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Volume 11, No. 52 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Week of Dec. 27-Jan. 1, 2010
Attorney Positions — Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit
Staff Positions — Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors,
Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more!
ATTORNEY PARALEGAL LEGAL SECRETARY
Position of the Week Position of the Week Position of the Week

WC ATTORNEY PARALEGAL LEGAL SECRETARY

Busy Loop Law Firm seeks an Associate with
at least 3-5 yrs. exp. who has a solid Workers
Comp background and is capable of drafting,
presenting and arguing Motions, attending
Arbitration Hearings, trying jury cases, taking
depositions, supervising support staff with
discovery. The ideal candidate must have
access to a car for frequent travel to
Collar County and Cook County Suburban
Courtrooms. Salary commensurate with
experience and includes an incentive program.
E-Mail your Resume, Jury Verdict History
and Salary requirements to
Mark.Karno@karnolaw.com
Loop intellectual property law firm has
Small Loop law firm seeks experienced legal
immediate opening for experienced paralegal.
secretary/receptionist. Ideal candidate must
Must be proficient in all facets of PCT and
have excellent telephone skills and must be
foreign filing. Knowledge of WordPerfect a
professional, self-motivated and organized.
must, additional computer knowledge helpful.
Candidate must possess advanced computer
Three years of experience working with patent
skills (MS Word 2007) and excellent typing
foreign filings required. Please forward resume
(65+ wpm) and proofreading skills. Competitive
with salary expectations.
salary and excellent benefits. Firm specializes
in foreclosure, commercial real estate litigation
Box LB799
and transactional practice. Fax resume and
Law Bulletin
salary requirements to (312) 419-9114.
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com

