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IP Litigation - Mid-Level-Paralegal

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Posted on: March 16, 2010

Excellence, integrity, cooperation, individual respect, enthusiasm and pursuit of improvement. At Orrick, these core values make for a great place to work. Our over 1000 attorney law firm is committed to providing the highest quality of legal service to advance the welfare of our firm and our clients. With offices throughout the United States, Asia and Europe, Orrick's goal is to become recognized as one of the greatest law firms in the world. This is an exciting time to join Orrick. We currently have an excellent opportunity in our Silicon Valley office for a mid-level IP Litigation Paralegal. You will provide paralegal support on large complex IP litigation cases. Responsibilities include organizing, reviewing and drafting legal documents; performing organizational duties and projects requiring IP Litigation background, and some monitoring and delegating of work to less experienced paralegals and staff. Trial experience and ITC case experience a plus.

Qualifications and Requirements:
The successful candidate must be Cal. AB 1761 compliant and should possess a BA/BS degree; a Paralegal Certificate from an American Bar Association is a plus. Candidates also should have 3-5 years experience of increasingly responsible litigation paralegal experience, a solid understanding of IP litigation issues, knowledge of court rules and procedures, and PC proficiency with Excel and Word. Knowledge of Concordance and Live Note a plus. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

Paralegal

Bass Berry & Sims
Posted on: March 11, 2010

Bass, Berry and Sims is an innovative, dynamic law firm with a practice spanning the full spectrum of today’s business environment. We currently seek a Paralegal for our Memphis office. Will conduct extensive legal research relating to complex problems and projects and will prepare memoranda and/or opinions containing recommended courses of action and/or solutions to legal issues. Research and analyze law sources in order to prepare legal documents. Conduct interviews and investigations in order to gather information relating to particular legal issues. Prepare drafts of resolutions, ordinances, responses to legislative requests, leases and contracts. Provide full support to their assigned attorneys, as well as, assist any other attorney within the firm that may require assistance.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum requirements for the position are 2 to 4 years experience in a corporate legal environment. The qualified candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs. A paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school is preferred.

Bankruptcy Paralegal

DLA Piper LLP (US)
Posted on: March 11, 2010

DLA Piper, a leader in the practice of law worldwide, seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Bankruptcy Paralegal with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will handle the large volumes of work associated with each matter, case or transaction, and will work well under deadlines. -Under the supervision of attorneys, prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors. -Prepares and files UCC Financing Statements. Performs UCC searches and processes UCC filings. -Prepares and organizes documents for transactions. -Attends closing with attorneys to manage documents and obtain all necessary signatures. -Prepares closing books. -Assembles, reviews and analyzes documents. -Reviews and downloads court dockets and bankruptcy filings. -Drafts notices, proposed orders, affidavits and other filings. -Prepares fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules and statements. -Communicates with judges' chambers, court personnel, outside counsel, clients and other parties via telephone, mail and email. -Attends to or arranges for service of pleadings. -Maintains department calendar.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required. Minimum of 3 years experience as a Bankruptcy Paralegal, performing duties as indicated. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 3,500 lawyers in 67 offices located in 29 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual. DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance. DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V.

Real Estate Paralegal

Firm Advice, Inc.
Posted on: March 04, 2010

Firm Advice, Inc. is recruiting for a real estate paralegal for a major Northern Virginia company. This candidate will assist in areas such as leasing documentation and procedures, building access procedures, operational issues and periodic administrative matters. Salary is competitive with today’s market. Position offers generous benefits package and more. If you have a MINIMUM of 3 years experience as a real estate paralegal and have a degree or a paralegal certificate and are interested in this position, please send your resume in WORD or Adobe format to:recruiter@firmadvice.com.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 3 years real estate experience. Must have a degree or a paralegal certificate.

