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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE Attorney Box LB61 Environmental Claims Specialist III
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Southwest suburban law firm 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654 The selected candidate will investigate, review and settle complex
Milwaukee, WI - Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a full-service seeks a full time REAL ES- E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com claims involving contamination of soil, air and water. This includes both
business-oriented law firm with a national client base. We have an im- TATE attorney with a mini- litigated and non-litigated bodily injury and property damage claims
mediate opening for a highly motivated candidate with at least two
years of experience in labor and employment law to join our Milwau-
mum of 3 to 5 years Residen-
tial Real Estate Closing expe- Attorney and will often include the selection and direction of defense counsel, as
rience. Experience in a high well as active participation in litigation and case strategy development.
kee office. Superior academic credentials required. volume closing environment Cassiday Schade seeks addi-
tional attorney with up to one This is an excellent opportunity to put your degree and experience to
Our Labor and Employment Department attorneys provide advice in and a strong title background
is necessary. REO / Reloca- year experience for its Rock- work in an innovative and important way.
every aspect of law concerning employer-employee relations, including ford office. Candidate should
tion experience a plus. Full
traditional labor law. Our attorneys practice proactively to minimize benefit package available. In- apply directly to careers@cas- To qualify, you should have at least 4 years’ related experience handling
occurrence of lawsuits but are also experienced in litigating before all terested candidates should e- siday.com. No phone calls
please. liability and/or environmental sciences claims/cases. You should be
federal and state courts and agencies. mail resumes including salary
requirements to
knowledgeable of related laws and statutes for the entire U.S. and have
Please submit resume, cover letter and copy of law school transcript Lisa.Petruzzi@il.cslegal.com experience and expertise in environmental claims and/or insurance
in confidence to: coverage. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and a JD degree is highly
Sandra W. Faull
Manager, Attorney Recruiting
Associate/Property desirable.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. Butler Pappas Weihmuller We provide a world-class, forward-thinking team environment. For
1000 North Water Street Katz Craig, LLP recently immediate consideration, visit the Career Center at www.zurichna.com
P.O.Box 2965 opened its Chicago Office. We and search for Position ID: 23179. Please
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2965 are looking for an associate
with 2-4 years of first party include salary history with resume/CV
swfaull@reinhartlaw.com property insurance experi- submission.
ence. This is an excellent op-
portunity to join the new office
of an established civil defense EEO/AA Employer, in North America,
Executive Assistant Dean firm. Please submit resume to
Hiring Partner, Butler Pappas Zurich supports a diverse workforce.
for Career Planning Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP,
115 S. LaSalle Street, Suite
3200, Chicago, IL 60603 or fax
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University of Illinois
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The University of Illinois College of Law seeks a motivated,
creative, and experienced professional to assume a new posi- Loop plaintiff’s negligence liti-
gation firm seeks an atty with
Attorneys in Transition cordially
tion of Executive Assistant Dean for Career Planning and 1-3 years exp. in all phases of
Professional Development. Ranked 21st in the most recent
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pre-trial discovery and trial.
Send resume, references and
invites you to a seminar discussing:
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bana-Champaign, which is in close proximity to Chicago, and
Managing
features top-notch students, a world-class faculty, and alumni Box LB62
who hold prestigious positions in law, business, government, Law Bulletin
and the legal academy throughout the world. 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
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The Executive Assistant Dean will lead the College’s Office of
Career Planning and Professional Development, report direct- Senior Insurance
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ly to the Dean, and work closely with the Dean, the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs, and the College’s faculty, alumni,
and staff to enhance professional opportunities for students
Coverage Attorney
and alumni. The Executive Assistant Dean will be responsible Downtown Chicago mid-sized
for strategic planning, market research, marketing and em- law firm seeks attorney with a
ployer outreach, which will include travel throughout the minimum of 7 years insurance
coverage analysis and/or liti-
After A Layoff
country and the rest of the world, program design and imple- gation experience, including
mentation, adoption of technology, development of policies construction defect/site injury.
and procedures, and compilation and analysis of data. A J.D.
