Corporate Paralegal - Job #3937 - Legal Department of Houston healthcare provider is looking for a experienced paralegal. For consideration, candidates must have a minimum of five years of corporate secretary/governance experience, including maintenance of corporate minutes, subsidiary governance and corporate filings; contracts administration, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, real estate transactions and other general corporate matters. Previous experience with health care matters preferred.
Litigation Paralegal - Job #3955 - Global (Downtown) Law Firm is looking for an Environmental Paralegal to work in their Houston office. Candidates must have Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant environmental law experience dealing with litigation, transactional and also regulatory matters. Background with energy related matters helpful. This position will begin as temporary contract assignment and for the right candidate to a direct hire, permanent position within the firm.
IP Paralegal - Job #3964 - Worldwide law firm is looking for an IP Paralegal to work in their Houston office. Candidates must have Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant IP experience. This position will begin as temporary contract assignment and for the right candidate transition to a direct hire, permanent position within the firm.
Legal Secretary - Job #3965 - Legal secretary position available with a large Houston law firm on a 90-day contract to direct-hire basis. IP experience preferred but not required. Individuals should have prior law firm experience in order to be considered.
Responsibilities
Analyze, scope and price business opportunities in the Legal Technologies business unit
Provide technical guidance in evaluating business opportunities
Represent the Legal Technologies business as the key technical liaison between various stakeholders both internal and external
Consult as needed with other internal teams including engineering, sales, and business development
Provide technical consultation as needed with our clients
Create and follow up on proposals and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in closing business opportunities
Ability to identify product and services opportunities and effectively articulate and sell Lantelligent offerings to the client
Qualifications
Qualifications include 2+ years experience as an attorney, senior level paralegal or practice support professional with experience managing electronic discovery doc reviews
Desire for someone with deep contacts/relationships in the legal community with decision-makers
A sound technical understanding of the electronic discovery marketplace in the services and/or software areas
Great listening skills with the ability to ask probing questions and clearly discuss business value propositions
This position requires an effective communicator, presenter, and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must desire to influence and participate in the strategic direction of the company, its services and its software products
Demonstrated ability to scope, price, create proposals and deliver for technical projects is required.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, potential clients and/or public groups
Knowledge of litigation support and sales experience strongly preferred
Must be self motivated, have strong confidence and a competitive nature
Who We Are
Lantelligent is a leading provider of IT-Services and solutions and are expanding by offering Electronics Discovery services and software to help legal, corporate and government entities as well as consumers recover, search, analyze, produce and present data efficiently and cost-effectively.
Lantelligent offers its eligible employees an excellent pay and benefits.
Commission, target income could exceed 200k first year. We are prepared to offer as much as 40% of sales to qualified candidates.
Zhang & Associates, P.C. is a national immigration law firm specializing in US immigration and naturalization laws and related matters with five offices located in Houston, Chicago, Austin, New York and Los Angeles.
Zhang & Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, exciting career advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience, abilities and production data.
Job Specifications:
Represent individual or corporate clients in a full-spectrum of employment-based immigration petitions and visa applications, including NIW, Eb1, labor certification, H1B, L-1, O-1, etc.
Draft briefs, memos, legal opinions, correspondence, and prepare all necessary forms and documents for immigration matters.
Optimize the clients immigration benefits by providing right opinions, practical solutions, and prompt service. Client management and case management - through Oracle CRM database.
Work closely with other attorneys and law clerks in accomplishing the best quality service for our clients.
Produce work of quality in a timely manner (based on quota system).
Keep abreast of the recent changes and development on immigration laws and practice, draft articles notifying clients and public of such changes and development.
Job Requirements:
Law Degree from an ABA accredited school
A State Bar license
Strong academic credentials
Good analytical, writing and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member to meet deadlines and handle heavy caseload with positive attitude to meet quota
Preferred qualifications:
1-2 years of prior immigration law experience (employment based)
Primary responsibilities include:
1. Assist in the recruiting and hiring of Staff Attorneys;
2. Provide training, supervision and support of all Staff Attorneys;
3. Assist in the supervision and training of Immigration Service Center personnel;
4. Provide program and financial management support for all legal services grant programs;
5. Assist in the development, revision and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and protocols for the Agency programs;
6. Assist in the development of legal, immigration and naturalization programs for branches;
7. Collaborate with Professional Services Management team in program development and implementation;
8. Provide legal caseload support for Staff Attorneys as necessary;
9. Develop the BPSOS Pro Bono Attorney Program;
Requirements:
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required;
2. Admission to practice law in any state in the US is required;
3. Three or more years experience in US immigration law is required;* candidates not meeting the 3 years US immigration law experience will not be considered.