IP Litigation - Mid-Level Paralegal

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Posted on: February 26, 2010

IP Litigation – Mid-Level Paralegal Silicon Valley, CA Job #198020 Excellence, integrity, cooperation, individual respect, enthusiasm and pursuit of improvement. At Orrick, these core values make for a great place to work. Our over 1000 attorney law firm is committed to providing the highest quality of legal service to advance the welfare of our firm and our clients. With offices throughout the United States, Asia and Europe, Orrick's goal is to become recognized as one of the greatest law firms in the world. This is an exciting time to join Orrick. We currently have an excellent opportunity in our Silicon Valley office for a mid-level IP Litigation Paralegal. You will provide paralegal support on large complex IP litigation cases. Responsibilities include organizing, reviewing and drafting legal documents; performing organizational duties and projects requiring IP Litigation background, and some monitoring and delegating of work to less experienced paralegals and staff. Trial experience and ITC case experience a plus.

Qualifications and Requirements:
The successful candidate must be Cal. AB 1761 compliant and should possess a BA/BS degree; a Paralegal Certificate from an American Bar Association is a plus. Candidates also should have 3-5 years experience of increasingly responsible litigation paralegal experience, a solid understanding of IP litigation issues, knowledge of court rules and procedures, and PC proficiency with Excel and Word. Knowledge of Concordance and Live Note a plus. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. Please send resume and cover letter to: Marjorie Kenneally Human Resources Manager svjobs@orrick.com Fax number: 650-614-7401 No phone calls please. AA/EOE

Managing Law Clerk

BuckleySandler LLP
Posted on: February 22, 2010

BuckleySandler LLP currently is seeking candidates for a Managing Law Clerk position for its Los Angeles office. The Managing Law Clerk is responsible for entering dates into the Firm’s calendaring system; calculating rule-based litigation deadlines; coordinating the filing and service of all court documents including electronic court filings; researching California courts procedural and administrative questions; providing calendar reports for attorneys upon request; and maintaining databases for attorney court admissions, electronic filing registration and passwords. BuckleySandler represents many of the nation's leading banks, mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, credit card companies, insurance companies, student lenders, commercial lenders, securities firms, and other financial services companies, as well as private equity firms and other investors such financial services firms, applying its extensive expertise across the full range of enforcement, litigation, regulatory, transactional, and public policy issues confronting the financial services industry. With more than 70 lawyers in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New York, BuckleySandler provides best in class legal counsel to meet the challenges of our clients in an ever-changing and tumultuous legal, regulatory and legislative environment. More information about the firm can be found on our website, www.buckleysandler.com. It is the policy of BuckleySandler LLP to extend equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the litigation calendaring process and the California Court System. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent time management and organizational skills. Bachelor’s Degree required; paralegal background a plus. Please send application materials, including cover letter and resume to employment@buckleysandler.com referencing “Managing Law Clerk” in the subject header.

Trusts & Estates Senior Paralegal

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, LLP
Posted on: February 17, 2010

Join the Trust's and Estate's group of one of the world's most prominent and collegial law firms. Job Responsibilities: Preparation of probate or administration proceeding papers, collection and valuation of assets, payment of debts and bequests, preparation and filing of federal and state estate tax returns, preparation of informal receipt and release agreements.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 yrs. estate administration experience including work on large estates with complicated tax plans; and preparation of Federal and State estate tax returns, probate documents and Surrogate's Court related filings. Must have experience with One Source Estate Tax Program (formerly FPS), NYSBA Surrogate's Court program and Excel. Bachelor's degree required. Knowledge of fiduciary accounting and estate and trust fiduciary income taxation preferred. Send resume and cover letter to resumes@cgsh.com. All job applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race. color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. Applicants who need an accommodation may request one by contacting nroberts@cgsh.com, fax 212-298-0324 or by phone 212-225-3110.

