Job Posting: Billing Coordinator – SF

Billing Coordinator in San Francisco, CA $65K

We have an immediate opening for a Billing Assistant II. Our ideal candidate will have a four year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or Math, and a minimum of 5 plus years of work experience in a law firm or 10 plus years of work experience in other professional services environments. Must be proficient in the use of a 10 key calculator and possess a strong working knowledge of Lotus Notes, Excel and Word.

JOHNSON STAFFING, LLC
111 Pine Street, Suite 1405
San Francisco, CA 94111-5616
T: 415.986.3378
F: 415.986.2282
www.johnsonstaffing.com

Job Posting: IP Litigation Paralegal (Patent) – Palo Alto

IP Litigation Paralegal (Patent) in Palo Alto, CA $95K

We are seeking a professional with 10+ years of complex IP Litigation experience. Experience in the following areas required: managing large discovery, creating and managing databases, supervising teams, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Qualifications include strong computer skills, excellent analytical and organization abilities, management skills, creativity, initiative, excellent communication skills, ability to manage team both upward and downward, calendaring and distribution. A bachelor?s degree is preferred. This position will include overtime to meet commitments and may involve travel.

JOHNSON STAFFING, LLC
111 Pine Street, Suite 1405
San Francisco, CA 94111-5616
T: 415.986.3378
F: 415.986.2282
www.johnsonstaffing.com

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: 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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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

Job Posting: Legal Sectetary/Paralegal

San Francisco location of Dallas-based litigation law firm with high-level plaintiffs’ practice is looking for experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join our team. Job requires excellent organization, writing, grammar and communication skills. Experience filing in state and federal courts, and e-filing experience required. Candidate must be proficient in MS Word, type at least 60 wpm (Excel skills a plus), have 5+ yrs litigation experience, as well as the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and operate well in a fast-paced environment. Experience with class action cases is a plus. Candidate must be billable as a paralegal. Employment will be on a temp to hire basis. For immediate consideration, please fax resume/salary requirements to 214/777-0491. EOE. No phone calls please.

Job Posting: Litigation Secretary – San Francisco

This information was passed on to us by Dwight Moody, an ex-Hellerite who is now working in the San Francisco office of Ropes & Gray. Thanks Dwight!

Job Description:
We are currently looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary. Applicants must have knowledge of the Litigation processes in order to assist legal staff with pleadings from summons and complaints thru discovery documents to briefs and appeal briefs which includes table of contents, table of authorities and styles. This role will provide administrative assistance to firm’s legal staff as well as Ropes & Gray clients utilizing skills in word processing, transcription, telephone communication, filing system maintenance, calendar and travel scheduling and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Opens, sorts and prioritizes mail for assigned legal staff.
Works cooperatively with identified team members, both legal and non-legal.
* Creates and maintains desk information sheet and is knowledgeable about desk information sheets of team members.
* Becomes proficient in firm billing software, Elite Billing with includes Carpe Diem, PreCost. Prepares and processes attorney bills from inception to completion, ensuring that they are distributed to the client.
* Performs routine to complex filing. Develops and maintains filing systems. Maintains electronic files within firm-licensed software.
* Prepares correspondence, memoranda and other legal and non-legal documents in an accurate and timely manner. Spell checks and proofreads each documents for content and context.
* Professional demeanor in all communications.
* Becomes proficient with office procedures and keeps current with policy manual, procedure manual and non exempt staff handbook.
* Remains flexible and responsive to firm’s operational needs.
* Provides overflow and team coverage throughout the firm at the direction of the Supervisor.
* Participates in firm initiatives. (Programs include PIP, training, professional development, focus groups.)
* Organizes daily calendar of assigned legal staff, coordinates conferences and arranges outside travel.

LITIGATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Knowledge of Litigation processes. Assist legal staff with pleadings from summons and complaints thru discovery documents to briefs and appeal briefs which includes table of contents, table of authorities and styles.
* Track information in databases relating to document production and privilege logs.
* Assist legal staff with file conversions including burning cds, creating pdf files and other formats for documents.
* Proficiency in general in firm licensed software as well as litigation -Litigation specific software.
* Participates actively in litigation- specific training programs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Must have law firm litigation secretary experience
* Types 60 wpm. Proficient with Microsoft Office
* Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Minimum requirement High School Diploma. 2 years work experience or 2 years secretarial school preferred

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:
* Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm’s internal and external business matters.
* Ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm personnel, including management staff and support staff.
* Must be flexible and able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and respond quickly to changing priorities.
* Able to understand and work in a teamwork/collaborative style and environment.
* Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
* Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all situations.
* Reliable and punctual.
* Ability to work both independently or under specific direction.
* Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
* Ability to work in a multi-office environment.

Additional Information:
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment and schedule.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Apply online at the Ropes & Gray website: http://ropesgray.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=11845

Job Posting: Litigation Secretary – Sacramento

Lisa Hild, formerly Heller’s Professional Services Manager in San Francisco, has passed along this job posting at McDonough, Holland & Allen in Sacramento. Lisa is now the Secretarial Supervisor at McDonough, and is looking for a strong litigation secretary. She reports that her commute to Sacramento is only an hour from the East Bay Area (via Amtrak) and she’d like everyone to be aware of this great firm.

McDonough Holland & Allen PC (McDonough) is one of Sacramento’s premiere full-service law firms, focused on providing powerful legal solutions for businesses, individuals, government and health agencies. We are known for the quality, style and effectiveness of our 90-plus attorneys and their work product. While continually seeking exceptional candidates with a desire to work in an environment that prides itself on its services, work products and people, our Sacramento office currently has an opening for a Litigation Secretary.

Candidates should have at least 5 years experience as a litigation secretary, preferably in a large firm setting supporting multiple attorneys. Strong communication, organizational, grammar and proofing skills necessary to manage a busy construction litigation desk. Candidates should have experience in all phases of litigation from beginning phases of discovery through trial and appeals. Experience with construction contracts and mechanic’s liens helpful, but not required. Candidates should have strong technical skills including experience using Word, Outlook and Excel, and preferably experience using document management systems, styles, and document comparison programs. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

McDonough offers a rich benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, long term care, life insurance and more all paid at 100 percent. McDonough also offers an unprecedented profit sharing program with 100 percent vested after two years of service, 22 paid time off days (PTO) in addition to 10-12 paid holidays per year, paid parking, and the potential for performance and sign-on bonuses. McDonough is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, and promotions will be on the basis of qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, or disability (including AIDS). Visit us at www.mhalaw.com for more information about our firm and its rich benefits.