or M.B.A. with experience in one or more of the following ar- Box LB63
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cluding, without limitation, prior experience in a law firm or 415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
in a legal search firm; law firm or corporate administration, E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
including, without limitation, prior experience as a Chief Tal-
ent Officer or similar position; or law school administration, Family Law
including high-level experience in a career services depart-
ment. Equivalent experience (such as management or mar-
keting experience) would also translate well to the
responsibilities of the position. Additional selection criteria in-
Attorney
Small loop family law firm
With our featured guest of
with practice in Cook, Lake
clude broad knowledge of legal career opportunities and alter-
native careers; knowledge of employment trends and
professional development issues in the legal profession; profi-
ciency with creative uses of technology related or transfer-
and Du Page counties needs
associate with 2-3 years do-
mestic relations experience.
Full or part time considered.
the month:
able to career planning and professional development; strong
administrative and managerial skills; comprehensive vision; Box LB67
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excellent public speaking and writing skills; the capacity to
work constructively and to build effective relationships with
diverse constituencies; and the ability to work both indepen-
dently and in a collaborative team environment.
415 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654
E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com Erica A. Burgland -
Attorney
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience and is anticipated at $140,000-$170,000. The position will
require substantial outreach in Chicago, and the College of Law is
willing to discuss the possibility of residence there. Please complete
Established firm seeks domes-
tic relations attorney with ex-
perience in all phases of di-
Morgan Stanley
your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your vorce litigation, parentage
cover letter, resume, e-mail address, and the names, addresses,
and phone numbers of three references by October 15, 2010. Inter-
views may take place prior to the closing date; however, no deci-
and custody. Excellent com-
munication skills are re-
quired. Send resume to: Smith Barney
sion will be made until after that date. The proposed starting date Box LB46
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Rexroad, Director of Human Resources, at (217) 244-7582. E-mail: BlindBox@LBPC.com
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Newly minted and even experienced lawyers sometimes discover they really want to sell — to be marketers — not just as a part of practicing law, but full time. Located in Sky Harbor, North- Across street from - Daley
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"Given the state of the legal industry, I know there are freshly minted lawyers who are having a hard time finding a law job and are considering other career options," including marketing,
looking to sublet an available Immediate Occupancy. Con-
Pitts said.
COST office. The office has a kitchen
and conference room. Utilities
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As the "frontline contact" at Kirkland for bankruptcy clients, on behalf of her partner, Goodman said she noticed "I enjoyed and had a knack for serving clients' needs, for anticipating clients
other assignments, in state and
federal court, at great rates. Stunning 50th floor high rise
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Goodman also wrote legal articles at both firms that were published, prepared partners to give speeches, and prepared "pitch material" for clients and potential clients.
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"I also just had a genuine passion and interest in the area coupled with a willingness and desire to learn something new, tackle it and succeed," she said. For more information about Ja- nished exterior and 2 1/2 inte- Phone and potential referrals.
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When Katten sought a former practicing attorney to fill the role of marketing director, she applied and was hired.
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Today, Goodman decides what Katten's marketing and business priorities are. "I have more ownership for the work I do now. … I put myself on the line more now than I did as a practicing References available upon re- $2,500 and approximately 120 floor. Office is 14 1/2 feet by 11
lawyer," she said. quest. Professional liability in- sq. ft. to 340 sq. ft. Reception and has sunny south side expo-
surance area, kitchen, 2 large confer- sure. Secretarial space also
"I helps to love what you do, and I really do." ence rooms with sweeping available. Call Victor at
views, fax, copy machines.
Megan M. McKeon
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While she was a student at The John Marshall Law School, McKeon got a side job as marketing clerk at Schiff, Hardin LLP.
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McKeon said she discovered that marketers help lawyers "to see what the problem is from the client's perspective, help them to see how it's affecting the client's business, how it's keeping Business Clients with large
the client up at night." tax liens; imminent or on-go-
ing seizures by IRS, IDOR, or
Milberg convinced her to follow through and get her law degree.
any taxing authorities and ad-
"I frankly don't think I could have gotten the job I have right now if I didn't have a law degree," she said. "It paid off for me. And for them."
"Them" is the law firm of McDonnell, Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, where McKeon has been marketing director since the day she was sworn in as a lawyer in 2005.
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