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LEGAL ® Up-to-Date Listings of in the Legal Profession WEEKLY Volume 12, No. 12 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Week of Mar. 22-26, 2010 Attorney Positions — Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit Staff Positions — Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors, Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more!                     

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EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL Corporate Legal Patent Prosecution PLAINTIFF’S STATE’S LITIGATION The Chicago office of a large Secretary Secretary national law firm seeks a ATTORNEY ATTORNEY - PARALEGAL Paralegal with 4+ years of lit- Chicago law firm is looking to Chicago law firm is seeking a igation experience. Top skills add an experienced corporate legal secretary with 3-5 years We are looking for an experi- CIVIL National insurance litigation in litigation support systems legal secretary to their staff. patent prosecution experience enced Plaintiff’s Attorney law firm is seeking an experi- required, including Summa- You need to have at least 5 in a law firm setting. The suc- with the following qualifica- Looking to focus on the prac- enced Litigation Paralegal to tion, Casemap, TrialDirec- years experience handling cessful candidate will support tions: tice of law in a "small firm" work directly with named tor/Sanction and e-filing, along Contracts, Licensing Agree- 3 attorneys and must have for- environment, want to engage partner in handling large com- with excellent skills in MS ments, and preparing corpo- eign and domestic prosecution 1. Actual first chair trial expe- in a diverse legal practice in- mercial litigation cases. Qual- products, including Excel. Tri- rate documents. You will be experience, strong legal secre- rience with verdicts in the six volving both litigation and ified candidate will possess a al experience, excellent com- managing this busy attorney’s tarial skills including expert figure or above range transactional work, and tiring minimum of 5 years litigation munication skills, both oral practice including managing level Microsoft Word. Some 2. The ability to handle all as- of the long commute down- support experience, signifi- and written, and training ex- this busy attorney’s speaking Patent litigation will be help- pects of complex and multi- town? The Civil Division of the cant experience with large- perience also required. Must , travel schedule cal- ful for this opening. This posi- party cases and a love of do- Lake County State’s Attorneys scale discovery and document be a self starter with strong endar etc. Strong communica- tion requires strong interper- ing so Office represents the county production; exceptional file organizational skills, ability to tion skills are needed for cli- sonal skills and the ability to 3. A desire to fully prepare and its employees in civil mat- organization skills; proficien- prioritize, and work in a team ent liaison work. Heavy edit- work for a top partner. Imme- and orchestrate large cases ters and seeks a highly-moti- cy in Concordance, Livenote setting. We offer a positive ing skills are needed for diate interviews. Generous and a zest for the challenge vated attorney with at least and Microsoft Office Suite ap- work environment and a com- assisting in final draft prepa- benefit package and beautiful 4. An ability to commit the re- two years civil litigation expe- plications; trial preparation prehensive benefit package. ration of documents. Experi- offices. Send resume to quired time and effort to this rience in state or federal and trial support experience; Paralegal certificate or 4 year ence utilizing delta view & [email protected]. position to continue as a top court, able to provide advice excellent communication degree is required. Qualified redlining or tracking changes trial lawyer and counsel in a broad range (verbal and written) skills; candidates should send re- feature is a must. is This is not a starting level po- of legal matters, and with strong ability to manage mul- sumes to commensurate with experi- sition. You must be motivated strong research, writing, or- tiple tasks and changing prior- [email protected]. ence and firm offers a compet- and be fully aware of what it ganizational and interpersonal ities and excellent attention- itive benefit package E-mail takes to handle a case load of skills. Please respond with to-detail skills. Bachelors De- resume to [email protected] 30 to 50 files. Salary commen- , resume and writ- gree and Paralegal Certificate surate with qualifications and ing sample on line at statesat- with strong academic creden- full benefits. If you are an au- [email protected]; by tials required. The firm offers tonomous individual with a de- fax at 847-360-0661 or by mail a