Clay County Abstract Company has an internship opportunity for a Paralegal major. The duties would consist of doing real estate transactions, abstracts, title opinions, and probate law etc. For more information contact Chris Schmidtke, 403 Center Ave Suite 600, Moorhead, MN, 56561, email at chris@claycounty.com, or call @ 1-218-233-1358
Stefanson Law Firm has an internship opportuniy for a Paralegal major. The Law Firm practices in the following area: family, civil, business, personal injury and asbestos law. Duties would include drafting legal documents, research, client contact and other law related duties. For more information contact Todd Foss, 403 Center Ave Suite 302, Moorhead, MN, 56561, email at tfoss@stefansonlaw.com, or call @ 1-218-236-1925
Date Listed: January 30, 2006 - Minot, North Dakota, Administrative Assistant II - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
Compensation: $1679-$2238 per month
Closing Date: February 10 at 5:00 pm 2006
Status:Full-time, regular
Position Number: 188-24503
Type of Recruitment: External
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires an associate degree with major coursework in office support, business, or office education and two years of experience performing a variety of complex office support, clerical, or secretarial work which included opportunities for functioning as a project coordinator, team leader, or lead worker. Additional work experience as just described may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Application Procedures and Contact Person for Assistance:
Interested applicants should submit an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950), resume, and cover letter by Friday, February 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm to:
Robin Huseby, Executive Director
Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
PO Box 149
Valley City ND 58072
Office: 701-845-8630
Fax: 701-845-8633
Email: rhuseby@state.nd.us <mailto:rhuseby@state.nd.us>
Applications can be obtained by contacting the local job service office or online at: www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm <http://www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm>.
Anticipated work start date for Public Defender Office is
approximately March 15, 2006.
Summary of Work:
The Administrative Assistant II reports to the attorney responsible for administrative oversight for the Dickinson Public Defender Office which provides for the delivery of state-funded legal counsel services for indigent defense within the State of North Dakota. This position is responsible for providing the administrative support to the office and staff.
Responsibilities include:
*Provide administrative support for office operations to include process incoming and outgoing agency mail; maintain stock of office supplies, equipment, forms, and promotional materials.
* Serves as office receptionist; maintain scheduling and appointment calendar for office and staff.
* Records management duties to include establish, organize, and maintain all office files-electronic and hardcopy; establish and maintain records retention schedule.
* Provide administrative assistance in the preparation of legal documents, correspondence, reports and forms for attorneys for court cases or hearings; maintenance of criminal defense files.
* Compile, verify, and enter accounting and budget-related data for office fiscal and budget development.
* Make travel and lodging arrangements for office staff.
* Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned.
Date Listed: January 30, 2006 - Williston, North Dakota, Administrative Assistant II - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
Compensation: $1679-$2238 per month
Closing Date: February 10 at 5:00 pm 2006
Status:Full-time, regular
Position Number: 188-24502
Type of Recruitment: External
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires an associate degree with major coursework in office support, business, or office education and two years of experience performing a variety of complex office support, clerical, or secretarial work which included opportunities for functioning as a project coordinator, team leader, or lead worker. Additional work experience as just described may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Application Procedures and Contact Person for Assistance:
Interested applicants should submit an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950), resume, and cover letter by Friday, February 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm to:
Robin Huseby, Executive Director
Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
PO Box 149
Valley City ND 58072
Office: 701-845-8630
Fax: 701-845-8633
Email: rhuseby@state.nd.us <mailto:rhuseby@state.nd.us>
Applications can be obtained by contacting the local job service office or online at: www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm <http://www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm>.
Anticipated work start date for Public Defender Office is
approximately March 15, 2006.
Summary of Work:
The Administrative Assistant II reports to the attorney responsible for administrative oversight for the Dickinson Public Defender Office which provides for the delivery of state-funded legal counsel services for indigent defense within the State of North Dakota. This position is responsible for providing the administrative support to the office and staff.
Responsibilities include:
*Provide administrative support for office operations to include process incoming and outgoing agency mail; maintain stock of office supplies, equipment, forms, and promotional materials.
* Serves as office receptionist; maintain scheduling and appointment calendar for office and staff.
* Records management duties to include establish, organize, and maintain all office files-electronic and hardcopy; establish and maintain records retention schedule.
* Provide administrative assistance in the preparation of legal documents, correspondence, reports and forms for attorneys for court cases or hearings; maintenance of criminal defense files.
