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Volume 12, No. 26 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Week of June 26-July 2, 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

PART-TIME ATTORNEY Paralegal

Part Time attorney needed for Section 1983 civil
rights/municipal liability/school law defense practice.
Flexible hours, some work from home possible.
Experience in this field is mandatory; if you do not
have federal court experience in this area, please do
not apply. Motion practice, discovery compliance, some
depositions possible. Good writing and analytical skills
are a must. Competitive hourly rate. Please submit
resume and cover letter.
Large, prominent loop located law firm has an
immediate opening for an entry-level full time
paralegal. Paralegal certificate and some experience
in a law office required. Must be organized, possess
excellent phone skills and be PC literate.
Responsibilities include; screening client calls,
determination of potential cases, follow up and
documentation in computer system. Spanish
speaking preferred. We offer a competitive salary
and benefits package.
Legal Secretary
Fast-paced Barrington family-law firm seeks
person with 2-4 years legal experience. Must be
proficient in Word and dictation. Experience in
TimeSlips, Amicus and Outlook desired. Must
have strong communication skills and ability to
work as a team member. Fax resume to Susan E.
Kamman, 847-277-2203; email:
susan.kamman@kammanlaw.com.

Box LB16
Law Bulletin Box LB13
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 Law Bulletin
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com

Real Estate Litigation Paralegal Litigation Secretary - How Good Are

Associate:
20+ attorney downtown law
firm with diverse and innova-
tive real estate and privatiza-
tion practice seeks an associ-
ate with 4-6 years of substan-
tive commercial real estate
experience including acquisi-
tions, dispositions, commer-
cial leasing and financing
transactions. All candidates
must be detail oriented and
able to work independently, be
licensed to practice in Illinois,
and have excellent academic
credentials and professional
recommendations. If working
in an atmosphere of excel-
lence, creativity and respect
for your colleagues’ differenc-
es is one of your professional
goals, we invite you to explore
a career with Pugh, Jones,
Johnson & Quandt, P.C.
Additional information about
the Firm, its capabilities, its
attorneys and practices can be
PART-TIME
ATTORNEY
Part Time attorney needed for
Section 1983 civil rights/mu-
nicipal liability/school law de-
fense practice. Flexible hours,
some work from home possi-
ble. Experience in this field is
mandatory; if you do not have
federal court experience in
this area , please do not apply.
Motion practice, discovery
compliance, some depositions
possible. Good writing and an-
alytical skills are a must.
Competitive hourly rate.
Please submit resume and
cover letter
Box LB16
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.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
FINANCIAL
Large, prominent loop located
law firm has an immediate
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 LB13
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
$65-$70K
(Downtown)
Named partner in an upscale
law firm is seeking a profes-
sional Litigation Secretary
with 5 - 10 years experience,
and EXCELLENT communi-
cation skills to assist with the
following:
* travel arrangements
* creating and composing cor-
respondence
* e-filing for state, federal,
and appellate courts
* client communications; han-
dling "sticky" situations pa-
tiently and tactfully
Qualified candidates must
possess 5 - 10 years experience
in the above duties in the field
of Litigation law. Must type
70+ WPM and have proficien-
cy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Immediate Hire - Only Quali-
fied Applicants Will Be Con-
tacted
You?
We can make you even better!
Small litigation firm seeks to
add another secretary. The
candidate should be well
versed in the electronic filing
requirements in both Federal
and State Courts. The person
should also be well organized,
committed to putting out an
excellent work product & have
the flexibility to perform a va-
riety of functions, including
some paralegal duties. Salary
and benefits commensurate
with your experience. If you
take pride in your work and
want to work for a winning
team, this is the place to
come. Please promptly send
your resume to
Box LB14
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com