competitive salary, benefit sire to continue handling seri- to: Civil Division, Lake Coun- package and business casual ous and deserving cases, ty State’s Attorneys Office, 18 office environment. Applicant Legal Secretary please send your resume to: N. County St., Waukegan, IL, should be available for imme- PARALEGAL [email protected] 60085-4363. diate consideration. Qualified Estate Planning National litigation law firm candidates can forward cover Plaintiff’s Medical Malprac- seeking Legal Secretary to letter and resume to tice Firm seeks experienced Legal Secretary work in firm’s downtown Chi- [email protected]. paralegal with a minimum of cago office. Ideal candidate 5 years experience in trial must be experienced. This is a Medium sized Chicago law full time position. preparation of significant firm is seeking a legal secre- medical malpractice matters. tary with 3+ years of estate Spanish Fluent Candidate must be proficient planning and tax legal experi- Box LB919 in litigation and case manage- ence in a law firm setting. The Law Bulletin Waukegan ment software, transcription successful candidate will sup- 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 of medical terminology, medi- port one busy partner and E-mail: [email protected] Attorney cal record organization, depo- must have strong legal secre- sition scheduling, discovery tarial skills including ad- and related materials. This Spanish fluent attorney with DEPUTY STATE vanced Microsoft Word &Ex- position requires excellent or- cel level for long document minimum two years experi- ganizational skills. Send re- ence in consumer law, crimi- APPELLATE production. This position re- sume, references and salary quires strong organizational & nal, civil litigation, family or requirements to immigration law needed im- DEFENDER Intellectual interpersonal skills with mediately to staff growing of- strong attention to details. fice at Katz Law Office Ltd.’s Deputy State Appellate De- Property Box LB911 This position requires over Waukegan location. fender - Attorney with at least Law Bulletin time. Immediate interviews. Legal Assistant 15 years of criminal appellate Paralegal 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 Generous benefit package and This position requires a natu- experience who possesses ex- E-mail: [email protected] beautiful offices. Send resume Joliet general practice law ral talent for client intake and cellent research, writing,ana- UPPER $50K to [email protected]. firm is looking for experi- inspiring clients with confi- lytical and communication enced legal assistant. Please dence in the attorney and the skills. Assure quality repre- Mid-sized law firm seeks a fax resume to 815-723-5136 firm. The applicant need be an sentation isprovided by the hard working Intellectual effective leader and manager Agency; oversee training, Property Paralegal with 4-5 of a law office, as the purpose conferences, and seminars in years experience. The right of his/her hiring is to build the house and for the criminal de- candidate will have the ability Waukegan office into a thriv- fense bar statewide; assist in to organize and prioritize a va- Legal Secretary ing pillar of legal support for establishing and implement- riety of tasks and complete LINDER the Spanish speaking commu- ing procedures and practices; under time constraints along Chicago based litigation firm nity of Lake County. Applicant and perform all such duties as with excellent interpersonal is looking for a legal secretary Legal Secretary need be highly organized and otherwise requested by the and writing skills. Immediate LEGAL with 3 years insurance defense motivated, able to handle a State Appellate Defender. At- hire. Only qualified applicants experience. Must be detail ori- Available case load of approximately 100 torney can serve in the posi- will be contacted STAFFING ented, multi-tasker and type client matters in two or more tion from either Chicago or Contract assignments and at least 75 wpm. Benefits Full-Time areas of law. Please send resume and cover package offered. Springfield office. Send cover letter to: direct-hire positions at law Interested applicants need letter and resume no later firms and corporations. Legal secretary seeks Full- send resume, three work ref- than Monday, March 29, 2010, Kathy Stratton: Please email resume to Box LB913 Time Work; proficient in erences, and two research in- to Michael J. Pelletier, State Fax: 312-253-5446 [email protected] Law Bulletin Microsoft Word; exc. Dicta- tensive writing samples to Appellate Defender at Phone: 312-253-4012 and visit www.linder.jobs 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 phone; exp w/Timeslips. Call [email protected]. [email protected]. EOE. 