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Job Title: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYUNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Central District of IllinoisVacancy Announcement Number: 10-CDIL-02 Company: The United States Department of Justice Location: Springfield, IL Description: About the Office: The United States Attorney?s Office for the Central District of Illinois has an opening for an attorney in its Civil Division in its Springfield Office. The Central District of Illinois consists of four divisions: Springfield, Peoria, Urbana and Rock Island. The Springfield office serves as the district headquarters. The district has 32 attorneys, and approximately 40 additional support staff. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The position offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated attorney. The person hired for this position will have primary responsibility for a variety of financial litigation matters throughout the district. Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical ability, outstanding writing ability, good judgment, strong organizational skills and excellent communication and courtroom skills. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. The person hired will be expected to do the majority of his/her own legal research and writing and should be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. experience. All experience levels will be considered. Prior experience as an Assistant United States Attorney is preferred. Travel: Some travel nation-wide may be necessary. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44581 to $117994 plus locality pay where authorized. Location: Springfield, Illinois Springfield, the capital of Illinois, has a city population of more than 112,000, and is home to the University of Illinois at Springfield. The community has a broad array of historical and educational attractions related to Abraham Lincoln?s life and presidency. Our nation?s 16th president lived in Springfield, practiced law, and is buried here. The Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opened in spring 2005, and was at the center of the national?s observance of Lincoln?s 200th birthday in 2009. With the addition of the library/museum, the city is enjoying a revitalization of the downtown area with storefronts befitting the 19th century and a renovated Center for the Arts. The Illinois General Assembly has established the state?s second medical district in Springfield to develop the area?s rich medical community which includes two medical centers and the Southern Illinois School of Medicine. Springfield and its surrounding communities offer a wide variety of housing options, from a downtown loft overlooking the historic Old State Capitol to the picturesque, small-town neighborhood experience. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested persons should send a resume, a writing sample and a letter explaining why the applicant is interested in working in the United States Attorney?s Office for the Central District of Illinois in this particular position to: Colin S. Bruce First Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney?s Office 318 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62701 No telephone calls please. Applications must be received by August 20, 2010. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html The home page for the U.S. Attorney?s Office, Central District of Illinois, can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/ilc/ Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys? Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans? preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans? preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans? preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the ?point? system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). * * * The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Saint Charles, MO Description: St. Charles law firm is seeking a full-time legal assistant with experience in family law to prepare legal documents and general correspondence; maintain files, calendars and ticklers; schedule appointments. Must be able to work independently and will have frequent client contact, requiring excellent communication skills, discretion and judgment. Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel required, as well as proofreading, transcription and organizational skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Medical, retirement benefits available.

Job Title: Legal Assistant with PC Law experience Company: Robert Half Legal Location: Edwardsville, IL Description: Classification: Contract Legal ProfessionalsCompensation: $8.0 to $12.0 per hourSmall law office in Edwardsville is looking for a temporary Legal Assistant with experience in PC Law software. This position is a part-time temporary position and some of the job responsibilities include administration of the PC Law database, billing and general administrative duties. If you have experience and are proficient with the PC Law program, please call Robert Half Legal at Register to View .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, 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: Experience and proficiency with PC Law and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a law firm or legal environment.

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor - Paralegal - SBC Hazelwood (4214-139) Company: Career Education Corporation Location: Hazelwood, MO Description: 4214-139 Job Description To provide and sustain an effective learning environment for every student through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of academic success of at-risk students. Teach assigned courses Provide all necessary documentation for students Participate in administrative committee and reporting Participate in professional development activities Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through a carefully written syllabus Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services Work with each student through their learning process Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting Provide fair assessments of all assignments Treat each student with value and respect Provide clear and timely reports and on all students at the completion of a course of study Work with program chair in retention activities with students including academic advising, mentoring, and documentation Assist in new student registration and orientation Assist DOE in program evaluation and planning Complete, sign, and maintain annual IDP (Individual Development Plan) Complete annual appraisal with direct academic supervisor Attend regularly scheduled in-services and content or discipline-specific development activities Address individual on-going learning in content area Adhere to and publicly support school policies and procedures Attend graduation ceremonies each year Day, evening and weekend positions available, beginning immediately Required Skills Documented expertise in academic subject area Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills Required Experience 3-5 years of work experience Bachelor's degree or 15 credits Teaching experience highly preferred Company Location SBC Hazelwood - MO004 (MO004) Job Location Hazelwood, MO, US. Position Type Part-Time

