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Volume 12, No. 5 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Week of Feb. 1-5, 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

PARALEGAL Legal Secretary

Spanish Fluent Attorney
(Chicago)
Attorney with experience in one of more of
these areas - bankruptcy, family law, criminal,
immigration, real estate - who is fluent in
Spanish and highly organized, able to establish
solid relationships with clientele and manage
efficiently 100+ client matters,
please email resume, three references,
and two writing samples.
matthew@katzlawchicago.com
National law firm is looking to hire a full-time
Immediate opening available for an
experienced litigation secretary with excellent
paralegal for its downtown Chicago office. The
typing and administrative skills and the ability to
firm specializes in litigation involving complex and
multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
large property losses with matters pending in
Knowledge of Word, Word Perfect, document
over 30 states. The firm is seeking a highly
management software and Federal/State e-
professional paralegal with at least 3-5 years of
filings is a must. We offer competitive salary
litigation experience as well as excellent
and benefits.
communication and organizational skills. The
ideal candidate will have ProLaw, Microsoft Word,
Send resume to
Excel and PowerPoint skills. Salary is based on
experience. Full benefits packages.
Box LB873
Please e-mail your resume to
Law Bulletin
cpryber@ghlaw-llp.com
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
or fax to (312) 601-2402.
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com

COVERAGE Family Law REAL Legal Secretary Legal Assistant

ATTORNEYS
Mid-sized Chicago-based in-
surance coverage law firm
with a national practice, seeks
associates with 2-4 years of ex-
perience analyzing and litigat-
ing a wide variety of commer-
cial liability insurance cover-
age issues. The firm also
seeks an experienced appel-
late attorney to be responsible
for prosecuting and defending
appeals concerning complex
coverage issues in various
state and federal jurisdictions.
The appellate position re-
quires at least two years of
experience handling appeals
and post-trial litigation. Both
positions require exceptional
research, writing and analyti-
cal skills. Excellent salary
and benefits. Please send re-
sume and writing sample to
the attention of Kate Law-
rence, c/o Bates & Carey,
LLP, 191 N. Wacker Drive,
24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
or klawrence@batescarey.com.
ATTENTION:
ATTORNEYS
WITH FINRA
ARBITRATION
EXPERIENCE
Small firm that represents
broker-dealers and specializes
in FINRA (formerly NASD)
arbitrations is looking for an
attorney with 3-5 years or
more actual experience in
FINRA arbitrations. Appli-
cants must have law firm or
in-house counsel experience
representing parties in FIN-
RA arbitrations. Salary and
case responsibility will be
commensurate with experi-
ence. Please submit your re-
sume to:
Box LB858
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Compliance Officer
The Cook County Sheriff’s Of-
fice seeks a full time attorney
to serve as a compliance offi-
cer to coordinate and monitor
the Sheriff’s Employment
Plan, which prohibits improp-
er political factors in employ-
ment decisions. For more in-
formation, please visit:
w w w . c o o k countysheriff.org/
compliance
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 e-mail resumes to
rolsonmto@gmail.com.
All inquests will be kept in the
strictest of confidence.
Family Law
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 e-mail resumes to
rolsonmto@gmail.com.
All inquests will be kept in the
strictest of confidence.
LAWYER
SmithAmundsen LLC is seek-
ing a self-motivated lawyer
with 7+ years of first chair
trial experience with a very
strong work ethic and an am-
bition to develop business and
become a partner, to work on
products, construction and re-
tail cases.
Please forward your resume,
cover letter, writing samples
and registration document to:
Attorneyresumes@salawus.com
REAL
ESTATE
PARALEGAL
We are a 75 year old, mid-
sized law firm with 28 attor-
neys, three paralegals and
four law clerks. Our main
practice areas include Munici-
pal Law, School Law and the
general representation of oth-
er taxing bodies such as Li-
brary Districts, Park Districts
and Fire Protection Districts.
Other significant areas of
practice include Real Estate,
Tax, Corporate, Probate, and
Litigation. The candidate, who
must have a paralegal certifi-
cate, should have a minimum
of 5 to 6 years of experience in
commercial real estate. Sala-
ry is commensurate with ex-
perience and we offer compet-
itive benefits. Send resume to:
Box LB849
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
PARALEGAL