Paralegal

Softscape
Posted on: February 14, 2010

Grow your career with a growing company! Softscape is on the cutting edge of advanced people management technology, and we continue to add leading global organizations to our success stories. We are always looking for smart, talented, high-energy individuals who share our vision, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of this industry with Softscape as the leading pioneer. Softscape is a global leader in web-based human capital management. · Founded in 1994, Softscape is privately held and has grown consistently year after year. Softscape has been profitable since year one, and continues to achieve industry recognition on the Inc 500, Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500, and the BBJ Fastest Growing Company each year. · In the last three years, Softscape has achieved 311% revenue growth while maintaining a balanced operational and headcount growth. · Softscape has established worldwide operations with offices across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. · Softscape offers a challenging opportunity for professional growth with competitive salaries and a full range of benefits. Minimum Duties and Responsibilities ·Review, negotiate and track NDAs · Process contract requests, some contract negotiation and review · Assist in RFP legal review based on company guidelines · Peparation and review of contract addendums · Assist in document management for the legal department ·Corporate recordkeeping as needed ·Assist HR with management of employment matters and policies · Preparation of legal documents and proofreading tasks. · Track and manage insurance policy renewals, certificates of insurance, etc. ·Perform special projects as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: ·Bachelors Degree · Paralegal Certificate (preferable) · 4-6 years relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: · General knowledge of contract law. ·Knowledge of software licensing issues Skills in: · Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem resolution skills · Highly detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communications skills · Self-motivated, hard working, team oriented individual; attentive to details · Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results ·Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and all Softscape employees · Creative problem solver with ability to work independently · Fast learning, resourceful, and excellent computer skills License or Certificate: Paralegal (Preferable

Estate Administration Paralegal

Goodwin Procter
Posted on: February 12, 2010

Goodwin Procter is one of the nation's leading law firms, with offices in Boston, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. We are a hard-driving, entrepreneurial and dynamic group, working tenaciously for clients whose problems and challenges we treat as our own. Reports To: Sr. Manager of Paralegals Responsibilities: The Estate Administration Paralegal will assist with all aspects of estate administration including preparation of Federal and State Estate Tax Returns (Form 706); collection and valuation of estate assets; preparation of inventories and annual estate and trust accounts; maintenance of financial records; and preparation and filing of Probate Court documentation. Responsibilities will also include maintaining trust accounts and coordinating trust distributions, and bill payment. Requirements: A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in estate administration, and experience preparing trust accounts, is required. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, be able to work well in a team oriented environment, and be capable of handling multiple responsibilities independently. Proficiency with Fast Tax, EstateWorks, EstateVal, Quicken and Excel is preferred. EOE.

Litigation Paralegal

DLA Piper LLP (US)
Posted on: February 09, 2010

DLA Piper, a leader in the practice of law worldwide, seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, attorneys, clients and outside vendors. The ideal candidate will handle the large volumes of work associated with each matter, case or transaction, and will work well under deadlines. Under the supervision of attorneys, prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors. - Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings. - Organizes all necessary documents for depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations; summarizes depositions and compiles key testimony into case database. - Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews. - Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc. - Assists attorneys at depositions, hearing, trials or arbitrations.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Five to seven years of paralegal and trial experience required. Experience with legal software as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must meet the California Paralegal Requirements. DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 3,200 lawyers in 62 offices located in 24 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual. DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance. DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V. Please submit resumes online via www.dlapiper.com.