Job Title: Trial Attorney- Bridgeton, MO Company: Farmers Insurance Group, Inc. Location: Bridgeton, MO Description: Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation ofclients in all cases assigned by supervisor. Cases can involve allareas of tort practice. Responsible for handling matters of moderate togreat complexity and/or exposure, and may assist in the handling ofcases assigned to other attorneys. Position Requirements Handles cases with unique legal or procedural issues involving moderateto severe injuries and/or damages, including preparation of pleadings,motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences,interviews, trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasksor duties necessary for the proper representation of clients. May alsoassist other attorneys in such cases as assigned.Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist theTrial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Departmentsregarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legalaspects of the handling of personal injury claims.Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of anyand all problems encountered.Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems forassigned caseloads.Performs other functions as assigned.

Job Title: Administrative Legal Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Decatur, IL Description: ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT Needed for small Decatur office. Responsibilities include transcription from Dictaphone, time entry, scheduling appts. Maintain calendar & assist with trial prep. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience as a legal secretary. Type 65-70 wpm. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Superior communication skills & proofreading ability. Able to handle periodic "rushes" at the end of a work day occasionally extending beyond working hours. ReplyBox 1904, Herald and Review, 601 E William Street, Decatur,IL 62523-1142.

Job Title: Senior Attorney, Attorney, Managing Partner Attorney Company: CyberCoders Location: Overland, MO Description: Senior Attorney, Attorney, Managing Partner Attorney Senior Attorney, Attorney, Managing Partner Attorney near Saint Louis, MO This job is open as of 8/14/2010. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Senior Attorney jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info! Email this job to a friend - $1000 Location Saint Louis, MO; Overland, MO Salary $150,000 - $500,000 Education Juris Doctorate Category Legal Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Senior Attorney, Attorney, Managing Partner Attorney Required Skills Partner, lawyer, attorney, managing attorney, managing attorney, senior partner, senior attorney, Labor Law, Employment Law, Commercial Real Estate Law, Banking Law, School Law Recruiter Tim Morrissey Date Updated 8/14/2010 Skills Required Partner, lawyer, attorney, managing attorney, managing attorney, senior partner, senior attorney, Labor Law, Employment Law, Commercial Real Estate Law, Banking Law, School Law Job Description Senior Attorney, Attorney, Managing Partner Attorney If you are a Senior Attorney with experience, please read on! If you are a licensed Missouri Attorney in good standing with 8+ years practice experience in law and litigation, and want to work with a global practice office, read on! MUAST HAVE A PORTABLE TRANSFERABLE BOOK OF $400K TO BE CONSIDERED! What you would do: - Provide full range of legal services in your specialty - law practice that includes litigation, appeals, mediation and private case management. - Litigate complex cases What you would need: - 8+ years current practice experience - Strong book of business - MI State Bar What's in it for you: - Career opportunity with established, growing regional law firm. - Excellent work environment. - Competitive salary and excellent benefits - Associates can be provided - Excellent support staff So, if you are a licensed Missouri Attorney with 8+ years practice experience in law and litigation, apply now! Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! (your information will be kept strictly confidential!) Not a fit for this position? Click Here to Search Other CyberCoders Jobs! Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, or you may also: Email your resume in Word to: Register to View **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: CC HotJobAp : TM-ATTYSAChicago -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Tim Morrissey - Executive Recruiter - CyberCoders Other Jobs