FAMILY
PRACTICE
UP TO $60K
Boutique Family Practice
Law Firm located in the
Northern Highland Park area
seeks a paralegal with 2-3
years experience. The quali-
fied candidate will possess a
paralegal certificate and have
a SOLID, FAMILY LAW back-
ground. College degree pre-
ferred. Immediate hire. Only
qualified candidates will be
contacted. Firms offer above
average health benefits, con-
genial work environment and
401K.
Applications from Law Stu-
dents and Attorneys will NOT
be accepted.
Please send cover letter & re-
sume toKathy Stratton:
Fax: 312-253-5446
Phone: 312-253-4012
Email: kstratton@firstassoc.com
ESTATE
PARALEGAL
We are a 75 year old, mid-
sized law firm with 28 attor-
neys, three paralegals and
four law clerks. Our main
practice areas include Munici-
pal Law, School Law and the
general representation of oth-
er taxing bodies such as Li-
brary Districts, Park Districts
and Fire Protection Districts.
Other significant areas of
practice include Real Estate,
Tax, Corporate, Probate, and
Litigation. The candidate, who
must have a paralegal certifi-
cate, should have a minimum
of 5 to 6 years of experience in
commercial real estate. Sala-
ry is commensurate with ex-
perience and we offer compet-
itive benefits. Send resume to:
Box LB870
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.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
Busy Associate Attorney with
well-known plaintiff’s person-
al injury trial firm seeks legal
secretary/legal assistant to
help manage demanding
schedule and heavy case load
of complex litigation with em-
phasis on medical malpractice
trial work. Strong PI litigation
experience necessary. Plain-
tiff’s experience preferable.
Must be extremely organized
and able to work independent-
ly. Overtime hours are re-
quired. Must be proficient in
WordPerfect 8/9/10/11. Famil-
iarity with case management
software a plus. Competitive
salary; excellent benefits;
new offices; challenging work
environment. NO TELE-
PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Fax resumes to
312 236 0920
or email resumes to
lrogersjr@prslaw.com.
POWER ROGERS & SMITH, PC
70 West Madison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602
LEGAL
SECRETARY
Growing loop law firm seeks a
Legal Secretary for our Chica-
go office. Ideal candidates will
have 3 + years litigation expe-
rience, ability to type 65+
WPM, MS Word proficiency,
and excellent writing, gram-
mar & proofreading skills.
Must be organized, depend-
able, and able to work in a
multi-task environment with a
multiple attorney assignment.
We offer a competitive salary
& benefits package in a flexi-
ble, business casual working
environment. Send resume
with salary requirements to:
Secretarial Manager
SmithAmundsen LLC
150 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 3300
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 894-3210
Email: HR@salawus.com
EOE
LEGAL
SECRETARY
Loop litigation firm seeks an
experienced, team-oriented,
Full-Time Legal Secretary
with excellent computer and
communication skills. Dicta-
tion required. Contact:
hr@kennylawfirm.com.
Midwest-based law firm ac-
tively growing in Chicago
seeks a legal assistant to work
in its Chicago office. A mini-
mum of five years litigation
experience is required to as-
sist in all aspects of litigation.
Previous experience working
in commercial litigation and
on Financial Industry Regula-
tory Authority (FINRA) relat-
ed matters, as well as knowl-
edge of Imanage and DTE, is
a plus. Should be familiar with
transcription from dictation
equipment; preparation of
pleadings and e-filing in state
and federal courts. Salary is
based on years of legal experi-
ence.
Box LB863
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Legal Secretary/
Paralegal
Small well established law
firm specializing in Plaintiff
Personal Injury Litigation and
Workers Compensation Law,
is seeking experienced Legal
Secretary/Paralegal. 3-5 yrs
experience as a paralegal or
legal secretary or a combina-
tion of both skill sets, with a
Strong Plaintiff litigation
background; Must be able to
work independently in a team
environment; energetic, detail
oriented, dependable, adapt-
able to change and other du-
ties as assigned. Salary is
based on experience. Contact
information- Please email
(budinlaw@aol.com) or fax
resume @ 312-377-0707
LEGAL
SECRETARY
Small firm in the Loop is seek-
ing a full time secretary with
at least 2 yrs civil litigation
experience (personal injury,
commercial litigation). Work-
er’s comp exp a plus. Must be
able to support three attor-
neys. Ability to draft written
discovery, email using Out-
look, follow-up skills, and MS
Word required. Salary is com-
mensurate with experience.
Firm offers a benefit package
and Retirement Plan.
Box LB868
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com

