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PATENT
ATTORNEY - Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Date Posted: 5/29/2008
PATENT
ATTORNEY - Armstrong World Industries, Inc. based in Lancaster,
PA is seeking a Patent Attorney to join our legal department.
This position supports Armstrong's flooring business world wide
and is responsible for the preparation, analysis and prosecution
of US and foreign patent applications and providing legal counsel
regarding all intellectual property matters to internal client
groups. This is a great opportunity for a 5 year Associate with
demonstrated experience in patent drafting and prosecution work
in the chemical or polymer chemistry field. A detailed description
is available at our career website which can be found at
https://armstrong.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=22700.
AA/EOE
Cooperative
Education Student - Law - Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Date Posted: 5/22/2008
Open
Period: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 to Thursday, May 29, 2008
Job
Summary
The
Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the Judicial Branch
of the Federal government, is committed to serving and supporting
the Federal court system of the United States. The AO provides
a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology,
management, administrative and program support services to the
Federal courts.
OPPORTUNITY:
The
AO is seeking applicants for the Cooperative Education Program
(Co-op). The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work
experience for students interested in a public service career.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited J.D. (Juris Doctorate)
program, and be in good academic standing. The student will
have an opportunity to improve his or her writing, research,
analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer-service skills.
Students are expected to work up to 20 hours per week during
the school year and 40 hours per week (full-time) during the
summer. Students will be appointed on a temporary basis with
the duration to be determined based on the academic program.
Upon graduation and successful completion of academic requirements,
the AO may non-competitively convert a Co-op student to a permanent
appointment.
The
AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants
in our support of the Third Branch of government. In our role
as a support organization of the Judiciary, AO employees are
challenged to utilize their talents and expertise to ensure
the Judiciary's critical role in American society is not only
upheld, but enhanced for the future..
Key
Requirements:
- Relatives
of current Federal Judicial Branch employees are not eligible.
- Must
be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program.
-
All applicants are subject to a fingerprint and criminal background
check.
- Applicants
must be at least 18 years of age.
- All
requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Major
Duties:
The
Office of Judges Programs, Office of the Assistant Director,
seeks a highly motivated and energetic student to join our team.
You will participate in the Federal Rulemaking process, which
will afford you the rare opportunity to witness how the federal
rules of practice, procedure, and evidence are promulgated.
This will prove an invaluable "behind the scenes" perspective
on how the federal rules of practice and procedure are formulated,
as well working with the individuals responsible for such formulation.
Challenging and enhancing assignments include, but are not limited
to:
- Updating
the Federal rulemaking website;
-
Conducting research as requested by the Rules committees;
-
Retrieving, scanning, and archiving core Rules committees'
records;
- Attending
rules-related meetings and other proceedings; and
- Participating
in other activities within the Office of Judges Programs directorate,
such as work related to international judicial relations,
various subject matter task forces, and other projects related
to judges and Federal courts.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
for AO Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) positions are closely
related to the criteria established for executive branch positions
by the Office of Personnel Management. Co-op positions are classified
and paid under a broad-banded system. Salary is set commensurate
with educational background and experience. Applicants must
be enrolled in an accredited J.D. (Juris Doctorate) program,
and be in good academic standing. Demonstrated relevant work
experience will be credited.
Additional
Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also:
-
Have the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Have
very strong communication and reading skills and be detailed
oriented.
- Have
a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft
Excel, Word, or Word Perfect.
- Have
excellent writing, reading and interpersonal skills, and be
able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and
meet tight deadlines.
How
To Apply:
To
apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package, which includes both of the following parts: 1. Your
responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and 2. Your resume
and any other documents specified in the Required Documents
section of this job announcement. Use Application Manager for
convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to
a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages
checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application
Package status must be Complete by Thursday, May 29, 2008.
Option
A: Application
Manager
To begin, choose one of these options:
-
If your resume is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder,
you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near
the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to
the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately
after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement,
not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
-
If your resume is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS
Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process: Online
Questionnaire.
To
return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of
the links you used to begin as described above, or simply go to
https://ApplicationManager.org.
Option
B: Paper
Qualifications Questionnaire
If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you
can write your answers on paper. Follow these steps:
1.
You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can
read the questions offline.
2.
Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will
use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this
URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the
introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.
3.
You may submit the OPM Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting
documents either by fax, by mail or in person.
