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We are currently recruiting for a project that should start right after Thanksgiving. It will interview on Monday and should start 11/30. We expect it to run about a month though it could certainly go longer. It is an online document review project that will involve 40 to 50 hours per week Monday through Friday. Pay is $35 per hour flat.
Requirements - US Admission 3+ Years of experience as an associate from a large or medium sized law firm handling litigation matters – OR – 3+ years of experience as an associate handling non-litigation matters and 1 year plus of experience working on document review. More experience is a plus Patent experience is a plus
Unfortunately they will not look at candidates who only have document review experience. If you are interested please email us at andrew6@hirecounsel.com with an current copy of your resume. Sincerely, Hire Counsel Recruiting Team
phone 646 356 0550
fax 646 356 0565
http://www.hirecounsel.com
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Merrill Brink International is now sourcing candidates for upcoming document review projects in the New York market. Ideal candidates will be licensed attorneys (preferably in New York), familiar with pharmaceutical matters, have at least 2 years of document review experience, and experience with redaction. Interested candidates should do the following:
- Submit a resume in Word format to Vanessa.Vidunas@merrillcorp.com
- Submit a list of four professional references including email addresses and phone numbers
- Reference registration code Regis - NY - Pharma in the Subject line of your email
- Note experience in dealing with pharmaceutical matters on your resume
- Include document review experience in your resume, if applicable, including software applications used
- Please request a registration interview if you have not yet registered
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Merrill Brink International is now sourcing candidates for upcoming document review projects in the New York market. Ideal candidates will be licensed attorneys (preferably in New York), familiar with securities matters, have at least 2 years of document review experience, and experience with redaction. Interested candidates should do the following:
- Submit a resume in Word format to Vanessa.Vidunas@merrillcorp.com
- Submit a list of four professional references including email addresses and phone numbers
- Reference registration code Regis - NY - Securities in the Subject line of your email
- Note experience in dealing with securities matters on your resume
- Include document review experience in your resume, if applicable, including software applications used
- Please request a registration interview if you have not yet registered
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PRO BONO
MFY LEGAL SERVICES (www.mfy.org)
MFY Legal Services, Inc. is a citywide legal services organization whose mission is to ensure that no New Yorker is denied access to justice because he or she cannot afford an attorney. For the past 45 years, MFY has provided free legal assistance to tens of thousands of New Yorkers in the areas of housing, public benefits, consumer, employment, civil and disability rights, and family law matters.
AVAILABLE PROJECT
Volunteer Attorney Position in Law Reform Project
MFY seeks a volunteer attorney to work in its Adult Home Advocacy Project for 6 months to 1 year, either full-time or part-time. MFY has been at the forefront of litigation and advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities who live in adult homes, resulting in a recent landmark federal court decision holding that the State of New York has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act by using large segregated adult homes in the administration of New York’s mental health system. The volunteer attorney will be part of a three-attorney team that does outreach to adult homes in the five boroughs of New York City, advises residents about their legal rights, represents adult home residents in individual matters; and litigates impact cases and class actions affecting the adult home community. The volunteer should possess excellent research and writing skills. Litigation experience and an interest in disability rights is a plus.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Laura Kolesar
Coordinator, Public Service Network
City Bar Justice Center
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
212.382.6759
lkolesar@nycbar.org
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Assistant General Counsel
The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York provides fi nancing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profi t healthcare facilities, and other not-forprofit
institutions which serve the greater public good. We currently have a need for an Assistant General Counsel in our Albany, NY offi ce. Th is position will render legal advice and execute legal assignments of considerable diffi culty with respect to various aspects of the operations of the Authority with a focus on employment and labor law.
Responsibilities: ∙ Serve generally in a designated area of responsibility as a deputy to the Managing General Counsel, and has authority to act for the Managing General Counsel with respect to certain designated areas of responsibility in his/her absence; also has authority to act for the General Counsel in his/her absence when designated by him/her to do so. ∙ Represent the Authority or coordinate and direct outside counsel, including the Attorney General’s Offi ce, in connection with administrative proceedings and litigation in which the Authority is involved. ∙ Participate, on behalf of the Authority, in the collective bargaining process, including the development of proposals and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; interpret collective bargaining agreements both within and outside the grievance process; and provide legal advice to management concerning the application of federal, state and local employment laws.
Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor, admitted and in good standing to practice law in New York State; plus nine years of relevant experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar including labor and/or employment law experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctor, admitted and in good standing to practice law in New York State; plus demonstrated nine to ten years of relevant experience in the fi elds of labor and employment law subsequent to admission to the Bar, preferably working in the public sector or representing public sector clients. Candidate should have knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas: (a) rendering advice and representing clients in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, improper practices, managerial and confi dential title designations, and other employer/employee matters; (b) rendering advice on the implementation of applicable federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act; (c) rendering advice on the implementation of applicable New York State Laws, including the Human Rights Law, the Taylor Law, the Workers Compensation Law, the Labor Law including the Unemployment Insurance Program, the Civil Service Law, the Public Employee Safety and Health Act and the Public Offi cer’s Law; (d) handling and/or monitoring labor and employment related litigation.
Benefits: We off er excellent benefi ts including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurances; generous vacation, sick, and personal leave; employee assistance program; fl exible spending program; deferred compensation program; 12 paid holidays; and state retirement plan.
Please send a letter of interest with salary expectations and a detailed resume to:
Stacey Abrams – Human Resources Dormitory Authority – State of New York 515 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Jobopps2@dasny. org Fax: (518) 257-3550 Th e Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity. All qualifi ed candidates are encouraged to apply. All off ers will be contingent upon a thorough & in depth background check and submission of documents
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FYI:
24 credit NY CLE package for $124.99.
http://www.attorneycredits.com/bundleList.php?state=37
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PRO BONO
MERCY CENTER (www.mercenterbronx.org)
Mercy Center is a center for parents and families in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Its mission is to provide educational, technical, human and supportive services to women, parents and other family members, empowering them to reach their full human potential, lead meaningful lives, and be agents of change in their families and communities. For almost two decades, Mercy Center has intervened in the lives of women and their families and helped them move from isolation to connectedness, poverty to economic self-sufficiency, despair to hopefulness, and violent and oppressive family dynamics to healthy, respectful and mutually enriching relationships. Current Mercy Center programs and services include: Parenting and Family Life Skills Classes, Business and Job Skills Classes, ESL/Immigrant Services, Youth Programs and Activities, Social Services Case Management, and Personal Development.
AVAILABLE PROJECT
For over 5 years, Mercy Center has had a lawyer volunteering twice a week to assist Center participants and their families with their legal problems. Mercy Center is seeking a part time volunteer to join this lawyer. Participants’ legal issues involve domestic relations, immigration, consumer credit, and housing, among others. While experience in some of these areas of law and Spanish language ability is helpful, it is not required. The Center is seeking a volunteer who can commit to 2 full days a week and who has the flexibility to go to court with a client on a different day if necessary. The Center’s current volunteer is available to provide training and mentorship as needed. The Mercy Center is easily accessible by the 2, 5 and 6 subway lines.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Laura Kolesar
Coordinator, Public Service Network
City Bar Justice Center
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
212.382.6759
lkolesar@nycbar.org
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IMMEDIATE NEED FOR PART-TIME ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS
WITH NEW YORK LAW LICENSE – OPPORTUNITY TO WORK REMOTELY!
Legalpeople is looking for ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS who are Active and In Good Standing with the NEW YORK BAR. We have a Chicago-based client looking for an attorney with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in estate planning for project-based, part-time work. The projects would involve the review of estate planning documents to ensure they are consistent with local New York Law. This lawyer would be primarily setting family structures, with a possible real estate transfer component. All work can be done from home and will be managed remotely by Legalpeople’s client. Each project will be between five and thirty hours work of work. Hourly rate is commensurate with level of experience.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required and all applicants must be Active and In Good Standing with the New York bar.
As this position is imminent, please submit your resume now! For best consideration, please discuss your relevant experience in your resume or by cover letter.
Please submit your resume to chicago@legalpeoplegroup.com. You may visit our company at www.legalpeoplegroup.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Stratify, the industry leader in electronic discovery, is seeking a dynamic Electronic Discovery Specialist to help us expand our client base. In this high profile role, you will sell e-discovery services and products to top law firms, Fortune 500 companies and even government agencies. You should be self confident, intelligent, as well an effective relationship builder and communicator.