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Accountants 900 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Paralegals 1100 Paralegals 1100
Positions Available 910 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1110 Positions Available 1110

Accountant Paralegal PARALEGAL

PARTNERSHIP WC ATTORNEY
To Supervise Experienced Trial Large, prominent loop located National law firm is looking to

Billing & OPPORTUNITY Busy Loop Law Firm seeks an law firm has an immediate hire a full-time paralegal for its

Established, highly respected,

Collections
Up to $80K
Mid sized law firm in the city
is seeking an experienced Ac-
countant to supervise Billing
and Collections Department.
This position is responsible for
supervising 4 employees.
Must have a strong accounting
background as well as a de-
gree in accounting. Firm of-
fers generous benefits and a
congenial work environment.
A minimum of 3-5 years expe-
rience in a similar role is re-
quired. Only candidates with
law firm experience will be
considered. Please contact:
Kathy Stratton:
Fax: 312-253-5446
Phone: 312-253-4012
Email: kstratton@firstassoc.com
Attorney 1000
Positions Available 1010
Bankruptcy
Associate
Excellent opportunity
With 50 attorney
Consumer bankruptcy firm
Bilingual Engl/Span/Polish
Indiana license a plus.
Loop & suburban locations.
Resume & cover letter to
Hiring@geracilaw.com
Attorney
Positions Available
150 year old Central Illinois
law firm seeking lawyers with
portable practices to join as
partners. Extremely attrac-
tive partner compensation for-
mula. Perfect for profession-
als who wish to leave large
urban areas for a more re-
laxed environment without
sacrificing income potential.
All practice areas considered
with particular interest in la-
bor and employment, health
care and commercial litiga-
tion.
Box LB854
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
APPELLATE
ATTORNEY
Illinois appellate court seeks
licensed attorney or recent
graduate for staff attorney po-
sition. The position involves
the research and drafting of
appellate opinions for seven
justices. The job is located
within commuting distance of
the Chicago area. Candidates
with writing ability are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Send resume with GPA and
writing sample ASAP to:
Jerry Ursini
Research Director
Third District Appellate Court
1007 La Salle St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
EOE
1000
1010
Associate with at least 3-5 yrs.
exp. who has a solid Workers
Comp background and is ca-
pable of drafting, presenting
and arguing Motions, attend-
ing Arbitration Hearings, try-
ing jury cases, taking deposi-
tions, supervising support
staff with discovery. The ideal
candidate must have access to
a car for frequent travel to
Collar County and Cook Coun-
ty Suburban Courtrooms. Sal-
ary commensurate with expe-
rience and includes an incen-
tive program. E-Mail your
Resume, Jury Verdict History
and Salary requirements to
Mark.Karno@karnolaw.com
ATTORNEY
Law Firm concentrating in lit-
igation, corporate, real estate,
probate, commercial or bank-
ing law seeks an attorney with
7 years experience. Candidate
should have excellent writing
skills, experience in taking
depositions and civil litigation.
Trial experience a must. Com-
pensation commensurate with
skills and experience.
Send Resume and writing
sample to:
Box LB853
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Associate Attorney
Well established insurance de-
fense law firm seeks associate
attorney with five plus years
of asbestos litigation experi-
ence. Trial experience neces-
sary; must be willing to travel
nationally for court calls, dep-
osition coverage as well as ful-
ly participate in settlement
discussions/negotiations. Med-
Attorney
Trial Attorney with 10+ years
experience in products,
wrongful death & med mal
wanted for established Loop
firm. Benefits, salary open:
Box LB857
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Two Associates
Growing insurance defense
firm is seeking two associates
with 3-5 years litigation expe-
rience. Experience in employ-
ment law or insurance cover-
age required. Willis Tower lo-
cation.
Box LB866
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
LAWYER
Dynamic, busy, mid-sized
firm located in Naperville/Au-
rora area seeks Petition-
er/Plaintiff Work Comp law-
yer with 1-5 years experience.
Excellent salary and benefits
with room for advancement.
Send resume in confidence to
Linda at Woodruff & Johnson
Law Offices via fax:
630.585.2327 or email:
lurlakis@woodrufflawyers.com
LINDER
opening for an entry-level full
time paralegal.
Paralegal certificate and
some experience in a law of-
fice required. Must be orga-
nized, possess excellent phone
skills and be PC literate. Re-
sponsibilities include; screen-
ing client calls, determination
of potential cases, follow up
and documentation in comput-
er system.
Spanish speaking preferred.
We offer a competitive salary
and benefits package.
Box LB859
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
CORPORATE
PARALEGAL
Mid-Sized Law Firm is seek-
ing a corporate paralegal.
Qualified applicants will have
5-10 years preparing and
drafting corporate documents,
be computer savvy and a have
a solid work background.
Firm offers excellent benefits
package, 401k and a congenial
work environment. Applica-
tions from Law Students and
Attorneys will not be accept-
ed. ONLY QUALIFIED CAN-
DIDATES WILL BE CON-
TACTED. Immediate hire.
Please send resumes to:
Kathy Stratton:
Fax: 312-253-5446
Phone: 312-253-4012
Email: kstratton@firstassoc.com
Corporate
Transactional
Paralegal
Chicago law firm is looking to
add an experienced corporate
downtown Chicago office. The
firm specializes in litigation in-
volving complex and large prop-
erty losses with matters pending
in over 30 states. The firm is
seeking a highly professional
paralegal with at least 3-5 years
of litigation experience as well
as excellent communication and
organizational skills. The ideal
candidate will have ProLaw,
Microsoft Word, Excel and Pow-
erPoint skills. Salary is based on
experience. Full benefits pack-
ages. Please e-mail your resume
to cpryber@ghlaw-llp.com or
fax to (312) 601-2402.
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 LB834
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Paralegal/Legal
Assistant
Law Firm is seeking a Para-
legal/Legal Assistant with 5
years experience. Must have
strong computer, typing and
organizational skills. Work en-
vironment encourages multi-
tasking, efficiency and flexi-
bility. Excellent benefits.
Send Resume to:
Box LB852
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com

