Legal Jobs in Riverdale, Maryland

Job Title: Attorney Company: State Farm Insurance Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: Why State Farm? Our commitment to customers makes us the No. 1 insurer of cars and homes in the United States and an insurance leader in Canada.This same commitment to our work force is how we got here and how we stay here. Our 90-year track record highlights State Farm as an employer of choice committed to providing career opportunities that last a lifetime.From diverse backgrounds and talent, to meaningful work and comprehensive benefits, "Like a good neighbor..." isn't just a slogan. It's who we are and how we do business. WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION? Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the State Farm Corporate Law DepartmentHandles routine motions, arbitrations, bench trials, and basic jury trialsPromotes the ethical and professional practice of law while interacting with State Farm associates, clients, litigants, members of the bar, members of the judiciary and their staff and others while engaged in the practice of law on behalf of clients and State Farm Insurance. WHAT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION? L.L.B./J.D., preferably from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, and in the top half of graduating classAn active member in good standing of Bar in state of operation ITEMS OF NOTE Must successfully complete orientation and training program as designated by the Managing Attorney or the Corporate Law DepartmentOther than authorized and pro bono work, incumbents are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of the Company and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State FarmMay work irregular hours because of workload and nature of the work ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Trial experience required. BENEFITS: TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards benefits package includes: Competitive starting salary Annual merit reviews Annual bonus potential You may also be eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k) Plan (Savings & Thrift in Canada), Credit Union, a fully funded retirement pension plan, and more. To search for more information on careers in the U.S., visit statefarm.com/careers.To search for more information on careers in Canada, visit statefarm.ca/careers. State Farm Insurance is an equal opportunity employer

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A Location: Greenbelt, MD Description: Greenbelt, MD law firm, seeks experiencedlegal assistant for busy trial lawyers to work the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Applicant must have litigation experience, excellent technical ability, dictation experience and good people skills. Applicant must also possess a positive, friendly attitude, as well as the ability to work independently, multi-task, and operate well in a fast-paced environment. We offer a friendly, business casual atmosphere & competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. If you are a responsible, motivated individual, please e-mail cover letter & resume to Linda Higgs, Register to View

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: SunEdison Location: Beltsville, MD Description: SunEdison is North America's largest solar energy services provider, with 110 MW of generation capacity under management across 350 solar power plants. The company finances, installs and operates distributed power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. In 2009, SunEdison delivered more kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy than any other solar services provider in North America. SunEdison is a fully owned subsidiary of MEMC, an S&P 500 corporation and global leader in the manufacturing and sale of wafers and related products for the solar and semiconductor industries. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS The successful candidate performs administrative and clerical duties for individuals in the Legal department. Develops and maintains filing systems. Prepares letters, reports and other materials; files documents with appropriate entities in accordance with legal requirements. Acts as an information source on organization policies and procedures. Screens calls and takes messages. Schedules appointments and may make travel arrangements. May assist in establishing office policies and procedures, and coordinates special projects and department activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to the Legal department. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a dynamic department of diverse lawyers and programs. The successful candidate will have the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are crucial. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides a high level of confidential legal administrative support. Coordinate and assist with meetings, conferences, conference calls and other types of meetings. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner. Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of complex meetings. Coordinate national and international travel. Make flight, hotel and car rental reservations in accordance with company policies. Create travel itinerary and schedules in accordance with authorized travel requests. Must be familiar with a variety of administrative concepts, practices and procedures. Proficient in using word processing, basic spreadsheets, basic PowerPoint, electronic mail, and document transfer systems. Prepare and modify a broad scope of confidential and complex documents and correspondence. Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of the departmental leaders. Modify and update reports and graphics by compiling data from various sources for presentations, monthly review meetings, and other presentations as requested. Responsible for review and completion of departmental expense reports. Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the Deputy General Counsel. Assists and coordinates activities with other administrative personnel, senior executives and all levels of staff. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 2+ year's administrative experience required; legal experience preferred. High school degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Excellent time management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings. Experience successfully streamlining and simplifying processes. Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential. Demonstrated strong attention to detail. Positive attitude, work well with all types of people. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos and other documents to conduct business. WORK ENVIRONMENT The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting occasional fast paced events and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator. REMUNERATION SunEdison offers a competitive pay rate + discretionary bonus program with a leading, high growth company. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage; flex spending accounts; life insurance; hybrid vehicle assistance; public transportation assistance; generous paid time off and a 401(k) matching program. SunEdison is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Register to View or call Register to View to let us know the nature of your request.

