[Ed.-- Nobody with any form of law degree or who is currently in law school or who is about to go to law school. However, it appears you can still get this job if you were in law school, but dropped out. Good luck, 2L's giving in to the inevitable!]
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/lgl/4696668487.html
Busy sole practitioner attorney in downtown Boston is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal for (1) immigration law matters and (2) office administration.
Responsibilities
Assisting with Attorney case load including:
• Assembling applications
• Preparing forms
• Preparing cover letters
• Email
• Opening cases
• Monitoring filing system
• Additional administrative tasks as requested
Qualifications:
• BS/BA required
• Must be extremely detail-oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong computer (Word/Outlook) skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
NO JDs, LLBs, LLMs, or current/matriculating law students.
Please email your cover letter and resume. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Paralegal (Entry Level)
[Ed.-- According to this employer, a "strong academic background" is required, which apparently includes not having a JD.]
Our client, one of the world's most prominent law firms seeks an entry level Paralegal for the firm’s New York office. The candidate will maintain case documents; assist attorneys with preparation of pleadings, filings and document productions; proof-read and cite check legal documents; prepare for and attend depositions, hearings and trials; perform LEXIS, Westlaw, internet and field research; translate foreign language documents; and interact with clients, local counsel and the firm’s Washington, D.C. and international offices. Clients range from large international corporations to indigent pro bono individuals.
Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA) required. Candidate must be willing to work overtime. Fluency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German or Italian language skills a plus. No JD’s please.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Long-term Temporary Litigation Paralegal -- Falls Church, VA (Falls Church, VA)
[Ed.-- Paralegal certificate required, college degree preferred, no JD's no matter what. Which credential sounds the most and least valuable to you?]
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/lgl/4696326319.html
Hire Counsel is seeking qualified candidates for a long-term paralegal position in the Washington, DC metro area. Our client, a federal government contractor, is seeking candidates with a paralegal certificate and 1+ year of litigation paralegal experience. Candidates must have prior experience performing basic legal research, assisting with all phases of litigation and performing administrative duties to assist the litigation team as detailed below. Work experience in an immigration field is helpful.
This position is with a federal government agency and thus, US citizenship is required as is the consent and ability to pass a detailed credit and background check. The background check includes the following: Fingerprint Query by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Information System (NADDIS); National Crime Information Center (NCIC); National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS); Credit Reporting Agencies
Project Details:
• Location -- Falls Church, VA (Not metro accessible)
• Start Date -- Upon security clearance completion (2-3 weeks)
• Duration -- 6+ months
• Schedule -- 40 hrs/wk
• Rate -- $25.38 per hour ( 21.36 + 4.02 H&W)
Project Requirements:
1. Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program is REQUIRED. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in addition to the paralegal certificate are preferred. No JDs will be considered.
2. 1 year of work experience as a litigation paralegal including drafting documents, performing legal research and performing administrative duties in a legal
environment.
3. Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions
and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
4. Must be detail oriented; and have excellent writing and computer skills; the ability to exploit the Internet and other electronic sources for the collection of
open-source information; the ability to work in teams as well as individually; the ability to work persistently and under pressure; good speaking and presentation skills, and good social, specifically multicultural, skills.
Please review the list of anticipated job duties below. Prior to submitting your resume, please update your resume to reflect any experience you have for the duties requested below.
• Conduct battery of database queries (IAQ, TECS, NCIC, III, DMV, etc.);
• Review charging and other legal documents;
• Review and draft or edit as necessary, summary of facts and charges;
• Transfer paper case file back to the applicable Division to manage.
• Other duties as assigned by General Counsel.
How to Apply - READ CAREFULLY
Simply send your resume as an MS Word file (even if you know we have it already) to dcparalegaljobs@hirecounsel.com and indicate that you meet the requirements listed above.
Available Benefits:
• Equity participation through Employee Stock Ownership Plan, provided meeting plan requirements
• Highly competitive hourly rates/compensation
• Direct Deposit
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance among others
About Hire Counsel:
Hire Counsel is proud to be a 100% employee owned company through the HCMC Legal, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This unique corporate structure allows for equity participation by our temporary employees through the ESOP, provided they meet the Plan requirements. As a qualifying employee, you will become part of a growing family of legal contract professionals participating in a precedent setting employee benefit.
The ESOP benefit is in addition to our generous benefits packages including medical, dental and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, as well as holiday and bonus pay.