Qualifications include: 2+ years experience as an attorney, senior level paralegal or practice support professional with experience managing electronic discovery doc reviews. Desire for someone with deep contacts/relationships in the legal community with decision-makers. Strong aptitude or experience in technology. A sound technical understanding of the electronic discovery marketplace in the services and/or software areas. Great listening skills with the ability to ask probing questions and clearly discuss business value propositions. Excellent proposal writing skills and ability to manage complex sales engagements.
This position requires an effective communicator, presenter, and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must desire to influence and participate in the strategic direction of the company, its services and its software products. Participating in speaking engagements as required.
Seeking candidates in all major metropolitan areas including New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Contact: David Mack at dmack@stratify.com
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Our client seeks a labor & employment attorney for a temporary substantive
project. Must have employer/management-side experience.
Please send your resume ASAP to ajones@thedinegroup.com AND
resumes@thedinegroup.com and specify in the subject line of your email
that you are applying for the labor & employment position. We will
review your resume and follow-up with qualified candidates.
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join our next Multicultural Media Mixer!
El Club de Comerciantes and The Black Latino Council proudly invites you to join our next Multicultural Media Mixer!
· Network and mingle with top Multicultural Media and marketing professionals
· Saluting Global Atlanta, Hablemos Atlanta, La Raza, RadioMex, Vargas and Amigos.
· Special Guest Solange Warner, President of the World Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 6-9pm
St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta
88 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305-2212
The Multicultural Media Mixer is a bimonthly networking event that brings together the professionals in multicultural media and marketing, as well as Public Relations, community outreach, advertising professionals, media buyers, and government officials.
Who should attend:
Broadcasters, journalists, media buyers, public relations executives, media planners, and marketing professionals interested in targeting multicultural markets.
Event partners:
PR newswire
Latinos in Information Science and Technology
Georgia Black Chamber
The Neighborhood Market Association.
US CENSUS
Ecuatorian Chamber of Commerce
Link Atlanta
Link USA
Event sponsors:
Stone Mountain Chyrsler
Vargas and Amigos
Golfcoast software Inc.
GUSTHECH
BASPAC
El Azteca Restaurant
Arizona Restaurant
Plaza Network
Please R.S.V.P. at crece@elclubdecomerciantes.com or latinmarketing1@aol.com
For Sponsorship opportunities please call at (404) 454-8830 or (678) 500-9245
For directions please call (404) 261-3820
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Multiple Attorney/Compliance Positions
A) Compliance Testing – Major Corporation – NYC
Prestigious financial institution is seeking a Compliance professional to work on a temporary basis in their Manhattan office. Candidate will work in company’s Compliance Testing Group. The role will involve creating and executing detailed testing work programs to assess compliance with regulations and firm policies. This role will work closely with compliance and business management.
Individuals must have 5 years of auditing experience or other investigative or compliance work in the financial services industry (Recognized audit certification such as ACA, CIA, CISA, or CPA preferred). Candidate must have an understanding of and the ability to grasp business and global regulatory policies, conduct research, data gathering, and prepare reports, identify and effectively escalate potential issues to the appropriate individuals, and leverage strong communication skills to frequently interact with other areas of the firm. Must be able to work under supervision to design work programs and then execute test steps within assigned budgets, and meet tight deadlines to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a must, and knowledge of Access and PowerPoint preferable.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com and jstorch@thedinegroup.com, with the subject heading “Compliance Testing”.
B) Document Review Attorney – NJ
*Corporation seeks attorneys for long-term temporary document review position in New Jersey. Document review experience is not required, but is a huge plus. Must be admitted to practice law in at least one state.
Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com, with the subject heading “NJ Doc Review”.
C) Litigation Attorney – CT/NY
*Solo practitioner seeks an attorney with 8-10 years experience in litigation, to work on a long-term temporary-to-permanent basis. Candidate will be working closely with firm’s owner, and must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
Candidate must have heavy litigation experience dealing with security companies, must know Profit and Loss, and must have experience in negotiation. Ex-law enforcement experience is a plus, as is ex-business experience. Admission in New York is required.
Please send resumes in Word format to resumes@thedinegroup.com and jstorch@thedinegroup.com with the subject heading “Litigation Attorney”.