LATERAL Family Law ESTATE Litigation Litigation Patent Prosecution

ATTORNEYS
SmithAmundsen LLC is seek-
ing to expand our presence
through the addition of lateral
attorneys with portable busi-
ness in the following practice
areas: Labor & Employment,
Commercial Real Estate,
Banking and Corporate Trans-
actions.
SmithAmundsen is comprised
of 125 attorneys based in five
offices. We have offices in Mil-
waukee and Chicago, Rock-
ford, St. Charles, and Wood-
stock, Ill. Our attorneys regu-
larly practice in all venues
within the states of Illinois and
Wisconsin in both state and
federal court. In addition, our
attorneys are retained on a re-
gional and national basis by
clients to handle both coordi-
nating counsel responsibilities
as well as direct representa-
tion of clients in other jurisdic-
tions.
Please submit your resume in
confidence to
mdelargy@salawus.com
or by mail to:
Michael L. DeLargy
SmithAmundsen LLC
150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60601
TRIAL
ATTORNEYS
Fidelity National Title Group,
Inc., one of the largest and
most preeminent providers of
title insurance in the world is
seeking experienced trial at-
torneys to join its in-house liti-
gation team, located in down-
town Chicago. This practice
group specializes in title insur-
ance and related litigation.
Candidates must have a mini-
mum of five to fifteen years
active practice including "first
chair" experience, excellent
analytical and writing skills,
and be self motivated. Famil-
iarity with mortgage, title,
and real property law is con-
sidered valuable. Competitive
salary and benefits package
offered. Send resume, refer-
ences, and salary history to:
S h e l l e y . C a r r ington@fnf.com.
Use "In-house" in the reference
line of your email.
Our firm is seeking an associ-
ate with family law experi-
ence to spearhead our new
Chicago office. The firm main-
tains a nationally recognized
practice representing clients
in a broad range of diverse,
complex and high profile mat-
ters. Our firm prides itself on
a tradition and culture geared
to providing the highest quali-
ty legal work. If you are seek-
ing an exciting career with
room to grow, representing
high profile clients, our firm is
for you. We offer the most
competitive salary and bene-
fits. Whether working on the
myriad of issues related to
custody and domestic rela-
tions, your work will be to help
clients realize their goals. We
look forward to hearing from
you. Please fax resume to
(312) 896-9417. All inquests will
be kept in the strictest of con-
fidence.
Trial Attorney
Well known Plaintiff’s firm
has an immediate opening for
an additional attorney with a
minimum of 7 years experi-
ence for preparation and trial
of substantial plaintiff person-
al injury and medical mal-
practice cases. Applicant
must have actual jury trial ex-
perience as well as expertise
in birth injury litigation. At-
tractive compensation pack-
age with unlimited growth po-
tential. All responses will be
held in confidence. Please e-
mail resume to
Box LB829
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Corporate
Associate
WEB ID #163
Company: Confidential
Location:Chicago Suburbs
Practice Area: Corporate, Fi-
nance & Small to Middle Mar-
ket Merger & Acquisition
Transactions.
Experience: 3-4 Years
Please visit jobs.lawbulletin.com
for more details or forward re-
sume (Word or PDF format) to:
Box LB828
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
PLANNING/TAX
PARALEGAL
$75K
Our Mid-Sized Law Firm is
expanding in the Estate Plan-
ning department and is in
need of a qualified paralegal
to assist with busy Estate
Planning and Tax attorneys.
Qualified applicants will have
5-10 years Estate Plan-
ning/Tax experience, be com-
puter savvy and a have a solid
work background. Firm offers
excellent benefits package,
401k and a congenial work en-
vironment. Applications from
Law Students and Attorneys
will not be accepted.ONLY
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
WILL BE CONTACTED. Im-
mediate hire.
Please send resumes to
Kathy Stratton:
Fax: 312-253-5446
Phone: 312-253-4012
Email: kstratton@firstassoc.com
Litigation
Paralegal
Chicago practice has an im-
mediate opening for an experi-
enced litigation paralegal. The
successful candidate will pos-
ses a minimum of 3 to 5 years
experience with product liabil-
ity defense litigation or large
document intense complex liti-
gation cases. Maintaining
complex paper and computer
file records is essential to be-
ing successful in the position.
You must be able to quickly
and accurately retrieve files
using multiple indices. Sum-
mation, Concordance, and e-
filing are highly preferred.
Salary is commensurate with
experience and firm offers a
competitive benefit package
E-mail resume to
fmc420@aol.com
Paralegal
Chicago practice has an im-
mediate opening for an experi-
enced litigation paralegal. The
successful candidate will pos-
ses a minimum of 3 to 5 years
experience with product liabil-
ity defense litigation or large
document intense complex liti-
gation cases. Maintaining
complex paper and computer
file records is essential to be-
ing successful in the position.
You must be able to quickly
and accurately retrieve files
using multiple indices. Sum-
mation, Concordance, and e-
filing are highly preferred.
Salary is commensurate with
experience and firm offers a
competitive benefit package
E-mail resume to
fmc420@aol.com
PARALEGAL
Loop intellectual property law
firm has immediate opening
for experienced paralegal.
Must be proficient in all facets
of PCT and foreign filing.
Knowledge of WordPerfect a
must, additional computer
knowledge helpful. Three
years of experience working
with patent foreign filings re-
quired. Please forward resume
with salary expectations.
Box LB799
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Secretary
Chicago law firm is looking to
add an experienced Patent lit-
igation legal secretary to their
staff. You need to have prior
Patent litigation experience,
at least 5 years, with strong
Microsoft Word, Excel and
Outlook skills and typing of
75wpm. You need to have pri-
or experience applying Styles
and tracking changes, know
how to prepare Table of Au-
thorities & Tables of Contents,
create pleadings index and
maintain case books, create
indices and maintain electron-
ic black books. Knowledge of
both state and federal court
filing rules is necessary. Elec-
tronic filing experience is re-
quired. This position will sup-
port 2 attorneys, and assist
rest of team when necessary.
You will also perform admin-
istrative tasks such as open
new client/matters, interact
with clients, schedule appoint-
ments, book travel and meet-
ing arrangements as neces-
sary. Manage attorney calen-
dar and enter attorney time
into billing system, prepare
expense reports as needed.
Salary is commensurate with
experience and firm offers a
competitive benefit package
E-mail resume to
fmc420@aol.com
Secretary
Medium sized Chicago law
firm is seeking a legal secre-
tary with 3-5 years patent
prosecution experience in a
law firm setting. The success-
ful candidate will support 3 at-
torneys and must have foreign
and domestic prosecution ex-
perience, strong legal secre-
tarial skills including expert
level Microsoft Word. This po-
sition requires strong inter-
personal skills and the ability
to work for a top partner. Im-
mediate interviews. Generous
benefit package and beautiful
offices. Send resume to
fmc420@aol.com.
LEGAL
SECRETARY
Small Loop law firm seeks ex-
perienced legal secretary/re-
ceptionist. Ideal candidate
must have excellent telephone
skills and must be profession-
al, self-motivated and orga-
nized. Candidate must possess
advanced computer skills (MS
Word 2007) and excellent typ-
ing (65+ wpm) and proofread-
ing skills. Competitive salary
and excellent benefits. Firm
specializes in foreclosure,
commercial real estate litiga-
tion and transactional prac-
tice. Fax resume and salary
requirements to (312) 419-9114.