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Executive Director
The Public Interest Law Ini-
tiative (PILI), a 33-year-old
nonprofit organization dedi-
cated to cultivating profes-
sional commitments to public
interest law and pro bono
practice, is conducting a
search for an Executive Di-
rector. Primary responsibili-
ties include administering ma-
jor programs such as intern-
ship, fellowship, and pro bono
programs. Additional respon-
sibilities include fund develop-
ment, fiscal management and
administrative oversight in-
cluding staff supervision,
event planning, and acting as
liaison with the Board of Di-
rectors, law firms, corpora-
tions, foundations, law
schools, and public interest
law agencies. A complete job
description may be found on
PILI’s website at
http://www.pili-law.org
/piliannouncement.htm.
Associate
Litigation Attorney
Mid sized loop firm seeking an
Associate Attorney with 2 - 4
years experience for our in-
surance coverage practice.
Civil litigation experience is
required. Please send your re-
sume to:
cmondi@fisherkanaris.com
Associate Attorney
Well established insurance de-
fense law firm seeks associate
attorney with five plus years
of asbestos litigation experi-
ence to work in our Edwards-
ville, Illinois office. Trial ex-
perience necessary; Missouri
license helpful but not neces-
sary; must be willing to travel
nationally for court calls and
deposition coverage. Inter-
views will be conducted in our
Chicago office. Medical, den-
tal and 401(k) benefits are of-
fered.
Box LB18
Law Bulletin
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
Family Law
Established Firm is looking
for an ambitious associate
with a desire to take their
Family Law experience to the
next level. Join our nationally
recognized practice and your
hard work will help our clients
achieve their goals and make
a significant difference in
their lives. You will be chal-
lenged by a diverse range of
complex cases while enjoying
a competitive salary and ben-
efits package at firm where
your career can flourish. For
immediate consideration
please submit resume and
cover letter with salary histo-
ry and requirements (must be
included) to attyad@gmail.com
PARALEGAL E-mail resume in Microsoft
Word to: kstratton@firstassoc.com
$65K
Chicago Investment Company Legal Secretary
located on the near north Chi-
cago/Gold Coast seeks Finan- Busy Associate Attorney with
cial Paralegal with 2-3 years well-known plaintiff’s person-
experience. A paralegal certif- al injury trial firm seeks legal
icate and college degree is secretary/legal assistant to
preferred. Company offers up- help manage demanding
per bracket salary, above schedule and heavy case load
average benefits package and of complex litigation with em-
a congenial work environ- phasis on medical malpractice
ment. trial work. Strong PI litigation
experience necessary. Plain-
Please send resume to: tiff’s experience preferable.
Kathy Stratton Must be extremely organized
Fax: 312-253-5446
Phone: 312-253-4012
and able to work independent-
ly. Overtime hours are re-
Email: kstratton@firstassoc.com quired. Must be proficient in
WordPerfect 8/9/10/11. Famil-
iarity with case management
software a plus. Competitive
salary; excellent benefits;
Paralegals 1100 new offices; challenging work
environment. NO TELE-
PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Positions Available 1110 Fax resumes to
312 236 0920
or email resumes to
PARALEGALS droman@prslaw.com
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LEGAL
ASSISTANTS
We’re looking for leaders!
Highly successful Loop firm
representing plaintiffs world-
wide in mass tort and complex
civil litigation involving prod-
ucts liability, medical mal-
practice, and class action law-
suits has immediate openings
for Legal Assistants. Must
have recent Legal Assistant
experience, be detail oriented
with strong organizational
skills, excellent oral and writ-
ten communication skills, and
strong computer skills.
We offer competitive compen-
sation, full benefits package
including medical/dental, and
a generous vacation/holi-
day/sick plan.
Please email cover letter with
salary requirement and re-
sume in MS Word format to
Recruiting@thelawgroupltd.com.
Part-Time
Secretary/Docket
Clerk
Part-time secretary/docket
clerk for a general practice
firm. Ideal candidate must be
reliable, an excellent commu-
nicator, detail-oriented and
able to multi-task. Computer
and typing skills required.
Please call Nancy at (312)
861-0800 or fax resume to (312)
819-0948.

