1.
Large Antitrust Document Review
We need admitted attorneys in good standing available to work
1 month on an anti-trust document review in our midtown center. $25 per hour, no overtime required at this time.
Please send your resume immediately to mschussel@uslegalsupport.com for
consideration for this project.
2.
Hire Counsel is now staffing a new document review project.
Project Details –
- Start – Next week or the week after
- Duration – 2 months (possibly longer)
- Schedule – 40 hours per week (we do not anticipate much OT)
- Pay Rate – $34.00 per hour
Requirements –
- Previous Document Review Experience
- NY Bar
- Relativity
If you are interested in this project please reply and attach your resume and in the body of the email indicate the following:
- NY Bar is Active and in good standing (Attorney Registration, CLE, Dues etc)
- Where you obtained the Relativity experience and how much you have
- Any planned time off in the next three months
Sincerely,
Andrew
Andrew Rider
Managing Director, Administration & Account Management
Hire Counsel
575 Madison Avenue, Suite 3000
New York , NY 10022
phone 646 356 0550
fax 646 356 0565
arider@hirecounsel.com
3.
| Hudson Legal is currently staffing the following position:
Start date: ASAP Rate: Top rate of pay Duration: 2-3 weeks Location: Midtown, Manhattan Requirements: Finnish-speaking attorneys/JDs/paralegals/translators for a document review project beginning immediately.
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4.
Position opening in OSC
Importance: High
Colleagues:
Please be aware that OSC currently has a trial attorney position open. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please refer them to the following link: http://jobview. usajobs.gov/ GetJob.aspx? JobID=85849003
BTW, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could circulate this message as widely as possible.
Thanks,
Terry
Terry Scott
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division–NYA
Office of Special Counsel for
Immigration- Related Unfair
Employment Practices (OSC)
voice: (202) 305-1740
fax: (202) 616-5509
5.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey is seeking a Racial Justice Policy & Litigation Strategist.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey seeks applicants for a full-time position of Racial Justice Policy & Litigation Strategist. The Racial Justice Policy & Litigation Strategist leads the ACLU-NJ advocacy work on civil libertiescriminal justice policy, prison and jail conditions, voting rights, education, and immigration. This newly created position offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual with strong initiative and drive to help shape the ACLU-NJ’s advocacy and eliminate discriminatory policies and practices.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to defending and promoting civil rights and liberties. The ACLU-NJ has a staff of 14 who are assisted by numerous volunteers in our fast-paced and friendly downtown Newark office.
Duties Include
* Develop and implement proactive strategies for the ACLU-NJ’s Racial Justice Program to advance civil liberties and rights in areas in which people of color are disproportionately affected including the criminal justice system, police practices, prison and jail conditions, immigration, voting rights and education.
* Serve as lead attorney on Racial Justice advocacy and litigation. Plan and implement a proactive litigation strategy for Racial Justice.
* Provide in-depth legislative and policy analysis on racial justice issues in New Jersey. Draft legislation and policy papers to improve New Jersey law in the Racial Justice arena. Monitor national trends in racial justice advocacy and assess potential for implementation in New Jersey.
* Research data, conduct fact-finding and prepare reports regarding how certain policies disproportionately affect people of color.
* Write and edit Racial Justice Program public education communications including press releases, web content, pamphlets, correspondence and any other written materials. Keep Racial Justice publications are accurate and up-to-date.
* Supervise other Racial Justice program staff and interns and work collaboratively with all ACLU-NJ staff to optimize the impact of our work.
Desired Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years combined litigation and policy experience, including at least one year supervisory experience
* Admitted to practice law in New Jersey or eligible for admission pro hac vice, and willing to take the next available bar exam
* Familiarity with New Jersey courts, state agencies, governmental structure
* Strong understanding of and commitment to civil liberties and racial justice
* Excellent organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to motivate and interact effectively with people from different racial, social and economic backgrounds
* Experience with volunteer-based programs and managing volunteers
* Self-motivated, reliable, and skilled at working as part of a team
* Public speaking skills and experience
Compensation and Terms
The ACLU-NJ offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience
To Apply
E-mail a letter of interest and resume to rjpls09@… with a subject line of “Job ID 9734.” Application materials sent via postal mail or fax will not be accepted. Resumes reviewed upon receipt. Position will remain open until the right person is found.
http://www.aclu- nj.org/about/ jobopenings/ racialjusticepol icylitigat. htm
and rights problems that disproportionately affect people of color. The areas covered by the Racial Justice Program are police practices, and within parameters of the ACLU-NJ compensation scale.
6.