* Compile, verify, and enter accounting and budget-related data for office fiscal and budget development.
* Make travel and lodging arrangements for office staff.
* Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned.
Date Listed: January 30, 2006 -Administrative Assistant II
Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents -Dickinson, North Dakota
Compensation:$1679-$2238 per month
Closing Date: February 10 at 5:00 pm 2006
Status: Full-time, regular
Position Number:188-24504
Type of Recruitment: External
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires an associate degree with major course work in office support, business, or office education and two years of experience performing a variety of complex office support, clerical, or secretarial work which included opportunities for functioning as a project coordinator, team leader, or lead worker. Additional work experience as just described may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Application Procedures and Contact Person for Assistance:
Interested applicants should submit an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950), resume, and cover letter by Friday, February 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm to:
Robin Huseby, Executive Director
Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
PO Box 149
Valley City ND 58072
Office: 701-845-8630
Fax: 701-845-8633
Email: rhuseby@state.nd.us <mailto:rhuseby@state.nd.us>
Applications can be obtained by contacting the local job service office or online at: www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm <http://www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm>.
Anticipated work start date for Public Defender Office is
approximately March 15, 2006.
Summary of Work:
The Administrative Assistant II reports to the attorney responsible for administrative oversight for the Dickinson Public Defender Office which provides for the delivery of state-funded legal counsel services for indigent defense within the State of North Dakota. This position is responsible for providing the administrative support to the office and staff.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide administrative support for office operations to include process incoming and outgoing agency mail; maintain stock of office supplies, equipment, forms, and promotional materials.
* Serves as office receptionist; maintain scheduling and appointment calendar for office and staff.
* Records management duties to include establish, organize, and maintain all office files-electronic and hardcopy; establish and maintain records retention schedule.
* Provide administrative assistance in the preparation of legal documents, correspondence, reports and forms for attorneys for court cases or hearings; maintenance of criminal defense files.
* Compile, verify, and enter accounting and budget-related data for office fiscal and budget development.
* Make travel and lodging arrangements for office staff.
* Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned.
Date Listed: January 30, 2006 - Paralegal - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
Compensation: $2459-$3278 per month
Closing Date: February 10 at 5:00 pm 2006
Location: Minot, North Dakota
Status: Full-time, regular
Position Number: 188-24501
Type of Recruitment: External
Date Posted: January 27, 2006
Minimum Qualifications:
* Requires bachelor's degree with a major in paralegal, legal assistant studies, or pre-law.
* Two years paralegal or legal assistant experience that included application of research and analysis to draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs, and other legal documents. Work experience as a Certified Legal Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
* Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Analytical and decision-making ability.
Application Procedures and Contact Person for Assistance: Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a criminal investigation. Interested applicants should submit an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950), resume, and cover letter by Friday, February 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm to:
Robin Huseby, Executive Director
Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
PO Box 149
Valley City ND 58072
Office: 701-845-8630
Fax: 701-845-8633
Email: rhuseby@state.nd.us <mailto:rhuseby@state.nd.us>
Applications can be obtained by contacting the local job service office or online at: www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm <http://www.state.nd.us/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm>.
* Anticipated work start date for Public Defender Office is
approximately March 15, 2006.
Summary of Work:
The Paralegal reports to the attorney responsible for administrative oversight for the Minot Public Defender Office which provides for the delivery of state-funded legal counsel services for indigent defense within the State of North Dakota. This position is responsible for assisting the attorneys in the delivery of legal services.
Responsibilities include:
* Analyze cases, research relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions to assist in analyzing and evaluating cases/issues for general counsel purposes and litigation/case strategy.
* Perform legal work requiring independent analysis and interpretation of legal documents and cases.
* Utilize computerized research including Westlaw, Premise, and the Internet.
* Review, analyze, and draft legal documents including briefs, motions (including summary judgment motions), orders, discover documents (interrogatories and requests for production of
documents), affidavits, complaints, research memorandums, and other legal documents.
* Review and develop case strategy procedures and necessary pleadings or other documents through use of own discretion and in conjunction with an attorney.
* Review case files for sufficiency of documentation; summarize case files and use discretion in determining other necessary information to obtain.
* Respond to inquiries for legal information through verbal and written means.
* Communicate with attorneys, clients, defendants, witnesses, and the general public; serve as liaison between office and clients, witnesses, court personnel, and public and private parties.
