NEWS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS

One Week Institute on Child Welfare

INTERDISCIPLINARY CHILD WELFARE INSTITUTE ("ICWI")
Capital University Law School
May 18 - 22, 2009
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/icwi/ 

Capital University Law School, in conjunction with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, is pleased to offer a one-week intensive Interdisciplinary Child Welfare Institute ("ICWI"). This two-credit course will provide law students and graduate level social work students with a mutual understanding of the legal and sociological principles central to child welfare practice. In the increasingly complex world of child welfare, quality collaboration among legal and social work professionals is critical to keeping children safe and strengthening families.

Interdisciplinary learning provides a common foundation for students from different professional programs, and an environment for developing the skills required of future child welfare attorneys and social workers.

Capital University also offers the Summer Adoption Law Institute, another two-credit, one-week intensive course offered August 3 -7, 2009 that will explore adoption and related child protection issues from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/sali.htm.

TUITION:

The tuition for the summer 2009 is $1,074.00 per credit hour, for a total amount of $2,148.00 for this two-credit course. There will not be a course fee for this course.

COURSE CONTENT:

ICWI will cover such topics as:
* Constitutional rights of parents and children and the responsibility of the State to protect children from maltreatment
* History of child welfare law
* Child welfare systems in the United States: key federal policy and statutes and state structures
* Legal definitions and practice implications
* Child development and interviewing children
* Family dynamics of child maltreatment
* Ethical and professional considerations for interdisciplinary practice
* Preparing for trials and providing expert testimony
* Permanency planning and negotiating for best solutions for children and families

The course will also provide:
* Opportunities for interdisciplinary exercises and problem-solving
* Optional interdisciplinary externship component available.

LODGING INFORMATION:

You can find information about area hotels at:
http://www.law.capital.edu/About/Accommodations.asp.

Dorm rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rates may range from $28.00 to $35.00 per person per night. This fee must be paid in advance of the class. The dorms are not located at the law school, and are about a ten-minute car ride or thirty-minute bus ride between the two campuses. Transportation is not provided. If you would like to reserve a room, please contact Jenifer Thompson. ICWI students will be in College Avenue Hall.

CONTACT US:

If you have general questions, please email icwi@law.capital.edu or call 614.236.6730.

The National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law

 

National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law
Presented by the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee
April 1-4, 2009
The Ritz-Carlton
Orlando, Florida

 

The National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law is presented by the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Equal Employment Opportunity Committee. This year, the Conference will feature additional programs by the Section's Immigration Law Committee.

This program provides an unparalleled opportunity to focus on both trial practice issues and current legal and policy developments relating to equal employment opportunity and related workplace claims. The program will address issues and concerns from the perspective of plaintiff, management, union and government counsel. Please note the following details:

Meeting Registration:

The Conference registration fee is $525.00 per person for Section of Labor & Employment Law members, and $625.00 for non-Section members. A discounted registration fee of $425.00 is available for "Early Bird" registration (prior to January 19, 2009). First-time attendees may register at the discounted rate of $395.00. Law students, government agency and non-profit employees may register for $275.00. The registration fees cover the Wednesday welcome reception, Thursday cocktail supper and Friday networking reception, as well as all meeting materials, continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks during the meeting. The guest/partner/spouse registration fee of $125.00 ($50.00 for children 12-18) includes the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening events.

You are encouraged to register online, or you may register by completing the registration form and returning it with your payment and appropriate fees to Lynette Kelley, Meetings Registrar, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654 by March 25, 2009. Refunds, less a $50.00 administrative fee, will be made on registration cancellations received in writing before March 25, 2009.

Hotel Accommodations:

The Committee has negotiated a special group rate at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes of $299.00 plus taxes for single or double occupancy rooms. To reserve your room, call the hotel directly at 407-206-2400 or 800-576-5760. To receive the group rate, reference the "ABA 2009 National Conference on EEO Law". The group rate will be honored until March 2, 2009 or until the room block is exhausted. You must cancel your reservation 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date to avoid a one-night cancellation charge. Rooms will be available for check-in no later than 4:00 p.m., with a checkout time of 11:00 a.m.

Airline Discounts:

The ABA has contracted with American Airlines to provide discounted airfares. Contact American Airlines at 800-433-1790 and reference Discount Code 20348 to obtain the airline discount. Please note that this discount is not available via the airline website.

