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Volume 11, No. 38 A Special Supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Week of Sept. 21-25, 2009
Attorney Positions — Law Firms, Government, Corporate, Non-Profit
Staff Positions — Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks, Word Processors,
Mail Room Staff, Receptionists and much more!
ATTORNEY PARALEGAL LEGAL SECRETARY
Position of the Week Position of the Week Position of the Week

COVERAGE LITIGATOR PARALEGAL LEGAL ASSISTANT/


Growing litigation firm seeks an attorney with 4- Near North Law Firm is in need of a Paralegal.
SECRETARY
6 years experience in insurance coverage and Must be proficient in Word, Transcription and
litigation. Successful candidates must have Word Perfect. Litigation Experience required. Law Firm seeks 3 year experienced Legal
excellent academic credentials and strong Must be organized, reliable and versatile with Assistant/Secretary. Must have strong
research and writing skills. Please send cover client management skills. Benefits. computer, transcription, and organizational
letter and resume to: Send resume to: skills. Work environment encourages multi-
tasking, efficiency and flexibility. Excellent
Box LB749 Box LB750 Benefits. Send resume to
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415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 Box LB751
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LATERAL PARTNER-LEVEL IN-HOUSE Paralegal LEGAL


SECRETARY Legal
ATTORNEYS INSURANCE HEALTHCARE Immediate opening In Invest-

CONTRACTS
ment Services/Securities prac- Assistant/
SmithAmundsen LLC is seek- COVERAGE tice group. College degree and SmithAmundsen LLC seeks a
Legal Secretary for the work-
ing to expand our presence
through the addition of lateral ATTORNEY PARALEGAL
a minimum of three years of
corporate or securities experi- ers’ comp department in our Secretary
attorneys with portable busi- ence is required, paralegal Chicago office. Ideal candi-
Major healthcare organization certificate is preferred. Expe- dates will have 3 + years WC Law Firm seeks 3 year experi-
ness in the following practice Small law firm specializing in enced Legal Assistant/Secre-
areas: Labor & Employment, located on the North Side of rience in investment services experience, ability to type 65+
complex insurance coverage or mutual fund compliance a WPM, MS Word proficiency, tary. Must have strong com-
Commercial Real Estate, matters seeks a senior-level Chicago seeks a Contracts
Paralegal. The Contracts plus. Main responsibilities in- and excellent writing, gram- puter, transcription, and orga-
Banking and Corporate Trans- attorney. The attorney will nizational skills. Work
actions. Paralegal will work closely clude preparing and reviewing mar & proofreading skills.
primarily perform complex filings with the Securities and Must be organized, depend- environment encourages mul-
policy analysis and draft cov- with attorneys and the organi-
SmithAmundsen is comprised zation’s purchasing depart- Exchange Commission, draft- able, and able to work in a ti-tasking, efficiency and flexi-
of 125 attorneys based in six erage opinions. This is a ter- ing minutes and board materi- multi-task environment with a bility. Excellent Benefits.
rific opportunity to move to ment in drafting, reviewing
offices. We have offices in Mil- and negotiation vendor and als and handling a variety of multiple attorney assignment. Send Resume to
waukee and Chicago, Rock- leadership with an excellent responsibilities that require We offer a competitive salary
firm instead of being a service commercial contracts. Pay to
ford, St. Charles, Waukegan, excellent organization skills & benefits package in a flexi-
and Woodstock, Ill. Our attor- partner at a larger firm. Pay $57K. Paralegal candidates
must have at least 3 years of and attention to detail. Strong ble, business casual working Box LB751
neys regularly practice in all to $140K plus percentage of research skills (including environment. Send resume Law Bulletin
business generation. Must experience as a paralegal with 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
venues within the states of Illi- an in-house legal department internet) and writing skills with salary requirements to:
nois and Wisconsin in both have at least 10 years of expe- are required. The ideal candi- E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
rience as an attorney practic- drafting and reviewing pur- Secretarial Manager
state and federal court. In ad- chasing contracts. Experience date will be able to prioritize,
dition, our attorneys are re- ing insurance coverage law SmithAmundsen LLC
