Legal Jobs in Wichita, Kansas

Job Title: Trademark Attorney Company: INVISTA 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: ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL - VCHS ADMINISTRATION Company: Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center Location: Wichita, KS Description: Position Summary: Provides direction guidance and assistance on legal matters to the Via Christi Health System and its participating entities. Manages legal services across the System and implements processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Advises governance and management on legal matters relevant to their undertakings relating legal issues to applicable canon law requirements and to the Via Christi Health System mission and values and educating management on changes in the law. The Associate General Counsel assists the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel in day-to-day operations and management of the Office of General Counsel including scheduling and distribution of work flow staff mentoring and professional development developing department budgets and work plans as part of a four lawyer team. Additionally the position may represent the Office of General Counsel on System committees and task forces and at meetings.   Key Responsibilities: Assists the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel with overall operation of the Office of General Counsel including but not limited to the following:   - Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the mission vision and values of Via Christi Health System in leadership behaviors practices and decisions. - Provides assistance with the review and approval of all governance documents including articles of incorporation bylaws and resolutions proposed by participating entities. - Manages the legal affairs of the System’s participating entities as assigned. Oversees the provision of legal services and evaluates the effectiveness of external legal counsel and examines opportunities for ensuring the quality of service increased efficiencies and economies of scale. - Understands and communicates legal issues affecting the operations of the operating entities including applicable federal state and local law and regulatory matters and acts to ensure that the entities operate within those legal restrictions. - Assists in developing and implementing standards for the provision of legal services to improve quality and reduce cost including the development of form contracts guidelines legal documents policies and governing documents. - Understands the legal structures operating structures and finance structures of the participating entities and analyzes current or planned activities within those structures. - Provides education on legal matters to participating entity governance management and other groups across the System as needed. - Provides guidance and direction on legal issues across the operating entities including issues related to governance and medical staff matters. - Maintains an effective working relationship with the Corporate Responsibility Officer and internal audit to investigate develop and recommend solutions to compliance and other matters. - Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal state and local laws and regulations as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.   Collaborates with the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel and with other members of the legal department to assure efficient delivery of legal services to the System office and participating entities including identifying and addressing current legal issues and delivering appropriate information and legal advice.   Assists the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel in the development of legal strategies and priorities for the System.   Represents the Office of General Counsel on System and entity committees and task forces; attends meetings as appropriate or required.   Performs related duties as assigned. Education & Experience:   - Must possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and be a member in good standing of the state bar of Kansas. - Must have five years of experience in, or providing service to, health-related clientele. - The position requires a general corporate background including an understanding of corporate, governance, finance and contract law. A thorough knowledge and experience in all aspects of the health law practice, including professional liability, hospital operations, referral restrictions and restrictions on the activities of tax exempt organizations. - Must possess highly effective communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with internal and external constituencies, and must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Effectively demonstrates Via Christi executive competencies. - Must possess an understanding of canon law and religious sponsorship issues as they apply to health care. - In all of the above, a personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health System. Physical Requirements: - Must have thorough knowledge of health care law and regulation, excellent communication and analytical skills, and excellent inter-personal skills. - Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities. - Must be able to travel to the various Via Christi Health System sites. Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center   See all jobs in Wichita KS

