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• Litigation Paralegal – posted 2/16/12

Wanted: An experienced litigation paralegal who might be interested in a full-time position with a small, but busy, downtown Sacramento firm.  This firm does a large amount of discovery and discovery related motions.  Resumes can be e-mailed to Michelle Rodgers, CCLS at mrodgersccls@gmail.com<mailto:mrodgersccls@gmail.com>

• Contract Paralegal – posted 2/4/12
  Attorney Victor Waid,  is looking for a case by case hourly probate paralegal for a  present matter( to draft objections to a First / Final account of a special administrator and future probate matters. My present contract paralegal is retiring.  Please reply to vwaid@waidlaw.com, with experience, references,  hourly rate, with reference to a sacramento county case you were involved in and prepared objections. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.
• Litigation Legal Secretary/Paralegal - posted 2/4/12
  Needed immediately for expanding Roseville Firm – Legal Secretary/Paralegal to support 1 to 3 associates needed.  Must have at least 2 years of heavy litigation experience, including heavy calendaring duties using rule sets (Abacus or other comparable program).  Must be able to transcribe, if necessary, prepare draft pleadings and discovery templates, prepare complaints for filing and service, set ex parte hearing dates (very heavy ex parte calendar), filing in various counties as well as e-filing in both state and federal courts and appellate district courts.  Must be flexible to changing priorities, work well when given instructions, and have a good humor about it.  Must be able to keep up on case management of attorneys files as well as maintaining case files.  Must be able to type at least 60 words per minute.  Must be willing to take initiative and not wait to be asked to complete tasks, although asking questions for proper procedures is welcome!  Must have excellent writing and communications skills to deal with opposing attorneys and their staff, court staff, and clients.

  Please send resume in confidence to joymorgan@unitedlawcenter.com.

• Legal Secretary – posted 1/11/12
  
  Small plaintiff’s office (2 attorneys, one legal assistant) seeks full time legal secretary.
  Work does not involve generic personal injury cases (auto, etc.).  Rather, highly sensitive
  cases that require sensitivity and some psychological awareness.
  Superb typing, transcription and computer skills are more important than legal experience,
  as long as applicant is industrious, flexible and highly motivated to perform at a superior level.
  Salary is very competitive and DOE.  Retirement, vacation and health benefits are available.
  Job location is in Sacramento.
  Please send cover letter and resume to  jgeorgejr@psyclaw.com
• Contract Coordinator - posted 12/12/11
  

CHW Medical Foundation (CHWMF), established in 1993, is affiliated with Catholic Healthcare West – the fifth largest hospital system in the nation-with 40 hospitals and medical centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, CHWMF works hand-in-hand with medical groups throughout northern California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve.

As CHWMF continues to grow and establish new premier medical groups, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Summary:
Responsible for coordinating the review, approval and maintenance of all legal contracts for CHW Medical Foundation. Assists in the preparation, review, tracking and administration of all Electric Legal Services Requests (ELSRs). Serves as a liaison between corporate legal department and CHWMF leadership. Secures necessary approvals and ensures that the organization’s policies and procedures are followed. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
? Reviews and submits ELSR requests for legal review and approval.
? Tracks contracts and related documents, from draft through full execution and distribution/notification to affected departments.
? Performs contract language review and analysis under the direction of the CFO.
? Utilizes electronic software-based contract lifecycle management tool to track contracts and expiration date.
? Works closely with internal clients to understand business objectives and desired business expectations and address identified issues and concerns.
? Coordinates with in-house Legal Counsel to clarify customers’ needs and support for continuous improvement of contract processes, policies and turn-around time.
? Promotes compliance with policies and procedures, organization’s values, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
? Runs periodic reports on work in progress contracts and agreements; analyzes and presents data and recommendations to his/her supervisor and to customers.
? Monitors contracts to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts.
? Administers the preparation and dissemination of information throughout the organization regarding contract approval process, status, compliance, modification, expiration and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS:
? Interpersonal skills to effectively work with people of diverse rank and culture across a variety of business disciplines.
? Ability to quickly grasp business objectives, prioritize and organize work and handle multiple matters simultaneously.
? Organizational skills.
? Ability to work under tight deadlines.
? Ability to identify, define and prioritize risks and communicate those to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
? Experience working with a contract management and archiving system or other database document management system.
? A strong service orientation and positive “can-do” attitude.

Required:
Requires a bachelor’s degree
Two (2) – four (4) years of experience in contract management.
Contract administration in a healthcare environment highly desirable.

To apply, please visit www.chwcareers.org (Req ID118941)

• Clerk of the Board of Supervisors – posted 11/11/11

County of Nevada, CA

Salary: $5,611 – $6,850 monthly; includes retirement benefits of 2.7% @ 55

The County of Nevada, CA, located in the scenic Sierra Foothills, seeks qualified candidate to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Board of Supervisors Office; prepare agendas, and record and document actions of the Board of Supervisors; maintain and provide minutes, records and other information for the Board; and provide expert professional assistance to the Board of Supervisors and County management staff in areas of responsibility.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, and two years of responsible administrative management experience. Additional advanced journey-level experience in this or a related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a Certified Clerk of the Board certificate of possession or a Paralegal certificate may substituted for two years of required education.

Open until filled with 1st cut-off date of Wednesday, December 2, 2011. For job information, and to apply, visit www.mynevadacounty.com, or call the job line at 530-265-1225 (Option 1).

• Corporate Paralegal – posted 11/1/11

The Sacramento office of Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full time corporate paralegal with a minimum of 5 years law firm experience in transactional law environment. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents to form entities; filings with Secretary of State; preparation of stock certificates; maintaining stock ledgers and minute books; drafting resolutions and minutes; preparing basic certificates and checklists for acquisitions and financings; preparing closing binders; preparing and filing basic securities forms including Form D, Forms 3, 4 and 5, Schedule 13 D/G. Blue sky filing experience would be a plus. This position requires exemplary organizational skills, attention to detail, strong client service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and ability to multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Work, Outlook and Excel is required. This position also requires a paralegal certification compliant with the State Bar of California Business and Professions Code § 6450 Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send all cover letters, resumes, and any supporting documentation via e-mail to ChastainJ@gtlaw.com (no phone calls, please).

• Paralegal - posted 11/1/11

The LA Jewish Home for the Aging, a large healthcare facility, is currently looking for a dynamic professional to work with CEO and other senior officers.  Qualified applicant will have 5-10 years experience in law office specializing in business/land use/zoning transactions or related field (no litigation).  Excellent Word/Excel/Powerpoint skills; read, write and clearly communicate in English; must have the ability to organize and set up sound document retention system;  knowledge of strong filing system (Dewey decimal); knowledge of healthcare a plus; must be able to organize offices, records, files and administrative personnel.  The right candidate must be able to handle the pressure of deadlines and display a warm and enthusiastic demeanor and have the ability to work well with others.

Interested candidates please submit a cover letter of introduction that explains why you are seeking this position and specific qualifications responsive to requirements of the position.  Letter should be over a complete resume, with employment gaps of six months or more of work history explained including at least three employment references with contact names & contact phone numbers.

Qualified applicants please contact:  Please send your resume and cover letter to andrea.robertson@jha.org