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Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 For Rent 1510 For Rent 1510

ATTORNEY/ Office Space for Impress Your

LITIGATOR
Loop firm has immediate
openings for attorney with 2-4
years experience. Solid re-
search/writing talents for fed-
eral litigation practice a must.
Traditional labor (NLRB),
employment and ERISA expo-
sure a plus. Great environ-
ment, competitive salary and
benefits commensurate with
experience. Recent graduates
with top credentials consid-
ered.
ATTORNEY
Loop Law Firm seeks attor-
ney with 6-10 years of litiga-
tion, civil trial and insurance
defense experience. Please
email your resume to:
Box LB831
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Direct Lease or Clients & Your
Sublease Friends
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large reception area in the vate entrance with/without
front. Also available in addi- secretary space/storage,

Box LB826
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Associate
Healthcare
Litigation Attorney
Growing mid-sized Loop firm
seeks litigation assoc. with 3-5
years expin civil litigation
with emphasis on nursing
home, med mal or a strong
medical background pre-
ferred. Candidates should
have good academic creden-
tials, strong organizational
skills and court and deposition
experience.
Box LB830
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Federal Income
Tax Attorney
Levun, Goodman & Cohen,
LLP, a N. Suburban Boutique
Bus & Tax law firm, seeks
Federal Income Tax attorney
w/ 2+ year’s exp. Send re-
sume to mjcohen@lgclaw.com
P.I. Attorney
P.I. Attorney to join Loop Law
Firm. Comp & P.I. exp. Help-
ful. Competitive Compensa-
tion Package Based on Expe-
rience. Fax resume:
312-236-8920
tional Boutique Law Firm
Suite on separate floor, two
workspaces for rent o n a
month-to-month basis. For ad-
ditional information please
contact Jenine at 312-840-4823.
CHICAGO
TEMPLE
BUILDING
77 W.
WASHINGTON
Across street from - Daley
Center - City Hall - County
Bldg. Best location in Chicago.
Immediate Occupancy. Con-
ference Room. Space avail-
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G.O. CAMERON, INC., AGENT
312-236-5050
55 West Monroe
available with full floor tenant
and established active jury tri-
al firm. Rent/services/refer-
rals negotiable. 312-263-1250
One North LaSalle
Window office space in conve-
nient loop location with secre-
tarial area (furnished). In-
cludes reception services,
copier, fax scanner, phones,
kitchen and conference room.
Call 312/726-1243
20 NORTH CLARK
15x10 and 19x15 window offices,
furn. or unfurn., in modern, at-
tractive 18-office suite. Recep-
tion, 2 conf. rooms, phone sys-
tem with voice mail, online re-
search, kitchen, coffee & fax
included. Secretarial space,
copier & DSL avail.
(312) 641-2144.