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Full/Part Time:Full-Time Regular/Temporary:Regular So pull on your sweats and lace up your sneakers-we are going for a trial run through the career obstacle course for getting Paralegals 1100 a job in these tough times. Job Opening Information Temporary/Part-Time 1120 Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP is a premier national full 1. Bend and Stretch service law firm, with hundreds of lawyers in numerous U.S. locations as well as an international presence, and a global When you haven't been to the gym for a while, most trainers will start by checking your flexibility. They will push you and LITIGATION reach throughout the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. pull you to see where and how you bend, how "tight" you are, how flexible (or inflexible) you have become over the years. PARALEGAL The firm serves the legal and public interest needs of many of Where you start is just the baseline-you are expected to loosen up as you begin the training process. the world’s best-known and most admired businesses, non- profits and individuals. Sonnenschein is a leader in the law Established mid-sized general firm industry as noted by our rank in the Am Law 100 list and This holds true for career stretching as well. Are you hung up on only taking a job exactly like the one you held before? In practice Loop law firm seeks an experienced commercial the fact that several of our offices have been recognized as this economy, the number of traditional legal jobs has shrunk considerably. You may need to figure out a way to stretch your litigation paralegal to work "Best Places to Work" in their respective communities. technical and transferable skills into new and different configurations so as to be marketable in areas that are quasi- or even part-time (approximately 20 The Firm has experienced record growth in its Intellectual non-legally related. The good news here is that just as you can train your body and muscles to bend and move in different hours per week). Please send Property & Technology ("IPT") practice over the last four directions, you can reevaluate your intellectual skills and learn to see where and how those skills can be valuable in other resume, in confidence, with detailed summary of commer- years without sacrificing its unique atmosphere of collabora- places and industries beyond the law. cial litigation experience to: tion and respect. Our Firm has more than 50 lawyers and sci- entific advisors in offices across the country whose practices This mental stretching can be as painful in its own way as the physical type. We all get comfortable with the routines we Box LB910 include work in the IPT area. They are supported by a net- know and the comfort that comes with using our skills in the same ways over and over, but humans are flexible-we were Law Bulletin work of associates from countries around the world, involved designed to be adaptable to survive. 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 in all aspects of intellectual property. The recent growth of E-mail: [email protected] our Firm’s substantial IPT practice has added a critical di- 2. Start Slow and Steady mension to the contributions made by the Docket organization to the firm as a whole. As a result of the dynamic growth in No one would start a new exercise routine with a triathlon. That just sounds crazy. But many legal job seekers, in a panic to this area, the firm is committed to a continued emphasis on the importance and growth of its Docket function. land something, do exactly that. Before they have even thought about what they might like to do or for whom they might be able to do their best work, they flood the market with their resumes. They network haphazardly. They act without a plan. The firm is currently recruiting for an IPT Docket Manager And just like running a marathon without the proper training, they crash and burn, injuring themselves in the process. in our Chicago office. Reporting to the Chief Operating Offi- cer, the IPT Docket Manager will manage the daily opera- tions of the Firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Docket A smarter approach is to work up to being ready to present yourself to your target markets in a controlled fashion. I am all department. Additionally, this individual will manage person- for maximizing contacts in a given arena, but I believe there needs to be a strategic component to who you target, when and nel, develop new services, enhance the current policies and why. I try and encourage my clients to learn something from every networking meeting they have, and then to dial that procedures, and work closely with the attorneys in the prac- learning into the next level contact. When an opportunity is available for a position, submit a tailored resume and cover letter tice group. This individual will be responsible for managing a that speak directly to your qualifications for that specific position. Don't