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Under general supervision, performs professional legal work court calls, including traffic, ordinance, and administrative
in a trial team format within the Winnebago County State’s adjudication hearings; draft and/or review ordinances and
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licensed in the state of Illinois. Previous experience preferred MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
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Stephanie Bahling ed States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Chicago, Illinois 60654 Office Manager Candidates with litigation, labor and employment law, or zon-
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and maintaining liaison with
regulatory agencies.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Salary comensureate with
experience. Comprehensive
benefits.
Apply for Job #3223
Help Wanted General 1300
Positions Available 1310
Communications
Coordinator
Our client, an IP boutique in
the loop, seeks a communica-
tions coordinator to support
the firm’s marketing, commu-
nications and business devel-
opment efforts.
Responsibilities include acting
as the firm’s primary liason to
outside public relations ven-
dor; design and compose
internal/external marketing
materials; acquire and main-
tain all media licensing agree-
ments for web site content,
including electronic licensing
and reprints; maintain web site
content, including updating of
attorney bios and firm content;
manage media tracking,
measurement and reporting.
B.A. required. Salary up to
$60K with comprehensive
benefits.
Apply for Job #3221
Litigation Technology
Analyst
Mid-size loop law firm is seek-
ing a legal technology analyst
with 2+ years of experience.
Responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, assisting the
Legal Technology Manager in
firm-wide implementation and
support of legal/litigation tech-
nology; liason betweekn the
legal staff an the IT staff and
will provide a blend of services
from both the legal and the
technical areas; provide tech-
nical support for Summation
iBlaze, TrialDirector,
CaseMap, TimeMap,
NoteMap, LAW PreDiscovery
v5.0 or higher and iPro 8.6
Suite. An indepth understand-
ing of the enitre litigation sup-
port process is required. Must
be available through tele-
phone and/or wireless con-
nectivity, providing 24/7 sup-
port when required. Salary
commensureate with experi-
ence. Salary up to $80K.
Apply for Job #3220
Postings Continued
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Illinois Paralegal Association

THE FLAG yard from which the flag chairs, jackets, etc. with Republic for which it flag each night at sunset If it is displayed on the
is flown.?î [see the com- the American Flag on stands, one Nation if you do not have a light car the staff should be
By: Caren Mansfield, A plete section at the them make you feel under God, indivisible, on it. Unless you have fixed to the chassis or
member of the Illinois above internet address]. very patriotic, consider with liberty and justice an all weather flag, take clamped to the right
Paralegal Association Under the terms of if it is a violation of the for all.” you should be it down when the weath- fender.
Section 3 of the Flag Flag Code. standing at attention er is bad. Have a safe and
It would be appropri- Code you can wear a When you say the facing the flag with the Remember when Happy Fourth of July
ate for a small discus- flag patch or a lapel pin. Pledge of Allegiance to right hand over the everyone had a flag on and remember the ser-
sion on the American The lapel pin should be the Flag: “I pledge alle- heart. their car. According to vicemen and women
Flag as we approach the worn on the left lapel giance to the Flag of the Be careful about dis- the Flag Code the flag that insure we continue
Fourth of July. I will near the heart. United States of playing your flag at should not be draped to have a Flag to be
review the Flag Code So while the clothing, America, and to the home. Take down your over the car in any way. honor.
for your benefit. View
the Flag Code in detail
at
The American Flag ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
has thirteen stripes
Post Office Box 452 z New Lenox IL 60451-0452 z 815/462-4620 z Fax 815/462-4696
which alternate red and
white. The union of the 2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
flag, the blue part, has
fifty stars for the fifty † 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
states. 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
I think most people a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $65.00
are not aware that it is †STUDENT membership is open to (1) any Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited
against the Flag Code to 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
wear the American Flag 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
as part of any clothing, degree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $40.00 (Please list name of School)________________________________
or as a part of any mer- † 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
chandise. For example, person formerly employed as a paralegal; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who is
I almost bought a fold- seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $55.00
ing chair last weekend † SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering
with the American Flag the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $95.00
as part of its design. I
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
wondered if it was right 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
to sit on the American authority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or court authority to perform this work.
Flag so I bought the
plain blue chair. In First Name ______________________________ Middle Initial _______________ Last _______________________________________
reviewing the Flag Code
it states in Section 3: Employer __________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________
“ì.....The flag should
never be used as wear- Work Street Address _________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip ___________________________________
ing apparel, bedding, or
drapery. It should never Work City, State, Zip _________________________________________ Home Telephone # _____________________________________
be festooned, drawn
back, nor up, in folds, Work Telephone # ___________________________________________ E-mail Address _________________________________
but always allowed to
fall free. Bunting of ADDRESS INFORMATION
blue, white, and red, Business Residence † New † Renewal
always arranged with For mailings † †
the blue above, the † I have at least five years of paralegal experience.
For online membership listing † † † The board of directors occasionally approves the release of IPA’s mailing
white in the middle, and
(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.
the red below, should be Please indicate if you would like your name withheld from such distributions.
used for covering a I want to receive/view the In the Mail Via Email
speaker’s desk, draping Association Publications † †
the front of the plat- AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)
form, and for decora-
† Bankruptcy † Estates and Trusts † Immigration † Litigation † Workers Comp
tion in general..... The
† Commercial Finance† Family † Information Technology † Medical Malpractice † Other ____________
flag should never have
† Corporate † Freelance † Insurance † Real Estate † Other ____________
placed upon it, nor on
† Employee Benefits † General † Intellectual Property † Securities † Other ____________
any part of it, nor
† Environmental † Health † Labor/Employment † Tax † Other ____________
attached to it any mark,
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
insignia, letter, word, 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
figure, design, picture, contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.
or drawing of any
nature.....The flag Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________
should never be used for
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
advertising purposes in
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.
any manner whatsoever. Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf.
It should not be embroi-
dered on such articles as
cushions or handker- 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.
chiefs and the like, † Visa † MasterCard † Discover † American Express
printed or otherwise Name on Card _______________________________ Billing Address, City, State, Zip________________________________________________________
impressed on paper
napkins or boxes or any- Card Number ________________________________________________________________ Expiration ____________ Security Code _______________
thing that is designed Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
for temporary use and
discard. Advertising
signs should not be fas- REFERRED BY: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
tened to a staff or hal-
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Office Space 1500 Office Space 1500 Office Space 1500