By
Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate
cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of
any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any
documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the
official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
-- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The
fax number is (478) 757-3144. Feed all documents into your
fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
By
mail or in person:
(for
mailing)
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
AO Personnel Division, One Columbus Circle, N.E..
Suite
G-200
Washington, DC 20544
Announcement Number: 08-OJP-187918
Vacancy Identification Number: RB187918
(for
hand delivery)
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
AO Personnel Division, One Columbus Circle, N.E.
Suite G-200
Washington, DC 20544
(Union Station Metro)
Announcement Number: 08-OJP-187918
Vacancy Identification Number: RB187918
Electronic
resumes must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on the closing
date.
APPLICATION
MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE. FAILURE TO PROVIDE
COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION
FOR THIS POSITION. Your application materials will not be returned.
Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future.
Required
Documents:
For
this job announcement the following documents and/or information
are required:
- Resume
- Optional Application for Federal Employment, or any other
written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
-
Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
To
submit the documents requested follow the instructions below:
Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for
Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you
choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted
electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail
or by hand-delivery. Please ensure that your resume contains
your full name, address, phone number, and country of citizenship.
Note:
Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information
outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf.
ASSOCIATE
GENERAL COUNSEL OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Date Posted: 5/22/2008
New
York University is accepting applications for an Associate General
Counsel position in our Office of Legal Counsel. The Associate
General Counsels are generally responsible for providing counsel
and support to the University schools and administrative areas.
This
position will have a focus on Contracts, Corporate Transactions
and Real Estate. Responsibilities include reviewing, preparing
and approving contracts; providing advice and coordinating legal
services within the areas of contracts, corporate transactions
and real estate; negotiating settlements involving legal issues
or transactions and drafting; and reviewing and approving policies
and procedures, regulations and bylaws.
Responsibilities
may also include ethics issues and international transactions.
In addition, the selected candidate will research, review and
perform analysis of laws and regulations as they relate to policy
and procedure, educating the University community on legal issues,
negotiating settlements and supervising staff and/or outside counsel.
Candidates
will have a minimum of 5 years' professional legal experience.
Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for immediate admission,
is required. Experience within an academic institution, large
organization or government agency preferred. Also required are
excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the
ability to work collegially with diverse personnel.
NYU
offers a superior benefits package, which includes free NYU tuition
for self and eligible family members, generous vacation, medical,
dental and pension plans. For more information about working at
NYU and to apply for this position online (7167BR), visit our
web site at: www.nyu.edu/hr/jobs/apply.
Please select "N2" when asked, "How were you referred to NYU?"
We accept online applications only.
NYU
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
SR.
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, LEGAL SERVICES - DARDEN RESTAURANTS,
INC.
Date Posted: 5/20/2008
The
Sr. Associate General Counsel, Legal Services serves as the enterprise
leader on setting the multi-year strategy to enhance the effectiveness
and efficiency of the Law Department's processes and systems.
This attorney will provide leadership and legal support to the
General Counsel and enterprise leaders in support of sustaining
and protecting Darden's current business and assets, and to facilitate
future growth, while leading efforts to identify future project
needs and client satisfaction. Additional responsibilities to
include the handling of general legal matters within own area
of expertise or as assigned, and leading a team of attorneys and
legal professionals managing a wide variety of day-to-day enterprise
legal issues relating to the Company's business and activities
in the areas of public liability, general litigation, corporate
records and routine contracts.
Education, Training, Experience, Skills and other Key Qualifications
- Juris
Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school required
- Licensed
to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state
that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel in Florida
required
- 10+
years legal experience in a major law firm or large corporation
required
- Solid
generalist legal knowledge including general litigation; experience
managing inside and outside counsel at an enterprise level required;
class-action lawsuit experience preferred
- Proven
experience building business unit capabilities in terms of systems,
people and processes to achieve business results required; law
department leadership and management experience preferred
- Proven
change management skills
- Strong
analytical skills required
- High
level of comfort with advancing technologies required; proven
experience identifying and implementing technology solutions
to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of administrative
duties highly preferred
For
full job details and to apply please go to: www.darden.com/car_rest_support_center.asp
.