The New York State Bar Association Seeks
Director, Law Practice Management Assistance Program
The New York State Bar Association, the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation, is seeking a highly motivated individual to plan and implement its statewide law practice management assistance program. The successful candidate will have:
- A thorough knowledge of all aspects of law practice management including: advanced business practices; office/project management; financial/trust account management; risk management/professional responsibility; client relations/marketing; the use of evolving technologies in the practice of law; and strategic planning for law practice in a globalized marketplace.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Understanding of computer and Internet technology applications in the practice of law;
- The ability to promote Program initiatives using varied media formats, such as CLE programs, publications and Internet webcasts;
- Excellent people skills and an ability and willingness to work in interdepartmental teams;
- A J.D. degree is required with significant experience in private sector law firm management or consulting.
This position offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. For consideration, send a resume and salary history to:
The New York State Bar Association
Human Resource Department
One Elk Street
Albany, New York 12207
E-mail address: hr@nysba.org
7.
New York City High School Mock Trial Competition: Invitation to serve as an attorney-coach
The Justice Resource Center, coordinator of the citywide high school
Mock Trial Competition, seeks volunteers to serve as “attorney-coaches”
for high school Mock Trial teams. The role of the attorney-coach is to
partner with a teacher and his/her Mock Trial students to prepare the
students for their competition rounds. Please take advantage of this
wonderful opportunity to share your legal expertise with young people
and educators! Volunteer attorneys can receive up to three CLE credits
for their work; most Mock Trial teams meet once (or more, depending on
availability) per week at the end of the school day. The complete Mock
Trial Problem is at the following link:
http://jrcnyc. org/caseversion2 .pdf.
Please contact Maison Rippeteau or Debra Lesser at the Justice Resource
Center with any questions. Thank you!
Maison Rippeteau
Justice Resource Center
(212) 580-5905; (212) 501-1271
8.
Merrill Brink International is now sourcing candidates for an upcoming document review position in Brussels . If you are a bilingual (English plus either Dutch, French, or German) legal professional interested in hearing more about the opportunity, please do the following:
- Submit a CV in Word format to Vanessa.Vidunas@merrillcorp.com and Ariane.Torti@merrillcorp.com
- Submit a list of four professional references including email addresses and phone numbers
- Reference Merrill project code Project - BRUS - French, German, Dutch in the Subject line of your email
- Note foreign language ability and level of proficiency
- Include document review experience on your CV, if applicable, including software applications used
- We are ideally searching for local candidates in Brussels , those who have a residence in Brussels or those who have access to a residence in Brussels as we can not offer transportation, room or board reimbursement.
- Also please note you must have either a U.S. bar or an EU and you must have either (a) nationality in one of the EU countries, or (b) a valid work authorization for Belgium .
9.
Need More Attorneys for Pharma Review ASAP
Our client is looking for more Attorneys who are barred in New York and have experience doing doc review in pharmaceutical OR securities matters. This is for a pharma review, and as such, the client is looking for Attorneys with coding experience and not substantive experience. If you don’t have pharma, but have securities, that’s fine too. This project is starting immediately, so please send your resume ASAP to: skim@yorkson.com Payrate is $32/hr. 40 – 50 hrs. a week. Expected to last 4 months.
10.
CLE
Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy Law
Tuesday February 09 , 2010
- By: Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- CLE Credit
- Location: Brooklyn Bar Association Auditorium 123 Remsen Street, 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY Map: maps.google.com
- Contact: Kate Evanciew Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. kate@brooklynvlp.org
- Website: www.brooklynvlp.org
- Source: National
This program is designed for attorneys who are new to low-asset, low-income Chapter 7 Bankruptcies. Topics will include: Overview of Steps in a Consumer Bankruptcy; General Principles of Consumer Bankruptcy; Changes under BAPCPA 2005 and Petition and Form Preparation.
With special remarks by
Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong
US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York
Presentations by
John McManus, Esq., Director, Consumer Bankruptcy Project, City Bar Justice Center
Bruce Weiner, Esq., Partner
Rosenberg, Musso & Weiner
The cost of this course is $150 or is FREE to those who accept at least one pro bono referral for a Bankruptcy or other matter from the VLP before August 9, 2010. Experienced attorneys receive additional MCLE credit for every 6 hours of eligible pro bono service.
- CLE Credit Comments: 3 MCLE Credits: Professional Practice. This course is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Please use attached registration form to sign up for this course. Requested information may be emailed to kate@brooklynvlp.org or faxed to 718-624-3926. The VLP maintains a financial hardship policy. For more information, call 718-624-3894 ext 4.
11.
