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Senior Insurance (SPANISH) Legal Secretary
Coverage Attorney Company: Confidential
Paralegal wanted at a midsize law firm who will work
closely with 9 attorneys on litigation matters. Tasks Location: Crystal Lake, IL
Downtown Chicago mid-sized law firm with Experience: N/A
expanding national coverage and litigation practice include: reviewing and logging discovery; organizing
and indexing files; interacting with clients; and Practice Areas: Any
seeks attorney with a minimum of 7 years Please visit jobs.lawbulletin.com for more details
insurance coverage analysis and/or coverage conducting research on Westlaw. Requirements
include: strong organizational skills; willingness to or please submit your resume to:
litigation experience.
take on time-sensitive tasks; excellent
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2—LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY
Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000
Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Situation Wanted 1030
The growing corporate prac- The growing corporate and Chicago Legal Search, Ltd., Mid-size loop law firm is look- Our client, an Am Law 100
tice group of our international securities practice group of one of Chicago’s oldest and ing for an estate planning national law firm, is looking for
law firm client is seeking a this national law firm is seek- largest legal recruiting and legal secretary with 5+ years an Applications Specialist to
well-credentialed associate ing a well-credentialed asso- consulting firms founded in of experience at the partner join its Chicago-loop office.
with ideally 2-5 years of cor- ciate with ideally 2-5 years of 1988, seeks a dynamic, entre- level. You must have srong The Applications Specialist
porate transactional experi- sophisticated relevant experi- preneurial, motivated attorney computer skills. Salary com- will design, develop, cus-
ence. You will represent ence gained at a large firm. to join our growing company mensureate with experience tomize, document, analyze
clients ranging from public This associate will handle as its newest legal recruiter. with comprehensive benefits. and test software application
and privately held busi- mergers and acquisitions, You must have a J.D. and, Apply for Job #3218 tools to enhance the usability
nessess to start-ups, private divestitures, leveraged buy- ideally, prior recruiting, sales of the Firm’s core PC applica-
equity funds, Fortune 50 com- outs, private equity invest- or marketing experience. We tions suite as well as practice
panies and investment banks ments and other commercial offer lifestyle hours (no week- area specific applications. In
in multiple jurisdictions transactions. This is an oppor- ends/travel), a collegial and
Help Wanted General 1300 addition, this person will
throughout the world. This is a tunity to be part of a major casual work environment, and Positions Available 1310 assist with our upcoming
great opportunity to be part of practice group at a highly an opportunity for terrific earn- Office 2010 upgrade project
a well-respected practice in respected firm. ing potential (draw applied Database and will work with parties to
an “AM LAW 100” law firm. Apply for Job #894 toward commissions). Administrator plan, research, evaluate and
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tional skills are encouraged to for a database administrator from Office 2003 to Office
ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR e-mail their resume, in strict 2010. Other duties consist of
TO MID-LEVEL Of Counsel with 3-5 years experience as a
confidence, to Katherine Programmer/Developer with integrating and implementing
Hagman, Legal Search DBA experience. General standardized and customized
This national law firm is seek-
Our national law firm client is Consultant, at knowledge of XML, ASP.NET, software, creating and imple-
ing an attorney with 8-12
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years of litigation experience
ally 3-6 years of general cor- galsearch.com or contact us standing legal docketing is methodologies, assisting with
with at least three of those
porate experience, including at 312.251.2580. preferred. Salary up to $90K software installation, mainte-
years dealing with eDiscovery
mergers and acquisitions, Apply for Job #461 with comprehensive benefits. nance and upgrades. The
matters. Candidates must
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have a thorough understand-
equity securities, SEC regula- also be expected to resolve
ing of the new Federal Rules
tory and broker-dealer repre- end-user application/software
of Civil Procedure pertaining
sentation. Associates are problems at a Tier 3 level.
to electronic discovery and a
given substantial responsibili- ASSOCIATE - JUNIOR
strong familiarity with enter-
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group, which is growing.