GENERAL
COUNSEL - University of Richmond
Date Posted: 5/20/2008
The
University of Richmond invites applications and nominations for
the position of General Counsel. The General Counsel will be the
University's principal lawyer and will be responsible for providing
legal services to the University. These responsibilities will
include the selection and management of outside counsel. The General
Counsel will report to the University President; will serve as
a member of the University's senior management team; and will
be a primary advisor to the President, the Board of Trustees,
and fellow senior administrators on a range of legal issues, including
legal implications of institutional policy. As the University's
first on-campus General Counsel, the successful candidate will
be able to create the foundation for in-house management of the
University's legal affairs.
The
Position and Qualifications
Preventive counseling will be a major component of the General
Counsel's duties, and the General Counsel must be able to identify
and mitigate legal risks. The General Counsel will also act
in numerous other capacities, such as educator, mediator, manager,
investigator, and spokesperson. The unique and complex nature
of the University will ensure a wealth of interesting legal
issues and challenges.
The
candidates for the position of General Counsel must have at
least eight (8), and preferably ten (10) years of experience
in the practice of law with the equivalent of at least five
(5) years of representation of institutions of higher education.
A J.D. degree and admission to practice in Virginia (or eligibility
for admission) are required. Candidates must endorse and follow
a client-centered, service-oriented approach to issues and inquiries
directed to them. The position requires a person of demonstrated
excellent judgment and integrity with a dedication to collaborative
decision making.
Desirable
qualifications include employment by a university legal office
for a significant period, and ability to provide advice and
services on a range of issues, from affirmative action to zoning.
Candidates should evidence strong and effective written and
verbal communication skills, an ability to develop trust and
good working relationships with the many and diverse constituencies
of the University, and an ability to balance numerous pressing
priorities and to act quickly but thoughtfully.
The
Search Process
Candidates
should submit a letter describing specifically how their background,
skills and education match the needs of the University, a current
resumé and the names and contact information (including e-mail
addresses) of at least three professional references. Applications
should be submitted electronically (Adobe PDF or MS Word format)
to: RichmondGC@academic-search.com
To
ensure full consideration, applications should be received by
June 10, 2008; however, applications will continue to be received
until the position is filled.
Assisting
in this search is:
Peter
H. Ruger, Senior Consultant
Academic Search, Inc.
phr@academic-search.com or 314/880-3606)
A
more complete position description is at www.academic-search.com.
For further information about the University, see www.richmond.edu.
The
University of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity employer .
LITIGATION
COUNSEL
Date Posted: 5/18/2008
The
Organization
The
Center for Responsible Lending was created in 2002 to protect
homeownership and family wealth by working to eliminate predatory
lending and other abusive financial practices. CRL is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan research and policy organization that promotes responsible
lending practices and access to fair terms of credit for low-wealth
families. CRL's work has helped lead to major changes in lending
practices, saving families over $2 billion annually. CRL has
more than 45 employees and offices in Durham, NC; Oakland, CA;
and in Washington, DC.
This
position will be based in CRL's Washington, DC office.
Principal
Responsibilities
Lawyer
sought to litigate on behalf of victims of predatory and unfair
mortgage lending and other abusive financial products in order
to advance the Center's mission of promoting responsible lending.
Examples of CRL's cases and other court filings can be found
at http://www.responsiblelending.org/policy/courts/.
Responsibilities will include devising innovative strategies
for litigating predatory lending and fair lending cases, conducting
legal research, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and
briefs, and developing cases. The attorney will also provide
litigation support to other organizations and attorneys, including
grantees of the Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance (http://www.foreclosurelegalassistance.org/)
a project recently launched by CRL. Some travel is required.
Please
visit our website @ www.responsiblelending.org
for more information.
To
view complete job posting, please see http://www.responsiblelending.org/about/jobs/litigation-counsel-1.html.
CITY
SOLICITOR - CITY OF CINCINNATI
Date Posted: 5/18/2008
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The
City of Cincinnati is seeking a City Solicitor who serves as Director
of the Law Department (with a staff of 64 employees). The successful
candidate will be a person of unquestioned integrity, and an effective
team-builder, motivator, and manager.
Duties
include:
- Planning,
directing and managing all legal services within the City and
the Law Department.
-
Representing the City's elected and appointed officials, Boards
and Commissions, departments and agencies.
- Managing
the Law Department according to budget and fiscal responsibility.
- Upholding
the Charter of the City of Cincinnati, its municipal code, and
the state and federal laws applicable to the City of Cincinnati.