Ground Transportation:

The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes is located approximately 10 miles from Orlando International Airport ("MCO"). Taxicab service to the hotel is available.

CLE Credit:

Required sponsor documentation will be forwarded to and credit requested from MCLE states with general requirements for all lawyers. Each state determines the number of hours to be credited for attendance. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be available at the meeting.

Should you have any questions while making your arrangements, please contact the Section office at (312) 988-5523, or via email at laborempllaw@staff.abanet.org.

Careers in Employment Law Event:

On Friday, April 3, 2009, the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law School Outreach Task Force will hold a panel on Careers in Labor and Employment Law. During this event, experienced practitioners will provide plaintiff, labor union, government and employer perspectives on the practice of employment law. This event will take place at 12:30pm to 2:00pm at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Resort in Orlando, FL.

This program is being presented as part of the Section of Labor and Employment Law’s National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law which will be attended by more than 250 attorneys from around the country. Law students attending the Careers in Labor and Employment Law Lunch are also invited to attend, as guests of the EEO Committee and at no charge, an Immigration for Employment Lawyers seminar from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, and a reception with National Conference attendees from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, at the Ritz-Carlton. If you wish to attend the panel, the Immigration program or the social, please RSVP to Tracey Moore at mooret@abanet.org. When you arrive at the hotel, check in at the ABA Registration desk.

Complete information about the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law’s National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law, April 1-4, 2009, is available in their brochure which can accessed on the Career Development Office ("CDO") Student Portal, or at http://www.abanet.org/labor/mw/2009/eeo/eeo-mw09.shtml. If you have time to attend the regular conference seminars and events, the law student rate for the full conference is $275 (as compared to regular registration rates of $395 to $625).

If interested, please email the CDO at cdo@law.miami.edu for more information.

Law Student Passes for Upcoming Seminar 

Sterling Education Services, Inc. is a non-profit continuing legal education company that conducts seminars across the nation. They are holding an Immigration Law and Employer Compliance seminar in Fort Lauderdale on March 31, 2009 and would like to offer five law students scholarship-passes to this seminar as an introduction to the company. The students get a day-long overview of a particular aspect of the law, a seminar manual, and they also get an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

Students must register before the seminar via phone or email. No walk-ins will be allowed. Only current law students may take advantage of these passes and  MUST provide their student id number or other proof of enrollment in order to register.

PLEASE NOTE: Their scholarship policy requires that recipients provide credit card information at the time of registration to secure their free pass. No charge will be made to the card unless the registrant fails to attend the program and does not notify us three business days in advance. If a scholarship registrant should fail to show up at the program, or cancel as described above, a $50.00 no-show fee will be charged to the card provided. This policy has been instituted to avoid students securing a free pass and not choosing to use it while other students who would have like to have attended were told the free slots had been filled. Registration for the program will serve as agreement to this policy.

The five free passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis regardless of the school attended. After the five passes have been allocated, additional passes are available for $50.00 each.

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER STUDENTS ON THE WEBSITE!!!!

For those students who wish to register, they may call or email Elizabeth Hammer directly at  (715) 855-0495 and ses8@sterlingeducation.com, respectively, with the following information:

Full Name:

Student ID# (required):

CC information: (may be called-in if preferable)

Phone Number:

Full Mailing Address:

School Name:

Seminar City, ST, Title and Date for which they are interested in attending:

Reproductive Justice Writing Contest Hosted by the National Advocates for Pregnant Women

NAPW Law Student Writing Competition 2008-2009 Academic School Year

For all you law students out there, a fantastic reproductive justice writing contest is being hosted by the National Advocates for Pregnant Women ("NAPW"). They are giving out significant cash prizes, $1,000 for first prize, $500 and $250 for the runners up. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2009.

Issues of concern to pregnant and birthing women have often been missing from discussion in law school courses and among reproductive rights activists. Thanks in large part to public education efforts by writers, filmmakers and community activists, there is an unprecedented amount of attention and momentum surrounding the rights of pregnant and birthing women. To advance these efforts further, NAPW has developed two writing contests. NAPW and numerous co-sponsors and supporters (to be announced) hope that these contests will leverage the enthusiasm and creativity of a new generation of feminist legal scholars, and spark critical thinking about the need to address childbirth and birthing rights as constitutional and human rights issues.

