent activities and relational database management.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Provide support for patent activities and technology transfer activities.
2. Perform docketing within and maintenance of the IP database.
3. Perform research into IP and legal issues as needed.
4. Performs database audits and generates reports, as needed.
5. Assists with database management, updates and transfers related to annuity and maintenance fee payments.
6. Assists with database and account management related to federal reporting.
7. Draft legal documents and correspondence related to patents and technology transfer matters.
8. Attend meetings regarding patent and technology transfer activities.
WANTED IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL
Reply to: paulallen@drgreencard.com
Date: 2007-11-07, 2:21PM EST
Competent, organized and experienced Immigration Paralegal - DC
3-5 years Prepare H1Bs, E2s, Labor Certs, Pets, Apps., & more
Self-starter person to handle 250 immigration cases with minimum supervision
Knowledge of Immigration Tracker system preferable
Foreign language experience desirable, esp. Cantonese or Mandarin
Must be fluent in English
Salary commensurate with experience
Performance bonuses
Free parking, downtown DC
Resume with degrees and transcripts to fax no. 202-638-1677 or
paulallen@drgreencard.com.
Entry Level Positions
Reply to: job-471986449@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-07, 4:52PM EST
Dupont Circle intellectual property law firm has two openings for entry-level workers. Must have excellent attention to detail, grammar and computer skills. Work will be very repetitive for the first two years as you become familiar with the various documents from the USPTO. For one position, candidates must be able to lift boxes of up to 50 pounds. Will consider part-time candidates, if they can work a minimum of 25 hours per business week. Candidates with at least two years of college are more likely to advance to higher paying jobs. $12 to $15 per hour starting rate depending on experience, benefits available to full-time employees. Please send cover letter, salary expectations and resume to careers@whda.com. Documentation requred to work in the U.S. is requred. EOE
Long Term Paralegal Project
Reply to: job-472076304@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-07, 6:24PM EST
LegalSource is seeking a large number of paralegals for a long term document review project in Washington, DC. This project will start on Tuesday, November 13th, and overtime is available. Applicants must be able to commit to at least the next 3 months.
TO APPLY: email your resume ASAP to jobs@legalsource.com, and note any dates that you will need to take off for holidays or other time away.
To learn more about LegalSource and the personalized service we offer, please visit www.adamsgrayson.com/legalstaffing.
Full-time Legal Assistant
Reply to: job-472557467@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-08, 9:37AM EST
Family law firm seeking full-time legal assistant to work with one of our partners. Paid benefits, free parking, signing bonus! To be considered, please reply to this ad or fax your resume to 703-827-5545. Job currently open.
Legal Assistant/ Secretary
Reply to: job-472768576@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-08, 1:10PM EST
Paley Rothman, a nationally recognized suburban law firm conveniently located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking to fill a Full Time Legal Assistant/Secretary position.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office, performing general clerical duties including photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
Successful candidates will have stable work history, an eye for details, and be able to handle several tasks at once. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Word Perfect are required. Previous experience as a legal, personal, or executive assistant requested; law firm experience preferred.
Our firm offers a collegial work environment with a chance to work and learn from the some of the best and brightest in the legal field.
EOE.
Please submit a brief cover letter and resume to the email above or fax to Human Resources: 301-654-7354.
BILINGUAL SPANISH-ENGLISH LEGAL SECRETARY
Reply to: virginialawyer@hotmail.com
Date: 2007-11-08, 2:05PM EST
BILINGUAL SPANISH-ENGLISH LEGAL SECRETARY
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: A Legal Secretary is needed to perform various functions for law office. He/She will be expected to communicate with clients and tribunals, as needed. This is an entry level part-time position.
REQUIRED SKILLS: The candidate should be willing to learn to use legal research tools. Substantial reading and writing skills, as well as editing and proofreading abilities, are a plus. Spanish fluency is required, as he/she will be interacting with Spanish-speaking clients. Good communication skills are essential. Attention to detail is important. An interest in the law or the administration of justice would be helpful. All majors are welcome to apply.