At Hire Counsel we take great pride in the professional, courteous and congenial manner in which we work with all of our employees. We recognize our success is due to the efforts of our talented pool of hardworking temporary employees.
Hire Counsel is a national legal staffing organization dedicated to providing our clients with the finest candidates available. We keep this promise by offering our candidates an industry-leading benefits package and by hiring smart, experienced staff, all of whom are attorneys and paralegals committed to responsive, active service.
All resumes are held in strict confidence. We NEVER forward your resume anywhere without obtaining your authorization first.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/lgl/4696326319.html
Hire Counsel is seeking qualified candidates for a long-term paralegal position in the Washington, DC metro area. Our client, a federal government contractor, is seeking candidates with a paralegal certificate and 1+ year of litigation paralegal experience. Candidates must have prior experience performing basic legal research, assisting with all phases of litigation and performing administrative duties to assist the litigation team as detailed below. Work experience in an immigration field is helpful.
This position is with a federal government agency and thus, US citizenship is required as is the consent and ability to pass a detailed credit and background check. The background check includes the following: Fingerprint Query by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Information System (NADDIS); National Crime Information Center (NCIC); National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS); Credit Reporting Agencies
Project Details:
• Location -- Falls Church, VA (Not metro accessible)
• Start Date -- Upon security clearance completion (2-3 weeks)
• Duration -- 6+ months
• Schedule -- 40 hrs/wk
• Rate -- $25.38 per hour ( 21.36 + 4.02 H&W)
Project Requirements:
1. Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program is REQUIRED. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in addition to the paralegal certificate are preferred. No JDs will be considered.
2. 1 year of work experience as a litigation paralegal including drafting documents, performing legal research and performing administrative duties in a legal
environment.
3. Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions
and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
4. Must be detail oriented; and have excellent writing and computer skills; the ability to exploit the Internet and other electronic sources for the collection of
open-source information; the ability to work in teams as well as individually; the ability to work persistently and under pressure; good speaking and presentation skills, and good social, specifically multicultural, skills.
Please review the list of anticipated job duties below. Prior to submitting your resume, please update your resume to reflect any experience you have for the duties requested below.
• Conduct battery of database queries (IAQ, TECS, NCIC, III, DMV, etc.);
• Review charging and other legal documents;
• Review and draft or edit as necessary, summary of facts and charges;
• Transfer paper case file back to the applicable Division to manage.
• Other duties as assigned by General Counsel.
How to Apply - READ CAREFULLY
Simply send your resume as an MS Word file (even if you know we have it already) to dcparalegaljobs@hirecounsel.com and indicate that you meet the requirements listed above.
Available Benefits:
• Equity participation through Employee Stock Ownership Plan, provided meeting plan requirements
• Highly competitive hourly rates/compensation
• Direct Deposit
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance among others
About Hire Counsel:
Hire Counsel is proud to be a 100% employee owned company through the HCMC Legal, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This unique corporate structure allows for equity participation by our temporary employees through the ESOP, provided they meet the Plan requirements. As a qualifying employee, you will become part of a growing family of legal contract professionals participating in a precedent setting employee benefit.
The ESOP benefit is in addition to our generous benefits packages including medical, dental and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, as well as holiday and bonus pay.
At Hire Counsel we take great pride in the professional, courteous and congenial manner in which we work with all of our employees. We recognize our success is due to the efforts of our talented pool of hardworking temporary employees.
Hire Counsel is a national legal staffing organization dedicated to providing our clients with the finest candidates available. We keep this promise by offering our candidates an industry-leading benefits package and by hiring smart, experienced staff, all of whom are attorneys and paralegals committed to responsive, active service.
All resumes are held in strict confidence. We NEVER forward your resume anywhere without obtaining your authorization first.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Intellectual Property Staff Needed for DC Law Firms
[Ed.-- A college degree is simply "strongly preferred" but "no JD's or Attorneys" is unconditional. If your choices are dropping out after taking Western Civ 1 or graduating with a 4.0 and then going to law school, then the former is preferable.]
http://jobview.monster.com/Intellectual-Property-Staff-Needed-for-DC-Law-Firms-Job-Washington-DC-140187312.aspx
Several openings for candidates who have experience with IP work -- IP Secretaries, Trademark Paralegals, IP Paralegals, Docketing Specialists, Foreign Filing Specialists, Docketing Coordinators, Docketing Managers, New Applications/Formalities Specialists, and Trademark Managers, etc.
Experience must be from a law firm IP department and candidate must have good tenure. College degree strongly preferred.