Trust and Estate Paralegal and/or Accountant

Kaufman & Canoles
Posted on: February 09, 2010

Trust and Estate Paralegal and/or Accountant For Norfolk, Virginia – Hampton Road’s largest law firm with sophisticated trust and estate administration department seeks an Accountant or Paraprofessional for Norfolk office with tax preparation experience to administer complex trust and estate administration and prepare estate, gift & fiduciary income tax returns. Our “Private Client Services Group” consists of 20 lawyers and 4 paralegals. The group is extremely collegial and values people who like interacting with others in a professional atmosphere and who like to grow and learn. Group has an open door, non-hierarchical philosophy and seeks energetic people who can work independently, but also enjoy sharing, helping and interacting with others. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual seeking an alternative to an accounting firm or bank trust department. The position requires someone who: 1) Likes to think and solve problems (we focus on being active thinkers in all matters); 2) Can think ahead, anticipate and plan proactively; 3) Has a strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare a work product accurately, on-time and in a cost effective manner (for us, we believe that over the long run, the right answer, as opposed to the approximately right or close enough answer, is typically the easiest one to implement and carry out); 4) Has the ability to handle client relations and work well with others on a team; and 5) Has a strong sense of accountability and is willing to take personal responsibility for and ownership of a client, project and/or task. We work on a state-of-the-art computer network using CCH ProSystem, OneSource (formerly Fast Tax), MS Excel, Word & Outlook communications program. An ability to work overtime during tax season is helpful. Flexible work schedule is available. We offer a competitive salary and our benefits package includes: Medical, dental, & life insurance Profit sharing 401(k) with match Tuition reimbursement Generous leave benefits Paid in building garage parking Our office is in downtown Norfolk on the top 4 floors of a Class A office building with 270 degree water views. Within 30 minutes of downtown, the Hampton Roads area has city/urban, suburban, oceanfront, bay front, riverfront, farm and horse country living, with residences ranging from early 1700’s to new built and everything in between. Downtown area has Symphony, Opera and Stage companies as well as Virginia Arts Festival, nationally known Chrysler Art Museum, waterside park festivals and professional hockey and baseball. Area has four full seasons with moderate winters and is an open, diverse community, with significant family focus, great school systems and strong outdoors orientation. If you are looking for a rewarding position in a professional environment, please send your resume to: Personnel Director, Kaufman & Canoles, P.O. Box 3037, Norfolk, VA 23514. For more information about our firm, visit our website at www.kaufcan.com.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Sidley Austin LLP
Posted on: February 05, 2010

Managing all aspects of large scale complex litigations and arbitrations. Maintaining, updating and organizing client files, trial transcripts, fact and research files, court papers and correspondence files in hard copy form as well as electronic form.     Producing electronic and hard copy documents. Assisting with responses to discovery requests, including redacting documents in hard copy form as well as on line. Abstracting depositions and assembling documents for use at depositions. When needed, preparing for and attending court trials and/or arbitrations and handling all duties associated with a trial such as: preparing witness binders, preparing and tracking exhibits, contacting clients and witnesses, scheduling court reporters, etc. Cite-checking, blue-booking and proofreading briefs.  Preparing privilege logs. Filing documents electronically with the courts. Must be proficient in Concordance Performs other miscellaneous projects and tasks as requested by attorneys and Legal Assistant Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor\'s degree and 3 - 4 years large firm experience.

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Posted on: February 03, 2010

Join the IP group of one of the world\'s most prominent and collegial law firms. We are looking for someone with initiative and energy who is interested in a long-term opportunity to be an important part of our growing IP practice. While the position involves applying IP experience in the context of intellectual property transactions (e.g., IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions), the job does not involve any IP prosecution. However, we are looking for candidates with a minimum of two years experience in patent and trademark prosecution, since these skills are important to the work. We also require a bachelor\'s degree and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include: Assisting with the due diligence process, such as searching for patent, trademark and copyright status and ownership/assignment information Reviewing the search results and preparing charts summarizing the information Tracking down patent file wrappers, trademark oppositions and other publicly-available IP documents Searching for domain name availability Reviewing and preparing IP schedules for agreements Maintaining the trademark tracking database (primarily associated with pro bono clients) Maintaining the IP precedents database Serving as a resource to attorneys with questions regarding IP registrations or portfolios Assisting with preparation for CLE and related seminars All job applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race. color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. Applicants who need an accommodation may request one by contacting the Affirmative Action Administrator at resumes@cgsh.com or by fax 212-298-0324 or by phone 212-225-3110.