Job Title: Managing Partner Attorney, Senior Attorney, Lawyer Company: CyberCoders Location: Overland, MO Description: Managing Partner Attorney, Senior Attorney, Lawyer Managing Partner Attorney, Senior Attorney, Lawyer near Saint Louis, MO This job is open as of 9/1/2010. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Senior Partner jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info! Email this job to a friend - $1000 Location Saint Louis, MO; Overland, MO Salary $150,000 - $500,000 Education Juris Doctorate Category Legal Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Managing Partner Attorney, Senior Attorney, Lawyer Required Skills attorney, Partner, lawyer, attorney, managing attorney, managing attorney, senior partner, senior attorney, Labor Law, Employment Law, Commercial Real Estate Law, Banking Law, School Law Recruiter Tim Morrissey Date Updated 9/1/2010 Skills Required attorney, Partner, lawyer, attorney, managing attorney, managing attorney, senior partner, senior attorney, Labor Law, Employment Law, Commercial Real Estate Law, Banking Law, School Law Job Description Managing Partner Attorney, Senior Attorney, Lawyer If you are a licensed Missouri Attorney in good standing with 3+ years practice experience in either banking law, litigation, real estate or similar transactional law and/or employment law or similar and want to work with a global practice office, read on! What's in it for you: - Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Many of our attorneys have a base salary of between $150,000 and $500,000 - Possibility to become a managing partner or partner either upon hire or after proving yourself at the firm - Career opportunity with established, growing regional law firm - Excellent work environment - Associates can be provided - Exceptional support staff What you would do: - Provide full range of legal services in your specialty - Manage a practice that includes litigation, appeals, mediation and private case management. - Litigate complex cases What you would need for this position: - 3+ years current practice experience - Strong book of business - Missouri State Bar So, if you are a licensed Missouri Attorney with 3+ years practice experience in law and litigation, apply now! Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! (your information will be kept strictly confidential!) Not a fit for this position? Click Here to Search Other CyberCoders Jobs! Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, or you may also: Email your resume in Word to: Register to View **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: CC HotJobAp : TM-ATTYSAChicago -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Tim Morrissey - Executive Recruiter - CyberCoders Other Jobs

Job Title: Legal Office Assistant 4 Company: Stivers Staffing Services, Inc. Location: Creve Coeur, MO Description: Legal Office Assistant 4 Seeking prior experience with Timeslips and QuickbooksA law office located in Creve Coeur with approximately 7 attorneys is looking for an Office Assistant to provide support to its 7 attorneys and the offices business functions.Requirements:The qualified candidate must have: * Experience and be comfortable using Timeslips and Quickbooks (newer versions) * A minimum ...

Job Title: Legal Office Assistant Company: Stivers Staffing Services, Inc. Location: Creve Coeur, MO Description: Seeking prior experience with Timeslips and QuickbooksA law office located in Creve Coeur with approximately 7 attorneys is looking for an Office Assistant to provide support to its 7 attorneys and the office's business functions. The job duties include:* Accounts Receivables* Accounts Payable* Clerical work * Entry into Timeslips* Processing accounting data in QuickbooksThe qualified candidate must have:* Experience and be comfortable using Timeslips and Quickbooks (newer versions) * A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a law office* A minimum of 2-5 years of experience with A/P and A/R* Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel 2010* A stable work history* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail* Additional legal software experience a plusPlease apply online for immediate consideration. Refer to job #401092 and attach a resume when applying. Email: Register to View All qualified applicants will be contacted.Please answer the following questions when responding to this opening:1. Do you have prior experience with Quickbooks?2. Do you have prior experience with Timeslips?3. Do you have 2-5 years experience in a law office and in A/P and A/R functions?Stivers Staffing Services has been placing office professionals since 1945. We have a variety of jobs available to match your skills. Contact us today to speak with a staffing professional to see where we can find a fit for you!You may view all our current openings at www.stivers.comNEVER A FEE TO YOU!Excellence in staffing for 64 years!EOE M/F/D/V