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Description:
Dimensions Healthcare System was formed in 1982 as an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare system serving the citizens of Prince George’s County and the surrounding area. Dimensions’ mission is to provide high quality, accessible health care services in partnership with our community.
Under direction of the General Counsel, provides professional legal counsel and administers legal services to the Corporation.
Position Requirements:
- A member of the Maryland Bar in good standing, required.
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Zero to three (0-3) years experience; new or recent graduate and passed Maryland bar exam.
Description:
The associate attorney, a recent law school graduate, will work in all areas of the Legal Department on a variety of matters including litigation, leasing and transactional matters. This position is temporary, full-time and will end onAugust 31, 2013. This position is subject to DDR’s employment “at will” policy and does not guarantee employee with DDR for any fixed period.
The responsibilities of the associate attorney are divided into four groups within the Legal Department: Leasing; Corporate; Risk Management; and Litigation. The associate attorney will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects (i.e. research regarding different lease provisions at a shopping center, defaulting tenants, due diligence on transactional matters and discovery issues). The position offers a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of the company in general, and how each group within the Legal Department interacts with the remainder of the company.-
The position will report to the Associate General Counsel of Litigation and Operations.
Essential job functions will include:
- Working with the Assistant General Counsel of Litigation and Operations as one of the primary liaisons with municipalities regarding code and ordinance violations. In this capacity, the associate attorney may have to review ordinances and leases to gather and organize the relevant information to respond to the notice violation and work with other departments at DDR to address the violations.
- Working with the Litigation and Operations Group on researching and drafting tenant defaults. The associate attorney will also work with third-party collection agencies regarding matters placed with these agencies for collection of accounts receivable. In such capacity, the associate attorney will review lease files to gather and organize relevant information to transmit to the agencies, will correspond with the agencies on all non-strategic questions posed on any matter, will review and distribute, as appropriate, all communications from the agencies, will review and evaluate settlement proposals.
- Working with the Legal Real Estate and Leasing Group on research for new leases and the drafting of certain lease documents.-
- Providing support to the Litigation and Operations Group regarding on-going litigation matters, including, but not limited to, responding to discovery and drafting settlement agreements.-
- Working with the Corporate Group with regard to due diligence on transactions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
A law school degree. The candidate should have passed a bar exam or have bar results pending.
1.--Ability to communicate with all levels and departments and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.-
2.--Ability to organize work and consistently meet deadlines.
3.--Computer skills; word processing and spreadsheet software capabilities.
4.--Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
5.--Strong attention to detail.
6.--Ability to review, analyze and interpret lease documents.
Description:
Performs entry to journey level professional duties as required to carry out the efficient and effective litigation of civil or criminal cases and the ongoing legal processes of city government. Represents Layton City in assigned legal matters as a plaintiff or defendant.
Essential Task Functions:
-Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.
-Prosecutes criminal cases as assigned; represents the city of Layton in prosecution of various criminal
and (as directed) civil cases; conducts extensive research, reviews criminal investigation reports; files
formal complaints; institutes arrest proceedings; prepares case materials; participates in various
examination processes such as discovery and briefings; researches and writes briefs; appears in court
and presents evidence and argument.
-Monitors and reviews activities in the city when assigned to assure compliance with statutory and other
legal requirements.
-Evaluates assigned department policies and procedures and develops changes consistent with legal requirements and current management practices; attends workshops and professional seminars to keep
current on legal issues.
-Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications -
Education and Experience:
A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university;
AND
One (1) year of experience as an intern or full time attorney;
Note: This position is being offered through a recruiting firm. As always, all our postings are subject to the Disclaimer.
Description:
Top international law firm seeking a second or third year associate attorney with biotech experience (molecular biology, immunology, therapeutic focus) to join their team in DC. Firm will also consider exceptional first year associates. Excellent writing skills required. Experience in patent reexamination and/or interference practice or other patent prosecution experience is a plus.
The associate candidates our client is seeking would join a vibrant patent litigation-focused practice, handling both district court and ITC litigation, and contested proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office.
Description:
Associate Attorney with 0-2 years experience needed for Robertson & Benevento’s Reno office. We are looking for candidates who graduated in the top 25% of their class from an ABA accredited law school or a top tier law school and would like to be a member of a hard-working team. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level attorney to gain experience and grow with our firm.