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Small, multi-faceted, AV-rated
firm at 20 S. Clark St., has
office, secretarial, attorney
back-up and all amenities
available for the right "Of
Counsel" attorney, with an in-
dependent book of business.
Mutual referrals anticipated.
Please e-mail
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Associate Attorney
Looking for a full/part-time ju-
nior partner/senior associate
for collar county insurance de-
fense firm. Potential to bring
in and develop insurance de-
fense business. Email Resume
to spfaff@ekcmlawfirm.com.
Paralegals
Positions Available
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1030
Cost Effective
Court Coverage
Contract attorney available for
covering court appearances
and other assignments, in state
and federal court, at great
rates. Please call Jason at
(312) 550-9181, or send an email
to jem@jemlawchicago.com.
For more information about
Jason, you can also visit
www.jemlawchicago.com. Ref-
erences available upon request.
Professional liability insurance
ATTORNEY
Illinois attorney practicing in
personal injury and medical
malpractice looking to cover
case management conferenc-
es (all counties) and deposi-
tions at reasonable rates. I
have been a practicing attor-
ney for 4 years and have been
co counsel in several trials.
Please call Andrew at
847-858-7726.
transactional paralegal to
their staff. You need to have
at least 3 to 5 years experience
handling UCC filings, prepar-
ing and drafting corporate
documents and experience
running a corporate closing.
The successful candidate will
have a 4 year University de-
gree and an ABA approved
paralegal certificate. Salary is
commensurate with experi-
ence and firm offers a compet-
itive benefit package E-mail
resume to fmc420@aol.com
Corporate
Paralegal
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis
LLC, a dynamic and growing
mid-sized Chicago firm, has
an opening for a corporate
paralegal with 3+ years of ex-
perience. Must be detail ori-
ented and have good computer
and communication skills. We
offer competitive salary and
benefits. Qualified candidates
should submit a cover letter
and resume to:
Gina Ciaccio
Office Manager
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC
55 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60603
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Our national law firm client is
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Excellent analytical, verbal
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Our small, entrepreneurial law
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working with nonprofits,
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tus; mitigating tax risks; deal-
ing with governance and
reporting issues; connecting
for-profits and nonprofits; and
negotiating and documenting
financing transactions. A solid
tax, nonprofit or finance back-
ground is highly desired. This
is a quality of life firm with
realistic expected annual bill-
ables between 1,600-1,700
hours. Apply for Job #888
Litigation Associate
(Mid-Senior Level)
Our small Chicago-based law
firm client is seeking a well-
credentialed litigation associ-
ate with ideally 3-4 years of
experience as the firm contin-
ues to grow. Securities and/or
general commercial litigation
experience is required. This
long-established firm has a
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Attorney 1000
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ASSOCIATE - MID-
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Our “top 25” Chicago law firm
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growing finance practice
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ASSOCIATE - MID-
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This small law firm (under 25
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time associate with ideally 3-6
years of commercial real
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life firm that realistically
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ASSOCIATE - (MID-
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This small, collegial law firm
(under 20 attorneys) is seek-
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planning experience to join its
growing practice. You also will
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This truly is a quality of life
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Attorney 1000
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ASSOCIATE - MID-
LEVEL TO SENIOR
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Our small, entrepreneurial law
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firm. The realistic annual bill-
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Our small, entrepreneurial
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ASSOCIATE - MID-
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This small law firm (under 20
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Securities regulatory experi-
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only 1,500 billable hours
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Attorney 1000
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ASSOCIATE - MID-
SENIOR LEVEL
Our national law firm client is
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eral corporate transactional
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practice group. You will advise
financial institutions, hedge
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turing, documenting and
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ments, and over-the-counter
and exchange-traded deriva-
tives. This is an opportunity to
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ic, entrepreneurial practice
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Corporate Paralegal
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL 60601
312-251-2588
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Compensation
Analyst
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Financial services company is
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rience. Responsibilities
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reate with experience.
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Illinois Paralegal Association