The first contest asks for a critical analysis of the absence of birthing rights issues from gender discrimination and feminist jurisprudence textbooks and curricula. The second contest asks students to develop legal theories that can be used to challenge policies banning pregnant women from having a vaginal birth after a prior caesarean section ("VBAC"). This topic will encourage students to address a growing problem that has received very little attention from the feminist legal community, both in academia and within the leading women's rights legal advocacy organizations.

Other questions about the contest? Send Inquiries to: writingcontest@advocatesforpregnantwomen.org.

The Prague's Centre for Public Policy Announces its European Summer Institute 2009 on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels

The Prague's Centre for Public Policy is pleased to announce the forthcoming European Summer Institute 2009 ("ESI") on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels.  

Where? Prague, Czech Republic 

When? July 4-11, 2009 

Who? Prague's Centre for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP) and INstrategy - Institute for European and National Strategies have teamed up to organize the ninth institute On the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels (ESI2009). 

Why? The European Summer Institute 2009 is a seven-day academic program designed to bring together 30 undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds to enjoy their summer holidays in the unique academic and cultural environment. 

What is it about? The program provides students with an exciting opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the current EU politics through exchange of ideas with academics, policy practitioners and fellow students from different cultural environments. The ESI2009 combines intensive academic courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities. 

For additional information, you may visit ttp://esi.cpvp.cz to discover all the details about the ESI2009. The website contains updated information about the academic content, practicalities and application process. 

It is suggested that students submit their applications by Early Bird Application Deadline of April 30,2009. The Final Deadline is May 15, 2009.

Should you have any questions regarding the ESI 2009 and/or application process, please do not hesitate to contact: 

European Summer Institute 2009

Centrum pro verejnou politiku

Vyjezdova 510

190 11 Prague 9

Czech Republic

Tel: +420 737 679 605

Fax: +420 281 930 584

E-mail: esi@cpvp.cz

 

The National Association of Law Students With Disabilities is Holding its Third Annual Conference

The National Association of Law Students With Disabilities ("NALSWD")  is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity and non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. The organization's goal is to assist individuals in achieving their best employment potential by ensuring that students receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they need to be successful members of the legal bar.  

The 2008 conference featured many prominent lawyers with disabilities. Our keynote speaker was the Honorable Richard S. Brown, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and the only deaf judge in the country. Andy Imparato, CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities; Acting Vice Chair Christine M. Griffin of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Olegario Cantos VII of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division; and Claudia Gordon of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are also among the many lawyers with disabilities who spoke at the conference and have continued to support NALSWD’s development. 

NALSWD is seeking all law students with disabilities, whether they have physical, psychiatric, intellectual, learning or emotional disabilities. NALSWD was formed to facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the legal profession.  In this vein, the former President of NALSWD is now forming an affiliated Lawyers With Disabilities group, thanks to a generous Hearne Leadership Grant from the American Association of People With Disabilities ("AAPD"). 

Please visit the website at www.nalswd.org to learn more about NALSWD.  At www.nalswd.org, students can learn about opportunities to get involved with the organization, read monthly newsletters, join the e-mail listserv, participate in the burgeoning mentorship program, and learn about upcoming events and career opportunities. 

NALSWD's third annual conference is scheduled to take place on August 7-9 in Washington D.C.  The conference is being held in conjunction with the IMPACT Career Fair, the only national employer recruitment event for law students with disabilities.  NALSWD is also developing an annual awards program for law schools and law firms that have shown a commitment to advancing disability issues, access, and inclusion in their institutions.  

NALSWD invites students to get involved right away by completing their online registration form at http://www.nalswd.org/membershipform.php.

Attend the Cuban American Bar Association ("CABA") Annual Spring Mentor Reception

The Cuban American Bar Association invites you to attend its Annual Spring Mentor Reception: Passing on Leadership on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the offices of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, located at 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2500, Miami, Florida.

 

Remarks by:

 

Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr.

President

 

Raúl J. Chacón Jr.

Scholarship and Mentoring Co-Chair

 

Victoria Mendez

Scholarship and Mentoring Co-Chair

 

Complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP by Friday, March 27^th to diana@cabaonline.com.

Graduate Opportunities

Philip Morris Brazil Seeking Attorney

Position:      

Counsel – Curitiba, Brazil 

Employer description:

Philip Morris Brasil, a Brazilian affiliate of Philip Morris International, is a company that operates in the tobacco industry in Brazil since 1973.