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management vendors and tax associate who has ideally
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expanding labor and employ- notices, developing and held companies in controver- required (Microsoft Office
ment practice group is seek- implementing preservation sies, transactional matters 2007 upgrade/rollout
ing a well-credentialed assso- plans, responding to e-discov- and tax planning. The work desired). Extensive experi-
ciate who has experience in ery requests, undertaking will include multistate ence with Autonomy
employment relations litiga- meet and confer negotiations, unclaimed property audits, (Interwoven) Document
tion and counseling as well as developing discovery plans, sales and use taxes, corpo- Chicago Legal Search, Ltd. Management System with
traditional labor law. arguing motions, managing rate income and franchise
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traditional labor issues, billable hours. local tax area.
including labor contrat arbitra- Apply for Job #778 Apply for Job #897
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very collegial group with an
almost one-to-one partner to
associate ratio.
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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY—3
C A R E E R C O R N E R
Help Wanted General 1300 Office Space 1500 Office Space 1500
Positions Available 1310 For Rent 1510 For Rent 1510
NEWS, ARTICLES & OTHER JOBSEARCH TIPS
AND IDEAS WRITTEN BY EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD Applications Three First
NEW ARTICLES AND CAREER SEARCH TIPS EACH MONTH Engineer/Database National Plaza 30 North LaSalle
Law school officials weigh in on tough job market Administrator Stunning 50th floor high rise
office share in downtown Chi-
Law firm has recently made
available (2) two offices for
Chicago National Law firm is cago Class A building, across rent on the 34th floor of luxu-
By Jerry Crimmins looking to hire a highly experi- from Courthouse. 3 fully fur- rious high rise. Amenities in-
Law Bulletin staff writer enced Database Administra- nished exterior and 2 1/2 inte- clude conference rooms, full
tor/Applications Engineer. rior offices with spectacular reception services, fax, copi-
You will provide technical ex- views ranging from $900 to ers, kitchen facilities along
The Class of 2010 from law schools in Illinois is finding a very difficult job market, perhaps the toughest in a long time. with other services. AVAIL-
pertise for the successful ap- $2,500 and approximately 120
plication, administration, de- sq. ft. to 340 sq. ft. Reception ABLE IMMEDIATELY.
But some school officials see a glimmer of better times on the horizon.
sign, implementation, moni- area, kitchen, 2 large confer- Please call Donna @
"This is unlike any year I've ever seen," said Abbie Willard, associate dean for career services and public initiatives at the University of Chicago Law School. toring, and technical research ence rooms with sweeping 312-332-5000.
of systems supported by data- views, fax, copy machines.
In 30 years in career services, she said she has been through three economic and legal employment downturns. Usually some legal sectors weather them better than bases the Firm uses and for Call Cortney at (312) 558-6444.
others. varying standard legal appli-
cations to meet the system
"This is a downturn I think it is safe to say that has affected every sector of the legal world." needs of the firm. You will 3 FIRST NAT’L River North
need to have prior experience
U of C Law typically expects to have 95 percent to 96 percent of graduates employed at graduation, "and that will be the case this year," Willard said. But it's been
hard.
with Open Text Document
Management (DM5), Elite,
PLAZA Boutique Law Office (Loft
style Suite) located in River
DTE, Interaction, Summation, Small and large interior and North area will have 2 Private
"We had more students returning for their third year without offers," she said. CA Records Manager, CPI, large window partner-sized Offices available for rent as of
Lawlogix, ViDesktop. Your furnished (or not) offices and May 1, 2010. $1200 per month
Law firms realized in 2009 that they had hired more summer associates than they could possibly give jobs to in 2010. duties will also be to monitor secretarial space available. includes all utilities (including
database performance, includ- Part of legal suite at 70. W. phone lines and internet), Re-
A few U of C Law students got job offers that were rescinded, she said. ception services, Conference
ing Microsoft SQL server tech- Madison w/access to pedway.
nology as well as integration Copier, fax machines, T-1 room and Office Equipment.
