Attorney Jobs in Alabama

Job Title: Patent Attorney Company: Location: Huntsville, AL Description: Provides expert legal advice in matters relating to the implementation of the Technology Transfer Act of 1986. Considers all inventions for possible commercial value. Explores foreign countries for possible interest in inventions. Provides advice and assistance to other attorneys in the area of technology transfer. Applies intellectual property law to inventions from government and contractor employees, to technical data and computer software, and to proposals, books, technical papers, motion pictures, and technical know-how. Coordinates activities with the Army Material Command and the Department of the Army as required. Prepares, files, and prosecutes patent applications in the United States, and in foreign countries when appropriate, on inventions of a varied and complex nature. Represents the Government before the Patent Examiners, the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to procure patent protection on meritorious inventions.

Job Title: General Attorney Company: Location: Huntsville, AL Description: Provide legal counsel and representation on contract related problems which may result or resulted in lawsuits, court actions, and/or board hearings. Assigned legal problems may include contract disputes, litigation brought by or against Government officials or between a Government contractor and a third party where the result will affect any term or condition of existing AMCOM contracts; contract claims brought against any Department of Defense official by or on behalf of another government agency charged with law/regulation enforcement; contract or potential claims which may result in a Contracting Officer's Final Decision on appeal of such decisions. Advise and provide litigation support related to breach of contract issues, contract claims/ratification, appeals, tax issues, bankruptcy matters, defective pricing cases, procurement fraud matters, etc. Research and prepare legal memoranda and briefs pertaining to contractually complex matters.

Job Title: ATTORNEY *Writing Skills (experienced) Pleadings, Memos, Appeal Briefs Company: Location: Birmingham, AL Description: EMAIL: 1) Resume and/or Bio, listing types of actions worked on, and if any particular category expertise. 2) Base pay hourly amount, to start now. Modest request initially ! 3) Hours available for ongoing assignments.

Job Title: Compliance and Risk Management Attorney Company: Tyonek Native Corporation Location: Madison, AL Description: The Chief Compliance Attorney is responsible for the company?s compliance with financial policy and reporting regulations, especially compliance with federal contracting regulations. Plans and directs programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all business units' activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements. This position will have primary responsibility for reviewing all of the company?s contracts and proposals for compliance and risk issues. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. This position will report directly to General Counsel and will either be located in Huntsville, AL or Anchorage, AK depending on the candidate. Duties:Responsible for SBA applications and reporting. The successful candidate will review TNC subsidiary contracts and proposals for compliance with all rates, rules and regulations, in particular federal regulations. Conduct research, prepare reports and assist with investigations into compliance related matters. Analyzes contracts and confers with various department heads to detect ambiguities, inaccurate statements, omissions of essential terms, and conflicts with possible legal prohibitions. Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential opportunities, such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases, or industry segments. Analysis and interpretation of licensing statutes, regulations, applications and internal policies and procedures. Identify, analyze and report on important legislative and regulatory developments. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments. Responding to government investigations and queries as the principal point of contact. Coordinates efforts to ensure contracts, contract amendments, other agreements and documents comply with legal, statutory and policy and procedures. Prepare reports and presentations for the General Counsel.Qualifications:? Must have a law degree and have a license to practice ? Must have a strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ? Would prefer a strong military background or knowledge ? Must have a strong compliance background ? Must have a strong analytical background ? Must have at least 12 to 15 years experience dealing with Federal contracts ? College graduate ? Law Degree ? Strong written, organizational and oral communication skills. ? Very strong contract and compliance review background. ? Ability to work with little or no supervision, through own initiative. ? Detail oriented and accurate. ? Punctual. Dependable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / ADA ? TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal Opportunity Employer: Tyonek Native Corporation allows all employees and job applicants? equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or national origin. ? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Attorney Examiner (Civil Rights) Company: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Location: Birmingham, AL Description: Attorney Examiner (Civil Rights) at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, salary range 68809.00 to 106369.00 Per Year. Job closes on Sep 5 2010 11:59PM Skills Notes

Job Title: Attorney General Company: Location: Huntsville, AL Description: Under the authority, direction and control of the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for General Law, furnishes legal opinions and adviceon issues concerning administrative law, civilian and military personnel law, and government ethics. Provides legal advice on administrative law matters including fiscal law questions, agency workplace and workforce policies and inherently governmental functions. Serves as an ethics counselor providing advice on the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Executive Branch, OGE regulations and criminal conflict of interest statutes. Provides legal advice and support on an agency-wide basis to all MDA activities and organizations on issues related to federal administrative law whichaffect the activities, management andoperations of the agency. Resolves issues related to the agency's legal authorities, the expenditure of appropriated funds, claims, internal controls, continuity of operations, FOIA/Privacy Act, records management and travel and transportation issues including use of official vehicles, employee travel entitlements and issues arising under the Joint Travel Regulation/JointFederal Travel Regulation (JTR/JFTR). Provides ethics advice and counsel to MDA managers and the MDA workforce on the standards of ethical conduct, the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest, and post-government employment restrictions applicable to former officers and employees. Collects and reviews financial disclosure reports; and prepares and conducts required ethics training. Provides legal advice and counsel on civilian and military personnel matters including adverse actions and disciplinary matters, employee grievances, labor relations issues, HR policies and equal employment opportunity issues. Provides legal advice on HR policies including issues relating to performance management, discipline, leave, and employee relations. Represents the agency in matters before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Labor Relations Authority and the Office of Special Counsel.