Qualifications
include:
- ·A
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be in good
standing with the Ohio Bar.
-
Ten years experience in the practice of law (with at least five
of those years occurring in the last ten years). Some Public
Sector law experience is preferred.
-
Experience in litigation and law office management.
Compensation:
Salary
range is $114,941-$155,170. Generous benefits package including
approved relocation costs, vehicle allowance, vacation & sick
leave, excellent health care plan and life insurance.
To
Apply:
please send a cover letter, detailed resume, salary history
and five employment related references (as a single Word document)
to darrell.ludlow@cincinnati-oh.gov
Contact:
Darrell
Ludlow-Sr. HR Analyst (513) 352-6240 or darrell.ludlow@cincinnati-oh.gov
Detailed position information can be found at: www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4285-/
Finalists
will be subject to a background investigation examining criminal,
credit and driving histories.
Applications
for City positions are considered Public Records under Ohio's
Public Records Act. As a Public Record, applications maintained
by the City shall be made available to any person requesting to
view them.
The
City of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SR.
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW - DARDEN RESTAURANTS,
INC.
Date Posted: 5/13/2008
The
Sr. Associate General Counsel, Employment Law, provides legal
support and counsel on company-wide labor, human resource and
employment related matters. The Senior Associate General Counsel
Employment Law leads the Employment Law Team and will work closely
with Human Resources, senior executives and operations management
to provide strategic and day-to-day advice, counsel, and direction
with respect to labor and employment laws, regulations, policies,
procedures and employee discipline that impact the operations
of Darden Restaurants. Additionally, this counsel is responsible
leading the strategy for litigation management and litigation
avoidance, assuring the company is represented by counsel in employment-related
mediation proceedings.
Education, Training, Experience, Skills and other Key Qualifications
- Juris
Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school required
-
Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar
of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house
counsel in Florida required
-
10+ years experience in US labor and employment law , including
Title VII, ADEA, ADA and Wage & Hour, at a public company, consulting
firm or law firm required
- In-house
experience required
-
Strong knowledge of employment and labor law, regulation and
compliance required; familiarity with hospitality or retail
industry labor and employment law issues preferred
-
Experience in negotiating settlements and serving as a representative
in mediation/arbitrations required
-
Proven experience in leading, managing and interacting with
corporate officers and executives, managers, officials and other
attorneys, both inside and outside the company required; organizationally
savvy in a large corporate environment
- Excellent
written and verbal communications skills
- Ability
to adapt to changing priorities and work in a matrix environment
For
full job details and to apply please go to: www.darden.com/car_rest_support_center.asp
.
ASSOCIATE
COUNSEL, NEW REAL ESTATE - DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
Date Posted: 5/13/2008
The
Associate Counsel, New Real Estate supports the Company's acquisition
(purchasing and leasing) and development of new restaurant properties
and the disposition of existing real estate development properties.
This position manages or assists in managing a team consisting
of one or more managers, paralegals and/or administrative support
personnel in the areas of New Restaurant Development and provides
proactive legal counsel in matters related to survey, title, environmental,
due diligence, construction and other commercial real estate matter.
Education, Training, Experience, Skills and other Key Qualifications
- Juris
Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school required
- Licensed
to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state
that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel in Florida
required
- 6+
years' experience as a commercial real estate attorney in a
major law firm or corporate law department with emphasis on
commercial real estate transactions and development work, including
commercial leasing
- Excellent
project management, writing, research, communication, organizational
and problem solving skills required
- Demonstrated
strong initiative and ability to handle multiple projects/roles
requiring the collaboration of multiple functional groups required
- Ability
to adapt to changing priorities and work in a matrix environment;
proven capability leading and influencing cross-functional teams
preferred
For
full job details and to apply please go to: www.darden.com/car_rest_support_center.asp
.
GENERAL
ATTORNEY / SR TRIAL COUNSEL - COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD
Date Posted: 5/6/2008
UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD has immediate need for a General Attorney / Sr
Trial Counsel - Commercial Litigation to join its Law department.
This position will be located in Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities
include:
-
Defend and prosecute high exposure lawsuits and other legal
matters related to commercial and economic regulatory litigation.
-
Lead counsel in precedent-setting negotiations involving high-risk
commercial matters .
- Develop
new legal theories and department strategies to handle novel/complex
questions.
