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Intellectual property Atty (Contingency) (Kansas City)

2009-11-07T10:35:37-06:00

I believe that I have a very strong anticybersquatting case.

I have already been through the trademark courts.

I am looking for an experienced intellectual property attorney to take this on a contingency basis. There could be a lot of money in this for both of us. Must currently be able to practice in federal court and any other locale necessary for this action.

To meet Craigs list job posting requirements I will pay you $20 to review the case and decide if you want it.

E-mail for more details.

TIME MATTERS SOFTWARE TRAINING (OLATHE, KANSAS)

2009-11-06T03:48:01-06:00

SEEKING LEGAL SECRETARY OR OTHER WITH EXPERIENCE USING TIME MATTERS AND/OR BILLING MATTERS SOFTWARE TO HELP WITH SET UP AND TRAINING.

Pohnpeian (Micronesian) Interpreter Needed (Metropolitan KC)

2009-11-06T00:01:38-06:00

We are a Kansas City translation company in need of a Pohnpeian (Micronesian) <>English Interpreter. This is an acute need but a one-time job on a contract basis (at least for now).

Interpreter must be familiar with rules/procedures for interpreters and legal terminology.

We are also interested in interpreters for other languages but not as acutely as Pohnpeian, for which a request has been received.

Please provide CV with information concerning interpreting experience, certification, own equipment for simultaneous court interpreting, if any, and other details you would like us to know.

No phone calls please.

Missouri Licensed Attorney (Kansas City Area)

2009-11-05T10:36:08-06:00

Attorney with current Missouri license needed to complete residential real estate document preparation. I am looking for attorneys with experience in the filing of a complaint & lis pendens or equivalent in your state as well as handling quiet title and reformation orders. Please reply to the ad for more information and specifics.

Paralegal

2009-11-04T15:22:16-06:00

I am an experienced Paralegal looking for a paralegal position. Prefer to be in Independence, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, or Kansas City. I will send Resume and letters of recommendation upon request.

'Contract Attorney Opportunities' (Overland Park, KS)

2009-11-04T11:37:55-06:00

Accepting resumes for upcoming document review projects, several with long durations. Prior experience is helpful but not required, although preferred candidates will have experience performing QC analysis and Privilege review/logs. Must be licensed to practice law in any US jurisdiction and a member in good standing.

Most projects will have standard hours of M-F 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.

Projects are scheduled to begin in November.

Please submit your resume in electronic Word format (highlighting your prior document review experience), and identify your preference for interview date.

Corporate Paralegal (Overland Park)

2009-11-04T11:02:38-06:00

General Summary: Corporate paralegal to assist lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and with the preparation of documents necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
� Assist attorneys to prepare integral corporate documents/materials.
o Work with lawyers to prepare all documents required to form corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies in any state.
o Assist lawyers in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions of corporations, partnerships and/or limited liability companies.
o Assist with corporate minute books.
� Work directly with attorneys and clients during closings and corporate transactions.
Provide lawyers with assistance in the preparation for and closing of various corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
� Prepare/conduct UCC Filings/Searches.
Assist lawyers in the preparation and filing of UCC filings and handle UCC filing search requests in all states.

*Required 5+ years experience in corporate law with either a medium to large sized corporation or large law firm which handles corporate clients. Applicant's who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Associate Attorney (Leawood, KS)

2009-11-03T13:04:43-06:00

Small firm with two locations, one in Leawood, KS and Kansas City, MO is seeking a new associate to join growing practice. The Associate would be based out of the Leawood, KS office. Firm prefers Associate to already be licensed in KS and MO. Associate would mainly be working on MO and KS domestic case load with court appearances required. Some work on criminal, traffic, bankruptcy, and personal injury may be needed in future. Domestic experience is prefered but not necessary. Firm is willing to teach and mold new graduate if Associate is a quick learner and highly motivated. Compensation is based upon experience. NO health insurance is offered so please do NOT apply if this benefit is a necessity.

Please e-mail resume as an attachment. E-mails without the resume attached will not be considered. Within the resume and/or cover letter, please include your Law School G.P.A. and your class rank if you have graduated in the last five years. Please provide an e-mail address and working telephone number.