PEP TALK flow and clear your is just go stand in the and vitamin D. keel. So before you For information
brain. sun. Yes, it is another Multitasking is some- abandon your position about the Illinois
By: Caren Mansfield, a In this economy it medical fact that winter thing that paralegals just or your career when Paralegal Association
member of the Illinois may not make the best blues can have a root in do well! experiencing a low peri- contact Yvonne at 815-
Paralegal Association sense to make a job a lack of vitamin D. You are normal if you od take a step back to 462-4620 or at
change but you can While it seemed like have the low periods in reflect objectively. www.ipa@ipaonline.
Yes, it’ís now always ask to help out in there was no sun for a your career. Just Walk, get in the sun and org.
February. It’ís cold and areas you are not famil- while, get out on a remember that they will get back on track. I
likely to stay that way iar with to stretch your sunny, clear day and pass even as the high hope you all experience
for a while. The clothes wings a bit. walk around the block. points do too. It is not more of those high
are a little tight and Another way to You are killing two birds so bad to sometimes points in your career
exercise seems like an change your perspective with one stone. Exercise plod along on an even than the low ones.
option out of grasp. Just
want to stay in bed? Not
really that interested in
work or your paralegal ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
career. It’ís that time of Post Office Box 452 z New Lenox IL 60451-0452 z 815/462-4620 z Fax 815/462-4696
year.
As in any profession a 2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
paralegal will have highs
† REGULAR membership is open to any person who is: (1) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of
and lows in the career. 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
Unless you are very a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $65.00
lucky in the years of
working as a paralegal, †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
you will have both. 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
Right now it can seem degree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $40.00 (Please list name of School)________________________________
that you are in one of
† 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
the ғlowsӔ. ItՒs a com-
person formerly employed as a paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who is
bination of things that seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $55.00
causes the lows. Job
stress is a big factor but † SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering
so is lack of feeling a the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $95.00
sense of achievement, 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
overload, burnout from 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.
work and just getting
through the holidays, First Name ______________________________ Middle Initial _______________ Last _______________________________________
and just generally feel-
ing yucky without feel- Employer __________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________
ing sick.
So what’ís a paralegal Work Street Address _________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip ___________________________________
to do to regain that
sense of joy and accom- Work City, State, Zip _________________________________________ Home Telephone # _____________________________________
plishment at work.
First, you are just Work Telephone # ___________________________________________ E-mail Address _________________________________
going to have to exer-
cise. But remember, ADDRESS INFORMATION
that does not mean you Business Residence † New † Renewal
have to put on your For mailings † †
workout clothes and go † I have at least five years of paralegal experience.
to the gym. Put on your For online membership listing † † † The board of directors occasionally approves the release of IPA’s mailing
walking shoes and walk (If you wish to be listed online, ONE box must be checked) list to outside vendors. NFPA also releases the mailing list to outside vendors.
Please indicate if you would like your name withheld from such distributions.
at lunch, walk on your I want to receive/view the In the Mail Via Email
break, and take the Association Publications † †
stairs when you move
AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)
from floor to floor in
† Bankruptcy † Estates and Trusts † Immigration † Litigation † Workers Comp
your building. You will
† Commercial Finance† Family † Information Technology † Medical Malpractice † Other ____________
be surprised how much
† Corporate † Freelance † Insurance † Real Estate † Other ____________
better you feel. Studies
† Employee Benefits † General † Intellectual Property † Securities † Other ____________
have shown that even if
† Environmental † Health † Labor/Employment † Tax † Other ____________
your exercise is in small
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
increments it’ís the total 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
that counts. contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.
Next, ask for more
challenging projects or Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________
if necessary, help with
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
current ones. Engaging 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.
your brain is one of the Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf.
most compelling ways to
energize. While you are
Mail a check or money order to the Post Office box. Or, for credit card payment, complete portion below and, fax your application to 815/462-4696.
at it, change the appear-
ance of your cubicle or † Visa † MasterCard † Discover † American Express
office. Read about feng Name on Card _______________________________ Billing Address, City, State, Zip________________________________________________________
shui and realize that
those boxes sitting in Card Number ________________________________________________________________ Expiration ____________ Security Code _______________
your office and all the Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
clutter does make you
feel foggy and less pro-
REFERRED BY: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ductive. Figure out how
to re-arrange to make a