* Provide assistance with conflict cases in other jurisdictions as necessary which may require some travel.
* Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned.
Date Listed: January 9, 2006 - Paralegal - Madison, WI with American Family Insurance-
Fulltime Career Opportunity
(Salary Range: 36,800- 50's)
At American Family, we know a positive work experience makes all the difference. Our flexible work schedules, competitive salaries, and a wide variety of benefit options don't just help us attract the best and brightest employees—they help us keep them. Consider joining our family…
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Provides effective litigation support in all phases of the litigation process under the supervision of an attorney. Must have an understanding of tort, insurance and contract law as well as the rules of evidence and civil procedure, no-fault if applicable, and the rules of the road. Conducts legal research for attorneys.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree from a recognized paralegal program and two (2) years of legal experience; or a four year degree from a recognized paralegal program; or, a combination of five or more years of college education and work experience in a legal office/work environment.
Ability to understand and apply working knowledge of tort, contract, insurance law, insurance terminology and coverage's, rules of the road, and the rules of civil procedure.
-Understands and demonstrates knowledge of legal ethics.
-Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
-Demonstrated aptitude for legal research.
-Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
TO APPLY- (Monday, January 16):
Please apply online at www.americanfamilyinsurance.jobs <http://www.americanfamilyinsurance.jobs/> referencing Job #2259
http://www.amfam.com/company/careers/search_jobs.asp
Date Listed: January 6, 2006 - PARALEGAL position opening at Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP, a regional law firm with offices located in Grand Forks, ND, Grafton, ND and Moorhead, MN.
The paralegal position opening is located in Grand Forks, ND and will deal primarily with litigation matters. Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP is one of the region's fastest growing broad based law firms. It offers very competitive wages and benefits and offers paralegals an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and success. Applicants must be detail-oriented, reliable, able to work independently and have the ability to deal with the public.
Please send a resume to the attention of Lianne Johnson, Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP, P.O. Box 5758, Grand Forks, ND, 58206-5758.
Date Listed: December 21, 2005 - Full or Part-Time Legal Assistant - Central Minnesota Legal Services - St Cloud Office
Responsibilities: This legal assistant position is for two special projects for approximately 18 months. One project involves service work with domestic violence survivors in primarily family law, housing and government benefits. The job duties include client intake, drafting legal documents, and referrals to community services. Staff attorneys will provide supervision and guidance. The counties served are Mille Lacs, Todd and Morrison. This project is funded by the Department of Justice's Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program under the Violence against Women Act (VAWA).
The second project is a planning project with the CMLS Volunteer Attorney Program. This project involves learning more about possible volunteer attorney resources to expand legal services for our clients. The legal assistant will compile data from the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota State Bar Association. The legal assistant will conduct detailed surveys of attorneys in our 19 county service area. The legal assistant will explore and recommend how to use Minneapolis-St. Paul attorneys in our 19 county service area. The legal assistant will then recommend and create new volunteer opportunities.
CMLS will consider applicants desiring a full-time position for both projects or part-time applicants who may be interested in only one of the projects. Travel is required for both projects. Applicants must have a valid Minnesota Driver's license and their own vehicle. CMLS will reimburse for transportation pursuant to CMLS policies.
Background: CMLS' mission is "to provide in a highly professional manner for the basic legal needs of families and children vulnerable to abuse, violence and neglect, homelessness or major economic disruptions in their lives." CMLS is a 3-office program with 21 employees providing free legal representation to low-income clients in 21 counties in central Minnesota. The position will be located in the St. Cloud office but involves travel to 20 counties in the CMLS Volunteer Attorney Program service area.
CMLS has a current budget of $1.5 million. It is funded primarily by the federal Legal Services Corporation and several smaller grants. CMLS enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support, from the organized bar and the local judiciary.
Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the problems and needs of low income vulnerable persons. Familiarity with or propensity to learn about the Minnesota state court system and the legal needs of low income clients.
Salary: D.O.E. to $28,816 FTE pursuant to the CMLS salary schedule. Excellent benefits.
Starting Date: As close to January 9, 2006 as possible.
Applications: Accepted until position filled.
Send Resume to: Sarah Shalla-Stevens, Managing Attorney
Central Minnesota Legal Services
830 West St. Germain, #309
P. O. Box 1598
St. Cloud, MN 56302
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