Law/Docket Clerks 1150 Friendly professional business

Staff Attorney
Established Chicago law firm
seeks staff attorney with 2
years Daley Center experi-
ence to help handle busy case
docket for growing specialty
practice group. Excellent or-
ganizational and communica-
tion skills essential. Our asso-
ciates are aware of this oppor-
tunity. Send resume, writing
sample and salary require-
ments to
Box LB824
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
INSURANCE
DEFENSE
ATTORNEYS
AV rated insurance defense
firm seeks associate attorneys
to handle complex tort litiga-
tion for Wheaton office. 2-4
years Litigation experience
preferred. Fax resume to
630-752-8763.
Positions Available
IP Docket
Specialist
Chicago Intellectual Property
firm, seeks a self-motivated
individual who knows how to
prioritize assignments to meet
deadlines. Strong communica-
tion and organizational skills
are required to manage heavy
volume. Individual must have
a minimum of 5 years experi-
ence in IP docketing. Ability
to work effectively in fast-
paced, team environment.
Prior experience with comput-
erized docketing systems CPI
or CPA Inprotech preferred.
Ability to quickly learn new
technology and proficient with
Microsoft Word and Excel.
Please send resumes to:
Box LB832
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
law firm has 3 beautiful offic- 33 N. LaSalle
1155 es available on 35th floor. One
10x15 window office for Law Firm has recently made
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window offices for $1,200/mo. 32nd Floor, Tower Suite. Ame-
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rooms, full reception services,
&library, copy room & kitch-
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brary and law clerk. Please
Internet, furniture & other
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Call Mindy (312) 236-8110. (312) 346-8465
30 North LaSalle
Law firm has recently made
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clude conference rooms, full
reception services, fax, copi-
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with other services. AVAIL-
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Please call Donna @
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ASSOCIATE - MID-
LEVEL TO SENIOR
LEVEL
Our small, entrepreneurial law
firm client (under 12 attor-
neys) is seeking an attorney
who has a CPA and at least
five years of sophisticated
estate, financial, wealth and
succession planning experi-
ence. The firm’s business in
these practice areas has sig-
nificantly grown in the past
year, which has created the
need for an associate who is
capable of assuming signifi-
cant file and client responsibil-
ity. This is a unique opportuni-
ty to be an integral part of a
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cessful, collegial, quality of life
firm. The realistic annual bill-
ables are 1,600-1,700 hours.
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ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR
TO MID-LEVEL
Our law firm client is seeking
an associate with 2-4 years of
sophisticated corporate
finance or corporate transac-
tional experience to join its
growing finance group. You
will represent borrowers and
lenders in various types of
credit matters, and clients in
the acquisition and disposition
of assets and companies.
This is a great opportunity to
be part of a core practice area
of this well-respected firm.
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HEALTH CARE
ASSOCIATE (JUNIOR
TO MID-LEVEL)
Our global law firm client is
seeking a health care associ-
ate with a minimum of two
years of experience in bio-
medical research, including
federal grant funded research.
Day-to-day responsibilities will
include advising clients on
research matters, formulary
compliance, drug & device
development, off-label use,
misconduct, hospital discipli-
nary proceedings and second-
ary research issues. Market
comparable compensation
and billable hours.
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Attorney 1000
Positions Available 1010
ASSOCIATE - MID-
SENIOR LEVEL
Our national law firm client is
seeking an associate with at
least four solid years (ideally,
Class of ‘00-’05 as will not
consider Class of ‘06 or more
junior) of hedge fund, private
equity, joint venture and gen-
eral corporate transactional
experience to join its growing
practice group. You will advise
financial institutions, hedge
funds, derivatives dealers and
other asset managers in struc-
turing, documenting and
negotiating structured invest-
ments, and over-the-counter
and exchange-traded deriva-
tives. This is an opportunity to
be an integral part of a dynam-
ic, entrepreneurial practice
and assume significant
responsibility.
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FINANCE ASSOCIATE
(JUNIOR TO MID-
LEVEL)
The preeminent finance prac-
tice group of our national law
firm client is seeking an asso-
ciate who has ideally 2-4
years of sophisticated finance
experience. This firm repre-
sents institutional investors,
lenders and borrowers in vari-
ous commercial debt and cor-
porate finance matters. Your
work will include handling
secured and unsecured
loans, project and structured
finance, credit tenant loans,
asset sales, private place-
ments of notes, sales and
leasebacks, letters of credit,
and equipment and real
estate leases. This is a won-
derful opportunity to be part of
highly respected practice
group where you will be able
to continue developing your
expertise in finance law.
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TAX ASSOCIATE/
OFFICE
ADMINISTRATOR
(MID-SENIOR LEVEL)
Our small, entrepreneurial law
firm client (under 10 attor-
neys) is seeking an attorney
with 5-10+ years experience
in tax planning and compli-
ance who also must have
some office management
experience. Approximately
50-60% of your time will be
spent managing the office and
the remainder will be focused
on tax and estate planning
matters. This is definitely a
quality-of-life firm with a real-
istic expectation of 1,700
annual billables. The ideal
candidate also will have some
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and controversies, counseling
nonprofits, entrepreneurs and
philanthropists about select-
ing the most effective busi-
ness model for a social enter-
prise, and wealth planning. An
accounting background and
tax preparation experience is
ideal and an LL.M. in tax,
CPA, Masters of Taxation
and/or CFP is preferred. This
attorney must have excellent
communication, people and
counseling skills. Familiarity
with Microsoft Office, RIA Tax
Research Database, Lacerate
tax software and PCLAW is a
plus. Apply for Job #840
GENERAL
COUNSEL/
ASSISTANT
GENERAL COUNSEL
(HEDGE FUND)
Our hedge fund client located
downtown is looking to hire an
attorney who has a minimum
of five years of hedge fund
experience. At least two of
those years must be working
in-house at a hedge fund. You
will be responsible for han-
dling regulatory, compliance
and general legal matters,
and will closely interact with
the company’s management
team. This is a great opportu-
nity to be a key member of a
dynamic, growing company.
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Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1210
ASSOCIATE - MID- Corporate/Litigation
SENIOR LEVEL Legal Secretary
Chicago, IL
Our “top 25” Chicago law firm
client is seeking an associate
Small, collegial loop law firm
with a minimum of four years
is seeking a corporate and lit-
of broker-dealer experience
igation legal secretary to sup-
(only Class of ‘05 or more
port two name partners. Must
senior) to join its growing
have strong organizational
finance practice group. You
and Word skills. Salary up to
will advise clients concerning
$50K with comprehensive
the structuring, compliance
benefits (bonus, 401K, etc.).
and regulatory issues regard-
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firm. Chicago, IL
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A downtown law firm is seek-
Paralegals 1100 ing a litigation legal secretary
Positions Available 1110 with 3+ years of experience.
Salary up to $40K with com-
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Bloomingdale, IL
A western suburban interna-
tional corporation is seeking a
Commercial Real Estate
Paralegal with 5+ years of
experience. A bachelor’s
degree and a paralegal certifi-
cate is required. Salary up to
$67K with impressive benefits
plus significant bonus.
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and weaknesses. You have a great work ethic and you possess all the great
qualities employers and firms are looking for in a new profession.