"This year, jobs have come in later, and we have had to supply more support in counseling and coaching," Willard said.
of other applications and data- internet, phone system, conf. Contact Jenine at: 312.840.4823
bases. Identify and resolve room, file space, kitchen, etc. for additional information.
U of C Law also had to reach out to many of its alumni for jobs. "The alumni have been very supportive in terms of mentoring and making introductions at their firms."
system problems and be pro- Concierge lobby. Free mem-
Eighty percent of U of C law grads historically go to America's biggest law firms, she said. active in addressing potential bership in onsite health club.
problems as well as help de- Call Tom or Mackenzie or
termine applications needs leave message at 312-558-6438
Harold J. Krent, dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law, said, "I think we're seeing a slight improvement over last year" in hiring prospects. "I think it will improve on the
margins as companies and law firms are convinced the worst is over. throughout the firm. Addition- 208 S. LaSalle
al responsibilities will include
"What's happening is students are finding jobs, but they are underemployed. The jobs aren't as rewarding, either professionally or financially, as they used to be." working with trainers to de-
velop training programs for
LAW FIRM One to four offices available
now in congenial suite at new-
He said that means students need to get their foot in the door of a new job and build their networks and experience "so that the doors for a job you're excited about will
open."
applications and provide sec-
ond level user support for ap-
IDENTITY-20 S. ly remodeled 208 S. LaSalle St.
$850 to $1,250. Includes recep-
Krent expects at least some improved hiring in coming months at big law firms. "We will continue to see hiring by small to medium firms," he said. "Luckily, government
plications. Requirements are
a Bachelor’s Degree or equiv-
Clark St. tionist, conference/library,
photocopy/scanner, kitchen,
hiring has not dried up yet." alent work experience in Com- Operate solo practice under secretarial space, wireless
puter Science, Information optimal conditions. Benefits, DSL. On-line research nego-
He expects more legal jobs to be created in enforcement and compliance with new federal regulations in health care, financial markets and energy. Management or a related tiable. Contact:
including the identity of being
field, 5-7 years experience in part of our 8 attorney AV rat- Philip Bernstein 312-372-3121 ex. 119
Mark A. Brittingham, visiting professor at Southern Illinois University School of Law, who is faculty liaison to Career Services, said of the job market: "Generally it's Applications Management Scott Beller 312-782-4800 ex. 113
going to be tough, particularly for those graduates who wait until after graduation to start looking for a job." ed law firm, available to the
functions and Microsoft SQL right "of counsel" practitioner
He tells all SIU law students, "You need to get known in the community where you want to work" well in advance of graduation by working part time or taking
Server. Prior law firm experi- in our lake view suite. Mutual
externships.
ence is highly desirable. Send references. EMAIL
resume to fmc420@aol.com.
"We've returned to the days where it's terribly important whom you know," he said.
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Office Space
SIU Law grads, he said, go to public interest and government jobs, and for private law firms, their strongest opportunities are in St. Louis.
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"We're finding jobs in our traditional market. There's just fewer of them," Brittingham said. Office Space 1500 Offices Available Glen. We have one to three
window offices available, in-
He predicted that job prospects for the Class of 2010 would be similar to those of the Classes of 2008 and 2009. For Rent 1510 2 large, bright, furnished offic-
cludes two conference rooms,
wireless, phone system, fax,
"My sense is the market is starting to open up now," he said. "I think it will be a little easier for the Class of 2011." es overlooking city hall & 1 copier and kitchen with other
small, furnished window office amenities. Secretary space is
Marianne Deagle, assistant dean for career services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, said, "I think the general prospects are slow" for 2010 law grads. "I
think most of them will get hired as the months proceed."
221 NORTH for rent full or part time. Must
see. Nicely decorated, conge-
available. All inquiries please
call Leslie at (224) 260-3802.
Typically, most Loyola Chicago law grads don't have jobs upon graduation, she said.