consider an afternoon on LinkedIn asking random team of professionals, which has grown in recent years to a folks to "friend" you as quality job search time. team of fourteen. Responsibilities 3. Build On Your Progress The IPT Docket Manager will mentor and manage all depart- mental personnel whose collective responsibilities include: In the gym, once you can do 10 push-ups, then you work toward 15. Once you can do 15 repetitions of your bicep curls with 10 pound weights, then you try it again with 15 pounders. Whether you are aiming for strength or flexibility or speed or ɀ Receiving, processing, and distributing all incoming mail to stamina, you always keep building. the appropriate Docketing Specialists for handling and ensur- ing that all completed work is forwarded to the appropriate A job search is like this as well. Even after you have had a few good interviews, keep plugging! Some jobs just won't be attorneys within 48 hours of receipt. ɀ Reviewing all incoming patent and trademark correspon- offered to you, despite a fantastic interview. Not all positions actually come to fruition; budgets or head counts can get cut dence, docketing all pertinent information into the Firm’s even during an interview cycle. .And coming in second is not always a bad thing-even when you are not the one actually database systems, and reviewing information with the Quality offered the job, being so close to the top should remind you that you did have most of what they thought they wanted for the Control Specialists. slot, and you should reach out and investigate related jobs at related companies who might very well see the same positives ɀ Generating 2-day, weekly, and monthly reports for attorneys in your background as did the first group. to assist them in monitoring their docket. Following up daily with attorneys regarding hard due dates to ensure deadline 4. Rejoice in Your Results compliance and to maintain database integrity. ɀ Coordinating all new client intake including the due dili- Progress in the gym can be measured in lots of ways: increased strength, decreased pain, higher tolerance, lower weight. gence review of files. Handling the transfer out of files from There are also intangible measures of success: you feel a little better, you have more energy, you look healthier. Plenty of the Firm. ɀ Generating correspondence to advise clients of patent infor- tangible and intangible results can be yours from a well-conducted job search also. Your network increases, your confidence mation received and docketed. grows, your sense of where and how you can add value to an organization crystallizes. If you use your search time to volunteer or take an , you can develop new skills and realize the benefits of giving something back to your The IPT Docket Manager will also be directly responsible for community. the following: ɀ Working with management to develop best practices and Best of all, these results are just as real as the new job will be, when you land it. So, if you can manage to stay on track strategic goals to enhance the overall efficiency of the depart- with both your physical and job search routines, just think how great you will look (and feel) when you start your new ment and the lawyers in the practice group. position! ɀ Disseminating information on new technology developments and trends to team members and management. Cheryl Rich Heisler is the President and Founder of Lawternatives, a Chicago-based career consulting firm specializing in Experience and Qualifications assisting lawyers in making career transitions, inside, outside and around the law. ɀ The IPT Docket Manager must have a minimum of five years of experience in a management role. ɀ Given that this position serves as a resource to attorneys, paralegals, and clients, a highly developed technical back- ground in IPT is essential. ɀ Expertise in handling patent and trademark prosecution, both domestic and foreign, will add to the effectiveness of managing departmental operations. ɀ The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability, team building skills, and a strong docketing back- ground, preferably with CPI. ɀ Additionally, this individual must have good planning and organization skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time, strong teamwork skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. ɀ An undergraduate degree is required for this position. Closing Statement Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP offers a competitive sal- ary and benefits package. ~~~We are an Equal Opportunity and Employer~~~ To apply, please visit: h t t p s : / / p s oft9gw.sonnenschein.com/psp/SNRHPRD9/EMPLOYEE/ H R M S / c / H R S _ H R A M . H RS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action =A&SiteID=1 4—LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY Illinois Paralegal Association

