Secretary/Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant
Patent Administrative Assistant with a minimum of 7 years patent admin experience needed for a So. SF biopharma (experience must either be in a law firm or a corporate setting). A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Salary DOE. [Job #3462]
Two (likely three) openings for temp to hire Litigation Secretaries for a team-oriented, small, collegial, San Francisco office of a large, global law firm. Initially you will be supporting recently hired Contract Attorneys to support a multitude of cases with two large clients. You must be senior level (7+ years of experience) and able to make suggestions to new attorneys in the office. Standard hours will be: 9am-5:30pm (8:30am-5pm may be an option). Overtime is always approved to get the work done, but it is optional. Office culture: this is a team-oriented, everyone pitches in environment; you should not be afraid to ask questions. There are firm policies and structures in place, so questions are welcome. Pairings are typically 3 to 1 and can be fairly demanding...must be organized, and skilled and able to juggle multiple priorities. Assignment start date approximately mid to late September. Rate & direct hire salary DOE. [Job #3451]
Marketing/PR
Are you an experienced large law firm Public Relations Manager looking to make a move to an exciting, national law firm with a solid client base in Silicon Valley? If so, you can be based in any of the firm's East Coast offices: New York, Boston, Washington, DC or Virginia. You will work closely with the Communications Senior Manager, Litigation Department leadership and Litigation Marketing Managers firm wide to raise the profile of the Firm’s expanding Litigation Department. This includes promoting client matter successes, identifying story opportunities related to litigation in which the Firm’s attorneys could provide insight, strengthening relationships between Litigation Partners and key legal reporters and bloggers and staying abreast of attorney activity and trends. This person will also assist with select business department opportunities, including emerging companies and venture capital practices. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years media relations experience, including litigation PR. Also required is knowledge of the technology sector, including start-up companies, and how these areas intersect with litigation. Successful candidates will have established relationships with key legal media, at both legal and business outlets. Experience in a national law firm and a college degree in either Business, Journalism, Communications or Marketing preferred. Salary DOE. [Job #3339]
Paralegal
Silicon Valley office of a large, national law firm has an immediate need for a Corporate Paralegal specializing in mergers and acquisitions. The perfect candidate should be detail oriented and have extensive experience organizing and maintaining high tech companies (including subsidiaries), managing corporate records, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions. Qualifications include: 3+ years of general corporate and transactional experience, exemplary communication, research and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment. This position requires a four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. Salary DOE. [Job #3464]
Are you an experienced Corporate Paralegal looking to work with top notch attorneys and legal professionals in a work hard/play hard Silicon Valley firm? If so, this is an ideal employment opportunity for you! To be considered, you must have four or more years of private company experience, public company experience (public offerings; stock administration) is a plus. You must also have worked for a large, Silicon Valley law firm to apply. A four year degree is also required. This is a cutting edge law firm where employees really enjoy the firm culture. [Job #3456]
Senior Real Estate Paralegal needed for large law firm. Education required: Bachelor’s Degree required. A certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program is a plus. Experience: required to have at least five years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Significant substantive knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to complex real estate matters; high degree of specialization in areas of expertise. Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently. Salary DOE. [Job #3449]
Are you an experienced (5+ years) Corporate Paralegal with private company experience (also 3+ years experience needed) looking to put your skills and experience to work at a highly reputable, cutting edge Silicon Valley law firm? If so, the below opportunity may be your new job for Spring/Summer 2011! If you meet the below requirements, we look forward to your resume submission: • Incorporating technology and life sciences companies; • Corporate records management; • Stock option plan implementation and administration; • Venture capital financings; and • Blue sky research • Solid Excel skills required • Experience working in a large corporate setting or law firm preferred • A four-year degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. Salary DOE. [Job #3401]
Attorney
Are you a 4th to 6th year Patent Prosecution Associate (life sciences, chemistry, cleantech) looking to make a move to a dynamic, growing Patent Practice in a global law firm? The San Francisco office of this global firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Attorney with a minimum of a Master's degree (preferably a Ph.D) and CA Bar membership. Requirements also include prior supervisory experience (you will supervise junior associates and patent agents). You will work with a nice group of attorneys and staff in a structured (detailed procedures) practice. Targeting a 4th or 5th year associate who is comfortable working in a structured environment, yet is able to have fun. This position will not require a lot of overtime.
Other
Patent Docket Clerk with two years minimum experience, including CPI software needed for SF office of large global law firm. General knowledge regarding patent practice required. The firm culture is not stuffy. Salary $50-65K. [Job #3471]
Are you an experienced Technical Support/Helpdesk Specialist with large, law firm experience looking to apply your skills in a San Francisco office where attorneys and staff know how to have fun, yet work hard? You must have 3+ years of experience in providing direct PC, printer, and PC/server applications support, and experience working at a Help Desk to apply. 2+ years of experience in a law firm is also required. Salary to $75K, DOE. [Job #3450]
Exceptional HR Generalist needed for Silicon Valley office of large, global professional services firm. Opportunity to support and be mentored by two awesome HR Managers (one in California, the other on the E. Coast). You will support close to 1500 employees, including staff and executives in the US and Hong Kong. Targeting mid-career, 4-5 years of experience in an HR role that includes responsibility for employee relations, recruiting, and compensation. Ideal personality is: personable, confident, able to question the status quo, interested in growth yet able to do routine work and still use your brain. OT as needed, but not much anticipated in this exempt position. Experience or familiarity with HRIS systems. Solid MS Office skills required. Responsibilities will include workforce planning, employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation administration, and immigration matters. Additional requirements: Four year degree or equivalent experience. Excellent client service skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels both written and verbal. *Full job description provided upon request. Salary is DOE. [Job #3443]
Last updated 23 September 2011