Legal Secretary (Communications/Public Policy)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-12-10, 9:57AM EST
Dickstein Shapiro LLP, a large, reputable, DC-based law firm has an exciting opportunity for a legal secretary/assistant. This multi-faceted position supports a Partner and an Associate working on Broadcast Communications matters. These attorneys represent clients in the broadcast, common carrier, and wireless telecommunications industries with regulatory, licensing, transactional, and litigation matters. In addition, this position also supports a Partner in the Public Policy who focuses his practice on counseling clients in government decision making, and providing creative solutions to traditional Washington problems.
The ideal applicant has at least 2 years of legal secretarial experience, preferably in either a law firm or Capitol Hill environment; a clear and professional phone demeanor; meticulous attention to detail; the ability to maintain high standards consistently in an extremely busy environment; an interest in political Washington and the desire to stay on top of political trends; and a desire to take responsibility and work as part of a coordinated team. Strong skills in transcription, advanced MS Word, and Outlook are a must.
Duties include transcribing tapes; tracking pertinent political information via internet research; converting, proofing and editing documents; working in a database; tracking and maintaining client billing; organization and scheduling of calendar events; providing customer service to clients and colleagues via phone and email; organizing and maintaining files; and continuing to maintain contact and fulfill these duties proactively while attorneys are off-site.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities in a collegial environment. We are proud to be AA/EOE. M/F/D/V. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to the Careers Page at www.dicksteinshapiro.com.
Immigration Position
Reply to: job-498394736@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-04, 11:26AM EST
Dear Candidates:
Our immigration law firm in Downtown DC represents clients in a wide-range of immigration cases with an emphasis towards business immigration matters. We offer a collegial work environment that places a high value on persons who work well with others while taking full ownership and zealous responsibility for their case work.
The firm is seeking to fill two positions to join our dynamic immigration legal team, one immigration paralegal position. Details below:
: Immigration Paralegal (Submit your resume and cover letter)
- Bachelor degree required.
- No JD or LLM degree applicants please.
- Must be a self-motivated, versatile, self-starter who is highly organized and able to multi-task within strict deadlines. Also must have great attention to detail; excellent writing abilities; computer-savvy; excellent interpersonal skills; and a desire and patience to work with the immigrant community.
- Immigration paralegal experience a plus.
- Foreign language(s) a plus.
Legal Assistant:/ Receptionist
Reply to: job-498485844@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-04, 12:47PM EST
Growing law firm in Rockville seeks experience legal assistant. Fulltime position, 40 hours per week. Prior experience as a legal assistant preferred. Typing required, minimum 50 wpm. Office in White Flint area of Rockville, Maryland. Please email resume and salary requirements.
Skills Required:
Typing required, minimum 50 wpm. Prior Use of Word or Word Perfect required. Use of the following software desired but not required: Best Case Bankruptcy software, PC Law, Amicus Attorney.
Support Secretary
Reply to: job-499415484@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-05, 9:59AM EST
Banner & Witcoff, an intellectual property firm, is seeking a support secretary for its Washington, DC office. Please review the duties and needs below and forward a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
This position provides secretarial support to the legal and administrative staff when the regularly assigned secretary is absent or the secretary is in need of overflow assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assists legal staff with documents for filing in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Assists with and/or composes reporting correspondence, answers the phones, and files PTO and other correspondence in the respective files. Assists other firm departments, as needed, with secretarial help. Assists attorneys/law clerks/technical assistants, as assigned, when regularly assigned secretary is out. Performs all duties of regularly assigned secretary in their absence. Acts as back-up receptionist.
Skills and Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED is required. Should be familiar with the various letter-writing formats and have good grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills. Should have at least two years experience as an administrative secretary/assistant. Must be familiar with business telephone etiquette. Knowledge of the functions of computer is needed; knowledge of transcription machines a plus.
Necessary Attributes: Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to adapt to doing multiple tasks on a daily basis; able to meet daily and month end deadlines; must also have good communication skills. Also, must be adaptable to changing schedules.
Patent Prosecution Specialist (Paralegal)
Reply to: job-499418205@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-05, 10:02AM EST
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd., an intellectual property firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Specialist to join its Washington-based General Prosecution Department.
Duties include:
• Prepare and file in the US Patent and Trademark Office US patent utility and design applications prepared by client, declarations and powers of attorney forms, executed assignment documents, information disclosure statements, priority documents, English language translations of non-English specifications, responses to notices to file missing parts, responses to restriction/species requirements. Review PTO documents and prepare and file requests for correction of official filing receipts, requests for corrected assignment recordation cover sheets, requests for certificate of correction.
• Prepare and forward client reporting letters for attorney signature for new application filings, recorded assignments, official filing receipts, final and non-final office actions, restriction/species requirements, notices to file missing parts, notices of allowance, issue notifications, issued patents, proofreading patents, certificates of correction, and notices of abandonment.
• Review files, complete appropriate checklists, and prepare and file status inquires or requests for documents based on file review.
