Legal Jobs in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Title: Attorney/Lawyer Company: Robert Half Legal Location: Suwanee, GA Description: Classification: Full-timeCompensation: Pay up to $55000.0 per yearBoutique firm in Gwinnett is in need of an attorney. The right individual will be licensed in Georgia, have a minimum of two years experience, specifically in workers' compensation. Firm is looking for a sharp, aggressive attorney. Please submit resume to J3F1L26HJ2T9HJMKF79_cbnv~cpp_xp^ Register to View in major markets throughout North America, Robert Half Legal is the premier provider of legal professionals on a full-time, project and temporary basis to law firms and corporate legal departments. We offer our candidates challenging assignments, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills-enhancement training. Robert Half Legal is better at finding you challenging new career opportunities because we come from the legal industry ourselves, with a majority of our staffing executives holding JDs or other legal credentials. Additionally, FORTUNER magazine again ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of 'World's Most Admired Companies' (FORTUNE, March 22, 2010). Call your local Robert Half Legal office at Register to View to discover more about this position. Robert Half Legal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or for more information and to view all our job opportunities visit .Required Skills: Workers' Compensation experience.

Job Title: Academic Program Director - Paralegal Company: Everest Institute Location: Decatur, GA Description: Everest Institute - Decatur, GA campus Req#: 10-2088 General Duties: Assist Director of Education with departmental curricula review, program development and textbook review. Maintain departmental files. Evaluate faculty and update the Director of Education as needed and/or as required. Assist in interviewing and orienting new departmental faculty to become acquainted with policy and procedures of the Institution and the Company, and serve as a mentor in the implementation of effective teaching skills. May participate in preparation of departmental budget. Responsible for implementation of Retention Plan and oversees retention of students. Assist with implementation and evaluation of programs and activities to ensure that the Advisory Committee functions in a manner consistent with accreditation standards. Participate in professional development activities and programs as required by accreditation/regulatory agencies. Ensure overall student satisfaction levels. Instruct classes as assigned, and fill in for absent instructors. Schedule and post office hours to provide academic support to students, tutor if necessary, and provide other assistance as needed. Participate in faculty meetings, orientations, graduation exercises, and other functions as directed. Ability to interact with all levels of individuals. Requirements: A Masters Degree in Legal Studies or JD is REQUIRED. 3-5 Years experience in field. Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan. Qualified candidates ONLY - apply online for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company. Apply Now

Job Title: Instructor - Paralegal Company: Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Location: Decatur, GA Description: Everest Institute - Decatur, GA campus Req# 10-2092 General Duties: Maintain a teaching assignment for class. Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided, to assure course content and objectives are met. Distribute a copy of the class calendar to all students at first class meeting. Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students. Design, administer and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus. Actively work to maintain retention in all classes taught, by maintaining accurate attendance records daily, calling all students who are absent, and recording absentee information in roster after each class meeting and communicating attendance "concerns" to the Program Chair or DOE.

Job Title: Legal Counsel Company: METSO Location: Norcross, GA Description: Legal Counsel Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Our 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries have two things in common: expertise and a true service attitude. Expect results. We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a corporate law department or law firm to serve as Legal Counsel at its York, PA facility. The position primarily involves counseling, review, drafting and negotiation with regard to contracts for the sale/purchase of highly engineered capital equipment and/or technical services with U.S. and international customers and suppliers, as well as distributors and agents. Accordingly, the successful candidate will have, in addition to a solid working knowledge of basic contract law, particular experience with: the UCC (especially Article 2); certain U.S. trade laws (e.g., fair dealership, antitrust, FCPA, export and import control); applicable international treaties, conventions and practices (e.g., CISG, NY Convention, Incoterms, UCP); and, other legal issues typically associated with such contracts (e.g., IP protection and BI/PD indemnification and insurance). Position responsibilities include litigation/claims management and reporting (commercial, product liability, IP, employment and environmental). As such, insurance coverage, risk management or litigation background would also be relevant. Responsibilities will also include development, implementation and employee training on corporate policies and practices (e.g., legal compliance, IP protection, contracting practices and product liability prevention). Experience also relevant to the position could include IP licensing, engineering services contracts, commercial construction contracts and acquisition and divestiture due diligence and support. The successful candidate will report to General Counsel of the U.S. affiliate but will also be an integral part of a collegial worldwide legal services organization. Applicants must be licensed or entitled upon application (under PA Code Chap 71, Rules 204 or 302) to practice law in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For consideration, please send cover letter, resume and salary expectations to: Metso HR Services, Reference #0002, 2900 Courtyards Drive, Norcross, GA 30071, Email: Register to View . No phone calls please. EOE mesto www.metso.com View Original Newspaper Ad Source: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.

