Getting Call Backs From Potential Employers

Over at Shifting Careers, which is the New York Times’ new work and career blog for the 21st century, author Michael Melcher has some great tips on how to ensure you’ll get call backs when in the middle of a job search.

Click here to read “They Never Write, They Never Call,” and learn more about various methods to use when conducting a job search.  One interesting concept, which I’ve whole-heartedly embraced is this:

“Make connections for other people. Whatever barriers you are facing in the employment markets, you are probably in a position to others in their job searches, whether through advice, referrals or just being a friend. Helping others make progress is a good way to remind yourself that you do have an impact on the world.”

I can say that on any given day, as I work with recruiters and my networking contacts in order to post available positions on Thelen The Pain and on Heller Highwater, there is no better high than seeing a colleague snag a new position based on a lead I sent their way.  It’s what I call “career karma” and not only does it keep me busy and networking while I am out of work, I know it will reap big rewards down the road.

Job Postings – Various Associate and Partner Positions – San Diego

For all these positions contact:

Craig Rofhok
craig@elite-searches.com
Elite Legal Search LLC
8305 Vickers Street, St 201
San Diego, CA 92037

 

In-Patent Attorney – EE, CS or CE – San Diego

Elite Legal Search LLC is seeking an In-House Patent Prosecution Attorney for a major technology company in San Diego, CA. The majority of time for a successful candidate is spent preparing and prosecuting patent applications as necessary. Additionally, they will be asked to conduct patent analysis, work with inventors, and advise on domestic and foreign filing strategies.

Skills/Experience

Must have at least three years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Telecommunications and semiconductor technology experience is major plus. Must also be an active and registered member of the U.S.P.T.O. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required and advanced degreed individuals will be given preference. Knowledge and prior engineering experience in the field of wireless digital communications or digital signal processing theory is highly desired. However, consideration will be given to master level mathematics, physics, or other science degreed individuals when coupled to a minimum of four years applied experience in digital signal processing theory.

Additional Skills

A candidate’s ability to contribute as an individual as well as participate as an equal in a strong team environment is indispensable to excel at this position.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, JD, USPTO Required.

 

Director of Intellectual Property – San Diego

Our client, a US subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar eastern Pacific Rim based electronic components manufacturer currently seeks a Lead IP Counsel to define and implement IP strategy.
Responsible for patent prosecution, IP litigation, defending the company against third party IP, and licensing activities. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods.

Requirements:

• Law School degree (J.D.) and Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years related experience (preferably in wireless telecom industry), including strong litigation experience

Business Litigation Partners – San Diego

Partner and senior counsel level (portable business desirable) positions available for business / corporate litigation attorney. Litigation clients include publicly held corporations, privately owned companies and high net worth individuals in the general business, real estate and development, and intellectual property fields. Positions requires California bar admission, excellent academic credentials.

Qualifications

For all positions, California bar admission and excellent academic credentials are required. In addition, client is prepared to offer market condition compensation with bonus opportunities and an excellent benefits package.

 

Tax/Bond Attorney – San Diego

Elite Legal Search LLC is currently seeking a Tax Attorney for large regional firm in San Diego. Client seeks a tax attorney with seven to eight or more years experience with nonprofit and/or governmental finance and employee benefits. The ideal candidate would have experience with: (i) establishing and administering employee benefit and deferred compensation plans, including 403(b), 457 and PERS; (ii) advising lenders/issuers on tax aspects of tax exempt bonds, leases and notes, including conduit, general obligation and revenue bonds; and (iii) advising charitable organizations on corporate structure, obtaining and maintaining tax exempt status under state and federal laws. California bar admission and excellent academic credentials required.

Qualifications

For all positions, California bar admission and excellent academic credentials are required. In addition, client is prepared to offer market condition compensation with bonus opportunities and an excellent benefits package.

Job Postings: Various Associate Positions

Thanks to MacDonald Legal Placement for these – check them out and if you know someone for whom these positions might be a good fit, let them know!

Macdonald Legal Placement is currently seeking candidates for the following openings:

BUSINESS AND FINANCE ASSOCIATE: Our client’s San Francisco office is seeking a 4-5 year business and finance associate with experience in any or all of the following types of transactions: lending/financing (including real estate/asset based/M&A), UCC Article 9, secured lending, bank regulatory, workouts, real or personal property foreclosure, and related areas. Large firm experience is a plus, but is not required. The essential requirement is solid experience in complex transactional matters as well as solid academic performance. This is an immediate need and our client seeks to fill it as soon as possible, so please submit your materials ASAP.

PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENSE ASSOCIATE: This is an opportunity to join one of the highest quality products liability defense groups in the Bay Area. The firm represents well-known, highly respected manufacturers in products liability defense litigation. This is defense work at its highest, most complex level. Our client is searching for an excellent 2-4 year litigation associate. Excellent academic performance is required in addition to solid law firm experience. Associates with deposition experience are preferred. Any trial experience would be a major plus.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN ALASKA: Want to see Russia from your house? Commercial real estate may be suffering in the contiguous 48 states, but it’s booming in Alaska! Our client is seeking multiple commercial real estate associates. You do not have to be licensed in Alaska, but you must be willing to sit for the bar.

INSURANCE DEFENSE ASSOCIATE IN SACRAMENTO: If you’ve finally tired of the high cost of living in San Francisco, but want to stay in Northern California, you should consider our state’s capital. The Sacramento office of a Chicago-based law firm seeks an associate with 4 to 7 years experience in insurance defense work, including commercial casualty defense, insurance coverage and/or appellate experience. Solid academic credentials and excellent communication skills required.

For consideration for these and many other positions, please submit your resume and a copy of your law school transcript to the attention of Cara Lee Macdonald, Esq. at cmacdonald@macdonaldlegal.com.