Philip Morris International is the leading international tobacco company, with products sold in approximately 160 countries. In 2008, PMI held an estimated 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the USA. In 2008, PMI reported revenues net of excise taxes of $25.7 billion and operating income of $10.2 billion.

Purpose of the Job:

Manage legal aspects of the businesses of Philip Morris Brasil Ltda (Curitiba, Brazil) related to matters assigned by the head of the local Law Department and specific regional project teams, and to assist the head of the Law Department in the implementation of departmental initiatives, practices and objectives. This position works with the management of Philip Morris Brasil to reach business objectives in a manner consistent with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.

Accountabilities:

-                                  Provide timely legal advice related to the day to day business operations of the affiliates, making sure that all contracts and business dealings protect the company's interests, support its business plans, comply with local laws and applicable internal policies and procedures.

-                                  Develop best practices for advising clients and organizing workflow. Assist the Head of the Law Department in order to identify opportunities to improve the legal support to the business of the involved affiliates. Focus on high value work and assist with the implementation of departmental plans and objectives to better serve this purpose.

-                                  Ensure the provision of optimal legal support for local and regional project teams through both internal and external resources.

-                                  Support the head of the Law Department in the review of the affiliate’s business proposals for consistency with laws, company policies and the terms of the proposed transactions. Follow developments in each of the affiliate’s business to ensure legal compliance and identify legal issues for management.

-                                  Remain current and knowledgeable with respect to current and pending legislation, case law and administrative regulations pertinent to subject matter areas related to the business; provide accurate and timely reporting to supervisor in relation to relevant legal developments. Provide training on legal issues to employees of the different affiliates, as needed.

-                                  Participate on project teams, ensuring that their decisions and recommendations protect the legal interests of the company, and execute decisions to achieve objectives on a timely basis.

Skills and competences:

Education: Degree qualified-LL.M. or relevant work experience outside of Brazil desirable; Law degree in Brazil and membership with the Bar in Brazil.

Work Experience: The position ideally requires a minimum of 5 years of practice.

Language Skills: Fluent in English and Portuguese

Competence: Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Decision Quality and Business Acumen. 

Compensation: Annual Base Salary:

USD 68,000 +  Bonus + eligibility for stock award + car bonus 

To Apply:                                         Email resume and cover letter to Felippe Siqueira at felippe.siqueira@pmintl.com

Application Deadline:        April 1, 2009 

Start Date:                          May 2009

Massalin Particulares, an Argentine Subsidiary of Philip Morris International, is Seeking Attorney

Position:      

Counsel – Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Employer description: 

Massalin Particulares, an Argentine subsidiary of Philip Morris International, is the leader of the local tobacco industry; its brands account for more than 70% of the local cigarette market. Massalin Particulares provides legal support to its affiliates in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.  

Philip Morris International is the leading international tobacco company, with products sold in approximately 160 countries. In 2008, PMI held an estimated 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the USA. In 2008, PMI reported revenues net of excise taxes of $25.7 billion and operating income of $10.2 billion. 

Purpose of the Job: 

Manage legal aspects of the businesses of Massalin Particulares SA (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and its affiliates in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay related to matters assigned by the head of the local Law Department and specific regional project teams, and to assist the head of the Law Department in the implementation of departmental initiatives, practices and objectives. This position works with the management of Massalin Particulares and the markets mentioned above to reach business objectives in a manner consistent with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. 

Accountabilities: 

-                                  Provide timely legal advice related to the day to day business operations of the affiliates, making sure that all contracts and business dealings protect the company's interests, support its business plans, comply with local laws and applicable internal policies and procedures.

-                                  Develop best practices for advising clients and organizing workflow. Assist the Head of the Law Department in order to identify opportunities to improve the legal support to the business of the involved affiliates. Focus on high value work and assist with the implementation of departmental plans and objectives to better serve this purpose.

-                                  Ensure the provision of optimal legal support for local and regional project teams through both internal and external resources.

-                                  Support the head of the Law Department in the review of the affiliate’s business proposals for consistency with laws, company policies and the terms of the proposed transactions. Follow developments in each of the affiliate’s business to ensure legal compliance and identify legal issues for management.

-                                  Remain current and knowledgeable with respect to current and pending legislation, case law and administrative regulations pertinent to subject matter areas related to the business; provide accurate and timely reporting to supervisor in relation to relevant legal developments. Provide training on legal issues to employees of the different affiliates, as needed.