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant Company: Legal Placements Location: Beltsville, MD Description: Legal Administrative Assistant The corporate headquarters of a Beltsville, MD based company is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in the General Counsels office. Qualified applicants must have five years of administrative experience, preferably in a legal environment. The essential job duties will include managing the legal department files, processing invoicing, arranging travel for the attorneys, calendar maintenance, and scheduling meeting and web conferences. The corporation offers free parking and other excellent benefits!Requirements: Five years of administrative assistant experience, preferrably in the legal field. Strong attention to detail, and file management abilities

Job Title: Legal Intern Company: Discovery Communications Location: Silver Spring, MD Description: LegalAre you passionate about the entertainment industry and intellectual property law? Are you an independent, hardworking team player with top-notch computer skills who enjoys working with others?If you answered "yes" to any of the above, an internship with Discovery Legal is for you! We're looking for dedicated, hardworking individuals with excellent verbal and written communication skills who can go above and beyond to play a key role within our Legal team.Discovery Legal is responsible for handling all of Discovery's business and legal issues in the areas of programming, production, talent, rights, human resources, retail, licensing, corporate communications, trademarks, corporate matters, finance, tax, real estate, advertising sales, IT, technology, education, sweepstakes, affiliate, and administrative matters. You'll be exposed to all areas of the business through a solid foundation of learning through training and work experience. Discovery is proud to provide interns with an opportunity to gain an understanding of our mission, values, departments, employees, culture and commitment to quality programming, products and services.As a Legal intern, some of the things you can expect to do include:1) Prepare first drafts of various types of contracts and amendments2) Review production and programming agreements and licenses3) Analyze rights requests4) Conduct legal research on documents, agreements and industry trade related journals and current cases and review rough cuts of productions5) Attend project and staff meetings and present updates on current case law affecting the entertainment industry and other industry trendsFor the 2010 year, Discovery offers internships during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Discovery's Campus Connections is a 12-week program that will run during the following dates:* Spring- January 25, 2010 April 16, 2010* Summer- June 7, 2010 August 20, 2010* Fall- September 20, 2010 December 3, 2010Candidates must: Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school Currently be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school Be able to receive academic college credit for participation in the program Have course work and/or demonstrated experience in contracts and intellectual property (copyright law, trademark law, entertainment law, media law, communications law, etc.)If you do not meet the requirements stated above, please do not submit your resume. Please note that this is an UNPAID, for-credit opportunity.For the Legal internship, please submit a copy of your law-school transcript (official or unofficial) and a short (2-3 page) writing sample along with your application.Thanks for your interest in Discovery's Campus Connections Internship program! We look forward to reviewing your submission.Discovery Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

Job Title: Paralegal, Real Estate Company: Choice Hotels International Location: Silver Spring, MD Description: Title Paralegal, Real Estate Location Silver Spring, MD DescriptionI. SUMMARY STATEMENTThis position is responsible for handling a broad range of transactional matters, primarily involving real estate acquisitions/dispositions and real estate-based lending. Under supervision of and working alongside Department attorneys, position will generally deal directly with internal clients and external customers and take responsibility for portions of large transactional projects. Must be able to manage on an independent basis the responsibilities set forth below.II. ORGANIZATIONReports to Manager, Corp & TrademarkIV. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESReal Estate Assist Counsel in aspects of real estate acquisitions and dispositions; organizes and manages due diligence process, reviews due diligence materials; prepares and reviews basic transactional documentation; organizes and manages closing/settlement procedures; manages post-closing document collection efforts; prepares and organizes comprehensive closing binders. Also works with department counsel on corporate real estate matters, including review of leases/subleases and lease management.Finance Assist Counsel in aspects of the Companys lending transactions with hotel franchisees; organizes and manages due diligence process, reviews due diligence materials; prepares and reviews basic transactional documentation; organizes and manages closing/settlement procedures; manages post-closing document collection efforts; prepares and organizes comprehensive closing binders. Also works on corporate finance matters including preparation/review of basic financial documents, and accounting/and tax engagement letters, assist finance with projects/agreements.Miscellaneous Transactional and Corporate Matters Conduct basis corporate legal research; reviews and organizes corporate files; reviews and prepares basic corporate documents and agreements; prepare, organize and manage post-closing matters, including Closing Binders.III. SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCECollege B.A. or B.S.Paralegal Certificate required.Paralegal experience with a law firm, title company or real-estate based in-house legal department is not required but is a significant plusRelevant experience with real estate and/or lending transactions, including familiarity with contents and purposes of basic transaction documents, transactional due diligence matters, and transaction closing/settlement processesExperience with and knowledge of real estate title matters and relevant documentation (e.g., title reports, site surveys, etc.) is not required but is a significant plusExcellent organizational skills.Excels in deadline-driven, high-volume environments.Must be a self-starterAttention to detail.Must be able to uphold Choices Values & Performance Principles of collaboration, performance, sense of urgency, openness to new ideas, inclusion & diversity, integrity, customer focus and respect.Please refer to job code ParalegalRealEstate when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Paralegal/ Legal Secretary - Part Time Independent Contractor Company: Location: Silver Spring, MD Description: Seeking an Independent Contractor Paralegal/Legal Secretary to be paid via a 1099. Must present attorney with your independent contractor agreement. Perfect opportunity for person that needs part time income. Must have commitment to assisting attorney in all aspects of his practice. Long term commitments to attorney office and goals looked upon favorably. Bankruptcy, business/ corporations, wills, estate administration, and real estate. Must understand the business of a law office and the important value a secretary contributes to an attorney. Must be self motivated, highly organized, and work with little to no guidance or instruction. Must be a problem solver and be willing to initiate resolutions when attorney is not in office. Team player attitude is a must. ?Cannot have a long list of things that you will not do. Hours are flexible. Preferred Hours: Mondays (1 ? 5pm), Wednesdays (1 ? 5pm), and Fridays (9:00 am to 3pm). Seeking person with 5 to 10 years experience with definite references. Required Skills: 1. Letter Drafting 2. Dictation 3. Pleasant and Professional Phone Manner 4. MicroSoft Outlook 5. MicroSoft Word 6. Mail 7. Calendaring 8. Time Entry 9. Filing 10. Account administration 11. Corespondence 12. Draft Legal Pleadings Serious inquiries only. Start Date September 6, 2010.

