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Post date: 30 December 2011
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The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary for its New York City office. This position will be responsible for accurate completion of work assigned by multiple timekeepers, including word processing functions, filing, client billing, time entry, using telephone equipment to answer incoming calls and to place outgoing calls, coordinating meetings and conference room services, arranging travel, submitting expense reports, calendar maintenance and handling of daily mail. Also responsible for maintaining various information lists including client/matter identification numbers, lawyers’ contacts and marketing mailing list. Legal secretaries must also maintain positive contact with clients, lawyers and all support staff. They must observe confidentiality on all client matters and adhere to procedures and guidelines set by all departments of the Firm.
Responsibilities Include:
The daily makeup of tasks changes depending on attorney needs.
Completing all word processing projects including, but not limited to, memos, letters, charts, spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, check requests, File Opening Memos, briefs, pleadings, agreements, deeds, leases, tax returns, benefit plans, and other such documents specific to the timekeepers area of practice. Such work may be from hand written copy, Dictaphone, verbal dictation or edits on existing work product.
Accurate inputting of lawyer/paralegal time onto the accounting system
Proofreading of all work, which includes reading documents for content and context.
Preparing and maintaining client and office files and chronological daily letter and memo files. Maintaining up-to-date, orderly pleading indexes for legal documents. Updating of periodicals and loose leaf publications.
Answering and screening of routine telephone calls. Preparing appropriate telephone billing information by programming information into the telephone and by completing telephone expense reports. Providing backup telephone coverage for others in work area.
Duplicating documents, papers and other materials as needed.
Preparing client bills, maintaining billing files, working with Accounting Department to resolve billing problems and efficiently processing final billing statements and letters.
Performing other related duties required based upon the unique practice of the lawyer, such as, but not limited to, Department Head administrative work, practice development initiatives, and committee project work. In addition, a limited amount of secretarial work for personal matters of the lawyer is to be expected.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal secretarial, executive secretarial or secretarial administrative assistant experience (Previous experience with Elite and LegalKey is beneficial). Candidate will also have the ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making on how to adequately and efficiently meet all deadlines. Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done. Interpersonal skills are essential to communicate effectively with a diverse group of clients, lawyers and staff and to provide information with courtesy and tact. Knowledge of Windows XP system and Microsoft Suite of applications is required; E-filing is required; Hummingbird DM (document management system) preferred. High school diploma or its equivalent required or Certificate or Degree from a Business School is preferred.
Location :
599 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
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The Legal Aid Society is seeking an individual to serve as the Administrator of its Pro Bono Program. The Pro Bono Program integrates law firms and attorneys in delivering volunteer services in the Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Rights Practices, thereby augmenting legal assistance to many of Legal Aid's most vulnerable groups of clients. More than 3,000 volunteer lawyers and paralegals at approximately 70 law firms handled Legal Aid matters during the past year under supervision of Legal Aid’s professional staff.
The Pro Bono Administrator will be directly engaged in implementing core functions of the Pro Bono Program:
• Assigning Legal Aid cases to the network of participating law firms;
• Utilizing web-based services to inform law firms, lawyers, and the general public about Legal Aid’s pro bono activities, and to recruit and place volunteers at Legal Aid;
• Administering major pro bono events such as the CLE training program for volunteers;
• Publishing Pro Bono Newsletters and other public information materials relating to The Legal Aid Society’s partnership with the private bar;
• Preparing reports on Legal Aid’s pro bono quantitative accomplishments; and
• Supporting the creation of new pro bono projects and development of additional pro bono resources to help address unmet needs for legal counsel.
Requirements
• Serve as point person to receive case referrals from Legal Aid staff and circulate the matters to Legal Aid’s law firm network of pro bono liaisons and the private bar generally utilizing email, phone, websites, and other forms of transmittal;
• Serve as a point person for the Pro Bono Program to receive and respond to requests from the general public seeking pro bono lawyers, from lawyers seeking to volunteer their legal services, and from law firm pro bono coordinators inquiring about CLE credits, training programs, availability of circulated cases, and other administrative bono matters;
• Coordinate the Society’s Second Acts® pro bono project for retired and transitioning attorneys ;
• Maintain the Pro Bono Program’s case management system, monitor pro bono cases and projects, and assist with the preparation of reports for Legal Aid, auditors, funders, insurers, and the courts about the pro bono program;
• Design and layout pro bono materials including the Pro Bono Newsletter;
• Assist with the coordination of the Pro Bono Program’s events such as the annual Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards Ceremony, the annual CLE Pro BonoTraining Program , Advisory Board Meetings, co-hosting the Probono.net NYC Pro Bono Center website, and the awarding of CLE credits as a certified Pro Bono CLE Provider;
• Administrative support to the Pro Bono Director and Supervising Attorney in their collaboration with staff to increase the range of pro bono opportunities, in the creation of a Staff Advisory Council for Pro Bono, in adding pro bono projects at participating law firms, in expanding the base of law firm and corporate pro bono partners, and senior lawyers reaching or approaching retirement.
• Administrative support of Pro Bono Program’s participation on Legal Aid pro bono advisory boards and membership in external organizations that broaden pro bono outreach.
• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience that demonstrate excellent judgment and effective multi-tasking and problem solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Computer systems expertise, including excel proficiency
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of legal terms valuable
Proficiency in Spanish and other languages desirable, but not required
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This position is open as of 1/4/2010.