with healthcare related con- work independently, and work 150 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 3300
tained on a regional and na- with a focus on policy analysis in a document intensive envi-
and opinion work. A small por- tracts is a plus. Bachelor’s de- Chicago, IL 60601
tional basis by clients to han- gree required. If interested, ronment. Salary is commensu-
dle both coordinating counsel table book of business (at Fax: (312) 894-3210
please e-mail your resume to rate with experience and firm Email: HR@salawus.com
responsibilities as well as di- least $100K) is required. IL offers a competitive benefit
Bar required. If interested, jlerner@providusgroup. c o m EOE
rect representation of clients and call (312) 726-9775. package E-mail resume to
in other jurisdictions. please e-mail your resume to fmc420@aol.com
jlerner@providusgroup. c o m
Please submit your resume in and call (312) 726-9775.
confidence to
mdelargy@salawus.com
Patent Prosecution
or by mail to: Secretary
Michael L. DeLargy
SmithAmundsen LLC Medium sized Chicago law
150 N. Michigan Avenue firm is seeking a legal secre-
Suite 3300 tary with 3-5 years patent
Chicago, IL 60601 prosecution experience in a
law firm setting. The success-
LEGAL ful candidate will support 3 at-
torneys and must have strong
SECRETARY legal secretarial skills includ-
ing expert level Microsoft
Loop litigation firm seeks an Word. This position requires
experienced, team-oriented, strong interpersonal skills and
Coverage FAMILY LAW Full-Time Legal Secretary
with excellent computer and
advanced Excel skills. Imme-
diate interviews. Generous
LATERAL Associate Attorney Paralegal PARALEGAL communication skills. Dicta-
tion required. Contact:
benefit package and beautiful
offices. Send resume to
ATTORNEYS Well-established Will County SmithAmundsen, a litigation Boutique loop law firm spe-
cializing in family law seeks
hr@kennylawfirm.com. fmc420@aol.com
family law firm located in Jo- firm located in the loop, seeks
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC, liet, Illinois, seeks Associate a paralegal for its Chicago of- experienced family law para-
a dynamic and growing mid- Attorney with 1-3 years expe- fice. Responsibilities include legal for 3 month contract as-
sized Chicago firm, has openings rience preferred. Position will legal research, updating signment. Qualified candi-
for attorneys in the areas of include regular court appear- pleading and discovery bind- dates must have at least 2
bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, ances, both for case manage- ers, document review, and years of recent experience as
commercial litigation and real ment as well as conducting maintenance and organization a family law paralegal. The
estate. Ideal candidates must contested hearings as both of records and files. Prior ex- paralegal must be comfort-
have substantial experience in first and second chair in pre- perience in coverage work is able independently completing
those areas, strong academic decree and post decree pro- preferred. Must be highly or- Asset Disclosure Statements,
credentials and prior law firm ceedings. Associate will also ganized, detail-oriented, able handling discovery requests
experience. Partner-level candi- be involved in all levels of cli- to work independently, and and responses, filing and spin-
dates should have some portable ent contact from initial consul- computer literate with Micro- dling motions and drafting ba-
business. We offer competitive tation to discovery review, tri- soft Office products, including sic Petitions for Dissolution
salary, benefits and an excellent al preparation to actual trial. Excel. Must be proficient with and Responses. If you meet
opportunity to excel. Qualified Research and appellate brief Lexis and Concordance. We the qualifications and are in-
candidates should submit a cov- writing experience preferred. offer a competitive salary and terested, please e-mail your
er letter and resume to: Salary commensurate with ex- benefits. Send resume w/ sala- resume to Jill Lerner at
perience, benefits available. ry requirements to: jlerner@providusgroup.com.
Gina Ciaccio
Recruiting Coordinator Please send resume, referenc- Human Resources
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC es and writing sample to: SmithAmundsen LLC
55 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1200 150 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 3300
Chicago, IL 60603 Box LB743 Chicago, IL 60601
or Law Bulletin Fax: (312) 894-3210
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 Email: HR@salawus.com
gciaccio@stahlcowen.com E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com EOE