Paralegal

Fannie Mae
Posted on: January 28, 2010

THE COMPANY Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation's housing recovery. For more information about Fannie Mae and our career opportunities, please visit www.fanniemae.com. JOB INFORMATION The Paralegal, Single Family, Customer Management & Product Acquisition, will use knowledge of real estate and mortgage lending finance to support the Single Family attorneys in the management of the Single Family mortgage business. Review real estate documents, maintain files and conduct legal research as needed. KEY JOB FUNCTIONS Provide legal support to the Single Family Legal Marketing lawyers and Customer Account Teams by combining skill in corporate and real estate law with sound business acumen and knowledge of business goals and objectives of the company. Use business and legal judgment to balance an appropriate level of risk against the business needs in a particular situation. Operate within the framework of allowable corporate behavior and governance, and legal and regulatory compliance. Prepare first draft of variances and contracts as requested. Research local, state and federal law as pertains to legal issues. Review promissory notes, mortgages and other legal documentation. Conduct complex on-line or text-based legal research for use by assigned attorneys. Document findings. Coordinate reviews by subject matter experts in Legal. Maintain contact with business units, outside counsel, regulatory agency staff, and other external representatives on own initiative. Collaborate in implementing solutions. Track matters to completion. Maintain and update legal records and procedures. Conduct administrative tasks to support lawyers. Perform a lead role in performing special legal projects. Provide guidance and support to less experienced paralegal staff. EDUCATION High School Diploma Required. Paralegal Certification Preferred. Bachelor's Degree Preferred. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 4 years or equivalent experience. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Prior in-house or firm experience as a paralegal or in a legal support, research, analysis or comparable role. Significant experience with real estate, residential mortgage finance, title insurance, credit default, litigation and property management issues preferred. Experience editing and reviewing contracts and other documents. Demonstrated ability to document, track and resolve work requests, handling all aspects of complicated projects from start to finish and minimizing response and resolution time. Tremendous focus on customer service and effective communication, inclusive of the ability to interact with external lender partners effectively. Excellent attention to detail and ability to pursue details and achieve closure on various matters. Demonstrated ability to utilize and leverage research resources such as Lexis Nexis. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite. EMPLOYMENT As a condition of employment with Fannie Mae, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business. Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IP Litigation Paralegal Manager

Wolf Greenfield & Sacks
Posted on: January 22, 2010

IP Litigation Paralegal Manager The Litigation Paralegal Manager is a working senior-level paralegal and manager who is responsible for his/her own caseload and the accuracy, timeliness and overall quality of the services provided by the litigation paralegals and litigation support specialist. Status: Exempt Supervisor: Director of Paralegal and Library Services Staff: Litigation paralegals, litigation support specialist, litigation paralegal temps (as needed) Responsibilities: Manage his/her department while retaining own caseload (80% casework, 20% managerial/administrative) Paralegal Casework including: • case related docketing, • general case file management, • organization of depositions, exhibits and document productions, • creating, managing and searching electronic databases, • document retrieval from courts, • preparation of electronic filings with the courts, • trial preparation and attendance (may require travel), • drafting basic pleadings, • litigation related research, and • other case related projects, Workflow/Quality Control/Best Practices • Monitor department docket to confirm completion of all deadlines and accurate docketing. • Assign cases and special projects and oversee litigation paralegals’ work product in conjunction with responsible attorneys. • Develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department. • Provide oversight of litigation support specialist and his/her support of litigation practice group’s electronic case management and associated vendor relationship management. • Provide informational support and training to litigation attorneys and support staff regarding paralegal and litigation support specialist utilization and departmental procedures. Hiring, Training, Performance Evaluation of Staff • Coordinate the hiring efforts with the Director of Paralegal Services. • Coordinate ongoing professional development and provide training within the department. • Promote/enforce/improve work standards. • Promote team environment. • Participate in periodic performance reviews and setting annual salary and goals. • Work with Director of Paralegal Services in connection with performance related issues, such as time management, accuracy and thoroughness. Administrative • Coordinate staffing coverage, including the review and approval of weekly time sheets. • Conduct new-hire orientation with regard to department services. • Additional projects as firm’s needs dictate. • Manage billable/non billable hour activities and overall staffing levels consistent with targeted production standards. •

Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualifications: • Extensive knowledge of IP litigation process • 7+ years experience as litigation paralegal working on complex litigation • Extensive experience with Concordance, Livenote, Pacer, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and other litigation specific software • Interest in and affinity for litigation related technology • Supervisory experience preferred • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good conflict resolution and organizational skills • Ability to prioritize in a deadline oriented environment • Ability to manage relationships and to motivate and lead people • Good judgment and the ability to be discreet in all matters • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Bankruptcy Paralegal Dallas Office