-                                  Participate on project teams, ensuring that their decisions and recommendations protect the legal interests of the company, and execute decisions to achieve objectives on a timely basis.-                                   

Skills and competences:  

Education: Degree qualified-LL.M. or relevant work experience outside of Argentina desirable; law degree in Argentina and membership with the Bar in Argentina.

Work Experience: The position ideally requires a minimum of 5 years of practice.

Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish

Competences: Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Decision Quality and Business Acumen. 

Compensation: Annual Base Salary:  

USD 61,000 +  Bonus + eligibility for stock award 

To Apply:                                          To Apply:                                        Email resume and cover letter to Andrea Balbi at andrea.balbi@pmintl.com     

                                                Application Deadline:        April 1, 2009                  

Start Date:                          June 2009

The State Attorney's Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit is Seeking an Attorney for Fall 2009

The State Attorney’s Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Assistant State Attorney for the fall of 2009.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Randy McGruther

Chief Assistant State Attorney

1700 Monroe Street, 3^rd Floor

Ft. Myers, FL 33901 

Interviews are conducted quarterly. The next interviewing session will be held in June.

The Social Security Administration Seeks Attorney Advisor

The Social Security Administration/Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, located at 8380 Old York Rd, Suite 250, Elkins Park, PA is seeking an Attorney Advisor. Attorney Advisers in the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review ("ODAR") provide legal and technical support to Administrative Law Judges ("ALJ"s) in order to process appeal cases filed under Titles II, XVI, and XVIII of the Social Security Act.

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 to Monday, March 30, 2009.

 

For more information on how to apply, visit:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80081516&aid=54998962-2439&WT.mc_n=MKT000125.

Residential Real Estate and Community Association Law Firm Seeks Attorney

Small Virginia law firm (6 attorneys & 15 staff) established in 1995 and specializing in residential real estate and community association law is seeking attorney for community association and residential real estate practice.  This is an entry-level position, although prior experience as an attorney is a plus!  If you have the following skills, you may be the perfect candidate for us:

• Ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated
• Excellent "people" skills
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Excellent work ethic
• Quick learner

The firm is a well-established growing law firm located in Annandale, Virginia. They specialize in the representation of community associations in Virginia.  Ability to excel in litigation, meeting with community association boards of directors, managers and community members is a must.  Excellent benefits!  Salary negotiable. 

E-mail resume to wmason@seganmason.com.  Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia (Maryland bar in addition would be a plus).  For additional information, visit the firm website www.seganmason.com. 

FINCA International Seeking International Regional Attorney,  Latin America

International Regional Attorney, Latin America

FINCA International
Apply By: 31 March 2009
Latin America and Caribbean | Senior-level

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at www.villagebanking.org (careers section).

Organization(s):

FINCA International

Country/Region:

Latin America and Caribbean

Contract Length:

Full-time staff position

Apply by:

31 March 2009

Description:

FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 700,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International is currently looking for an International Regional Attorney, Latin America, to work in the General Counsel's (GC) office as a regional attorney principally serving the Latin America & the Caribbean region. Under the direction of the GC, the International Regional Attorney provides legal advice to FINCA headquarters, the Latin America & the Caribbean hub and affiliates, with respect to corporate re-organizations and transformations to deposit-taking institutions, corporate mergers, acquisitions, equity and debt investments, contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, and key regulatory issues affecting the region. In coordination with the GC, the International Regional Attorney implements all aspects of the legal strategy relating to transformations of affiliates in the region, including working with the regional hub, local counsel (in-house and outside) in the affiliates, the FINCA International Executive Office, other members of the legal department and other groups to develop appropriate capital structures and analyzing the tax consequences of proposed transactions.

The International Regional Attorney monitors compliance of transformed affiliates with bylaws, governance issues, and capital structure plans, develops working materials to enable compliance with financial and prudential regulations with respect to Latin America transformed affiliates. The International Regional Attorney works in conjunction with individual transformation project managers, the Regional Director, Country Directors, and local counsel to ensure that overall legal strategy for transformation is carried out. The International Regional Attorney coordinates the activities of the affiliates, the regional hub, and headquarters departments on all projects as needed to perform job functions outlined in this job description. The International Regional Attorney supports the development of strategic plan and legal policies and procedures as requested by the GC. 