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ban law firm seeks estab- west suburban financial ser-
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Chicago Petitioner’s Workers’ lished partner concentrating
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seeking a bankruptcy associ- seeking a well-credentialed years of experience to join its general corporate associate 3+ years of plaintiff’s personal
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Immediate opening Employ-
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ment and Labor practice
group. College degree and a
MGR./ Two large, window offices
with partial lake views and
one inside office available on
AND IDEAS WRITTEN BY EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD minimum of three years of
employment and labor litiga-
PARALEGAL the 37th floor in newly remod-
eled law office suite. Pleasant
tion experience, is required.
NEW ARTICLES AND CAREER SEARCH TIPS EACH MONTH Paralegal certificate is pre-
Small, busy litigation work environment. Near both
law office in DePaul area. courthouses. Clerk/Secretary
ferred. A variety of responsi- Handle general office mgt. workstation, full-time recep-
bilities require excellent orga- plus paralegal duties. tionist, conference rooms,
nization skills and attention to
CAREER FULFILLMENT: detail. Strong research skills
(including internet) and writ-
Call (312) 236-6400
AND email resume to
kitchen, copy and fax services
available.
312-419-0252
Call Jane
ing skills are required. The curtis@linder.jobs
ARE YOU LIVING YOUR UTOPIA? ideal candidate will be able to
prioritize, work independent-
www.linder.jobs

ly, and work in a document


intensive environment. Salary
DOWNTOWN
By: Rodney L. Abstone II is commensurate with experi-
ence and firm offers a compet-
OFFICE WITH
Legal & Executive Recruiter itive benefit package E-mail REFERRALS
resume to
fmc420@aol.com Office Space 1500 Private Window Office 14 x 12
small suite at 345 N. Canal.
For Rent 1510 Per Diem assignments for atty
"For other nations, utopia is a blessed past never to be recovered; with tort experience. Recep-
tion, copier, fax, wireless
for Americans it is just beyond the horizon." - Henry Kissinger internet, conference room,
phone system. Law Office of
PARALEGAL 820 Steven A. Sigmond
(312) 258-8188
The Oxford English Dictionary defines utopia as "an ideal place or National law firm is looking to
hire a full-time paralegal for
W. Jackson Blvd.
its downtown Chicago office.
state." The Renaissance English author, Sir Thomas More, The firm specializes in litiga-
Office space available at 820 W
Jackson Blvd, steps away from 29 S. LaSalle,
tion involving complex and
described it as "an imaginary place." Consequently, career utopia large property losses with
2 bus lines, CTA Blue line, and
Metra. Office boasts beautiful Chicago, IL
matters pending in over 30 views of downtown with large
Two spacious offices avail-
can be defined as the perfect working environment, which is only states. The firm is seeking a
highly professional paralegal
windows, very high ceilings, qui-
able, one furnished, in finely
et building, and quite office
with at least 3 to 5 years expe- decorated office suite. Excep-
an imaginary place for many people. In fact, studies have rience as well as excellent
sharers. The office available is
one of the larger offices in the tional value that includes high
communication and organiza- speed copier/fax/printer,
demonstrated that only a mere twenty percent of Americans tional skills. The ideal candi-
suite and includes a number of
amenities. Conference room and DSL/internet, conference
date with have ProLaw, half kitchen, parking is avail- room, kitchen, recep-
believe they are living their career utopia. Accordingly, most Microsoft Word, Excel and able as well as fax, printing, tion/phone answering and
clerk/delivery services. Refer-
PowerPoint skills. Salary is internet, secretarial service, and
people fall in the remaining eighty percent who are dissatisfied based on experience. Full ben-
efits packages. Please e-mail
mail. Please call 312-831-1500 or ral opportunities. Please call
Aneta at (312) 214-4200.
email jack@jackprimland.com
with their current employment. Although a significant amount of resume to cbp@ghlaw-llp.com
or fax to (312) 601-2404.
for quotes and to view the space.

time is spent at the workplace and many people are working Co-Tenant Sought
longer hours, in general, career fulfillment continues to evade a Unique Office Professional firm seeks co-tenant;
Class A bldg at Lake Cook Rd./I-
significant majority of Americans. Sharing 294; fully furnished - up to 4
private offices and 8 cubes;