No JD's or Attorneys will be considered!
Local candidates only, please.
http://jobview.monster.com/Intellectual-Property-Staff-Needed-for-DC-Law-Firms-Job-Washington-DC-140187312.aspx
Several openings for candidates who have experience with IP work -- IP Secretaries, Trademark Paralegals, IP Paralegals, Docketing Specialists, Foreign Filing Specialists, Docketing Coordinators, Docketing Managers, New Applications/Formalities Specialists, and Trademark Managers, etc.
Experience must be from a law firm IP department and candidate must have good tenure. College degree strongly preferred.
No JD's or Attorneys will be considered!
Local candidates only, please.
Friday, October 3, 2014
CORPORATE PARALEGAL, Corporate Housekeeping
[Ed.-- Can't be a paralegal in corporate housekeeping with a JD. On the plus side, you may be able to be an actual housekeeper.]
http://webconnect.sendouts.com/CN_Frame.aspx?ID=Bachrach&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect&Key=CN&CNTrackID=1009&MTTrackID=7&CnId=&PostId=4763a1fa-57ba-487f-a58f-30be89780db7&ApplyNewCan=0
http://webconnect.sendouts.com/CN_Frame.aspx?ID=Bachrach&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect&Key=CN&CNTrackID=1009&MTTrackID=7&CnId=&PostId=4763a1fa-57ba-487f-a58f-30be89780db7&ApplyNewCan=0
| Posted Date: | 10/2/2014 |
| Job Category: | Legal |
| Position Title: | CORPORATE PARALEGAL, Corporate Housekeeping |
| Salary Range: | Salary open based on background & experience, plus Excellent Firm Benefits |
| Location: | Manhattan, NY |
| Desired Skills: |
|
| Description: |
CORPORATE PARALEGAL, Corporate Housekeeping/ Compliance Experience PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR RESUME TO---> steven@bachrachgroup.com --- I will contact you immediately if your background seems to work... Paralegal with 3-5 years of---> Corporate/Compliance... Law Firm or Legal Dept. Experience --- This is an In-House Legal Dept. Position in a Manhattan Based- Global Financial Firm (no JD's, sorry!) Provide general Paralegal Support to members of the Legal Group --- Heavy Corporate Housekeeping --- Entity Formation --- Entity Dissolution --- Entity Foreign Qualifications and DBA's --- Obtaining EIN's --- Document Management --- Assist with corporate transactions as necessary --- Assist senior paralegal with day to day activities as needed ---> Bachelor's Degree Required ---> MS Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint |
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Junior Paralegal
[Ed.-- Note the disjunctive. They are perfectly willing to hire someone with no experience and a college degree, but add on law school and you have become unemployable.]
http://www.simplyhired.com/job/junior-paralegal-job/kent-daniels-and-associates-inc/u6yd5qlbpq?cid=wtaqwdgrfjvmzlzbgzjplrpulidtgpai
Los Angeles law firm has a long-term temporary need through the end of the year for a Litigation Project Assistant/Case Clerk. The qualified candidate will have a college degree, a paralegal certificate, or Junior Paralegal experience. This is an entry-level position. No JDs, please. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with overtime flexibility needed.
http://www.simplyhired.com/job/junior-paralegal-job/kent-daniels-and-associates-inc/u6yd5qlbpq?cid=wtaqwdgrfjvmzlzbgzjplrpulidtgpai
Los Angeles law firm has a long-term temporary need through the end of the year for a Litigation Project Assistant/Case Clerk. The qualified candidate will have a college degree, a paralegal certificate, or Junior Paralegal experience. This is an entry-level position. No JDs, please. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with overtime flexibility needed.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Legal Secretary (Roseville)
[Ed.-- I am amused at the construction "no attorneys or applicants w/o minimum experience." Anybody can do this job, unless they've never had any job before OR they made the mistake of going to law school.]
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/lgl/4675072274.html
IMMEDIATE OPENING for experienced litigation assistant/legal secretary. Small firm. Part time in Roseville. MIMIMUM 5 years litigation experience. 20+ hours per week, rate negotiable $15/hr. Please no attorneys or applicants w/o minimum experience.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/lgl/4675072274.html
IMMEDIATE OPENING for experienced litigation assistant/legal secretary. Small firm. Part time in Roseville. MIMIMUM 5 years litigation experience. 20+ hours per week, rate negotiable $15/hr. Please no attorneys or applicants w/o minimum experience.
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