Job Title: Associate General Counsel Company: Interactive Brokers Location: Washington, DC Description: Associate General Counsel (Securities Regulation, Washington, D.C.) The Interactive Brokers Group is one of the top 15 largest financial services firms in the U.S. and is a global leader in technology-focused securities brokerage and market making. We are looking for a motivated and talented attorney with experience in securities and broker-dealer issues to become an Associate General Counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Assisting the firm's General Counsel in handling a wide variety of issues, including: Researching, interpreting and advising the firm regarding compliance with laws, regulations and guidance applicable to broker-dealers Drafting and implementing firm policies and written supervisory procedures Handling regulatory inquiries from the SEC, FINRA and other regulatory authorities Representing the firm in arbitration proceedings (both directly and in conjunction with outside counsel) Developing and implementing remedial action plans in response to internal and external audit findings Drafting agreements, disclosures, account documentation and website materials Crafting written instructions for programmers and technology staff to respond to new regulations or to launch new business lines. Required Qualifications and Skills: 4-12 years post-J.D. experience at a law firm, financial services regulatory agency, exchange or broker-dealer Member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. state or the District of Columbia Solid academic background High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems Outstanding oral and written communication skills Ability to develop compliance solutions that satisfy relevant regulations while executing sound business judgment Ability to work in a small-team environment and to work independently and to multi-task with minimal supervision Compensation: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience (including bonus and stock grant possibilities) 401(k) plan, paid vacation, medical and dental insurance plans, flexible spending accounts Please include your compensation requirements with your application.

Job Title: Health Policy Director (Washington, DC, or Rancho Cordova, CA) – Office of General Counsel – Legal – ST26 Company: Vision Service Plan Location: Washington, DC Description: Health Policy Director/Government Relations Consultant (Washington, DC, or Rancho Cordova, CA) Office of General Counsel Legal ST26 Compensation may be below or above market range based on candidate's experience. VSP Benefits Job Group: 26 Original Posting Date: 5/28/10 Internal Applicant Deadline: 6/4/10 Description Advise not-for-profit VSP Vision Care on health policy issues. Assist in formulating and communicating VSP's position on health care policy issues affecting VSP enrollees, its doctors and VSP itself. Research, review and analyze legislation and regulations. Prepare public education and lobbying materials. Manage overall legislative issue campaigns. Lobby Members of Congress and staff, executive branch personnel, and possibly state legislators and executive branch and their staff; respond to information requests. Coordinate coalition activities with other organizations. Organize miscellaneous special events, if necessary. Qualifications The ideal candidate will typically have the following: Bachelor's Degree and experience in public policy or in an advocacy role. Graduate Degree preferred. Understanding of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to professionally advocate VSP's positions on issues and summarize key issues and activities. Demonstrated ability to develop lasting, professional business relationships. Demonstrated ability to use judgment in managing relationships with both internal and external audiences and contacts. Ability to work independently in an open atmosphere of coaching and supervision. Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, meet deadlines and see projects through to completion in a very fast-paced environment. Proficient use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to effectively identify problem areas and requisite solutions. Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, efficiency and flexibility. An interest in and commitment to the objectives of the organization. Ability and willingness to travel, estimated as up to 25% to 30% of time, as needed or requested by VSP. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the position. They are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks or duties.

Job Title: Staff Attorney 1 Company: American Bar Association Location: Washington, DC Description: Staff Attorney Commisson on Law and Aging JG 10346 Salary - $54,200 to $59,900 Undertakes substantive legal work for a grant funded project or provides substantive support and expertise to an ABA entity. Supervised by a more senior attorney or experienced professional. Includes research, writing, and speaking. May have supervisory duties of non-attorney staff. Education Doctoral Degree (JD, PhD) Experience Requires JD and bar admission in at least one jurisdiction. 0-3 years legal experience. Requires outstanding communication skills, excellent organizational skills and ability to exercise independent judgment. May occasionally conduct attorney trainings and/or plan/host conferences. JD; active admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction may be required in some cases. We are proud to be an EOE/AA employer M/F/D/V