HIGHLIGHTS: We are a small private firm (Criminal Law, Virginia Worker's Compensation & Bankruptcy) that will allow the individual to gain a lot of practical experience. We provide an excellent opportunity to build close working relationships with manager and co-workers, with an emphasis on improving personal development and work ethics. We feature a good learning environment, with plenty of training opportunities. The offices are conveniently located across the street from the Fairfax County Courthouse and approximately 8 minutes from George Mason University.
PLEASE send your resume to VirginiaLawyer@hotmail.com if you are interested. Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Entry-level experience is acceptable, as training is provided. We are looking to fill our positions starting as soon as possible, with a competitive salary, depending on qualifications and experience. Currently, free parking is available. Kaiser Health Benefits are included if you work at least 30 hours per week.
Public-Interest Oriented Law Firm Seeks Paralegal
Reply to: BWittschen@findjustice.com
Date: 2007-11-08, 4:43PM EST
The Washington, D.C. law firm of Mehri & Skalet, PLLC seeks a smart, organized and enthusiastic paralegal.
Paralegals at M&S are front-line participants in the firm’s creative litigation practice and work closely with attorneys, clients, witnesses and the firm’s many allies in the civil rights and social justice communities. M&S represents plaintiffs – primarily employees, consumers, investors and small businesses – in class action cases that challenge a variety of corporate abuses on behalf of hundreds or thousands of potential class members. Please see our firm website, at www.findjustice.com, for more details about our practice.
Paralegals at M&S field intake calls from potential clients, conduct witness interviews and draft affidavits for the firm’s active cases. Paralegals also prepare graphs, charts and other explanatory materials and assist in online and documentary research for cases in various stages of investigation or litigation.
Other responsibilities include:
• managing case files;
• editing and formatting documents and court filings;
• helping attorneys with document review and deposition preparation;
• offering general office support, as needed; and
• organizing media and public advocacy projects like press conferences,
town meetings and community outreach work.
The M&S paralegal position requires a bachelor’s degree, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency with basic office computer software (including word processing, Excel, and Powerpoint), and strong writing and interpersonal communications skills. Salary plus overtime and a generous benefits package, including excellent health care, will be offered. M&S prefers an employment commitment of at least one year.
The application deadline is November 21, 2007. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested persons should email a cover letter, a resume, and a recent writing sample to Bernadette Wittschen at BWittschen@findjustice.com. No phone calls please.
Mehri & Skalet, PLLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.
People of color are encouraged to apply.
Legal Assistant
Reply to: job-473792910@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-09, 1:21PM EST
Premier Estate-Planning law firm in McLean, Virginia seeks dedicated, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individuals who excel at multitasking, assisting clients, and meeting individual and team deadlines. This is a professional, casual, and friendly work environment with competitive benefits and compensation. Bachelor’s Degree, U.S. Citizenship, and references required.
Legal Assistant
Reply to: job-473894385@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-09, 2:54PM EST
Legal Assistant:
Bethesda law firm seeks Legal Assistant. Duties include, but are not limited to, opening electronic and physical files and other tasks as assigned. E-mail resume to jessica.howe@bgw-llc.com.
Paralegal
Reply to: job-476419965@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-12, 10:56AM EST
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:
Compile, edit, analyze, and assist in the preparation of reports and studies, following general litigation guidelines.
Draft basic legal correspondence.
Collect, organize and verify evidence for cases.
Maintain contact with outside legal counsel.
Conduct searches at Copyright Office for copyright registration information.
Coordinate factual investigations with anti-piracy personnel.
Take and prepare summary memos of documentation evidence for use by attorneys in the conduct of management of claims and litigation. Such duties include taking notes on depositions and preparing deposition summaries and master reference files.
Maintain legal files (pleadings, correspondence, research and evidence) for active and inactive cases.
Maintain and track settlements.
Assist attorneys with administrative responsibilities.
Assist attorneys in gathering discovery materials.
* At all times, a paralegal’s work should be done under the supervision and direction of lawyers.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and at least one to three years related experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of basic methods of legal research
Knowledge of various kinds of documentary evidence
Skills in writing and summarizing
Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
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