4. Experience with victims of trauma (domestic or family violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, refugees and asylum seekers) is required;
5. Experience in supervision is required;
6. English fluency is required; Vietnamese fluency desired.
7. Deep commitment to social justice and dignity for refugees, immigrants and their families.
Reports to: Professional Services Director
Salary: Salary is dependent upon experience plus full benefits.
Location: Falls Church VA or Houston, TX
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:
Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, case management software, ability to use e-mail, research, and handle all aspects of a case in litigation. Business casual attire and ability to communicate effectively with lawyers and clients is a must. High-energy, self-motivated, independent, ambitious candidates are highly desirable.
Some legal experience is preferred but not necessary.
Since 1956, we have been an industry leader providing Insurers, Self-Insureds, TPAs and their defense counsels with professional, ethical, indepth investigations which provide the necessary facts for proper claims decisions.
This growing national investigative firm is seeking qualified, enthusiastic individuals throughout the United States to join our team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Conducting surveillance and obtaining videotape documentation of insurance claimants.
Conducting indepth investigation: Activities checks, Background checks, Neighborhood canvasses, public record searches, Statements/Home interviews and all other types of field investigation requested by clients.
Dictation of accurate and detailed investigative reports.
COMPENSATION
Competitive wage plus overtime availability
Paid Travel time
Paid travel expenses
Paid report time
Health Insurance/401K plan available
Requirements
Surveillance experience and/or claims investigation a plus, but will train the right person.
Valid State Driver's license
Eligibility to be work under Company's Private Detective License
Reliable surveillance vehicle
8mm digital camcorder
Computer with Internet connection
Self-motivated, responsible individual who can work independently out of their home.
Varied work schedule/flexible availability.
Willingness to Travel required.
This position will include heavy client contact as well as contact with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, etc. You MUST be confident and assertive and have a strong personality. I will need you to be able to "get things done." Bottom line on this position: you will have to work hard, and I'll expect a lot of you. The good news is, most people say I'm a pretty nice guy (for a lawyer!), I take care of people I care about, and I am fiercely protective of my employees.
1. Paralegal for Leading Law Firm: Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a Litigation paralegal with at least 10 years of prior big law firm experience. This is a defense oriented practice focusing on business litigation. Candidates must be trained on litigation software including Trial Director and Concordance. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send resume to jobs@warrenrecruiting.com
2. Receptionist for Busy Downtown Law Firm: Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking a skilled receptionist. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and can handle heavy call volume. In addition, the receptionist should be able to multitask as the office is quite busy. A warm personality is preferred. The law firm is located in downtown Houston. Compensation is $24,0000 to $33,000 based on experience. This position is contract with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Send resume to jobs@warrenrecruiting.com
Warren Recruiting is a leading relationship builder, matching well-credentialed attorneys interested in new legal jobs with leading law firms and legal departments of top corporations. Our legal recruiting firm was founded by Morgan Warren, a veteran legal headhunter and a former practicing lawyer with both Wall Street and leading Texas law firms. The firm focuses on the permanent search and placement of lawyers into legal jobs primarily in Texas, including the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio legal markets. Visit www.warrenrecruiting.com for more information.
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide Vietnamese immigrants with legal services and referrals in matters including insurance litigation, landlord/tenant, FEMA appeals, contractor/home repair fraud, health care access, family law, and property law
2. Recruit, train and mentor pro bono attorneys, volunteers and local service providers assisting Vietnamese immigrants with legal issues relating to Hurricane Ike
3. Collaborate with other local, regional, and national providers to strengthen a coalition of service providers and law enforcement engaged in the issue of disaster relief;
4. Conduct community outreach and education on legal remedies available the Vietnamese Community in regards to disaster relief;
Goals:
1. Clients receive effective, quality service in a timely, professional manner;
2. BPSOS is well-represented among public and private agencies; and
3. Collaborative networks are strengthened and improved to form a seamless network of services for survivors.
Requirements:
1. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
2. Admitted to practice law in Texas;
3. Experience working with immigrant populations
4. English and Vietnamese fluency preferred; and
5. Bicultural background preferred.
Location: Houston TX
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining attorney calendars
2. Intake new clients;
3. Secretarial and office assistance for legal staff;
4. Filing court documents; and
5. Coordinate with other Hurricane Ike Disaster Case Management Program staff for seamless client services
Goals:
1. Clients receive effective, quality service in a timely, professional manner; and
2. BPSOS is well-represented among public and private agencies;
Requirements:
1. Typing 60 wpm;
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Experience working with immigrant populations
4. English and Vietnamese fluency preferred; and
5. Bicultural background preferred.
Location: Houston TX
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide legal, record and title research in support of project attorneys;
2. Assist in drafting legal documents, complaints, letters and contracts for attorneys;
3. Organizing and tracking cases;
4. Filing court documents
5. Coordinate with other Ike Disaster Relief staff for seamless client services
Goals:
1. Clients receive effective, quality service in a timely, professional manner; and
2. BPSOS is well-represented among public and private agencies;
Requirements:
1. Paralegal certification; will provide training for exceptional candidates
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Experience working with immigrant populations
4. English and Vietnamese fluency preferred; and
5. Bicultural background preferred.
Location: Houston TX
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:
EXPERIENCE IN PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING, AND/OR REAL ESTATE REQUIRED.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and plan work to meet multiple deadlines, and efficient use of time are essential.