Document Review Attorneys- Evenings

2009-11-03T09:35:56-06:00

IDR is preparing for a large document review project that will likely require a separate team of attorneys to work weekday evenings and possibly Saturdays. This project is anticipated to begin in the next 2 weeks and should run through mid-late January. We're seeking resumes from licensed attorneys, JDs and litigation paralegals who have previous electronic document review experience. These individuals should be able to work some or all weekday evenings (between 5:30pm and 10pm) and occasional Saturdays as needed to complete this project on schedule. The work will be performed from our review facility in Overland Park.

Interested candidates should send their resumes in Word format to jobs@yourdocreview.com for immediate consideration. For those seeking full-time hours, and who haven't already submitted a resume to IDR or interviewed previously with IDR, now is the time to get considered for a new project.

P/T Legal Secretary (Overland )

2009-11-02T13:59:37-06:00

Halloween may be over but with the holidays quickly approaching, are you looking for a career you can be thankful for?

A local Johnson county law firm is seeking a hard-working legal secretary to aid their 3 attorneys.

With 90% employer paid benefits, 3 weeks vacation and clear direction on expectations, you won't need to wait for Valentine's Day to fall in love!

Duties include:
Typing up Briefs, Pleading and other legal correspondence, handling dictation and entering Time and Billing in Quickbooks, while understanding what's billable and what's not

The right candidate will have 3 years Legal secretary experience, reliable work history and the ability to follow directions well. Must have experience with pleadings, briefs and dictation.

Spread the Holiday Cheer! Santa is arriving early this year!
To receive your gift of an outstanding legal career, email your resume to gruder@celebritystaff.com or or apply on line at www.celebritystaff.com

Litigation Paralegal (Overland Park, KS)

2009-10-30T14:44:51-05:00

Drafting discovery requests and responses to serve on opposing counsel, create, docket and maintain status and deadlines for all pending cases. Key discovery evidence into federal database system. Provide summations on cases. Will work alongside Corporate Attorneys. Must have stability and longevity in work history, records collection, case management, deadline tracking, deposition / case summaries, depositions, research development, UCC Filings (Uniform Commercial Code). Preparing annual reports for companies, minute books, being able to search for EIN numbers (Employer Identification Numbers). Prepare companies for LLC (Limited Liability Corporations) and corporations. Could do jury instructions, trial preparation, presentations, extensive trial preparation. Must have 2-3 years experience as a litigation paralegal. Must type 70-75 wpm. Only qualified applicants will be considered.

Hours: 8am-5pm M-F

Please email resumes to east@bpskc.com or call 816.356.7666.

Experienced Family Law Paralegal (Eastern Jackson County)

2009-10-29T21:31:29-05:00

Small firm seeking experienced paralegal to work in Eastern Jackson County office.
Heavy family law practice. Client contact, discovery, drafting and trial prep for wide range of family law cases.
Experience in probate, personal injury, employment and traffic a plus but not the focus of the position.
Looking for self starting, self directed person who can be a team player in a small office.

Contract Attorney Opportunities (Johnson County)

2009-10-26T11:50:59-05:00

Accepting resumes for upcoming document review projects, several with long durations. Prior experience is helpful but not required, although preferred candidates will have experience performing QC analysis and Privilege review/logs. Must be licensed to practice law in any US jurisdiction and a member in good standing.

Most projects will have standard hours of M-F 9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

Two projects are scheduled to begin in November.

Please submit your resume in electronic Word format (highlighting your prior document review experience), and identify your preference for interview date.

DO NOT INCLUDE RESUME IN BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Thank you.

Legal Assistant/Receptionist (Leawood, KS)

2009-10-23T08:39:01-05:00

Law firm seeking a legal assistant/receptionist. Duties will include: answering phones, filing, dictation, drafting documents, filing documents with the court and other general secretarial duties. Experience in a legal setting is a plus.

Contract Attorney Opportunities (KCK/Overland Park)

2009-10-22T13:12:33-05:00

Accepting resumes for upcoming document review projects, several with long durations. Prior experience is helpful but not required, although preferred candidates will have experience performing QC analysis and Privilege review/logs. Must be licensed to practice law in any US jurisdiction and a member in good standing.

Most projects will have standard hours of M-F 9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

Two projects are scheduled to begin in November.