Package yourself as eye-pleasing as possible. Yes, the uptown look probably

gets the job every time. Your competition also looks great, so it is imperative
that you have the upper hand at all times. Remember how vital that first
impression is.

As an Executive Coach for professionals of all types, I can not tell you how
often I see clients who have ill-fitting clothing; shoes that are not polished;
dress shirts that are not starched with buttons missing; ties with spots; and
women who have way too much jewelry, make-up or poorly groomed,
unstylish hair.

I know too many of you, these things are not important. The law is important
and you are a good lawyer. But, you can not get the job if you are not invited
to the second round interview. It is just that simple. Even if you are invited for
a firm or corporation that proclaims it is business casual, please show up in a
suit and tie; or for women: in a good looking business suit or a dress with a
jacket.

I can not stress to you the importance of you making a good impression at
every step of the interview process. Years from now, as you have worked
your way up the corporate ladder, and are a senior partner in an uptown firm
— you can dress any way you want! Until then, play the game and play to
win!

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Illinois Paralegal Association

HAPPY have at least one of to; seems a little to sim- puts things in per- Once again, we do
HOLIDAYS the following to con- 6. Employment; ple. Make your own spective. You are not want to forget to
template: 7. Great people to list. Do like I do and more fortunate than wish all our service
By: Caren Mansfield, 1. Warm clothes; work with; every day pick out many others so don’t men and women a
a member of the 2. Hugs from any- 8. Good health; things you are waste it. If you are safe return home.
Illinois Paralegal one; 9. Family; blessed to have. No having a bad day or Wishing everyone
Association 3. A home; 10. Something to matter how sucky year, then here is my Happy Holidays with
4. A pet; eat. your day might begin, heartfelt wish for bet- those you love.
Taking a moment 5. Someone to talk I know this list just listing your blessings ter days to come.
to contemplate life
and the holidays and
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something most
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paralegals have time
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to do. Many of us Illinois; or (2) a non-Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (3) an Illinois resident employed as
work under unrelent- a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $65.00

ing deadlines so the †STUDENT membership is open to (1) any Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited
institution in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal; or (2) to any non-Illinois resident residing in a state contiguous
luxury of thinking to Illinois, and who is also enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in Illinois in pursuit of a certificate or
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or reflecting on good
things is simply that...
luxury and not done.
It seems to be my
annual holiday tradi-
tion to you to write
about my wishes for
you. As I started
writing this article
about the holidays I
realized that in
today’s financial cli-
mate, there are some
things that I wish for
everyone that have
nothing to do with
money so once again,
I am repeating them
again this year. I
hope you don’t mind
seeing this once
again. Consider it
like one of those
emails that just keeps
going round and
round but is still per-
† ASSOCIATE membership is open to (1) any person employed as a paralegal on a part-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) any
person formerly employed as a paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who is
seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $55.00
† SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering
the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $95.00
Definition: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and that is
customarily, but not exclusively, performed by an attorney. This person is retained/employed by an attorney, law office, governmental agency, or other entity under the supervisory
authority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or court authority to perform this work.
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Employer __________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________
Work Street Address _________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip ___________________________________
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I hereby certify that I meet the criteria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and that I have
not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to all of the provisions
contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.

tinent each time you Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________

receive it. Here is my
Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt
revised wish list for organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments may be deductible as a business expense.
Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf.
you to consider.
First, take just a
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moment and count † Visa † MasterCard † Discover † American Express
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You know what they
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are. Just take this
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moment to realize
how fortunate you REFERRED BY: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
are.
Here’s hoping you
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