Approaches and interacts with others with respect; reacts well under pressure; completes tasks correctly and in a timely manner; listens and gets clarification; adaptable - manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes.
Provide full clerical, administrative and legal duties to meet law office objectives, including typing, filing, calendaring, copying, answering phone calls, transcribing dictation, composing and preparing correspondence; organizing and maintaining files; etc.
Proficient in various computer software applications, including Word Perfect, Word and Microsoft Outlook.
The following duties are performed throughout every work day, as necessary:
Load documents in the appropriate eRoom (correspondence, pleadings discovery, etc.) and assist in the maintenance of the eRoom.
Index/Create notebooks.
Update pleading indices/binders.
Process outgoing mail.
Update master file indices.
Assist with electronic filings.
Conduct topic specific searches in Livenotes to be used as trial or motion exhibits.
Conduct searches in Concordance to locate produced documents in IPRO.
Create and update indices using Excel.
Order patents and file histories in the IP department and docket histories in Litigation.
Assist with document production and the assembly of potential deposition exhibits etc.
Print large documents.
OTHER DUTIES (Duties performed periodically, as necessary):
Perform special records projects, involving direct contact with secretaries, paralegals and lawyers.
Prepare for, and attend trial.
Other duties as required.
1) Answer all incoming calls, obtain detailed information from callers, schedule appointments, transfer calls
2) Make outgoing calls to clients
3) Calendar
4) Distribute incoming mail, scan documents
5) Send all outgoing mail
6) Send and receive electronic faxes
7) Assist as needed
8) Case management
9) Welcome all clients
Requirements
Excellent communication skills to be able to converse with clients, vendors, and employees via phone and email.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language well is required.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Receptionist, Administrative Assistant or legal secretary.
Excellent problem resolution skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word Programs, (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to multitask in a fast paced office environment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
High School diploma or GED Equivalent
1) Answer all incoming calls, obtain detailed information from callers, schedule appointments, transfer calls
2) Make outgoing calls to clients, courts, opposing attorneys.
3) Calendar deadlines
4) Distribute incoming mail, scan documents
5) Send all outgoing mail
6) Send and receive electronic faxes
7) Assist in PDF database management
8) Case management
9) Welcome all clients
Requirements
Excellent communication skills to be able to converse with dealers, vendors, and employees via phone and email.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language well is required.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Receptionist, Administrative Assistant or paralegal.
Excellent problem resolution skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word Programs, (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to multitask in a fast paced office environment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
High School diploma or GED Equivalent
PHONE INTERVIEWS ARE CURRENTLY BEING CONDUCTED AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 21, 2009 SO SEND US YOUR RESUME NOW.
Details:
We are forming a Business Building Roundtable program that includes 7 Attorneys who want to start their own Solo Law Practice. We will meet by phone weekly for 3 1/2 months. Also included are two private coaching sessions and a 1/2 day training program about marketing yourself, setting up your financial foundation, and gaining self-confidence. This is a beta program we are just launching in the Houston market and therefore we are offering it at a fraction of the cost. We expect our participants to be successful, be earning money before the end of the program, and be enthusiastic about providing us with referrals so we can continue to increase our business presence in your area. While this usually costs $5,000, we are offering for only $600 for those Attorneys who have the qualifications we are looking for.
ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS
* Have a strong drive to start your own Law Practice
* Have an active license and are in good standing with the Bar
* Agree to provide us with 60-90 minutes of your time determining your eligibility for the program
* Have at least 20 hours per week available to build your practice (ideally 40 hours per week)
* Are open to receiving coaching from a professional business coach
* Are willing to attend weekly roundtable sessions over 4 months time (by phone)
* Are willing to have at least 2 private 1:1 coaching sessions with your Business Coach
* Demand high-quality service and value for your time and effort
Please send:
(1) Resume and cover letter
(2) Updated professional references with phone numbers
(3) Salary requirement
to litigation.paralegal.7@gmail.com.
All candidates MUST be:
-a high school graduate, but an Associate or Bachelor degree is preferred
-knowledgeable using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook
-able to organize and file documents well
-able to copy, fax, and scan documents with ease
-able to handle a multi line phone system
-very friendly and outgoing over the phone and to clients in person
-willing to learn and retain information for tasks that need to be done periodically and on a daily basis
-able to take instructions well
-a team player
-extremely responsible
-very reliable
Candidates with front desk/receptionist/legal experience are preferred.