LASALLE nial suite. Reception, wi-fi,
copier. Rent depends on spe-
"Most of our graduates go into private practice, but they work for small and medium-sized law firms," she said. TOWER FLOOR cific needs. Available immedi-
ately. Call Jean at 312-263-4730
Small and medium law firms "aren't ready to make employment commitments this early. They want students to graduate, take the bar exam. They want them to pass" OFFICES for more information.
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"Over the course of the next six to nine months," most of LUC's graduates will get jobs, she said.
The smaller percentage of LUC students who ordinarily would have taken jobs at large law firms found that many of those jobs disappeared, she said.
Two Large bright unfurnished
offices (one with attached sep- Offices Available Law office practice group of 15
has attractive sunny
arate secretarial space) avail- furnished offices,
Of 2010 LUC Law grads in general, she said, "I think that many understand that once they get the bar [exam] behind them things will open up for them." able for immediate occupan- 2 large, bright, furnished offic- turn-key, reception
cy. Elevator opens directly in- es overlooking city hall & 1 and support staff,
Elizabeth A. Ellis, assistant dean and director of law career services at DePaul University College of Law, said DePaul is "encouraging students to focus more on the to suite. Professionally small, furnished window office fitness center, referrals possible.
hidden job market" where jobs are not posted but are found via networking. decorated. Copy machines, for rent full or part time. Must Call 312-332-1883
conference rooms and fax ma- see. Nicely decorated, conge-
"It's definitely a buyer's market. … It may take longer for these graduates to find employment opportunities," and they may need flexibility about employers, location and chine available. nial suite. Reception, wi-fi,
salary, she said. copier. Rent depends on spe-
Available immediately call cific needs. Available immedi-
So far, 2010 grads at DePaul are finding government and small law firm jobs, if they interned at those small firms. Also more DePaul Law grads may take non-lawyer
jobs.
Christopher M. Norem at
(312) 641-5926 for more infor-
ately. Call Jean at 312-263-4730
for more information.
100 W. MONROE
mation. Great location! Copier, Fax,
"Although the current economy continues to pose challenges for law school graduates, we have been gratified by the strong demand for our graduates from both
Phone and potential referrals.
private and public sector employers," said Bruce P. Smith, dean of the University of Illinois College of Law.
123 S. Randall Rd. 134 N. LaSalle Quiet office in a congenial of-
He listed a number of the top 100 law firms and Fortune 500 corporations who have hired 2010 U of I Law grads. fice suite on the penthouse
Greg C. Anderson, director of career opportunities and development at Northern Illinois University College of Law, said: 9 x 12 furnished window offic- floor. Office is 14 1/2 feet by 11
Professional offices of 2,400 Sf e s & enclosed work station and has sunny south side expo-
"There has been a slight increase in hiring activity, which is encouraging. So far, most postings are for lawyers with some experience, which makes it a bit harder for to share at where your clients (for attorney or assistant) in 5 sure. Cubicle space also avail-
this year's graduates and other recent graduates still looking for work," he said. are. Northwest suburb in Al- office suite on top floor. In- able. Call Victor at
gonquin close and center to cludes phone, phone answer- 312-781-1855
"NIU Law traditionally places a significant number of graduates [about 30 percent] with public or public interest employers. Most of these employers typically hire well Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills ing, internet & fax. Confer-
after graduation. Therefore, placement at graduation has not been a focus of our efforts." Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 10, 2010. & Elgin. 123 South Randall ence room, copier, and all ser-
Road, Algonquin, IL 60102. vices available. Use our
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Real estate closings and other
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Want to spread your practices dow office available on 23rd
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Furnished or unfurnished. mail, fax, copier, and kitchen
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select from, sufficient for you 3 year sublease Secretarial space avail. Avail-
and your secretary and associ- 150 S. Wacker Dr. able immediately. Call Linda
ates. Space/Office from $500 to Call 312 497 9016 or Bob at 312-977-9119.
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ready.
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