PARALEGAL Opportunity wired for technology; underground


parking avail; shared amenities
(reception, conference rooms,
Career utopia should provide a feeling of pride, self-esteem, and a Near North Law Firm is in Top floor Class A building in kitchen, patio); flexible terms;
need of a Paralegal. Must be loop occupied by Super Law- avail immediately.
sense of accomplishment in addition to the more traditional goals proficient in Word, Transcrip- yer Firms has furnished offic-
es & paralegal & assistant sta-
Podolsky Northstar
tion and Word Perfect. Litiga- CORFAC International
of economic gain and peer recognition. Our culture promotes the tion Experience required. tions avail. Includes: Court
Room, 4 lg conf. rms, office
Corey Chase, 847-444-5757
Must be organized, reliable cbc@podolsky.com.
supplies, Library & electronic
idea of achieving the American dream. We are encouraged to and versatile with client man-
agement skills. Benefits. research, receptionist, f/t tech
manager, phones, fiber optic
obtain the necessary tools to live a harmonious life where family Send Resume to internet connection, network 19 S. LaSalle Street
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required. (312) 606-8620.
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working environment directly correlates to one's sense of well- ference rooms, full reception ser-
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being. Therefore, it is imperative to evaluate the essential daily court messenger service,
library, filing cabinets, fax, scan-
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analyze your expectations and understand when to compromise. Paralegal able from 342 sf. - 2,940 sf.
G.O. CAMERON, INC., AGENT
vices available. Use our
secretary or bring your own.
Similarly, reviewing your options and limitations will help with the Two attorney loop law firm
312-236-5050 Call Ron, 312-726-8770.
concentrating in civil and
decision-making process in reaching your utopia. What is your commercial litigation, person-
al injury and class actions
utopia? Is it a place that can be realized or are you of the same seeks PT paralegal. Must
have 3+ years experience in
belief as Sir Thomas More? Some people say that the pursuit of civil litigation practice, draft-
ing pleadings and discovery,
happiness is never ending. Do you agree? coordinating discovery, man-
aging schedules, filing plead-
ings at court, interaction with
clients and opposing counsel,
and file management. Must be
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Illinois Paralegal Association