- Provide
advice and guidance to various Company groups on the legal ramifications
and/or liabilities of their actions.
- Provide
advice to transactional lawyers to draft and negotiate terms
that minimize risk of disputes.
- Defend
and prosecute non-personal injury actions involving a wide range
of railroad issues, i.e., railroad labor law, strikes, real
estate, EEO, contracts, OSHA citations, etc.
-
Supervise and coordinate activities and work performed by outside
counsel and other in-house lawyers in all areas involving commercial
litigation.
Desired
Experience:
-
Legal experience (10 - 15 yrs). Trial motion practice - dispute
resolution
- Litigation
experience (10 - 15 yrs). Extensive Commercial Litigation experience
and success.
-
Law Degree
Apply
online at www.unionpacific.jobs
(Select "View Open Positions")
Applications will be considered through May 31, 2008
An
Equal Opportunity Employer (Ref #035977) .
COUNSEL
- CONTRACTS & COMPLIANCE, GE Global Research Niskayuna, NY
Date Posted: 5/6/2008
About
our Opportunity:
You
will contribute to the overall legal and technology strategies
of GEGR handling a wide range of legal activities as set forth
below:
- Counsel
and advise a broad client base on domestic and international
matters in the areas of procurement and research services.
- Negotiate
complex contracts for government-related procurements and work
with other GEGR functional organizations to ensure compliance
with such contracts.
- Consult
with IP counsel, other transactional counsel, and business leaders
on contractual matters, serving as an expert in areas of indemnification,
liability, insurance, warranties, privacy, forum, and compliance.
- Lead
and drive changes in contracts-related processes; where appropriate,
developing templates and/or tools for a diverse range of agreements,
such as equipment rentals, bailments, sales terms and conditions,
buyer conditions of purchase, consulting agreements, university
grants, and research agreements.
- Serve
as GEGR Privacy Leader; drive privacy awareness at GEGR, perform
privacy-related tollgates on research projects and evaluate
privacy risks in contractual matters.
- Counsel
senior leadership and other attorneys on risk mitigation strategies,
contractual provisions, and structures for special acquisitions
and transactions, such as lease arrangements, confidentiality
agreements, software licenses, sales of prototypes, and on-site
services.
-
Guide other Legal Department members and outside counsel on
issues related to document management, subpoenas, litigation
holds, litigation strategy, and document management process
improvements.
-
Provide general leadership and legal/risk mitigation advice
to multi-functional teams on miscellaneous matters, such as
EHS, security, government compliance, finance, immigration,
export control, labor & employment matters, privacy, and regulatory
issues.
-
Anticipate and drive solutions for a diverse range of legal
and business issues.
Required:
- YOU
MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.
-
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Member
in good standing of at least one State Bar in the United States.
- Post-law
degree experience managing or participating in the management
of legal matters, such as document collection and review efforts
in litigation and/or investigations, and compliance policies
and programs.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of current law/practices in the areas
of contract liability, indemnification, warranties, ADR, and
insurance.
- Post-law
degree experience counseling clients on complex matters.
-
Unrestricted work authorization in the US is required for all
candidates.
-
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna,
NY.
- Must
be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation
as part of the selection process.
-
Unrestricted work authorization in the US is required for all
candidates.
-
Must be 18 years or older.
How
to apply:
To
apply to this position, please click on this link http://www.gecareers.com
and enter 818835 in the job # field.
An
Equal Opportunity Employer.
FACULTY
POSITION - THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW
Date Posted: 5/6/2008
The
University of Dayton School of Law seeks applicants for a visiting
faculty position for the fall semester, 2008, and possibly to
extend to the spring semester, 2009. The successful candidate
will be expected to teach courses in civil procedure and advanced
civil procedure. Successful candidates must have a law degree
from an ABA accredited law school, an outstanding academic record,
and experience in teaching or practicing in the area of civil
litigation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates for the position should send applications to the attention
of Professor James Geoffrey Durham, Chair, Faculty Recruitment
Committee, University of Dayton, School of Law, 300 College Park,
Dayton, OH 45469-2772. Review of applications will begin on May
1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.
Founded
in 1850 by the Society of Mary (The Marianists), the University
of Dayton is Ohio's largest independent university and one of
the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University
of Dayton is strongly committed to increasing diversity. The University
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. W/M/D/V/DV
are encouraged to apply .