Job Requirements -
Education, training, experience:
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
- Excellent legal research skills.
- Prior experience drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings.
- Able to learn quickly.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology.
- Able to work collaboratively as a team and work independently.
- Able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Be a self-starter.
- Excellent at taking ownership and being accountable.
- Flexible and solutions-oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality.
- Strong sense of respect for others.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Description:
Under general supervision from higher level District Attorney staff, provides a range of professional legal services for the city including the prosecution of criminal and juvenile cases; may serve as a criminal or civil Deputy Performing prosecution or litigation duties; and provides complex staff assistance to the District Attorney's Office.
Examples of Duties: (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
- Prosecute traffic, criminal and civil code, zoning violations, juvenile adjudicatory and comparable cases in courts; analyze police investigations and accusations; interview and prepare witnesses for proceedings, review evidence for completeness and accuracy; prepare legal briefs and present oral arguments.
- Represent the City in court; examine witnesses and present evidence; determine sentencing range; review expert evaluation reports; discuss sentencing possibilities with victims and law enforcement agencies.
- Evaluate benefit or need of a trial versus a guilty plea; determine if charge should be filed or if further investigation should be conducted.
- Prosecute violations of community supervision or probation orders; file actions to forfeit bail when bail bond is violated.
- Represent the City in civil law suits; handle law grievances and issues; prepare pleading for lawsuits.
- Draft contracts, deeds and ordinances; provide legal opinions and guidance to the Board of Supervisors, department heads; and other City Boards and Commissions.
- Provide legal assistance to district attorney staff as requested. Speak at local schools about the criminal justice system.
- Assist in the preparation and review of inspection and search warrants.
- Perform legal research and prepare written and oral opinions on various legal issues.
- Perform related duties as required
Typical Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A typical way to qualify: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice law issued by the State Bar of Nevada.
Description:
This position, based in Visa’s Denver office, is for a short term project based attorney who will be available to assist the Company’s in-house Sponsorship and Marketing attorneys with legal issues related to Visa’s global sponsorship and marketing operations, including in connection with sponsorship properties such as the Olympics and FIFA.-Ideal candidate will have knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory concerns, including intellectual property, privacy, contract, technology licensing and promotions law. This position requires a team player who can work with minimal supervision in a fast-moving environment. This is a limited duration, temporary 3-6 month position.
JOB SCOPE:
- In collaboration with Counsel, provide assistance and advice on the full range of marketing, advertising and sponsorship issues;
- Assist with drafting and reviewing a variety of agreements, including agency and vendor agreements, sports and entertainment sponsorship deals, joint promotion agreements, music and talent deals, as well as work related to the activation of such marketing assets
- Assist with prepublication review of advertising materials, including promotional spots, added value materials and print ads.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Recent graduate with relevant coursework and/or legal experience
- Current member in good standing of the Colorado State bar.
- Must possess exceptional analytical ability and advocacy skills; excellent written and oral communication and legal research skills; and the ability to drive execution in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with senior management, corporate departments and all levels of employees.
- Developed business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings.
The Johns Hopkins University offers a one-year fellowship to a graduate of an accredited U.S. Law School. Commencing as soon as possible, the Fellow will spend one year working at the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel. The Vice President and General Counsel is the chief legal officer for the Johns Hopkins University. With a staff of nine attorneys, the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel provides legal representation and advice to the University and its trustees, officers, and employees acting on its behalf. [...] Continue Reading...
The Third Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants to fill a District Court Law Clerk position in Olmsted County (Rochester). This is an immediate opening and the chosen candidates may begin employment as soon as possible.
Judicial clerks work directly with the District Court Judge performing legal research, drafting memoranda and jury instructions. In addition to legal research and writing, clerks have the opportunity to observe court proceedings and learn first hand how the court system operates. [...] Continue Reading...
The Maryland Judiciary is seeking to fill six (6) Staff Attorney positions. Staff Attorneys will assist the judges of the Court of Special Appeals and visiting judges by reviewing appellate records and briefs filed by litigants. Conduct research and analyze issues presented within the records and briefs. Prepare written memoranda for appellate panel to use in reaching a decision on the appeal. Assist the Clerk of the Court in reviewing complex motions filed by litigants. The position will requires substantial amounts of legal research, writing and analysis and performs other duties as assigned. [...] Continue Reading...
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