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Job Postings Last Update 4/4/13

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Posted 4/4/13

Position:

Legal Secretary

Position Summary:

This is a full-time position for a sole practitioner with a criminal/civil litigation and general law practice.

Essential Functions:

· Manage office
· Frequent client contact
· Maintain calendar, scheduling appointments (client, depositions, court appearances).
· Maintaining files, preparing wills
· Drafting and filing motions, complaints, answers and interrogatory responses

Location:

Mahwah, NJ (first class building with security, restaurants, and free parking)

Send resume via email to:

mjbdarrow@gmail.com

Posted 3/13/13

Position:

Paralegal

Position Summary:

Provide support and assistance to attorneys in the practice of law and with general case management. This includes preparing and organizing documents; conducting and summarizing research; supporting depositions, trials, and other activities; interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and external agencies; and contributing to a positive and successful team effort. Full time or part-time, Monday-Friday office hours.

Essential Functions:

Maintain the highest level of professionalism at all times when interacting with internal and external customers/clients. Demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to quality customer service.
Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating a strong work ethic, effectively communicating with others, and proactively anticipating attorney and client needs.
Review, organize, analyze, summarize, and index records.
Gather, organize, and prepare documents and information from clients, opposing parties, and third parties.
Organize cases by establishing and organizing files, establishing calendars, expediting requirements and deadlines, and documenting actions.
Research and obtain documents from local, state, and federal courts.
Coordinate the paper and/or e-filing of pleadings and other court documents.
Support depositions and trial proceedings by organizing evidence and exhibits, taking notes, and scheduling witnesses.
Assist counsel and clients with discovery and other informational requests.
Prepare case summaries and contribute information to the team case review.
Complete time entry on a daily basis for billing purposes.
Complete special projects and other assignments as requested by attorneys.

Requirements:

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree required. Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills. Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Able to efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs. Able to take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done. Can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions. Strong commitment to quality client service. Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel. Experience with personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc. required.

Contact:

Lynn Proden, Office Manager

Location:

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Send resume via email to:

LProden@msn.com

Posted 5/3/11

Position:

Part-time Process Server, evening and/or weekend to include some surveillance work

Experience:

Will train w/ paralegal background

Pay:

On a per serve basis, $10-$20 per serve- depends on location in metro area, surveillance starts at /$25/hr.

Requirements:

Dependable, economical car and job reference

Contact:

Condello & Associates

Location:

Denver, CO

Send resume via email to:

acusearch9@aol.com

Posted 3/9/11

TCRP is looking for a paralegal in its VAWA program, who would work out of its El Paso office (Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project).

Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project is a regional office of the Texas Civil Rights Project, a nonprofit foundation that promotes racial, social, and economic justice throughout Texas.

Position:

Paralegal, Paso Del Norte Civil Rights Project Opportunity to assist abused immigrants in West Texas

Primary Duties:

Assist in administrative and paralegal capacity in helping qualified immigrant victims of domestic violence file immigration applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the U-Visa; work with witnesses to draft affidavits; develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies to better assist undocumented survivors; conduct presentations and trainings to community groups; work with the media to “get out the message;” provide referrals; conduct outreach. Occasional travel.

Salary:

$26,000-$27,000/year, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Requirements:

Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, three references and complete an online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be considered on an incoming basis.

Contact:

Texas Civil Rights Project, Glenaan O’Neil, Texas Civil Rights Project, 1405 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741

Fax for Resume:

512-474-0726

Location:

El Paso, TX

Send resume via email to:

glenaanoneil.tcrp@gmail.com

Posted 2/18/11

The Central California Alliance for Health (The Alliance) is an award-winning regional non-profit health plan devoted to ensuring quality heath care for those we serve.

Position:

Contracts Specialist, Open until filled

Primary Duties:

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for the oversight, coordination, implementation, processing and maintenance of the provider contracting process. The Contracts Specialist will provide oversight of AB1455 Claims Settlement Reporting and Provider Dispute Mechanism processes, and assist the Provider Services Department with any contracting requests resulting from any State audit or license renewal.

Salary:

Min. $50,741 Max. $77,209 annual, dependent upon skills and experience.

Experience:

Ideal candidates will have managed care contracting, health services or government assistance program experience.

Contact:

For a complete job description and on-line application, please visit us at http://www.ccah-alliance.org.

Location:

Located on the beautiful Monterey Bay Sanctuary, CA

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