BUSINESS
ATTORNEY - Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster, PA
Date Posted: 5/6/2008
Armstrong
World Industries, Inc. based in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Business
Attorney with solid experience in commercial contracts, product
liability, anti-trust, corporate finance, securities or other
commercial law to join our legal department. Qualified candidates
should have experience in commercial transactions and general
business law to include contract administration, instrument drafting,
strategy development, compliance, contract negotiation and dispute
resolution. A detailed description is available at our career
website which can be found at https://armstrong.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=21540.
AA/EOE .
DIRECTOR,
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS DIVISION OF
INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
Date Posted: 5/1/2008
The
University of North Texas Division of Institutional Equity and
Diversity offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team
engaged in designing and implementing a comprehensive equity and
diversity program. The Division is currently seeking applicants
for a Director, Equal Opportunity reporting to the Vice President
for Institutional Equity and Diversity. The Director is responsible
for investigating discrimination complaints, monitoring recruitment/employment
processes, advising on ADA issues, and oversight of the Affirmative
Action Plan. Review of applications begins April 21, 2008 and
continues weekly until the search is closed. For complete qualifications
and application procedures go jobs.unt.edu and check Director
Equal Opportunity. AA/EOE.
IN-HOUSE/CORPORATE
COUNSEL - THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, Cincinnati, Ohio
Date Posted: 5/1/2008
Description:
P&G attorneys play a vital role in helping to build the Company's
business while protecting its assets, and assuring its compliance
with the myriad of laws and regulations that affect a multinational
corporation. Responsibilities for new attorneys include front
line responsibilities for the legal affairs of one of the Company's
business units, or front line responsibilities in one of the
Company's legal specialty areas, such as environmental law or
labor and employment law. "Front line" responsibility means
attorneys get their work directly from their clients, not from
a more senior attorney, and determining how best to manage their
client's legal needs. P&G lawyers work in a challenging, hands-on
environment that requires a sound base of knowledge and outstanding
practical problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
P&G
lawyers have excellent law school records from a variety of
top national and regional law schools. Most have law review
or moot court experience, and a number were judicial clerks.
P&G's Legal Division has a promote from within policy so qualified
applicants will have less than three years of practice and either
be a member of the Ohio bar, or be able to take and pass the
Ohio bar exam and be admitted to the bar in Ohio, within their
first year of employment. To be a successful P&G lawyer, a person
must have excellent written and verbal communication skills,
outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills and a
desire for immediate and significant responsibility. P&G also
looks for well-rounded men and women, with leadership skills,
vision and energy. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national,
refugee, asylee or lawful permanent resident.
Contact:
Delores McHargue (mchargue.dm@pg.com).
Resume Submission: Please complete online application and submit
resume to www.pg.com/careers
(Job No. LGL00000161).
The
Procter & Gamble Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CITY
ATTORNEY, CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
Salary
Range - mid-high $100's D.O.E. + car allowance
Date Posted: 5/1/2008
Requirements
include Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from American Bar
Association accredited law school & ability to practice law in
Texas with 7yrs experience practicing law. Position will serve
as one of the City's primary liaisons to the regional legal community,
professional associations, legislative & regulatory authorities
& to the public at-large pertaining to the City's legal interests.
Submit
your resume online at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment.
Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED with first resume review date of May
28, 2008. For more information contact Jerry Oldani
at 877.358.2924 or visit our website to view the detailed recruitment
brochure for this position.
SENIOR
CORPORATE COUNSEL, REAL ESTATE -
T-Mobile
USA has an excellent opportunity within its Legal Department in
Bellevue, WA.
Date Posted: 4/26/2008
This
attorney will be responsible for management of all legal support
to the Engineering and Operations Group in the Central region,
with particular focus on site development functions: acquisition,
leasing, zoning, permitting, construction and property management,
special projects and litigation. This individual reports to the
Director of Legal Affairs-Engineering and Operations and provides
direct legal advice to the Vice President, Central Region, Engineering
and Operations. There is a possible opportunity to expand this
role to manage the same support to the Engineering and Operations
Group in the South region and to be the legal advisor to the Vice
President, South Region, Engineering and Operations.
The
candidate must possess a J.D. and 8 or more years of related work
experience.
For
more information, please visit: www.t-mobile.com/jobs
and reference Req # 185723. EOE.