Ideal Profile:

- Law degree from a leading university in Latin America or in the US, post-graduate law degree from a US university preferred,
- Admission to the bar in one country in Latin America and to any US bar required,
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate, tax, commercial, finance/banking law,
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Latin America,
- Significant experience in 5 of the following fields required: banking, credit/lending operations, contracts, corporate governance, employment, capital markets/finance, international financing transactions, litigation, and taxation, (experience with commercial or investment banks preferred but not essential),
- Familiarity with banking regulation in a variety of countries of the Latin American region preferred
- Exposure to micro finance and international development a plus,
- Experience with corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, and debt/equity investments preferred,
- Capacity to work under time pressure, thoroughness and initiative - must be able to manage projects to successful conclusion, and make clear, reliable and concise recommendations as to legal strategies taking account of strategic objectives,
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to operate sensitively in multicultural environment and develop effective working relations with colleagues and clients,
- Fluency in Spanish and English including a demonstrated skill to draft and negotiate contracts in both languages.

Associate Director of DC Area Outreach – University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Washington, DC)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law has created a new position, Associate Director of DC Area Outreach.  This position will be located in the University’s new Washington DC site location, and will report to both the Assistant Dean of Career Services and the Director of the Development. This is a position with responsibility for the successful planning, development and implementation of multiple strategic initiatives in support of the school's visibility and outreach in Washington, DC. Position will require occasional travel to Pittsburgh, PA. The individual will report jointly to the Director of Development and the Assistant Dean for Career Services in Pittsburgh. This position will currently be a part-time position working at 60% to 80% of full-time hours, with the potential to increase to a full-time position in the future.  

Qualifications:  Masters required, J.D. preferred. A minimum of two years of professional experience in the law, legal recruiting and/or alumni and development relations. Candidate must demonstrate success in an autonomous environment along with the ability to develop strategies on short- and long-term goals. Candidate must be capable of learning and conveying the key elements of the Law School- its mission, history, academic programs, faculty and research, and goals. The position requires responsibility for programs and services that promote student success, as well as successful relations with key constituents, including alumni, donors and employers.  

For the complete job description and to apply please visit the “Job Opportunities” section http://www.pitt.edu/employment.html  and reference job # 0126336 .  Please note that all applications must be submitted directly through the University’s website.

Washington, DC Law Firm Seeks Foreign Attorney

Attorney - Foreign Attorney
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Washington, DC law firm seeks a Foreign Associate to join their International Arbitration practice. Interested candidate must have an LL.M. and be fluent in Spanish/English. Superior written, verbal and academic credentials a must. Please submit law school transcript with resume in Word Format. All inquiries are strictly confidential. To be considered for this position, include your resume (in Microsoft Word format) in an e-mail to: rsinger@americansearchcompanies.com.  Please forward a law school transcript as well, if available, or if specifically required above. Please mention Job RS1DC9476H in your response.
 

If you're interested in this opportunity, send your resume in strict confidence to Rhonda Singer, Esq. at rsinger@americansearchcompanies.com.

 

Miami Commercial Litigation Firm Seeks Associate

AV rated Miami commercial litigation firm seeks associate with 1-3 years of commercial litigation experience. Salary is commensurate with experience  If interested, please send resume via regular mail or email to:

Contact Information:

Mail:

 

2999 NE 191

St Suite 900

Miami, Fl. 33180

E-Mail:

 

Robert@rcooperpa.com

 

internship and clerkship Opportunities for STUDENTS

 

The National Tribal Court Clerkship Program

The University of Colorado Law School ("CU") is pleased to announce the National Tribal Court Clerkship Program for the Summer 2009.  Law clerks have aided federal and state judges for more than a century by providing legal and administrative assistance. Very few tribal judges, however, have enjoyed the luxury of a law clerk’s services—mostly due to lack of financial resources. With the advent of the National Tribal Court Law Clerk Program, we hope this will change. Tribal Court judges need assistance over the summer with substantive legal research and writing, and the goal of this program is to send law students from around the country to these courts for summer clerkships.  Although the positions are unpaid, students will be able to earn academic credit subject to meeting the requirements set forth by the students’ law schools.  This summer there are three opportunities with tribal courts.     

Because this is a relatively new process for tribal court judges, and because they have expressed a desire to receive application materials in bundles rather than trickling in, CU Law will be assisting the participating judges by collecting the materials of interested students from around the country, bundling them and forwarding the bundles to the participating judges. 

