Legal Jobs in Wichita, Kansas

Job Title: Temporary legal assistant position during staff recovery from surgery Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: Immediate full time temporary legal assistant/secretary position to fill in during surgery and recovery of staff. Office practices in Real Estate, Business, Bankruptcy Estate Planning and civil litigation. Position available beginning September 1, 2010. Duration to be determined by course of treatment.

Job Title: Corporate Governance Paralegal Company: Invista Location: Wichita, KS Description: Company: Invista Job Title: Corporate Governance Paralegal Jobid: invista-2380 Job Location: Wichita, KS, 67202, USA Description: Corporate Governance Paralegal Requisition ID 2380 Full/Part Time Full Time Location Wichita, KS Description INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. Operating in more than 20 countries across North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, INVISTA's global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks. Built on a heritage of innovation, INVISTA owns more than 700 unique pending or granted U.S. patents, with corresponding patents in nearly all of the countries where INVISTA has a business presence. We are seeking an individual with a strong sense of urgency as well as exceptional customer service and organizational skills. The Corporate Governance Paralegal will support the Corporate Governance Legal Counsel and will play an important role in the day to day functional success of the team. Responsibilities: . Manage domestic and international corporate governance matters to include: drafting, coordinating and processing of legal documentation for statutory filings, proxies and resolutions for multiple jurisdictions. . Provide paralegal support to treasury and tax departments. . Maintain database of key data related to legal entities. . Oversee signature authority process. . Assist with due diligence, mergers & acquisitions and statutory financial statements. . Independently manage detail oriented and time sensitive projects. . Own certain legal processes in a professional and compliant manner. . Interact with and provide support to business contacts as required. Requirements: . 3+ years paralegal experience in-house or with law firm. . Familiarity with corporate governance practices to include: Drafting and reviewing board and shareholder resolutions, Maintenance of corporate minute books, Drafting powers of attorney, Drafting domestic entity formation and dissolution of documents, Coordinating with outside counsel. . Experience with MS Office to include: Word - drafting letters and updating documents, Excel - Creating and updating spreadsheets & sorting data, Power Point - creating and updating presentations, and Outlook - maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings. Preferences: . A.S. in Legal Assistant from and ABA - accredited institution and or certified legal assistant/paralegal designation. . Experience with international corporate governance documents and processes including entity formation and dissolution documents. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC Location: Wichita, KS Description: Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC, is a shared-services company that provides legal, government and public affairs services to affiliates of Koch Industries, Inc. around the world. Based in Wichita, Kan., Koch Industries, Inc. owns a diverse group of companies that have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 70,000 people. Koch Industries has completed more than $32 billion in acquisitions and investments since 2003, growing more than 2,200-fold since 1960, and outperforming the S&P 500 nearly 32 times. It is one of the largest private companies in America according to Forbes magazine. Koch companies supply communities with energy to heat and cool buildings, fibers for superior carpets and garments, chemicals used in manufacturing, process and pollution control equipment, fertilizer, forest and consumer products, financial services and more. Familiar Koch companies' brands include STAINMASTERR carpet, LYCRAR fiber, Quilted NorthernR tissue and DixieR cups and tabletop products. Koch Industries is focused on creating value for its customers, its communities and its employees. Wichita, Kan., global headquarters for Koch Industries, continues to receive national accolades for its thriving job market, low cost of living, short commutes (a median time of 16.7 minutes, according to Money MagazineaTMs 2007 study) and quality entertainment venues. Within the past two years, Forbes has named Wichita the number one place to live the good life affordably and the ninth best job market in the United States. In 2007, Wichita was also declared one of the top ten 'Best Big Cities' by Money Magazine.This position is responsible for providing basic litigation secretarial support (i.e., typing, dictation, document production and revision, answering phones, file and records maintenance, etc.) and project specific support for one (1) litigation attorney, (2) corporate attorneys and one (1) legal assistant. The position includes extensive contact with various levels of internal personnel and management and external customers requiring timely and professional customer support. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, mature, detail oriented, flexible and possess a team-player attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must possess a strong work ethic and personal integrity. Overtime may be necessary.Required Skills: 3+ years of legal experience working as a secretary or administrative assistant supporting multiple people Excellent organizational skills Excellent oral communication and writing skills Self-starter; demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision Strong technical abilities including, but not limited to, proficiency in MS Office applications Experience Preferred: Prior litigation experience Extensive law office experience Education Required: High School DiplomaPhysical Demands/Unusual Working Conditions: Some lifting (up to 40 lbs.) may be required May be required to work late and/or on weekends during peak demandsCompensation/BenefitsCompetitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to .asp?Section=Benefits .We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/VDrug test are required, unless prohibited by state law