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312-629-3333
Tom Hanson,
R.E. Bkr.
150 S. Wacker
Office Suite 100 W. MONROE
3 year sublease
150 S. Wacker Dr. Great location! Copier, Fax,
Call 312 497 9016 Phone and potential referrals.
Quiet office in a congenial of-
Office Space for fice suite on the penthouse
floor. Office is 14 1/2 feet by 11
and has sunny south side expo-
Direct Lease or sure. Call Victor at
312-781-1855
Sublease
Boutique Office Suite located
in Chicago’s River North area
available for direct lease with
landlord or sublease as of No-
vember 1, 2009. Square Foot-
age totals 1,254 R.S.F., which
includes two separate offices
with large window views onto
Hubbard Street as well as a
large reception area in the
front. Also available in addi-
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.
(312) 814-0240
(800) 737-3436
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This involves a detailed assessment of skills and personality traits; articulation of market value of work
performed; articulation of business origination performance and potential; and development of
appropriate career objectives.

WE HELP COMPANIES AND LAW FIRMS FIND THE IN-HOUSE

COUNSEL, ASSOCIATES, AND PARTNERS THEY WANT.
This involves detailed
• Client interviews to help the client develop appropriate specifications and selling points for its position.
• Candidate assessments, including legal and management skills; practice breadth and depth; personality
and behavioral traits; and cultural fit, for in-house positions.
• Candidate assessments, including legal and management skills; practice breadth and depth; billable
and non-billable hours history; business origination and chargeable dollars history and projections for
law firm positions.

We coach and mentor attorneys in transition on

• Resume preparation • Interview preparation • Effective networking • Development of career goals •
Phone call preparation • Meeting preparation • Job search planning • Job search execution •
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Development of a business plan • Development of a marketing plan

Customized searches and career coaching by a successful recruiter with a decade of experience in
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Contact Jeff Berkowitz, President JBCG@aol.com JB Consulting Group, Inc.

www.JBCGinc.com 70 West Madison,
312-214-6122 Suite 1400
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