ETHICS FOR THE client property. While a and files relating to a case of these stringent rules account which may or may Next week we will talk
PARALEGAL paralegal may not have to boats, houses, and other relating to the handling of not actually be the client’s about Rules Ten, Eleven
direct control over a personal property. A client funds. Perhaps the funds. While the attorney and Twelve. Stay tuned.
by: Caren Mansfield, a client’s property we still more likely item of client most tricky part of han- is directly responsible for a For more information on
member of the Illinois have the responsibility to property a paralegal may dling client funds is mak- client’s property, a parale- the IPA or the IPA’s Code
Paralegal Association make sure any property is have indirect control over ing sure the accountings gal may be the point per- of Ethics contact Yvonne
handled properly and in a are the client funds are separate and any dis- son to become aware of at 815-462-4620 or visit
We are continuing our manner which will keep it deposited to an office trust bursements are made problems relating to the www.ipaonline.org or
review of the Illinois safe, secure and undam- or escrow account. Review using that client’s funds property. Run, do not Caren Mansfield at
Paralegal Association’s aged. Client property may the IOLTA rules to make and not relying on how walk, to inform the attor- cmbakerlaw@aol.com.
Code of Ethics. We are up include the client notes sure there is no violation much money is in the ney of such problems.
to Rule Eight. If you have
not been following this dis-
cussion please visit the IPA
website to review the Code ILLINOIS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
of Ethics. I know I keep Post Office Box 452 z New Lenox IL 60451-0452 z 815/462-4620 z Fax 815/462-4696
saying – Wow, this is a big
one but once again Rule 2009 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Eight is a “big one”. Rule † REGULAR membership is open to any person who is: (1) an Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of
Eight focuses on Personal Illinois; or (2) a non-Illinois resident employed as a paralegal on a full-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (3) an Illinois resident employed as
and Professional Integrity. a paralegal on a full-time basis in any State contiguous to Illinois. Regular Membership is $65.00
This rule covers a broad
area. First the rule directs †STUDENT membership is open to (1) any permanent or temporary Illinois resident who is enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study
paralegals not to violate from an accredited institution in Illinois in pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal; or (2) to any non-Illinois resident
the Code of Ethics. residing in a state contiguous to Illinois, and who is also enrolled in a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution in Illinois in
Second, it then broadly pursuit of a certificate or degree and is not working as a paralegal. Student Membership is $40.00
paints the picture of a
paralegal just not doing † ASSOCIATE membership is open to (1) any person employed as a paralegal on a part-time basis in the State of Illinois; or (2) any
anything that could be retired, former Regular member of the Corporation; or (3) any graduate of a formal course of paralegal study from an accredited institution who
construed as unethical is seeking a paralegal position. Associate Membership is $55.00
conduct from not inducing
† SUSTAINING membership is open to any person, law firm, business, educational institution or other organization interested in furthering
a person to engage in con-
duct in violation of these the purposes of the Association. Sustaining Membership is $95.00
rules to not engaging in Definition: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and that is
any unethical behavior customarily, but not exclusively, performed by an attorney. This person is retained/employed by an attorney, law office, governmental agency, or other entity under the supervisory
individually. The Rule authority of an attorney; or is authorized by governmental administrative agency or statutory or court authority to perform this work.
defines the conduct as any
conduct involving dishon- First Name ______________________________ Middle Initial _______________ Last _______________________________________
esty, fraud, deceit, misrep-
resentation or prejudicing Employer (or School if student) _________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________
the administration of jus-
tice. It goes further to Work Street Address _________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip ___________________________________
address such issues as not
defaulting on an student Work City, State, Zip _________________________________________ Home Telephone # _____________________________________
education loan, violating
statutes that protect Work Telephone # ___________________________________________ E-mail Address _________________________________
against age, race, sex, dis-
ability, religious and ADDRESS INFORMATION
national origin discrimina- Business Residence † New † Renewal
tion. The Rule also directs 
For mailings † †
if a paralegal who comes † I have at least five years of paralegal experience.
For membership handbook listing † †
† The mailing list is sometimes released to outside vendors. I do
into knowledge that is not (If you wish to be listed in the Membership Handbook, ONE box must be checked) not want my name released.
protected by these rules or I want to receive/view the In the Mail Via Email
the Rules of Professional Association Publications † †
Conduct of a judge’s or
AREAS OF PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION (check applicable areas)
lawyer’s violation of the
† Bankruptcy † Estates and Trusts † Immigration † Litigation † Workers Comp
rules, that violation must
† Commercial Finance† Family † Information Technology † Medical Malpractice † Other ____________
be reported to the appro-
† Corporate † Freelance † Insurance † Real Estate † Other ____________
priate entity.
† Employee Benefits † General † Intellectual Property † Securities † Other ____________
Some paralegals hold
† Environmental † Health † Labor/Employment † Tax † Other ____________
public office. Rule Eight
I hereby certify that I meet the criteria of the membership class and the definition of a paralegal. I affirm that I am not a disbarred or suspended attorney, and that I have
also addresses the ethical
not been found to have engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Further, I understand that once approved as a member of IPA, I am subject to all of the provisions
obligations of a paralegal
contained in the IPA’s Illinois Code of Paralegal Ethics.
in those circumstances.
To put it succinctly, a
Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________________
paralegal should walk the
straight and narrow line of Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis. Membership of those joining after For Credit Card payments, fax your application to 815/462-4696
ethical integrity and be November 1 shall extend through the end of the next calendar year. IPA is a 501(c)(6) † Visa † MasterCard † American Express
aware of a duty to report tax-exempt organization. Contributions or gifts to IPA are not deductible as charitable
violations on the part of contributions for federal income tax purposes. Dues payments may be deductible as a Name on Card _______________________________ Expiration ______
others which may be cov- business expense. Illinois Paralegal Association members are also members of NFPA; a
ered by these rules or the portion of your dues is forwarded to NFPA on your behalf. Card Number _______________________________________________
Rules of Professional
Conduct. Signature __________________________________________________
REFERRED BY: _________________________________________________
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the topic of safekeeping
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