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JOB VACANCY – LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY
COMPANY HIRING – NORRIS, MCLAUGHLIN & MARCUS
SALARY – EXCELLENT PACKAGE + FULL BENEFITS
Position Summary: We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with 5+ years of solid litigation experience to support two attorneys in our New York office, both practicing commercial litigation (one with an expertise in bankruptcy law). Ideal candidate will work well in high pressure, deadline driven environments. Candidate must be intelligent, personable, have excellent communication and organizational skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Word XP, Lotus Notes, Dictaphone use and type a minimum of 70 wpm.
Responsibilities: include communicating with the courts and clients, managing calendar and assisting in meeting deadlines, document review, preparing for depositions, preparing correspondence such as summonses, complaints, motions and subpoenas, coordinating filing and service of motions and trial preparation, processing billing and time entry, maintaining files, filing correspondence and legal documents. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Best Case Bankruptcy software, electronic court filing, generating TOC and TOA is a plus. Work hours will be from 9:00am-5:30pm.
JOB VACANCY – LEGAL RECORDS CLERK
COMPANY HIRING – IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
SALARY – NEGOTIABLE
Position Profile: IKON Office Solutions is currently looking for career-oriented individuals to help provide entry-level office support services within our customer locations. The Senior On-Site Customer Service Specialist’s primary focus is building relationships with customers while providing important office support. In this position you will be responsible for providing copy/print services, mail services, shipping and other office related tasks. To help you thrive, IKON provides an award-winning training program, an excellent support structure and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities: Maintains records for management reports and inventories of supplies needed. Distributes office supplies, fax transmissions and mail to company personnel and/or designated drop-off points as required. Responds to and coordinates all service calls required by customer. May perform filing duties in conjunction with specific customer requests.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have basic Microsoft Office skills, 1-2 years of related work experience, and a High School Diploma or GED. Exceptional customer service skills are a must! Previous legal records experience is required.
JOB VACANCY – PARALEGAL
COMPANY HIRING – LOCKHEED MARTIN
SALARY – $50,000 PER ANNUM
Responsibilities: Following established guidelines to investigate possible Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Act of 1996 complaints. Gathers, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys and other legal counsel. Maintain case files of new and existing complaints; performs legal research; indexes, track and documents being sent to possible complainants. Respond to citizen correspondence and telephone calls.
Qualification Requirements: Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Act of 1996. Paralegal experience in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules required. Experience reviewing and analyzing documents. Must have understanding of HIPAA and have the ability to use this knowledge in performing tasking. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Writing sample should be available. JD required.
JOB VACANCY – PARALEGAL II
COMPANY HIRING – ALLSTATE INSURANCE, GARDEN CITY
SALARY – SUPERB PACKAGE + BENEFITS
Essential Duties: Assist attorneys in the defense of lawsuits. Preparation of pleadings and motions. Conducting discovery, including obtaining records and reviewing documents. Interviewing clients. Preparing trial materials. Conducting legal research. Monitors and maintains compliance with Claim Litigation Management System. Works under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney
Qualifications: Meaningful experience in a litigation setting. Prior insurance defense experience preferred. Possesses effective communications skills necessary to interact with coworkers, clients, claims partners and outside vendors strong commitment to exceptional customer service and quality. Personal injury experience preferred. Four year college degree AND one year Paralegal experience -OR-Paralegal certificate AND two years Paralegal experience.
JOB VACANCY – ATTORNEY – MOUNTAINSIDE NJ
COMPANY HIRING – ZUCKER, GOLDBERG AND ACKERMAN LLC
SALARY – COMPETITIVE SALARY
Responsibilities: include representing clients in all aspects of litigation, including appearances in court and at mediations, preparing and researching cases, preparing briefs and other documents and serving as a resource to staff and clients.
Qualifications: Ideal candidates should have 5-6 years litigation experience. Excellent communications skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines required. Candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
About Our Company: Zucker, Goldberg and Ackerman, LLC, is a law firm specializing in creditor protection in real estate, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction and litigation as well as real estate closings.
JOB VACANCY – CORPORATE COUNSEL
COMPANY HIRING – FOREST LABORATORIES INC
SALARY – EXCEPTIONAL SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Job Description: Forest Laboratories, Inc., a growing, mid-size pharmaceutical company is seeking a corporate attorney to serve in its Legal department as Corporate Counsel. This is a new position reporting to the Associate General Counsel. The company seeks a sharp, detail oriented and business-focused transactional attorney who has strong experience in drafting and negotiating agreements and can work with Business Development, Marketing, R&D, HR and other corporate departments in advising on, drafting and negotiating contracts. She/he must be a member of the NY Bar.
Primary Job Responsibilities: Provide support under the direction of the Associate General Counsel in connection with licensing, collaboration, and acquisition transactions (for both products and companies), including but not limited to correspondence with potential product partners, contract review and revision, due diligence and confidentiality agreements. Liaison with external legal counsel.
Position Qualifications: Education: JD from top law school, with strong grades. Admittance to the New York bar is required.
Experience: At least three to five years experience in the corporate department of a major law firm, with focus on acquisitions, licensing, joint ventures and/or collaborations. Experience with pharmaceutical company clients is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong writing, presentation, analytical and negotiating skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work well with colleagues, senior management and business partners at the highest levels.