Job Title: Corporate Contracts Attorney - National Accounts Company: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging nearly 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to organizations of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. ADP was ranked #1 by Fortune Magazine's list of "Most Admired Companies" in the computer and data services industry. ADP is seeking a Corporate Contracts Attorney to provide legal support for ADP's National Account Services business unit, based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Responsibilities include negotiating, drafting and closing a wide variety of complex client contracts, and related contracts, including payroll, time and labor management, benefits administration services, tax filing and payroll services, under limited supervision. The primary focus is client contracts and documents related to client contracts; however, additional responsibilities will include preparing and updating services agreements and conducting periodic training on the services agreements and the contract process in general; assisting in connection with responses to RFPs; reviewing marketing materials; setting up and maintaining internal compliance programs; and negotiating and drafting strategic alliance agreements, reseller agreements, professional services agreements, and other legal documents. In addition, the position will require providing general legal advice on other matters relating to the National Account Services business unit. The position interfaces with all levels of Division and Corporate Management, including Sales and Business Operations. Some travel may be required. QualificationsRequired (Experience, Skills, Academic): Bar membership required (Georgia Bar preferred). Seeking a candidate with excellent academic credentials and minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a top law firm or corporation, and preferably with a focus on outsourcing. Experience with software licensing, e-commerce and other technology-related contracts useful. Sensitivity to regulatory issues and ability to recognize ERISA, COBRA, antitrust and securities issues when applicable, helpful. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, one-on-one negotiation skills and time management and project management skills necessary. Search scope limited to local candidates at this time. Education: Doctorate Job Category: Legal Area of Interest: Corporate Attorney

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: ista North America Inc. Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: The Legal Assistant will provide admistrative and clerical support to in-house attorneys in a fast-paced corporate legal department. The Legal Assistant will assist the General Counsel with managing corporate organizational documents as well as corporate governance matters. The Legal Assistant will organize and maintain orderly and efficient hard-copy and electronic filing systems pertaining to a broad range of legal matters on which attorneys are working, including, without limitation, litigation, contracts, billing issues, legal research and opinions, corporate training, and regulatory matters. The Legal Assistant will assist attorneys with the timely execution of contracts by appropriate VP-level employees, and facilitate expense reports, check requests, and document production requests. The Legal Assistant will also maintain the confidentiality of all legal matters within the legal department, prepare accurate reports and routine letter and email correspondence relating to various legal and/or business matters, order supplies for the legal department, and handle all other administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Legal Assistant in either an in-house or law firm environment Must have working knowledge of various legal concepts, practices, and procedures Must be dependable, efficient and timely and be able to multi-task to meet demanding deadlines Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Excellent organizational and follow-up skills Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent oral and written communication skills Must demonstrate strong initiative, self-direction, and creativity, and be willing to improve existing processes and procedures as needed Ability to interface with a variety of internal clients and external business people in a professional manner Must have great interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team-oriented, client service environment Job Duties Organize and maintain the legal department's hard-copy and electronic filing systems Ensure that the legal department and other relevant departments have a copy of all executed contracts Facilitate travel arrangements, expense reports, check requests, the execution of contracts by appropriate VP-level employees, and document production requests Maintain and update list of preferred outside counsel and process outside counsel invoices in a timely manner Assist with the internal management of litigation matters as they arise, including implementing document preservation procedures and producing documents and materials that are responsive to discovery requests and subpoenas Assist General Counsel with corporate organizational and governance matters Prepare routine letter and email correspondence, reports and memoranda in proper format Order and distribute all necessary supplies for legal department Handle photocopying, faxing, scanning, sorting mail, etc. for attorneys Schedule meetings and conference calls as assigned Demonstrate team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment

Job Title: Temporary Litigation Attorney Company: Kelly Services, Inc. Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: Global corporation located in north Fulton County is seeking a litigation attorney with 2-4 years experience for a long term (12-18 months) assignment. The position will involve managing a case load of consumer complaints & collections. Excellent negotiation skills/communication skills are required. Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Job Title: Paralegal with Software Licensing Experience Company: Robert Half Legal Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: Metro Atlanta corporation has an immediate need for a paralegal with strong experience drafting software licensing agreements. The ideal candidate MUST understand licensing, indemnities, liabilities and terms and conditions. The candidate will also be required to perform some administrative duties as well. This is a long-term temporary opportunity. All qualified candidates please contact us at Register to View Qualifications : Bachelors Degree, Paralegal Certification Preferred Located in major markets throughout North America, Robert Half Legal is the premier provider of legal professionals on a full-time, project and temporary basis to law firms and corporate legal departments. We offer our candidates challenging assignments, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills-enhancement training. Robert Half Legal is better at finding you challenging new career opportunities because we come from the legal industry ourselves, with a majority of our staffing executives holding JDs or other legal credentials. Additionally, FORTUNE magazine again ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of "World's Most Admired Companies" (FORTUNE, March 22, 2010). Call your local Robert Half Legal office at Register to View to discover more about this position. Robert Half Legal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or for more information and to view all our job opportunities visit www.roberthalflegal.com .