CORPORATE
COUNSEL, ENGINEERING & REAL ESTATE -
T-Mobile
USA has an excellent opportunity within its Legal Department in
Bellevue, WA.
Date Posted: 4/16/2008
This
attorney will provide legal support to corporate engineering personnel
and local engineering markets and report to its Senior Corporate
Counsel of National Systems Development. Will provide legal support
to the Engineering and Operations Department ("EOD") for their
telecommunications systems as directed on nationwide projects
including financial reconciliations, lease repapering, entity
reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures.
Must
have a law degree and be licensed to practice in one or more states
with 5+ years' relevant legal experience in real estate and telecommunications
law .
For
more information, please visit: www.t-mobile.com/jobs
and reference Req # 182547. EOE.
SENIOR
CORPORATE COUNSEL, STATE REGULATORY AFFAIRS -
T-Mobile
USA currently has the following position available in Parsippany,
NJ.
Date Posted: 4/16/2008
This
experienced counsel position, working in the T-Mobile Government
Affairs team as part of the Legal Department, will advocate for
the company's interests before state regulatory bodies.
The
candidate must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, and be admitted
to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law,
with an emphasis on practice before regulatory agencies, and with
preference for state regulatory agencies in particular. Experience
with issues relevant to the telecommunications industry preferred.
For
more information, please visit: www.t-mobile.com/jobs
and reference Req # 181113. EOE.
SENIOR
CORPORATE COUNSEL, STATE REGULATORY AFFAIRS -
T-Mobile
USA currently has the following position available in Bellevue,
WA
Date Posted: 4/16/2008
This
experienced counsel position, working in the T-Mobile Government
Affairs team as part of the Legal Department, will advocate for
the company's interests before state regulatory bodies.
The
candidate must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, and be admitted
to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law,
with an emphasis on practice before regulatory agencies, and with
preference for state regulatory agencies in particular. Experience
with issues relevant to the telecommunications industry preferred.
For
more information, please visit: www.t-mobile.com/jobs
and reference Req # 177694. EOE.
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Date Posted: 4/16/2008
The
Oregon State Bar regulates the practice of law in Oregon & provides
a variety of services to its members & the public. We are looking
for a leader to join our dynamic team, serve as the chief executive
officer for the Bar, & assume responsibility for day to day administration.
Compensation
package commensurate with education, skills, & experience. Excellent
benefits. PERS employer.
For
full job details & requirements see OSB Job Opportunities at www.osbar.org.
Equal
Opportunity Employer .
ASSISTANT
CLAIMS ATTORNEY - Yale-New Haven Hospital
Date Posted: 4/6/2008
Yale-New
Haven Hospital is currently hiring an Assistant Claims Attorney
to provide professional and general claims investigation/administration
to the Hospital, Yale University, and elsewhere in the Yale New
Haven Health System, as assigned. This individual will have a
case load of approximately 110 cases, will provide legal advice
to MCIC insured Hospital and Medical staff, and will also be responsible
for other office legal activities, as required. The position requires
on-call coverage and excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
Qualified
candidate must have a Law degree, with a preference of 5 years
of experience in general and professional liability claims management
and/or litigation. Prior experience is acceptable in an in-house
setting at a health care facility or insurer, and also in general
litigation at a law firm.
At
Yale-New Haven Hospital, we offer excellent learning and growth
opportunities, generous compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Please apply online at www.ynhh.org
or contact Suzan Barnett at (203) 688-5083. EOE .
DEAN
Date Posted: 2/26/2008
Pace
Law School invites nominations and applications for the position
of Dean. Pace Law School was founded in 1976 and is located on
its own campus in the Westchester County community of White Plains,
New York, thirty-five minutes by train north of New York City.
Fully accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS, the School
draws its students from all regions of the United States. The
School is well established with a strong and growing reputation.
The Law School has forty full time and more than fifty adjunct
faculty members. The faculty prides itself on its academic credentials,
substantial law practice experience and its commitment to legal
scholarship. The faculty also values its commitment to teaching.
Faculty members pride themselves on availability and accessibility
the students as well as engagement with the community. All of
the recent hires play an active role in the life and leadership
of the school, and it is expected that this will continue.
The
School's student body is composed of approximately 500 full time
and 200 part time J.D. candidates and 50 graduate student LL.M
and S.J.D. candidates. Many of these students are attracted primarily
by the School's highly regarded environmental law and international
law programs. Also notably, many of the School's students are
first-generation Americans or first-generation professionals.