Job Title: Temporary to Hire Attorney - Transactional/Contracts Company: Location: Birmingham, AL Description: Temporary to Hire Attorney - Transactional/Contracts JuriStaff is currently recruiting for an in house temporary to permanent transactional/contracts attorney located in Birmingham, Alabama. Seeking an attorney with at least 3-8 years of contracting experience from any industry (Law firm, Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Manufacturing, etc) . Must have several years of in depth experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts. This is a temporary to hire position that will begin in August. Must have an admitted and active bar license from any state. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter in Word to Leigh Novack at Register to View Please also cut and paste your resume into the body of an email. Reference LNabamCL JuriStaff is a full-service legal staffing firm owned and operated by attorneys. JuriStaff makes direct hire and temporary placements throughout the country. In Philadelphia, JuriStaff holds the distinction of being the only legal staffing firm endorsed by the Philadelphia Bar Association. JuriStaff is a woman owned business certified by WBENC. JuriStaff makes you this guarantee: Your resume will not be presented to any prospective employers without your express permission. CONFIDENTIALITY GUARANTEED. Upon receipt of resumes, qualified candidates will be called and the specifics of the position will be discussed and the specific employer identified. Our confidentiality guarantee obviously also applies to current or former employers, meaning that your resume, or identity, shall never be disclosed to current or former employers without your express permission. We proudly provide our candidates and clients with the following services: 1. National direct hire placements of lateral associates, partners and practice groups. 2. Temporary attorney and document review project placements. 3. Paralegal placements - direct hire, temporary and document reviews. 4. Legal Secretary and support staff placements - direct hire and temporary placements. 5. Other legally related placements (direct hire & temp), such as: contact administrators; lease administrators; compliance and regulatory personnel; law firm marketing managers, executive directors, billing coordinators, etc. To see all of our openings, and learn more about JuriStaff, please visit our website at www.juristaff.com/ Toll Free Register to View Boston Register to View Chicago Register to View Dallas Register to View Houston Register to View Los Angeles Register to View New York Register to View Philadelphia Register to View Phoenix Register to View San Francisco Register to View Washington Register to View

Job Title: Paralegal/ Non-Attorney Advocate Company: Location: Birmingham, AL Description: A paralegal or non attorney advocate is sought for a Social Security Disability case. I am the representative for my son. We had an appointment to see the judge today. I am confident I could have won the case, but the judge had some additional requirements that I need to get and had the appointment reset. The judge all but said the case was won, but I would feel more confident to have a paralegal/non-attorney advocate with us for the next appointment. It will be scheduled within the next 30 days. We have done most of the ground work, all you would have to do is be our "stand in representation". We don't want to have to give an attorney all these fees for virtually nothing. If you are interested, please contact me ASAP. I can go into more detail about what the disability is and the circumstances surrounding the case once you contact me. I don't want to do so on here for privacy reasons. Serious inquiries only. Please have experience with these types of cases. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Job Title: Sr. Corporate Counsel Company: Compass Bancshares, Inc. Location: Birmingham, AL Description: This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel. This position will provide legal support to a project team, external consultants, and compliance personnel to enure new system platform is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Acts as the lead attorney working with project team to ensure regulatory compliance with new system platform. Works closely with outside compliance consultants.

Job Title: Procurement Staff Attorney Company: Regions Financial Corporation Location: Birmingham, AL Description: This position will work with various members of the Corporate Procurement Department, lines of business, members of the Corporate Legal Department and outside counsel in the development, review and negotiation of contracts related to the purchase of goods and/or services for Regions. Review, draft and negotiate procurement agreements, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Professional Service Agreements, Software License/Technology Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, Amendments and Termination Agreements. Develop an understanding of the business requirements behind each contract request. Interpret and apply Regions' policies and procedures to the procurement contract process. Support activities of Strategic Sourcing Group, as needed. Interact with compliance departments, all levels of employees and internal management, and vendors.Participate in special projects, as needed.Requirements: Two to five years of transactional work. Two plus years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience in development and negotiation of contracts related to the procurement of goods and/or services, a general understanding of legal concepts commonly used in Procurement related contracts, Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of internal customers, vendors, compliance departments and outside legal counsel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership, negotiation and time-management skills.Education: JD from an accredited law school