INDEPENDENT sumer. The decision on mation and preparing no statute that defines ly defines what - pendent or freelance para- PARALEGALS/ where (i.e. which court) to court documents are for- what an independent para- al background and experi- legals. That may come in FREELANCE file the documents must be bidden for the indepen- legal is or can do. Nor is ence a paralegal must have the future. For now, both PARALEGALS made by the consumer. dent paralegal in Illinois. there a recourse for the before becoming a Legal types of paralegals must be Research must be directed Great care must be main- consumer who receives Document Assistant. careful in not practicing BY: Caren Mansfield, a by a client. Those deci- tained by the independent poor or inaccurate infor- There is a fee to register UPL. member of the Illinois sions that paralegals rou- paralegal not to cross over mation from an indepen- and after posting a bond For more information Paralegal Association tinely make in environ- the boundaries to UPL. dent information. the paralegal can identify on the IPA contact Yvonne ments under attorney In Illinois there is no pro- A state that has taken herself/himself as a Legal at 815-462-4620 or Independent paralegals supervision such as draft- tection for the indepen- action toward regulating Document Assistant. www.ipaonline.org. and freelance paralegals. ing complaints, interview- dent paralegal legislatively independent paralegals is Illinois is not yet to the Contact Caren Mansfield Terms that float around all ing clients to solicit infor- or the consumer. There is California. The law strict- point of regulating inde- at [email protected]. the time. While both names may be used inter- changeably there is a dif- ference. Let’s talk about ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION the difference. Post Office Box 452 z New Lenox IL 60451-0452 z 815/462-4620 z Fax 815/462-4696 Freelance paralegals are paralegals who are 2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION employed by attorneys, REGULAR firms, corporations or † membership is open to any person who is: (1) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) a non-Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (3) an Illinois resident employed as agencies to work contrac- a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $65.00 tually. The freelance para- STUDENT legal may perform work † membership is open to (1) any Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited independently i.e. at institution in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal; or (2) to any non-Illinois resident residing in a state contiguous to Illinois, and who is also enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in Illinois in pursuit of a certificate or home, at odd hours of the degree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $40.00 (Please list name of School)______day or night but all work ASSOCIATE generated is reviewed by † membership is open to (1) any person employed as a paralegal on a part-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) any an attorney. Freelance person formerly employed as a paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who is seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $55.00 paralegals are often used by firms to supplement † SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering staff when large projects or the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $95.00 cases arise. Some free- Definition: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and that is lance paralegals are hired customarily, but not exclusively, performed by an attorney. This person is retained/employed by an attorney, law office, governmental agency, or other entity under the supervisory authority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or court authority to perform this work. as trial approaches to assist in preparing trial First Name ______Middle Initial ______Last ______notebooks, interviewing witnesses and assisting Employer ______Home Address ______counsel at trial. The free- lance paralegal performs Work Street Address ______Home City, State, Zip ______work under the supervi- sion of an attorney. Work City, State, Zip ______Home Telephone # ______Independent paralegals are paralegals that per- Work Telephone # ______E-mail Address ______form work for the public without attorney supervi- ADDRESS INFORMATION sion. They have also been Business Residence † New † Renewal called legal technicians or For mailings † † document preparers. This † I have at least five years of paralegal experience. For online membership listing is a sticky area in Illinois. † † † The board of directors occasionally approves the release of IPA’s mailing In Illinois a paralegal who (If you wish to be listed online, ONE box must be checked) list to outside vendors. NFPA also releases the mailing list to outside vendors. Please indicate if you would like your name withheld from such distributions. prepares substantive docu- I want to receive/view the In the Mail Via Email ments for a client without Association Publications † † attorney supervision is AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas) guilty of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). A † Bankruptcy † Estates and Trusts † Immigration † Litigation † Workers Comp paralegal may provide † Commercial Finance† Family† Information Technology† Medical Malpractice† Other ______independent services to † Corporate † Freelance † Insurance † Real Estate † Other ______the public through docu- † † General † Intellectual Property † Securities † Other ______ment preparation, † Environmental † Health † Labor/Employment † Tax † Other ______research activities, filing I hereby certify that I meet the criteria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and that I have not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to all of the provisions services, etc. The con- contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics. sumer is not always aware that the independent para- Signature ______Date ______legal can only provide pub- lished factual information Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal purposes. Dues payments may be deductible as a business expense. (generated by a lawyer), Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf. cannot select appropriate forms and can only type in Mail a check or money order to the Post Office box. Or, for credit card payment, complete portion below and, fax your application to 815/462-4696. information given by the client. The paralegal can- † Visa † MasterCard † Discover † American Express not give advice, select Name on Card ______Billing Address, City, State, Zip______forms, help with strategy or even describe what Card Number ______Expiration ______Security Code ______information should be Signature ______included in a form. The independent paralegal can file and serve documents REFERRED BY: ______at the direction of the con- LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY—5