Job Title: Senior Counsel (Insurance Defense litigator) Company: Travelers Companies, Inc. Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future. That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are currently looking for a Senior Counsel (Insurance Defense litigator). Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Alpharetta staff counsel office is seeking a senior trial attorney with demonstrated experience handling general liability, construction and auto insuranse defense matteris. SUMMARY: Provides the highest quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise in all phases of litigation and trial, and by providing superior service to the insured client and claim partner as part of a legal team. Responsible for aggressive handling of high exposure cases and complex litigation matters. PRIMARY DUTIES: Actively tries cases to jury verdict demonstrating exceptional use of trial skills in litigating cases Independently handles complex litigation and large exposure cases from case inception through trial/resolution Demonstrates exceptional legal research and writing skills Drafts substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents Proactively identifies and communicates exposure and risk in a timely manner to insured clients and claim partners Builds and fosters internal and external client relationships with a customer centric focus Takes a leadership role in working collaboratively with claim and business partners to achieve results and identify/resolve issues Provides leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff Provides internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and claim partners Provides in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and claim partners in a timely manner Initiates special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs Fully and effectively utilize available technology and automation Adheres to all standards of excellence in file organization and management Timely completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, case closings, and other reporting Travels as required to meet business needs EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY: J.D. required WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years of litigation practice or equivalent legal experience Senior Associate/Partner level of experience Proven track record of trial skills and techniques Experience in construction defense matters highly desirable Considerable jury trial experience highly desirable CERTIFICATES/DEGREES: Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in the State of Georgia COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Exceptional and articulate presentation skills Strong and persuasive oral advocacy and writing skills Ability to clearly and effectively articulate position COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Products, Voice Recognition Technology and other law office management programs. OTHER: Appreciation for and commitment to delivery of the highest quality legal work Demonstrates exceptional legal acumen Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices and the litigation process Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel Exhibits exceptional lawyering and trial advocacy skills Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals Possesses in-depth business and company knowledge Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development Exhibits the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct Critical and strategic thinker Sound decision-maker and problem solver Exceptional negotiation skills Ability to multi-task with tolerance and success Demonstrates a sense of urgency and responsiveness in all legal tasks Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to customer service In addition to an exciting environment, we offer: * Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards * 401(k) with company match * Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners * Strong work/family and employee assistance programs * Tuition reimbursement * Vacation Purchase Plan * Training/Development opportunities We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer. For immediate consideration for this position, pleaseclick on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

Job Title: Senior Counsel - Major Case Unit Attorney (Insurance Defense) Company: Travelers Companies, Inc. Location: Alpharetta, GA Description: Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future. That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are currently looking for a Senior Counsel - Major Case Unit Attorney (Insurance Defense). Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Alpharetta staff counsel office is seeking a senior trial attorney to handle the defense of high-exposure tort litigation. Must have demonstrated experience in complex litigation and large exposure cases with aggressive discovery practice and proactive file management. SUMMARY: Provides the highest quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise in all phases of litigation and trial, and by providing superior service to the insured client and claim partner as part of a legal team. Responsible for aggressive handling of high exposure cases and complex litigation matters. PRIMARY DUTIES: Actively tries cases to jury verdict demonstrating exceptional use of trial skills in litigating cases Independently handles complex litigation and large exposure cases from case inception through trial/resolution Demonstrates exceptional legal research and writing skills Drafts substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents Proactively identifies and communicates exposure and risk in a timely manner to insured clients and claim partners Builds and fosters internal and external client relationships with a customer centric focus Takes a leadership role in working collaboratively with claim and business partners to achieve results and identify/resolve issues Provides leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff Provides internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and claim partners Provides in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and claim partners in a timely manner Initiates special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs Fully and effectively utilize available technology and automation Adheres to all standards of excellence in file organization and management Timely completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, case closings, and other reporting Travels as required to meet business needs EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY: J.D. required. WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years of litigation practice Senior Associate/Partner level of experience Proven track record of jury trials to verdict CERTIFICATES/DEGREES: Must be admitted to practice law in good standing, State of Georgia COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Exceptional and articulate presentation skills Strong and persuasive oral advocacy and writing skills Ability to clearly and effectively articulate position COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Products, Voice Recognition Technology and other law office management programs. OTHER: Appreciation for and commitment to delivery of the highest quality legal work Demonstrates exceptional legal acumen Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices and the litigation process Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel Exhibits exceptional lawyering and trial advocacy skills Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals Possesses in-depth business and company knowledge Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development Exhibits the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct Critical and strategic thinker Sound decision-maker and problem solver Exceptional negotiation skills Ability to multi-task with tolerance and success Demonstrates a sense of urgency and responsiveness in all legal tasks Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to customer service In addition to an exciting environment, we offer: * Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards * 401(k) with company match * Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners * Strong work/family and employee assistance programs * Tuition reimbursement * Vacation Purchase Plan * Training/Development opportunities We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer. For immediate consideration for this position, pleaseclick on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.