Merrill Brink International is now sourcing candidates for an upcoming document review position in London . If you are a paralegal or an attorney interested in hearing more about the opportunity, please do the following:
- Submit a CV in Word format to Vanessa.Vidunas@merrillcorp.com
- Submit a list of four professional references including email addresses and phone numbers
- Reference Merrill project code Project - LON - Para/Bar in the Subject line of your email
- Note foreign language ability and level of proficiency
- Include document review experience on your CV, if applicable, including software applications used
12.
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate as its Senior Research Fellow in International Investment Law, and Director of the Investment Treaty Forum, to lead the Institute’s research and events programme in this area at this exciting time.
Applications are invited from those who wish to be part of this intellectually engaging, practically relevant and collegial environment. This post is a research post with no teaching duties, working directly with a broad network of those working in this field, and offering substantial leadership and public profile opportunities. It is essential that the applicant has a high degree of knowledge in international investment law, as well as relevant experience in practice.
The Fellow will be appointed with a five-year contract and a salary package within the range of £40,000 – £50,000 is expected, depending on qualifications and experience. Consideration will be given to applicants seeking less than full-time employment. It is hoped that the Fellow will be able to commence as soon as possible.
Interested candidates must apply by sending a CV, together with a covering letter, by email to jobs@biicl.org. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2010.
Further important information about this post, including a job description, as well as information about the Institute generally, can be obtained at the Institute’s website: www.biicl.org. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Institute’s Director, Professor Robert McCorquodale, at r.mccorquodale@biicl.org or + 44 (0)207 862 5151.
13.
Growing entrepreneurial law firm based in Boston with additional offices in Washington , DC and Chicago is seeking an experienced ERISA litigation attorney to assist the firm with a major ERISA litigation matter.
Qualified applicants will have:
* 8+ yrs of commercial litigation experience, including at least 3 yrs at an AM Law 200 law firm and/or legal department of a large corporation.
* Substantial experience in ERISA litigation.
* Strong academic credentials.
* Some amount of portable business strongly preferred, but not required.
* An entrepreneurial nature and the desire to work in a collegial and collaborative law firm culture.
This position can be based in Boston , Chicago , Washington , DC or, for the right candidate, New York .
Candidates should send a resume and a writing sample, as well as a cover letter summarizing their (1) prior ERISA litigation experience and (2) current portable business (if any).
Contact:
Thomas M. Goldstein
GroupMagellan Legal Search LLC
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 625-0606
(202) 669-4585 mobile
14.
Project Manager required in London . Potential for US specialist to work and gain experience in London .
LDM Global is an international premier information management and litigation support solutions provider. We specialise globally in data recovery, computer forensics, large scale electronic and paper based discovery services and international projects.
Working directly for the Manager of Professional Services; the role will be responsible for project management, client relationship management, and internal resource management of assigned projects. The Project Manager provides superior service through proactive attention to planning, expectation setting, and execution. The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management ensuring that the client’s requirements are met and delivered in accordance with LDM Global’s quality and service standards. With this in mind we are looking for someone with the ability and drive to succeed:
Main Responsibilities:
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on project related activities including ensuring work order forms are completed correctly and consulting to define project requirements and up selling
• Communicate client commitments on delivery expectations and services and technical capabilities that comply with guidelines and policies
• Provide first level support for clients by responding to queries, escalating jobs and updating clients on the status of the project
• Support clients during online review and document production
• Provide project management and technical consultation on assigned projects and ensure smooth project turnaround between Production and Clients
• Coordinate turnaround times with the Production department and provide appropriate project instructions according to established protocols
• Provide sales support to account managers and pursue follow-on sales opportunities when identified
Essential Skills:
• 3+ years experience in a project management capacity within the litigation support industry is required
• Working knowledge of kCura Relativity and Concordance FYI is a distinct advantage
• Managing multiple tasks across various projects with diverse requirements
• Proven track record of professional services, sales and client delivery
• Excellent technical skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
In the return for this the role offers a competitive base salary and bonus structure, working within a proven, vibrant and fun company with a Global outlook. The role and indeed the company’s outlook could also allow for some international travel.
If you feel this is the right role for you, please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@ldmglobal.com
15.
Connecticut
Corporation seeks a Contract Administrator to work on a temporary basis in its Fairfield County, Connecticut office. Candidate must have at least five years of hands on experience negotiating multifaceted agreements, as well as substantial contract drafting experience. Candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team to draft, negotiate, and execute service agreements from start to finish. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience drafting service/indirect spend agreements in the area of learning and development. Candidate must have procurement and/or contracts experience, and knowledge of intellectual property law is preferred. Candidate will be directly interfacing with internal clients on highly visible projects/agreements, so must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment. Bachelor degree is required; JD preferred.
To apply for this position: Send resume in Word format to resumes@uslegalsupport.com and jstorch@uslegalsupport.com and refer in the subject line to “Contract Administrator CT”.