The
School is committed to maintaining a strong J.D. program, with
a diversified program of basic legal education. At the same time,
the Law School offers students the opportunity for in-depth study
of several specialty areas, including International Law, Land
Use Law, and Environmental Law, a program that is recognized internationally
and consistently ranked as one of the top three programs in the
United States. The school also offers significant opportunities
for students interested in Health Law & Policy, Women's Justice
and clinical education.
The
Dean leads the Law School faculty, supervises the Law School staff
and reports to the University Provost and Executive Vice President
for Academic Affairs. The
Dean will work collaboratively with University leaders and administrators
to implement the goals and strategic plans of the Law School and
the University. The Dean is expected to lead the Law School in
continuous improvement of its reputation in the legal academic
and legal practice communities; to lead the Law School into its
next phase of development as an institution; and to develop non-tuition
sources of revenue. Ultimately, the Dean's objective is to enhance
the well-being of past, present, and future Law School students.
Prospective
candidates for Dean are expected to possess significant experience
and reputation in legal teaching, administration and scholarship
or comparable qualifications in the private, public or corporate
legal practice community; demonstrated leadership and management
skills; knowledge of the New York City area legal community; and
demonstrated ability to raise funds.
Pace
University is a one hundred year old private institution of higher
education with over 12,000 students in New York City and three
campuses in Westchester County, immediately north of the City.
Pace University, an independent, comprehensive institution of
higher education, is classified as doctoral/research intensive
in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Pace has six colleges and schools: the School of Law, Business,
Computer Science & Information Systems, Education, Liberal Arts
& Sciences, and Nursing. Pace's consistent mission and greatest
strength is professional education.
Please
direct inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest to our
search consultants, Korn/Ferry International c/o John F. Amer,
Esq. or Ann Kern, via e-mail at lawdeans@kornferry.com
or by mail to John F. Amer, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, 26th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90067 or Ann Kern, 200 Park Avenue, 37th Floor,
New York NY 10166. All inquiries and nominations will be held
in strict confidence. The Dean will commence service on July
1, 2008. The search will continue until an appointment is made.
Pace
University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer,
M/F/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working
environment. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to
apply.
ATTORNEY,
LEGAL PROGRAMS - Family Violence
Prevention Fund
Date Posted: 2/26/2008
Join
the movement to end abuse. We seek a creative and energetic individual
to join our legal team's work in partnership with the National
Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and the US
Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
The attorney will work primarily on the National Judicial Institute
on Domestic Violence as well as a new FVPF/OVW project to help
other OVW grantees enhance their education and training programs.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
incumbent will design and implement a variety of education and
training programs offered by the National Judicial Institute on
Domestic Violence and the FVPF. She/he will work closely with
project partners, judges, domestic violence advocates, attorneys,
and related experts, to identify and implement innovative strategies
for improving the courts' response to domestic violence through
judicial education and other mechanisms. The incumbent will also
support to other FVPF programs and projects, as needed, and must
be available for substantial travel. This position will be located
in San Francisco or Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
The
successful incumbent will possess:
- Excellent
research, analytical, and writing skills;
-
Ability to work collaboratively with FVPF staff, partner organizations,
other violence against women advocacy groups, the judiciary,
attorneys, and project steering committees and other advisory
groups;
- J.D.
degree, licensed attorney in one state, and 5 or more years'
experience in the legal field;
- Creative
and innovative skills in designing and managing programs or
projects to improve the justice system's response to the public.
Previous professional experience in the field of violence against
women or related areas, experience working with the judiciary
and knowledge about effective adult education methodology are
highly desirable.
SALARY
AND BENEFITS:
Compensation
commensurate with background, experience and demonstrated skills.
Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, life, disability,
and 401(k) as well as generous sick, vacation and holiday schedules.
Send
resume, cover letter and professional references by mail, fax
or email:
Legal
Programs Attorney Search
Family Violence Prevention Fund
383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
415.252.8900 (phone); 415.252.8991 (fax);
lupe@endabuse.org (email)
For
additional information and full job description, visit the FVPF
website at www.endabuse.org .
Application
deadline: March 7, 2008
*For
additional information, visit our Web site at www.endabuse.org.*
We
are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Persons of color
are strongly encouraged to apply.
DEAN
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