For Rent 1510 For Rent 1510 For Rent 1510

19 S. LaSalle Street 208 S. LaSalle

Office Available!
Three offices available in 2-floor
suite. Furnished or unfurnished.
Includes secretarial stations.
Amenities include: 3 conference
rooms, full reception services,
loop messenger service, daily
court messenger service, li-
brary, filing cabinets, fax, scan-
ner color copiers, 2 kitchens,
shower and sauna. Available im-
mediately. Ask for Perri or Susie
at 312-641-2233.
134 N. LaSalle
9 x 12 furnished window offic-
e s & enclosed work station
(for attorney or assistant) in 5
office suite on top floor. In-
cludes phone, phone answer-
ing, internet & fax. Confer-
ence room, copier, and all ser-
vices available. Use our
secretary or bring your own.
Real estate closings and other
referrals possible. Call Ron,
312-726-8770.
122 S. Michigan
Available immediately at 122
One to four offices available
100 W. MONROE
now in congenial suite at new-
ly remodeled 208 S. LaSalle St. Great location! Copier, Fax, Phone and potential refer-
Includes receptionist, confer-
ence/library, photocopy/scan- rals. Quiet office in a congenial office suite on the pent-
ner, kitchen, secretarial
space, wireless DSL. On-line house floor. Office is 14 1/2 feet by 11 and has sunny
research negotiable. Contact:
Philip Bernstein 312-372-3121 ex. 119 south side exposure. Cubicle space also available.
Or email: pjbernstein@covad.net
Scott Beller 312-782-4800 ex. 113
30 North LaSalle
Law firm has recently made
available (2) two offices for
rent on the 34th floor of luxu-
rious high rise. Amenities in-
clude conference rooms, full
reception services, fax, copi-
ers, kitchen facilities along
with other services. AVAIL-
ABLE IMMEDIATELY.
Please call Donna @
312-332-5000.
Steps from Daley
Center
Loop Law firm office and sec-
retarial space immediately
available. Steps from Daley

Call Victor at 312-781-1855

S. Michigan Avenue, 15’ 5" x
14’5" corner window office in
lovely and open space plan.
Office comes with desk and
credenza (which we can re-
move upon request), and with
use of 3 conference rooms,
copy room, fax and kitchen.
Internet available. $1,365
monthly rent. Call (312)
327-3447 for more information.
Center, gorgeous shared re-
ception and conference rooms
overlooking the river. Your
clients will be impressed.
Competitive prices. Call
Maura @ 312 545 3995.
Tower Floor
10 S. LASALLE
Law office practice group of 15
has attractive sunny
furnished offices,
turn-key, reception
and support staff,
fitness center, referrals possible.
Call 312-332-1883

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