DLA Piper US
Posted on: January 21, 2010

Job Title: Paralegal Department: 1100HG00-Finance Group Area of Interest: Legal Support Services Location: Dallas Description: DLA Piper, a leader in the practice of law worldwide, seeks a highly organized, detail oriented individual with the excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, attorneys, clients and outside vendors. The ideal candidate will handle the large volumes of work associated with each matter, case or transaction, and will work well under deadlines. Under the supervision of attorneys, prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors. Prepares and files UCC Financing Statements; performs UCC searches and processes UCC filings. Prepares and organizes documents for transactions. Attends closing with attorneys to manage documents and obtain all necessary signatures. Prepares closing books. Assembles, reviews and analyzes documents. Reviews and downloads court dockets and bankruptcy filings. Drafts notices, proposed orders, affidavits and other filings. Prepares fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules and statements.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in Chapter 11, bankruptcy proceedings, and out of court restructuring required. Experience with legal software as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 3500 lawyers in 67 offices located in 29 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual. DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid time off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance. DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Paralegal(part-time)(SA)(Job ID: 21586

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Posted on: January 19, 2010

Morrison & Foerster LLP is a premier global law firm committed to delivering success for our clients around the world. We achieve that by hiring the best talent for every position in our firm. Our progressive workplace policies and our commitment to diversity and collegiality create an environment ideally suited to teamwork and collaboration. We are proud of our numerous workplace awards, including being named to FORTUNE’s list of Best Companies to Work For, American Lawyer’s ''A'' list, and for several years running, have been the Vault survey’s #1 law firm for diversity. As the Paralegal(part-time) you will provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys in the Corporate Practice Group. Applying thorough knowledge, responsibilities include assistance in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, stock and stock option administration, and other corporate work. As needed, provide support to attorneys in the Litigation Department. Ensure client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position. HOW TO APPLY Please apply on-line by visiting www.mofo.com, careers. This job is listed under job ID 21586. This position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Qualifications and Requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree and strong academic record desired. 2) Minimum three years of experience in a law firm working as a corporate paralegal. 3) Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively. 4) High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills. 5) Strong written and verbal communication skills. 6) Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions. 7) Strong initiative to proactively increase value to the position. 8) Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines. 9) Flexibility and ability to work overtime required. 10) Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation. 11) Ability to travel or work out of other Firm offices from time to time is required.