Health Law Transactional Attorney
Health Law Transactional AttorneyIf you have at least 5 years of transactional health law experience, read on!We are a full service mid-sized firm looking for an experienced transactional health law attorney.What you will be doing:- Work will involve Antitrust, billing compliance, contract preparation and negotiation, acquisition of sales of practices, biotech, employment issues, corporate and partnership matters, HIPPA compliance to name a few areasWhat you need:- 5+ years of solid experience as a transactional health law attorney- NY licensed attorney in good standingWhat's in it for you:- Competitive Pay & Benefits- Work with a great group of people- Interesting workSo, if you have at least 5 years of transactional health law experience, please apply!Required SkillsHealth Law Transactional Attorney
If you are a good fit for the Health Law Transactional Attorney position, and have a background that includes:Health Law Transactional Attorney and you are interested in working the following job types:Legal, Executive, ManagementWithin the following industries:LegalOur privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential.Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!
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Work for managing partner of small firm ---- strong TOA and Excel challenging position
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Interacts with senior management, internal staff, and external parties to resolve issues or problems as they arise.
Analyzes the performance of the field operations group in loss prevention activities.
Maintains professional liaison with all local law enforcement officials to ensure appropriate coordination of investigations or prosecutions.
Facilitates meetings and training to all levels of field operations personnel.
Implements loss prevention and shrinkage control programs.
Monitors store compliance to loss prevention policies and procedures.
Provides analysis of district/zone trends to Region Mgr.
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The USAO requires litigation services to support HCF cases, including document collection, review, analysis, management, and trial preparation for one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs).
Candidate will provides a wide range of legal support services to one or more AUSAs involved in Health Care Fraud cases. The work involves knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis, Electronic Case Filing (ECF), Scan-It for document scanning, I-Pro to redact nearly all of the documents to protect the disclosure of Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and Case Map to summarize the documents in a database to allow for their easy retrieval and organization. Candidates should also have a working knowledge of Sanction for displaying the documents at trial. The work requires knowledge of laws, precedent decisions, and judicial or administrative proceedings. Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform assigned case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents. Knowledge of legal reference materials and ability to perform legal research sufficient to compose legal documents and correspondence, verify citations and statutory references, search for, analyze for legal relevance and summarize data, make conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Knowledge of technical concepts related to complex areas of litigation and knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development and presentation of these civil/criminal actions. This includes knowledge of automated legal research tools and litigative support technology such as digital imaging applications, graphic design software, audio visual equipment and trial presentation programs.
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Admitted Attorneys Fluent in German
We have immediate temporary positions in New York City for admitted Attorneys who are fluent in German. This is a great opportunity to gain more experience and utilize your skills. Prior document review experience is preferred. This is a full time temporary position, only those with requisite experience need apply. If interested and able to commit please submit your resume in Word format to newyork@updatelegal.com.
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Premier small trusts & estates boutique seeks mid to senior-level Trusts & Estates attorney on a part-time basis for at least several months, perhaps ongoing. Requires estate litigation experience in Surrogates Court. Any T&E drafting or administration experience is helpful but is not required.
The rate is likely between $40 and $60 per hour depending on experience, though higher requirements will be considered for exceptional candidates.
Interviews start Monday, so please email your resume to us ASAP, including over the weekend.
bschumer@strategiclegal.com
We do NOT submit your resume anywhere without first obtaining your explicit authorization.
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(Locations: Chicago, NY and Philadelphia)
Aon Benfield Analytics is the technical consulting arm of Aon Benfield, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with reinsurers and investors).
Position Overview
As an Actuarial Analyst, you will gain exposure to a very wide range of insurance and reinsurance products. The nature of the work is project-oriented, client-focused and problem solving. Aon is also a leader in the emerging field of insurance-linked securitizations and you will have an opportunity to learn and contribute in this area. You will become familiar with Aon Benfield's tools and business approach, contribute to their development, and present Aon Benfield's solutions and services to our clients.
Requirements
This is an entry level opportunity requiring a Bachelors degree in Actuarial Sciences, Math, or other relevant field, along with successful completion of preliminary CAS/SOA exams, and/or related experience. You must have a desire to continue pursuit of FCAS/ACAS.
Strong proficiency with computer and MS applications.Proven time management and the ability to multi task, work with minimal direction, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively work in a cohesive team environment.
Accountable for continuous learning and professional development and remaining well-informed of related industry trends and the regulatory landscape. We offer an Actuarial Student Program and an ideal setting in which to refine your talents in an environment of experienced professionals, skilled in actuarial techniques, client management, and communication.
Relocation is not provided.
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Full-service mid-sized Long Island law firm seeks an attorney with 3-6 years law firm experience for the firm's Creditors' Rights practice area.
Creditors' Rights and/or Bankruptcy experience required including representation of secured/asset based lenders, equipment lessors and/or debtors.
Active involvement in bankruptcy litigation, DIP financing, asset sales, discovery, pleadings, pre-trial motion practice and court appearances required. Deposition capabilities and trial and/or hearing exposure required at the more senior level.
NY Bar admission required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious Long Island practice group.
Please send your resume for immediate consideration.
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LEGAL ADMIN ASSISTANT Wanted for busy growing Rockville Centre Law Firm. Sal $26K-$31K. Health bnfts & 401K after 6 mo. Please ask for Mr. Rogers. 516-594-0909 WEB ID ND16160123
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Purpose:New York based, growing firm with outstanding reputation for representing clients in a wide range of local, state, national and international matters is seeking an attorney with at least 6 years of experience representing securities broker-dealers in regulatory, compliance and transactional matters.Good academics and large firm experience required
Post date: 26 February 2010
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