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Crowe Horwath LLP (www.crowehorwath.com) is one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values®," Crowe assists public and private company clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, advisory, risk and performance services. With 25 offices and 2,400 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Horwath International, one of the largest networks in the world, consisting of more than 140 independent accounting and management consulting firms with offices in more than 400 cities around the world.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our Partners are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages Partners to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The Partners of our compa- ny lead by example and maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find their career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

FRM is a critical component of the firm's organizational structure. Among its many responsibilities are supporting compliance with pro- fessional and firm quality controls, providing legal counsel for the firm and conducting due diligence activities related to firm investments, combinations and acquisitions, just to name a few.

The paralegal will support the Chief Risk Officer and the General Counsel's office. This position is responsible for primary legal depart- ment administration support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary legal department administration support, with focus on document management, filing, and corporate record keeping. • Prepare, review, and track contract requests. • Participate in basic negotiation of contracts. • Assist in other basic legal review of documents, including company policies and proposals prepared in response to requests for proposal. • Create and maintain contracts database and other records databases. • Process corporate filings, including entity formation and dissolution. • Manage various insurance-related records and renewal process. • Conduct research as needed. • Work with internal and external clients as necessary. • Assist with educating business partners on legal point-of-view and work with them to understand their needs. • Review, process, and track legal-related invoices. • Coordinate and assist with preparation of budget. • Perform special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience • College degree required • Strong organizational skills and client-service approach • Previous in-house and law firm paralegal experience in financial services preferred • Can drive discussion and present well organized thoughts; solid presentation skills • Ability to manage through multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change • Self-motivated, composed, and creative problem-solver • Ability to work independently in active, fast-paced environment • Keeps stakeholders informed about work progress and outcomes • Articulate in communicating role of the legal function to business partners • Gathers relevant facts and information to address the issue presented • Understands how own work impacts the "big picture" • Familiar and resourceful with legal and internet research techniques and resources • Ability to distill most critical information from situation and apply the appropriate legal lens for developing solutions • Knowledgeable about Westlaw and Microsoft suite of office products, including Word, Excel, and Access • Must be able to start work at 7:30am

To apply, please submit your resume on-line at: https://careers-crowehorwath.icims.com/jobs/2422/job

EOE M/F/D/V Click anywhere on the cover to view the Digital Edition 2010 Midwest Legal Staffing Guide. Attorneys in Transition small-group event – March 31

We are having this month’s Attorneys in Transition free event at 3:30 p.m. March 31 at The Law Bulletin Publishing Co. offices, 415 N. State St. The free event will involve two speakers, followed (if time allows) by a session of speed networking with the 20 lawyers who attend the event.

This month’s speakers will be:

Tamara S. Klein, Esq. Tamara graduated with a musical theater degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991, and cum laude from the University of Michigan School of Law in 1995. Tamara began her legal career as a commercial litigator at Jenner & Block in Chicago, and also practiced at Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C., and McDermott, Will and Emery in Chicago before joining SPS in 2000. Tamara’s experience at a number of major national law firms makes her uniquely qualified to understand the rigors and demands of today’s legal associate. Tamara specializes in associate placement in Chicago, but has placed associates and partners in cities nation-wide. She also has experience with international placements.

Jinnie English A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she is the CEO of International & Chicago’s High Achievers, a personal and professional development firm for High Achievers, their families and companies. For nearly 20 years, Jinnie has worked with individuals to advance and leverage their careers, enhance their personal life and improve their interpersonal skills. As a veteran social worker, she has served as an expert to local and national media in areas of mental health, psychology, and leadership development.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to [email protected] by March22 and give us your year of graduation from law school and what your practice area is.