Patent Docket Specialist

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Posted on: January 19, 2010

Department Patent Support Matrix Level 4 Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Reporting Relationship Reports to Patent Practice Support Manager and Information Services Resource Manager. Regularly receives direction from Lead Docket Specialist, patent group attorneys, patent agents, legal analysts, and legal assistants. Responsibilities Under general supervision, provides US and foreign filing docket services for the Patent Group, ensuring integrity and accuracy of the docket function. Dockets dates and deadlines, de-dockets completed items, and prepares responsive docket reports. Assists on special projects, researching and analyzing relevant issues. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position. Essential Functions Client Service 1. Consistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in teamwork, work product, and personal interaction. 2. Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or Firm need. US and Foreign Filing Docketing 1. Docket incoming US Patent Trademark Office and foreign filing mail into docketing database; double checking for accuracy. Write effective notes into the database to ensure shared knowledge and historical reference. Routinely apply judgment to ensure that risk management is safeguarded and docket data is complete and reliable. 2. Manage mail flow and faxes for department; ensure mail control and docketing protocols are consistently followed. Provide assistance and guidance to Docket Clerks to ensure mail is correctly date stamped, logged in, and routed as needed. 3. Investigate perceived discrepancies and inconsistencies in due dates and dockets; analyze and review mail where response dates are not apparent or where contingencies may exist; report issues and findings to appropriate attorneys and staff. 4. Act as resource to attorneys and staff, providing docketing guidance and expertise. Regularly and effectively communicate docket standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance within department. De-Docketing 1. Review outgoing filings; de-docket relevant dates in docketing database; forecast and enter next action. Enter relevant data into outgoing PTO log. Enter appropriate filing fees into CD Entry. 2. Ensure that any discrepancies in docket dates and responses are appropriately resolved and corrected. 3. Review relevant documents, such as letters, faxes, email, etc., relating to foreign filing responses and de-docket as appropriate; follow though with foreign filing specialists and department members as necessary. Reporting and Analysis 1. Generate regular docket reports and distribute to department members. 2. Review and follow through on updates to docket report as identified by department members; input updates into docketing database. 3. Prepare ad hoc docket reports for department members and clients, customizing as appropriate. Collaborate closely with department members to ensure that client reports are formatted and prepared to meet client needs. Special Projects 1. Collaborating with office and firmwide specialists, assist in the regular review and assessment of docketing procedures; participate in and coordinate updates to procedures; develop responsive procedural changes. 2. Assist with periodic file audits and proactively respond to underlying issues. 3. Participate in special projects involving docket function or that require docket expertise, historical knowledge, etc. 4. Provide in-depth, detailed, and analytical research on docket-related issues and questions; follow through on findings; propose and implement measures as appropriate to improve processes to reduce future risk. 5. Assist with and manage docketing of matters coming in and leaving the department. Ensure that matters in/matters out are appropriately reviewed and prioritized and that risk management is unfailingly addressed. Work Flow Management and Quality Control 1. Scrupulously review all work product to ensure highest accuracy; routinely apply techniques and procedures to mange details, often working under critical deadlines. 2. Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs. 3. Delegate appropriate work to Patent Docket Clerks to ensure timely completion of assignments. 4. Mentor Patent Docket Clerks and other staff, providing training and guidance on work product and professional development. Professional Development 1. Remain current in industry trends in patent docketing; proactively expand knowledge of procedures, laws, and nuances related to docketing. 2. Ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency. 3. Ensure client service and performance consistently meet Career and Compensation Management Program (“CCMP”) expectations for Matrix Level 4. 4. Regularly review position against Matrix expectations and develop goals to further increase position value. Confidentiality Ensure compliance with the Firm’s Confidentiality Policy, including safeguarding confidential and personal information, and reporting any suspected breach appropriately and immediately. Safety Practices Adhere to the Firm’s General Safety Practices and any unique safety practices for department and building. Other Duties 1. Other duties as assigned. Availability Available Immediately How to Apply Apply online.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualifications Education and Experience 1. Minimum three to five years of patent docketing experience preferred. Teamwork and Applied Skills 1. Excellent organizational skills. 2. Ability to work effectively and to prioritize under pressure; ability to meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions. 3. Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work; excellent proofreading skills. 4. Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data. 5. Ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information concisely. 6. A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and team interaction. 7. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word. 8. Availability to work overtime; flexibility regarding work schedule.

Financial Services Paralegal (DC)(Job ID: 21538)

Morrison & Foerster LLP
Posted on: January 19, 2010

As the Financial Services Paralegal you will provide organizational and substantive support to attorneys in the Financial Services Practice Group. Ensure client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position.

Qualifications and Requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree and strong academic record desired. 2) A minimum of five years experience with banking and consumer financial services law issues, as well as data security and privacy issues, familiarity with the federal legislative (including legislative history) process and federal regulatory process is required. 3) Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively. 4) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys and clients. 5) High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent cite-checking and proofreading skills. 6) Ability to prepare accurate work product, on-time and in a cost effective manner. 7) Ability to research, analyze and synthesize large amounts of data. 8) Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, and work effectively under pressure. 9) Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines essential. 10) Ability to work overtime required. 11) Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.

Patent Docket Clerk

Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Posted on: January 18, 2010

Chadbourne & Parke LLP seeks a Patent Docket Clerk who, based on procedures established for each of our clients, will review and extract information from foreign and domestic incoming and outgoing correspondence, as well as Patent and Trademark Office correspondence, for entry into our CPI docketing database. The Clerk would also be responsible for the following tasks: pulling files, opening mail, printing and docketing electronic communications and maintenance of physical patent files, the tracking of annuities and maintenance fees and client status reports. Heavy data entry and also creation of new physical files, particularly during file transfers. Provide assistance to the IP Docketing Administrator and other members of the IP department as necessary, including projects and audits. Trademark docketing experience also a plus, but not necessary. Qualified candidates must have some patent prosecution knowledge, strong communication skills, an organized approach to work assignments, an ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a team-oriented, can-do attitude. Experience with CPI docketing system preferred. Flexibility to work overtime. Please submit salary requirements.