Thelen Staff Sue Ex-Partners

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Thelen Staff Sue Ex-Partners for $18M

Order Certifying Class

We’ve received a copy of the Joint Stipulation And Order To Certify Classes And Subclasses as filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of California.

The order can be viewed here:
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Job Posting: Legal Products and Services Salesperson

Restructuring Concepts LLC, a San Francisco Bay area start-up, seeks an experienced legal products and services salesperson.  The company’s first product (and the product that the salesperson would be focused upon) is the netDockets Precedent Research System for corporate bankruptcy and restructuring professionals.  Launched in September 2008, the product has received rave reviews from its current base of users and the company is looking for an experienced salesperson to expand its user base, particularly at mid-size and large law firms with leading bankruptcy practices.  The company was founded by an experienced corporate restructuring professional (at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP) and the company’s products reflect a deep understanding of the market and its needs.

This is a great time for this product, as the corporate bankruptcy area is the busiest practice area for firms and our system offers an efficient and high-quality solution to a key research need.  This is also a great product to be selling in this market, as law firms can bill the expense of the product through to their clients.  The company offers firms the option to purchase access to the system on a transactional or subscription basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience selling legal research services and/or corporate bankruptcy products and services to mid-size and large law firms.  An established book of contacts would be an especially valuable resource.  We’re looking for an experienced and established self-starter who looks forward to the challenge of managing the sales efforts of a new and innovative product and wants to participate and share in our success. 

Initially, we are offering a very generous commission-based compensation structure (realistic six-figure potential for a successful salesperson).  For the right candidate, this could grow into a permanent place on our team as we grow our product offering.  Location is flexible, but New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco would be ideal.

 If interested, please send your resume to rreese@netdockets.com. 

Job Posting: Associate Corporate Counsel

COMPANY INTRODUCTION:

3Degrees is a leading environmental commodity, renewable energy certificate (REC) and carbon offset (sometimes called Voluntary Emission Reductions, or VERs) trading and origination, marketing, and services firm, and is based in San Francisco’s Presidio. 3Degrees is also a leader in utility customer choice programs. 3Degrees also assists project sponsors in the financing, verification, registration, and commercialization of RECs and VERs.

3Degrees was named the #1 U.S. REC Dealer in Energy Risk’s 2008 Commodity Rankings and the 2008 Department of Energy’s Large Commercial Green Power Supplier of the Year.

3Degrees has played a leading role in developing markets for environmental commodities, and is in the process of maturing from a successful start-up to a business with appreciable day-today legal needs.

3Degrees is seeking a transactional/corporate counsel with an understanding of, and experience in, energy or financial asset trading as well as environmental laws and regulations for day-to-day support in its trading, origination, services and ordinary corporate functions. The candidate must be able to hit the ground running in a company that trades and renders services in environmental commodities.

The precise nature of the position will be tailored to fit the optimal candidate. Note: This is not intended to be a senior position, as the company does not have that need, but rather, this as an ideal opportunity for an associate-level attorney who can develop into a field of practice that will very shortly become an important part of the economy.

TITLE:

Associate Corporate Counsel

REPORTING:

Reports to the President

LOCATION:

San Francisco, CA (corporate headquarters in the Presidio)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate Corporate Counsel will provide general legal advice and support to assist company transaction teams and general management and business activities. The role will be principally focused on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for the purchase and sale of RECs and VERs and other company agreements, interacting with outside counsel, and other corporate legal matters.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have:

JD from a reputable law school, placing favorably in his/her class, with law review experience

Be a member of the Bar of the State of California or the Bar of the State of New York

3 to 8 years of experience as a transactional attorney (as counsel in mid-sized legal firm or internal legal counsel, preferably related to energy, commodities, and/or financial services)

Experience with environmental or energy regulation

Strong business sense with proven capacity to weave together legal experience with business judgment

Personal presence, communication skills and credibility necessary to effectively interact with company constituents and counterparties

Extensive contract evaluation and negotiation experience, including capacity to quickly read and draft an agreement with a complete understanding of risks, ramifications, interpretations, loopholes, and liabilities.

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and hard working.

Strong negotiating skills

Resourceful research skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Desire to meet the demands of a growth stage enterprise and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation commensurate with experience and skill set

Equity

Group medical and dental, 401(k)

Become part of a team of individuals equally committed to sustainability and renewable energy

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If you are interested in this position, please review the 3Degrees website for additional information about the organization at www.3degreesinc.com. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@3degreesinc.com. Please write “Counsel” in the subject heading, as only applications with this subject heading will be accepted. The position shall remain open until filled.

Job Posting: Civil Legal Secretary – Oakland

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This public sector legal department has approximately 50 employees and is located in Oakland.  Working a 37.5-hour week, you will be providing a wide range of civil legal secretary support activities in the areas of litigation and legal transactional matters.  Duties include civil legal document and correspondence preparation, calendaring, case/file management, court filings, and litigation activities.  You will be part of a team and working in a fast-paced environment.

 QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

- A minimum of 3 years experience as a litigation legal secretary for attorneys in a civil legal environment in the public or private sector.  Tort litigation is preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in:  case management software applications; and preparing documents such as pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, opinions and other documents containing extensive legal citations.

- Good knowledge of civil legal terminology, forms and documents; calendaring, indexing and file maintenance, and court filing procedures.

- Expertise in Microsoft Office Word (’03 or ’07)

- A minimum of 50 wpm typing speed

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work as part of a team.

 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

- Salary range is from $58K – $62K with a full range of excellent (public sector) benefits.

How to Apply:

Please forward a resume to: Becky L. Taylor, President, BLT Associates, Legal and Executive Recruiters, Oakland, CA at BLTaylorAssoc@comcast.net or by fax at (510) 632-4754.

Job Posting: Receptionist – San Francisco

Job Title:  Administrative Clerk/Receptionist

Supervisor’s Title:  SF Administrative Coordinator

Status:  Non-Exempt

Location:   San Francisco – this position depends upon the ability of the employee to work closely with attorneys, scientists, and staff members during regularly scheduled hours. 

General Summary:  Under direction, performs clerical and administrative tasks specific to position. Must be able to work cohesively within a team environment.  This position requires the ability to work overtime, which often cannot be predicted in advance. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

1.     Reception

1.1.      Answer incoming calls and route appropriately.  Take messages and distribute in a timely manner.

1.2.    Greet visitors, job applicants and vendors.

1.3.    Ensure neatness of lobby and conference room areas.

1.4.   Coordinate daily interoffice pouch.

1.5.    Receive deliveries and route packages according to procedure.

1.6.    Schedule couriers and other deliveries as requested.

1.7.    Notify supervisor, building security, and/or police of emergency or security problems as required.

2.     Administrative Duties:

2.1.    Inventory and order office and kitchen supplies to maintain adequate stock.

2.2.      Serve as SF office contact for various vendors placing service calls for building and equipment as required.

2.3.    Process incoming and outgoing mail.  Maintain cost entries according to established procedures.

2.4.    Perform other administrative duties as requested.

2.5.   Process incoming/outgoing pouch daily.

3.     Assist Attorneys, IP Assistants and other office personnel with clerical duties as requested.

3.1.    Type labels, memoranda, form letters, etc.

3.2.    Ensure billable hours are input correctly into billing system.  Assist with corrections to WIPS.

3.3.    Update information database.

3.4.    Search for and download documents as requested.

3.5.    Proofread documents as requested.

3.6.    Prepare and update status reports, binders and charts.

3.7.    Lend support to the overall function of the office.

4.     Work closely with SF Library Coordinator to provide library maintenance support.

4.1.    Maintain inventory of incoming library materials.

4.2.    Update collection according to standard procedure.

4.3.    Distribute library copies and updates to attorneys.

4.4.    Other library tasks as assigned by Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1.     Knowledge of Outlook and MS Word required.  Excel experience desired.

2.     Must meet minimum testing requirements.

3.     Following initial training, ability to operate office machines including computer, typewriter, photocopiers and fax machines.

4.     Ability to pay attention to detail, follow procedures and work effectively with others.

5.     Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

6.     Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Education and Experience:

No legal experience required, however this is an intermediate level position requiring previous administrative/clerical experience.  

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Wage Claim Conferences

Several Hellerites have been able to attend wage claim conferences this week and there is an update here.

If there are any ex-Thelenites who have similar conferences scheduled or who have already made an appearance, please use the comments to enter your information.

Heller Wage Claims Rejected

Heads up everyone.  If you have already filed a wage claim in California with the Labor Commissioner’s office please see the latest post over at Heller Highwater.  It appears that due to the class action lawsuit filed by several ex-Hellerites, the wage claims are being rejected until the lawsuit is concluded.

Given that there are similar lawsuits already filed on behalf of ex-Thelenians, you may experience the same rejection on your wage claim.

Job Posting: Litigation Secretary – SF and LA

Meyers Nave is looking for litigation secretaries in each of its San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and be knowledgeable in court procedures, preparation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, local court rules and e-filings. Additional requirements are: must be detailed oriented, proficient in MS Word and a self starter.

Applicants should forward a cover letter, resume and references to:

Meyers Nave
HR Director
555 12th Street, Suite 1500
Oakland, CA 94607

or fax to +1 (510) 444-1108

or email meyersjobs@meyersnave.com.

Visit the Meyers Nave website for more information.

Job Posting: Conflicts Analyst – Walnut Creek

A Walnut Creek, CA-based firm is looking for a conflicts analyst for a short-term contract position. The position may take one month or possibly longer and involves a major clean up project of the firm’s conflicts database.

If interested, please email your resume to angelica.lissner@mcnamaralaw.com or via fax at +1 (925) 939-7370.

Angelica Lissner – Legal Billing Manager
McNamara Dodge Ney Beatty Slattery Pfalzer Borges & Brothers LLP