Real Estate Tax Legal Secretary with recent experience is needed for this law firm.   5+ years of solid experience and Board of Appeals Tax Assessment is a plus. Attention to detail Enjoy Working with numbers Fast paced (lots of deadlines) Enjoy working on databases This is a contract position that could be for several months.  Jean Kripton Inc. is a boutique staffing firm specializing in positions for legal, corporate and government clients since 1986.  When experience matters, we get the call.  e-mail us at [email removed]  or our website for more information at www.jki-inc.com

Our international Am Law 100 law firm client is seeking two well-credentialed attorneys who have, ideally, 1-4 years of IP and technology transactions or other relevant experience. More senior level candidates will be considered. Associates in the IP group have the opportunity to work on a wide range of the transactions, including outsourcing (ITO and BPO), strategic alliances, joint ventures, software and systems (development and licensing), R&D and technology transfer, licensing (patent, trademark and copyright), biotechnology, Internet and eCommerce, M&A, financing and restructuring. This is a great opportunity to handle comlex, challenging and diverse IP transactions while being part of one of the firm's largest and most respected practice areas. To apply, please visit bit.ly/ah3oRM to register and submit your resume.

We are conducting an exclusive partner level search for the Chicago office of a highly regarded, Midwest-based law firm. Our client is seeking a corporate partner who has a minimum of $800K in portable business to assume a significant leadership role in this office. This is a great opportunity to become an integral member of a very profitable, collaborative firm that has been growing. This attorney will be well-compensated and offered the unique opportunity to head the Chicago office's corporate practice. To apply, please visit http://chicagolegalsearch.com/jobs/practice_area/law-firm to register and submit your resume.

Our well-respected, entrepreneurial “top 50 Chicago” law firm client is seeking a patent agent with, ideally, 2-3 years of prosecution experience. This candidate must have an electrical engineering undergraduate degree. You will be an integral part of a large, well-established IP practice group. To apply, please visit http://chicagolegalsearch.com/jobs/practice_area/law-firm to register and submit your resume.

Our well-respected, small law firm client (under 15 attorneys) in the northern suburbs, is seeking an associate with, ideally, 3-6 years of experience handling sophisticated estate and gift tax planning matters as well as complex estate and trust controversy work. The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing and communication skills. This is a good opportunity to be part of a growing, sophisticated trusts and estates practice in a firm that offers a great work-life balance with realistic billables of 1,850. To apply, please visit http://chicagolegalsearch.com/jobs/practice_area/law-firm to register and submit your resume.

Now hiring a Corporate Paralegal for our client located in the Northwest suburbs. Ideal candidate will have 3- 5 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal. Must be a team player, have excellent computer skills with desire to grow within the organization. Responsibilities include but not limited to handling acquisitions, divestiture and corporate maintenance. Review and maintain due diligence, draft documents for acquisition and divestiture closings, such as; escrow agreements, non-compete agreements, and consulting agreements. Organize all closing documents, draft certifications, affidavits, incumbencies, and powers of attorney. Self-directed maintenance of corporate records for U.S. and foreign subsidiaries. Create legal entities, qualifications, merger documents and withdrawals with various states and countries. Four-year degree and Paralegal certificate required. Candidate must possess two years of acquisition and corporate law experience. Basic knowledge of corporate and general law. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet tight deadlines, work with a team and is organized.

Intellectual Property Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for managing the files ("case record") including a complete set of the correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter, and help monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates. Will work with all of the attorneys on the matter from the beginning through Trial or arbitration, managing the flow of information and ensuring adherence to best practices. Interact with vendors and directly with government agencies (such as Patent and Trademark Office) to obtain information and materials, such as certified copies of patents, file histories and file wrappers. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. Must possess 7+ years of IP Litigation Legal Assistant experience. Additional qualifications include excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and Management skills, creativity and initiative. Complex IP litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trials in Federal court, and managing Trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications required. Should also have experience managing out-of-town Trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict. Flexibility for Travel and overtime required. Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well. The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market. The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms. For further information, please visit us online at http://www.lawfirmstaff.com Submit your resume here at http://www.lawfirmstaff.com/submit-resume.php