• Proof for accuracy the title page, abstract, claims, and specification (as needed) of issued patents. Proof all client reporting letters and documents for filing in the Patent Office prior to forwarding to department supervisor.
• Review Certificate of Correction when received from the Patent Office and forward to client.
• Prepare and distribute morning delivery of GPD files for attorney review and signature and then pick-up of completed work from GPD drop points.
• Maintain written record of output from the department, including proper file transfer in TMC.
• Complete assigned work in an expeditious and professional manner.
• Be aware of client requirements and needs for filing and reporting of documents. Maintain file integrity.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred. Attention to detail a must. Good organization skills. Basic knowledge of MS Word for use with generating form letters and documents. Excellent grammar and proofreading skills. Basic knowledge of patent prosecution helpful. In lieu of experience, ability to quickly learn and utilize new skills is required.
Please forward resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
Litigation Paralegal
Reply to: stefan@litigationassociate.com
Date: 2007-12-05, 5:43PM EST
The Law Offices of Randell C. Ogg and the law firm of Litigation Associates, PLLC seek a paralegal to assist two attorneys in litigation matters. The attorneys represent clients in commercial, personal injury, and civil litigation in federal and state courts. The job responsibilities include telephone calls, copying, mailing, and filing court papers, preparing deposition and trial exhibits, scheduling matters, paying invoices, as well as interviewing prospective clients and witnesses, drafting letters and discovery requests, conducting factual investigation and legal research, and other litigation-related functions. The candidate should have a B.A. or B.S. degree, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to work on multiple cases simultaneously. Prior law firm experience is highly desirable.
The annual salary is $40,000 plus benefits in the form of monthly cash disbursements of $400. Overtime pay will be provided at 150% of regular salary. Full-time applicants only.
Some overtime will be required.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, 10-page writing sample, and list of references via email to stefan@litigationassociate.com and rogg@bode.com
Skilled paralegal
Reply to: job-500302310@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-06, 1:09AM EST
Needed immediately, a skilled legal secretary/paralegal who can handle Virginia Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy, and/or Family Law cases from start to finish. Spanish speaking a plus. Hours flexible, compensation competitive and based on experience.
Compensation: 12.00 to 18.00 per hour based on experience with incentives
SENIOR PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION PARALEGAL NEEDED
Reply to: job-500456010@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-06, 8:15AM EST
Very busy Plaintiff oriented personal injury law firm looking for a Senior Personal Injury Paralegal to manage a litigation case load of 70 litigation cases.
Duties include drafting lawsuits, answering interrogatorries, preparing pre-trial statements, 26(b)(4) motions, admissions, as well as managaing files.
Wonderful working environment and collegial atmosphere.
Only experienced Paralegals need apply. Please provide resume and references. All applications are confidential.
Appellate Paralegal - Prestigious DC Law Firm
Reply to: job-500474135@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-06, 8:48AM EST
Our client is looking for an experienced appellate paralegal. Candidates must have at least 4-6 years of litigation experience with some appellate background. A candidate highly experienced in cite checking, Bluebooking and Shepardizing briefs with an understanding of the applicable Federal Rules. JDs are welcome to apply as long as they have decided not to practice law and are looking for a challenging position. Salary is $60-90,000 commensurate with experience. Resumes to Susan@pattaylor.com
Legal Secretary / Assistant for General Practice Law Firm
Reply to: bcommerc@gmail.com
Date: 2007-12-06, 12:35PM EST
A new and growing, two-partner law firm in Beltsville, Maryland, seeks a capable Administrative Assistant/Office Manager to provide organizational support as its clientele increases. Our areas of practice include: bankruptcy, family law, wills and trusts, business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, and personal injury.
Duties include:
Managing calendars, drafting letters, taking§ phone calls and messages,
and other clerical / administrative duties.
§ Some limited internet research.
Organizing new client files and working§ with attorney on existing case
progress.
Running an efficient office§ and maintaining a professional environment.
The successful candidate will have:
A college degree§
Good writing skills, as well as good§ working knowledge of English
grammar
A professional and personable§ phone demeanor
Ability to take dictation§
Typing and computer skills,§ particularly with Word and other common
office software programs
§ Attention to detail
Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork§ skills
Ability to adapt to different attorneys’ work demands, organize§
multiple tasks, and work with deadlines as necessary.
Spanish and/or Asian language skills are a plus. Legal knowledge and prior experience as an administrative assistant is also very desirable.
Days and Hours: Weekdays, 9a-p (but this is somewhat flexible, to an extent).
Also, we are understanding of family commitments so if you have children or other needs that require occasional time off, we can work with you.
Wage: Hourly and negotiable depending on experience, skills, and qualifications, but we anticipate paying between $14-$16 per hour, with gradual increases in pay over time and bonuses for exceptional work.
Friendly Working Environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer, so all persons are welcome to make an email submission.
Please send a resumé and cover letter to bcommerc@gmail.com. We will review all submissions. Please leave a good telephone number should we call to set up an interview.
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