Job Title: Trademark Attorney Company: Invista Location: Wichita, KS Description: Company: Invista Job Title: Trademark Attorney Jobid: invista-2260 Job Location: Wichita, KS, 67202, USA Description: Trademark Attorney Requisition ID 2260 Full/Part Time Full Time Location Wichita, KS Description INVISTA is currently seeking a business-focused Trademark Attorney to provide counsel and support to all of INVISTA's businesses. A critical success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize multiple complex concepts from interactions with the marketing, communications and management staff into meaningful action items for business leadership. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. Once established in the role, the incumbent will supervise a staff of two in-house trademark professionals and outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of trademark applications, trademark clearance searches, work related to opposition proceedings, work related to cancellation proceedings and work related to other conflict matters worldwide, including litigation. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing a global trademark portfolio in excess of 6,000 active registrations and pending applications and a domain name portfolio that exceeds 600 registrations. In addition, the incumbent will provide trademark related legal counsel to senior marketing, brand and commercial leaders in all of INVISTA's businesses units and assist INVISTA's licensing counsel with trademark licensing matters. Such counsel will include providing strategic trademark and brand related legal guidance to the business units, which will align with business strategies and visions to drive value creation. Relying on excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will be expected to provide these legal services with limited supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief counsel, intellectual property and will be responsible for annually setting the company's external trademark legal budget. A significant portion of the incumbent's time (approximately 50%) will be spent on trademark and domain name enforcement efforts. The candidate will be expected to develop and manage a cost effective and systematic approach to global trademark and domain name enforcement that maximizes brand awareness, strengthens INVISTA's brand positions globally and has the effect of reducing infringing conduct overall from year to year. Experience & Skills Required: . 4 + years of trademark preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or law firm . Law degree from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school . Licensed to practice law in at least one state . Experience working with and/or managing foreign trademark agents . Experience translating complex IP issues (orally and in writing) into easily understandable terms for internal customers and senior management. . Ability to travel 5-10%, both domestically and internationally. Preferred Experience & Skills: . In house trademark experience . Experience managing a global trademark portfolio in excess of 1,000 registered marks and pending applications . Prior experience managing trademark personnel . Prior experience communicating complex intellectual property and brand issues and proposals to business leaders . Trademark, domain name and related litigation experience . Participation in the management of IP aspects of acquisition and divestiture initiatives, including due diligence We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.

Job Title: Attorney - Law Firm Opportunity Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: Law Firm Attorneys! Law Firm Attorneys looking for a new position in a smaller city or town. ? Are you an Attorney within a law firm currently working in a small city or town? ? Or, are you an Attorney looking to relocate to a smaller city or town? If the answer to one of the questions above is ?yes? then we may want to talk with you. Our firm, Abacus Search, specializes in placing Attorneys in small markets all over the United States. The ideal candidate for us to work with would have the following background and interests: ? 3 years+ experience as an Attorney ? Experience working for a Law Firm with at least 10 people ? Have received your JD and are a licensed Attorney ? Willing to work for another Law firm ? Currently living in a small market and looking for another firm in that market ? Or, currently looking to relocate to a small city or town (Markets with less than 400,000 people in the metro area) ? Looking for one very specific city where you have strong ties of family and/or friends ? Must be a current resident in the US and be authorized to work in the US indefinitely Why work with Abacus Search? We have been in business since 1995 and specialize in working with Attorneys from all sizes of firms. Looking for a new position on your own can be a daunting task, especially if you are relocating to a market where you do not have many business contacts. We work with you on a personal, one-on-one, basis. We develop a list of potential employers in your target market and then systematically contact these companies with the goal of finding openings and ultimately a new position for you. We have extensive experience in helping individuals relocate. Many times we help people move back home to be with family. If your background and interests meet with the specifications in this ad then please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Co Counsel Attorney Needed Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: We are a nationwide general practice law firm. We are looking to expand our practice in your state. Our firm handles cases in Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Criminal, Personal Injury, Estate, Trusts and Probate, and Workouts. This is a part-time/co-counsel position, giving you the flexibility to work from home or supplement at your own office. Multiple Bar Membership is a plus. Please email us your resume if you are interested.

Job Title: ATTORNEY NEEDED Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: We are a national law firm that has a large consumer debt resolution practice and needs to expand our attorney network. We have a considerable amount of business in the State of Kansas and not enough attorneys to handle it. If you are interested in expanding your practice please reply to this post via email. This is not a solicitation for any paid service or MLM.

Job Title: Paralegal Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Location: Wichita, KS Description: Volt has partnered with one of Wichita's most respected employers to find a top notch Paralegal. This person will be responsible for researching issues and managing projects. He/She will be responsible for managing specific processes and interacting with variety of business professionals. This person will also be held accountable for meeting crucial deadlines. Also, this person will be responsible for drafting legal documents.

Job Title: Bankruptcy Attorney Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: Kansas - Need an experienced consumer bankruptcy attorney to accept referrals from an upstart legal services website, FreeChapter7.com. Our company, consisting of well-trained paralegals, will take each client through the pre-petition process (draft the petition; obtain credit counseling; pull credit reports) and then send you, the attorney, a turn-key case to review, modify as needed and file for the client. Attorney will be compensated $300/per Chapter 7 and a negotiated rate for Chapter 13. No investment is required; however, we do ask that you register a software license with Best Case Bankruptcy and accept as many as one (1) pro bono Chapter 7 for every three (3) revenue generating cases we refer to you. We require the following of our attorneys: 1. At least five (5) years of recent bankruptcy experience in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. 2. Adequate professional liability insurance. 3. Be in good standing with the federal district court in the area that you practice. 4. Have no unresolved professional or ethics complaints. If you are interested, please reply to this ad by attaching your resume.

Job Title: Need Of Counsel Bankruptcy Attorney in Kansas Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: We are a Michigan based law firm looking to hire an of counsel bankruptcy attorney in the state of Kansas. Our firm specializes in bankruptcy and we have an extremely knowledgeable staff. We already have retained a Chapter 7 client in Kansas who is ready to file the case. Our firm will do all of the work, including conversing with the client(s), gathering all necessary documentation, and preparing the petition. You will only be responsible for filing the petition and attending the court hearing(s). Please contact Cheryl at Register to View if you are interested in this oppourtunity.