Job Title: Paralegal Company: Jarden Corporation Location: Wichita, KS Description: Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of niche consumer products used in and around the home. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bicycle®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®, First Alert®, Forster®, Hoyle®, Java Log®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Leslie-Locke®, Loew-Cornell® and Pine Mountain®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Harmony®, Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®; and Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Campingaz®, Coleman®, Fenwick®, Gulp®, JT®, K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Sevylor®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene® and Volkl®. Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden has over 25,000 employees worldwide. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)ResponsiblitiesThis position will be responsible for litigation support reporting to the VP-Litigation and includes corresponding with outside counsel and internal departments to comply with discovery requests and assisting in compliance matters and other responsibilities as required.Litigation Support-Review discovery requests.-Request information  and documents from company employees needed to respond to discovery.-Produce documents responsive and/or significant to the legal issues in the case.-Provide information requested by outside counsel to assist in the defense of the case.-Maintain a case summary and index documents produced.Incident Investigation - to determine if a company product is involved and if there are safety issues that need to be addressed.-investigate incidents that involve a death or serious personal injury reported in newspaper articles received from an outside clipping services, or in reports received from the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).-Identify and contact local law enforcement or fire department personnel to identify the brand of product involved and the facts of the incident.-Contact other local agencies necessary to determine if there are safety issues involved and confirm the brand or model of product involved.-Request and approve check requisitions and dictate letters to obtain reports, photos, an other agency records.-Review information obtained and notify internal counsel of incidents that may involve safety issues or potential liability, so engineering staff and/or counsel can assess appropriate action.Document Management-Review Epidemiological Incident Reports (EIR) form the CPSC.-Maintain an EIR database and files.-Review CPSC Freedom of Information Requests.-Maintain CPSC FOIA database and files.-Determining retention periods for CPSC documents.Organize, maintain and index large litigation files.Qualifications-BA or Legal Assistant/Paralegal degree with one to two years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.-Previous exposure to litigation and/or regulatory matters in a law office setting.-Strong verbal and written communication skills, including persuasive ability.-Detail oriented, accurate and possess good organizational and time management skills.-Self starter with ability to work under minimal direction and supervision-Must be conscientious and able to work with confidential information on a daily basis.-Must be resourceful, energetic and self motivated with a positive outlook and ability to work in a team environment-Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and general computer skills.To apply for this position, please go to our Careers website at http://erecruit.jarden.com .  Select Job Code ID#1744

Job Title: Litigation Legal Secretary - Company: Location: Wichita, KS Description: In order to be considered, candidates must apply on-line at www.invistacareers.com (link to the posting is below). http://invista.recruitmax.com/main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=1980&szReturnToSearch=1&szWordsToHighlight Legal Secretary - Litigation INVISTA This role will provide support to one litigation attorney and one litigation paralegal in a corporate legal office setting. Responsibilities: *Administrative duties include phones, mail, travel arrangements, expense reports, calendaring, reconciliation of credit card statements, faxing, copying, etc. *Litigation responsibilities include litigation case file management (both paper and electronic), collection assistance and sourcing, maintaining records hold process, monitoring PACER and CourtLinks for relevant filings, case management updates for quarterly board reports, opening matters, processing payment requests for settlements, and case closing process. *Additional duties include using Excel to create and modify spreadsheets and formulas, and create decision trees, using use Word to create transcription memos, draft letters to outside counsel, and create cover letters for document returns, and using Power Point to create presentations for the litigation group. *Position will also manage the Legal Hold email account in Outlook as well as work closely with IT support for the records hold process Requirements: *5+ years previous litigation experience. * High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred * Solid MS Office Skills (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) *Strong organization skills & attention to detail. * Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work with minimal direction, and thrive in a team environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing, proofreading and telephone etiquette. * High level of integrity and confidentiality. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law.

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P. Location: Wichita, KS Description: Reports to: Attorney(s) assigned; legal assistant(s) assigned; administrative staff as assigned Job Summary: Provides secretarial support to the individuals assigned Essential Job Functions: 1. Transcribes dictated documents 2. Composes and types routine correspondence 3. Receives, reads and routes incoming mail to those assigned 4. Maintains files of correspondence and other records as assigned 5. Answers telephone calls and answers routine questions of clients and staff 6. Takes messages for those assigned when they are unable to personally take calls or answer questions 7. Schedules appointments and keeps appointment calendars for those assigned 8. Makes travel arrangements 9. Backs up other legal secretaries when not busy or when asked by office administrator 10. Enters time into computer billing system for those assigned Skills Required: 1. Typing speed of at least 60 wpm 2. Knowledge of word processing software; preferably Microsoft Word; office and related computer software programs 3. Previous legal secretarial experience 4. Strong verbal, organizational, writing and interpersonal communication skills 5. Offers a professional appearance and representation of the firm 6. Previous secretarial experience is required. How To Apply: Melissa Richardson, Human Resources Manager Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P. 100 N Broadway, Ste 500 Wichita, KS 67202 Phone: Register to View Fax: 316-65-2955 No agency calls please.   See all jobs in Wichita KS