Please submit your resume in electronic Word format (highlighting your prior document review experience), and identify your preference for interview date.

DO NOT INCLUDE RESUME IN BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Thank you.

attorney wanted for civil right case (waldo kc mo)

2009-10-20T16:28:56-05:00

I am a blind person I am told we won't help you since you are blind I have had problems with harra's casino I was almost refused customer service assistance at Walgreens and this has also happened many times at walmart I'm tired of this BS. this occures all the time a walmart associate said she had to go on break or so an so is on break harra'ssecurity said don't come back in here unles you have a escort

Legal Secretary (Leawood, KS)

2009-10-20T07:07:51-05:00

Legal Secretary

Law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for 30 hr./wk. part-time position. Duties will include preparing garnishments, pleadings, answering the phone, preparing correspondence, creating and maintaining files, tracking the progress of cases and other miscellaneous assignments. Requirements include a minimum 3 years of legal secretarial experience, proficiency with Word, a strong familiarity with Excel; experience with PC Law is a plus, and a professional and courteous phone demeanor. Hours desired are Monday through Friday from 9 to 4 with an hour for lunch. Competitive wages with paid time off.

If this sounds like the perfect part time opportunity for you, please submit your resume along with cover letter including salary requirements to pos4hire@gmail.com. EOE

Disability Caseworker (KC Northland)

2009-10-19T15:59:50-05:00

This position involves helping our disabled clients complete a variety of forms and submission of documentation to support their disability claims. The position requires considerable telephone contact with our clients and frequent computer use. This is a fast-paced job. Accuracy and attention to detail are important. Familiarity with medical terminology and/or the Social Security Disability/SSI claims process would also be beneficial. This job is 40 hours weekly, 8:00 to 4:30.

Legal Secretary (Independence, MO)

2009-10-19T13:13:10-05:00

Part time position (3 days a week) for a legal secretary in downtown Independence office. Expereience preferred. E-mail resume please.

Legal Secretary (Independence, MO)

2009-10-19T11:43:35-05:00

Part time legal secretary needed for downtown office. Experience preferred. Please e-mail resume.

Corporate Paralegal (Kansas City, MO )

2009-10-19T10:48:27-05:00

Progressive, stable, and community focused law firm seeks intelligent and efficient paralegal to support the attorney team!

Paralegal duties include working hands-on with trademark and uniform commercial code filing, contract administration, working with mergers and acquisitions, and providing support with corporate formation cases.

Ideal candidate:
* 5 years working with corporate law (Trademark, Corporate Formation, Mergers/Acquisitions)
* Expert computer skills with MS Office
* Must be a go-getter with excellent communication skills
* Must have stable work history (no more than 2 employers within the last 4 years)

This plaza based firm is growing by leaps and bounds and looking to add the right individual as soon as possible.

Email Grete Ruder at gruder@celebritystaff.com or apply online at www.celebritystaff.com

Paralegal (Independence, MO)

2009-10-18T17:12:38-05:00

Paralegal needed for downtown Independence office. Experience preferred. E-mail resume please.

Petition for suit (jackson county heading)

2009-10-17T02:21:24-05:00

I need a template for a petition to sue for an unpaid loan on a building sold in Kansas City MO. Want to prepare my own petition to obtain a hearing date. Please email michelem423@hotmail.com

Legal Research Law Student (Kansas)

2009-10-15T19:28:04-05:00

Law student intern/ paralegal needed for research on a section 1983 civil rights federal case. Please respond if interested in assisting with this research.

Coporate Lawyer (Lawrence)

2009-10-15T14:35:00-05:00

Send resume

Corporate Lawyer

Seeking degreed Corporate In-house Lawyer with
5 to 10 years of experience. Job Duties include, but not limited to:

Reviewing litigation and pending lawsuits.

Reviewing construction liens and contracts.

Responding to lawsuits, pleadings and any other legal documents needing review or action.

Coordinating with courts and representing the company in all court matters.

Providing legal guidance.

Experience in construction law is a plus.

Please include your salary requirements along with your resume.

Small business collections attorney (OP, KS)

2009-10-14T15:46:37-05:00

I am a small business owner and I am looking for an experienced collections attorney to help me collect on some past due invoices as well as assist on generating a better work authorization form. Cost is negotiable, please give me a call at 913-362-0772 if your interested. Just ask for Chris, Thanks.

