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2—LEGAL EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY
Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000 Attorneys 1000
Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010
Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Attorney 1000 Help WantedGeneral 1300 Paralegals 1100
Positions Available 1310
Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1110
C ARE ER C ORNER
Attorneys
Practices for Sale
1000 Law/Docket Clerks
1027 Positions Available
1150 Legal Administrators 1175
1155 Positions Available 1180
Year. Organize your office? Increase your billable hours? Lose weight? Be on time The Law Bulletin Law Bulletin
ty to work in a very fast-paced
environment where production
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 is key, in addition to coordinat-
for work? Sit for a certification exam? Whatever you have in mind, read on... E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com ing complex litigation cases
with busy scheduling issues.
This position requires a perfec-
It's common knowledge that resolutions rarely work. All those good intentions tionist who can work over-
time. The position is salaried
seem to fall by the wayside by the middle of January...all that's left are guilt and Paralegals 1100
and compensation is open for
the competent applicant.
regret that once again you're not able to keep your resolutions. By next December Email your resume to
you'll be making the same resolutions all over again.
Positions Available 1110 loggans@logganslaw.com.
It's time to change the pattern. Resolutions don't work because they're usually a Executive Assistant/Corporate Paralegal Legal Secretaries 1200
very broad statement: This year I'll lose 20 pounds. This year I'll learn to speak Upper Bracket Salary Positions Available 1210
French. This year I'll look for a new job. You've got the want down...you know what Chicago Financial Company is seeking an executive assistant/cor-
you want to do. The problem is, you're only looking at the big picture. porate paralegal with 4+ years experience. Experience with an
investment management or financial services firm (e.g., hedge
fund, mutual fund, bank, insurance company) is a plus. Bachelor’s Legal Secretary
Instead of making resolutions, set goals. A goal is something you commit to fully degree is a must. Candidates must have excellent organizational
skills and be able to initiate projects with minimal supervision. Growing law firm with corpo-
and work toward all year long. Take a few minutes right now to visualize your top Candidates must have knowledge of a variety of computer soft-
ware applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Can-
rate and litigation practices
has an immediate opening for
three goals for 2011. Then take out a piece of paper and write those goals down. didates must demonstrate attention to detail in composing, typing an experienced floater legal
and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting dead- secretary with 5+ years of
lines. Candidates will be exposed to confidential information and experience. The successful
Make a plan. Once your goals are set, decide what you have to do to reach each must have a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to han-
dle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion. Principal
candidate must have worked in
a law firm and have some liti-
goal and then plan each step toward your goal from beginning to end. For instance, Duties and Responsibilities include bur are not limited to: Organ-
ize board and committee meetings; Prepare legal documents,
gation experience as well as
strong exposure to corporate
if you want to learn French this year your first step might to be to search for a class. such as state and city governmental filings, and maintain the reg- transactions. E-filing experi-
istration of the Firm and the funds of hedge funds that it manages; ence is highly preferred. You
The next step might be to enroll in the class. The next step might be to buy your Organize and maintain the Firm’s corporate records and legal doc- must be detail oriented and
uments, including corporate minutes and contracts; Schedule and have good interpersonal com-
study materials. Your next steps would be to attend each class and do your organize meetings, travel, and department activities; keeping and munication skills. You must be
homework. monitoring legal volumes and ensuring legal volumes are up-to-
date and other clerical duties.
proficient with Microsoft
Office Suites and have strong
communication skills. Salary
Please send resume and cover letter to: Kathy Stratton is commensurate with experi-
Do you see how each step you take helps you reach your end goal? This process Fax: 312-253-5446 ence and firm offers a compet-
Phone: 312-253-4012 itive benefit package. E-mail
will work for any goal you might want to reach. Email: kstratton@firstassoc.com resume to fmc420@aol.com.
Take this one st ep further. Schedule each step in your planner...make an actual
LEGAL
appointment. This ensures you will set aside the time to accomplish each step. Don't SECRETARY
make the mistake of putting the steps on 'to do' lists because a 'to do' list is just a
wish list and you will invariably run out of day before you run out of list. The 'to do' Law/Docket Clerks 1150 Personal Injury/Workers'
Comp firm needs legal secre-
list just goes on and on. Your planner is a real guide for accomplishing your goals. Positions Available 1155 tary with experience. Pay
based on experience. Spanish
speaking a MUST. Please fax
resume to Barbara at 312-782-
Your challenge: Plan to make 2011 your best year ever. Take a few minutes to set 6774
your goals. Break the goals down into achievable mini-goals. Decide when each Jenner & Block LLP - DOCKETING
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ability to bring the right resources to bear in meeting the needs of Firm is seeking a full-time
our clients. Jenner & Block prides itself on recruiting the highest receptionist who also has
If you do your planning and then do your scheduling, you can accomplish absolutely caliber experienced attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries and advanced computer skills.
administrative personnel. Our diverse and flexible culture bene- This is not your average recep-
anything you want and this time next year you'll be celebrating the fact that you fits all employees. tionist position as it carries
actually reached your goals. Here's to out with the old...in with the new...to a new Jenner & Block is currently recruiting for a DOCKETING SUPER-
other responsibilities
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and
year and a fresh start. Happy New Year! VISOR in our Chicago office. will be commensurate with
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©2010 Vicki Voisin, Inc. • Assist with the overall daily operation of Docketing Services; 1180.
Do you want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or Web site? You can so long as you include this entire blurb with it: Vicki Voisin, • Participate in hiring and training the Docketing Services staff;
"The Paralegal Mentor", delivers simple strategies for paralegals and other professionals to create success and satisfaction by achieving • Participate in management of department checking and credit
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regarding same; Legal/Admin
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it relates to Docketing Services; Secretarial Assistant
Positions Available 1010 Positions Available 1110 • Create and maintain effective working relationships with
Need highly skilled legal/
lawyers, staff, vendors and court personnel;
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agencies and officials within prescribed deadlines; with advanced MS Office
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Positions Available 1210 Positions Available 1310 Positions Available 1310 For Rent 1510 For Rent 1510
Need to place a
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