Chris
kschemist@aol.com

Contract Attorney Opportunities (Kansas City, KS)

2009-10-13T09:41:47-05:00

Accepting resumes for upcoming document review projects, several with long durations. Prior experience is helpful but not required, although preferred candidates will have experience performing QC analysis and Privilege review/logs. Must be licensed to practice law in any US jurisdiction and a member in good standing.

Most projects will have standard hours of M-F 9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

Two projects are scheduled to begin in mid-November.

Please submit your resume in electronic Word format (highlighting your prior document review experience), and identify your preference for interview date.

DO NOT INCLUDE RESUME IN BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Thank you.

Repost-Attorney Position (Kansas City, Mo/KS)

2009-10-12T23:40:57-05:00

We are reposting this ad because our email server went down and all email associated with this account was deleted. Seeking attorney for immediate opening at expanding complex civil litigation firm focused on consumer protection law, discrimination, civil rights, and other civil actions. Duties include heavy research and writing, depositions, detailed work in document intensive discovery, and assistance with debt settlement practice area (15-20/hrs a week at most). Demonstrated interest in public interest law a plus. Kansas license is required, Missouri license a plus.
Ideal candidate: solo practitioner seeking a minimum base income with portable business. This is also an ideal situation for an attorney looking for a change, an unemployed attorney, one who has been laid off recently, a younger attorney seeking a situation where they can learn, or an attorney with a home office who needs the resources of a law firm (i.e., qualified paralegals and trial attorney(s)) to serve their clients.

Pay will be a base salary of $40,000 plus compensation based on the revenue brought into firm.

- No health insurance
- 10 vacation days
- 5 personal days
- No billable hours requirement
- Malpractice insurance
- Laptop for business use
- Flexible hours
- Part-time Telecommuting is available
- 50% of fee on all hourly cases brought into the firm.
- 30% of generated profit for any contingent case brought into firm.

If you are interested in this opening, please send a resume, writing sample and a cover letter that describes the types of cases and clients you currently have, if any. All applications will be kept confidential and references will not be contacted, if provided, unless express permission is granted after an interview. We look forward to reviewing your materials.

LSAT Instructor�$25-$50/hr (Kansas City, MO)

2009-10-12T19:38:39-05:00

PowerScore Test Preparation
Instructor Offer

Position: LSAT Instructor�Part-time

Compensation: $25-$50 per hour

Hours: 8-12 hours per week

Company Description:
PowerScore is one of America's fastest growing providers of test preparation services for graduate school admission tests. We offer classes in over 75 domestic and international locations.

Position Description:
We are looking for talented and dynamic individuals to teach our LSAT courses in the Kansas City area (and elsewhere). No prior LSAT teaching experience is necessary as we will provide you with all the training you need. As an instructor, you will be responsible for teaching concepts and techniques, analyzing questions, and leading class discussions. Extensive training is provided.

Requirements:
All applicants must have scored in the 99th percentile on a Law Services administered LSAT (qualifying scores are 171 to 180 on the pre-June 2005 scale; 172 to 180 on the current scale; and 46 to 48 on the pre-1991 scale). There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Contact Information:
Please apply online at http://www.powerscore.com/lsat/content_employment_instructor.cfm or email job inquiries to hr@powerscore.com.

You are also welcome to call us at (800) 545-1750.

Workers' Compensation Attorney (Kansas City, MO)

2009-10-12T14:01:28-05:00

Ten attorney Workers� Compensation law firm in the Crown Center area of Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced attorney to assist in the handling of a large Missouri and Kansas Workers� Compensation docket. Must have Kansas & Missouri licenses.

This position involves client contact, close team work with partner, paralegal, several associates and staff. Tasks include review of incoming correspondence and medical records as well as appearances before the Missouri and Kansas Divisions of Workers� Compensation. Qualified applicant will work into taking deposition, handling trials. A desire to build own book of business could lead to partnership. Software is primarily Microsoft Office and the legal specific programs CaseMap and TABS. Worldox experience a plus. Applicant must be able to work well with others in a friendly and fast paced environment. Non-Smoking office. Equal Opportunity Employer