Opportunities/Postings 

The Navajo Nation Supreme Court is looking for two summer law clerks for the summer of 2009 in Window Rock, Arizona through the Tribal Courts Clerkship Program. Students do not need to be Native American Indian to apply, but Native American students are encouraged to apply. Students are eligible to receive academic credit, however the clerkships are unpaid.  The Court has a backlog of cases that require a preliminary review and legal research, and also require a clerk to draft bench memos, orders and opinions to be published online in our reporters. Once the case is completed, the clerks would assist in deliberation. Telecommuting is not an option for clerks because the Associate Justices meet often and would like the participation of the clerks in these meetings.  It is also beneficial for the student to receive direct feedback from the judges so that the clerks may incorporate the Navajo fundamental law into their work product.  Work hours can be flexible, though. The Navajo Supreme Court provides assistance with rent to unpaid students receiving credit towards their program.  Arrangements can be made by the Court to help find a room for the student to rent.  If you are interested in applying for this program, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to karent@colorado.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, but address your materials to LaVerne H. Garnenez, Navajo Nation Supreme Court, P O Box 520, Window Rock, Navajo Nation, AZ 86515.  Indicate “Navajo Nation Supreme Court Application” in the subject line of your e-mail. Karen Trojanowski at CU will be collecting all of the applications through the Tribal Court Clerkship Program, and will send them as one bundle to the Navajo Nation Supreme Court. Please DO NOT send your materials to the Court directly.  

Fort Berthold District Court of the Three Affiliated Tribes in New Town, North Dakota is looking for one part-time or full-time law clerk for the summer of 2009.  Students do not need to be Native American Indian, but Native American Indian students are encouraged to apply.  Students are eligible to receive academic credit, however the clerkships are unpaid.  This court handles civil, criminal and juvenile cases arising in the Reservation. The court is currently dealing with civil jurisdiction cases that raise complete issues on exhaustion of tribal remedies. The Court also has a need for need for tribal code amendments (the code governs conduct on the Reservation in all areas). New Town is located along a large lake and fishing, swimming and boating is available. It is likely that housing could be found for the student. Telecommuting is not an option as the student will get a much better experience by being on site, and by being mentored and supervised directly by Judge Vance Gillette. If you are interested in applying for this program, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to karent@colorado.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Wednesday, April 8^th, but address your materials to Judge Vance Gillette, Fort Berthold District Court of the Three Affiliated Tribes, PO Box 967, New Town, ND 58763.  Indicate “Fort Berthold District Court Application” in the subject line of your e-mail.  Karen Trojanowski at the University of CU will be collecting all of the applications through the Tribal Court Clerkship Program, and will send them as one bundle to Fort Berthold District Court. Please DO NOT send your materials to the Court directly.

Project Vote Seeking Interns

Project Vote is seeking two summer interns to join a dynamic team employing advocacy and litigation to address voter registration and election administration issues nationwide.  Project Vote is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding the franchise, particularly in low income and minority communities.  Working closely with its community partner, ACORN, Project Vote has helped to register over 2.5 million voters since 2004.  Both of these positions will be based in Project Vote’s Washington, DC, office. 

The legal interns will:

• Assist in litigating challenges to restrictive laws and procedures that hamper voter registration and participation
• Draft public education materials and correspondence with election officials
• Track legislative bills to identify progressive and problematic election laws
• Enforce federal mandates that public assistance and disability agencies provide voter registration services for clients
• Identify and address administrative barriers to registration
• Meet with local election officials to gather information and negotiate solutions
• Conduct legal research on applicable federal and state laws and regulations

The candidate must have strong research, writing and interpersonal skills.  Familiarity with the National Voter Registration Act, Help America Vote Act and Voting Rights Act is preferred but not required.  Applicants should submit resume, transcript and writing sample. 

Applications will be accepted until March 30, 2009. Please send materials to Donald Wine at dwine@projectvote.org. 

This is an unpaid internship. Course credit may be available at the discretion of the participating law school. 

The Harris Corporation is Seeking a Legal Intern

The Harris Corporation in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Legal Intern. The intern will be supporting the Harris in-house Legal Department, and will have the opportunity to support various functions including intellectual property, litigation support, contract drafting, real estate, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, government contracting, corporate governance and human resource law. The intern will be conducting research, fact-finding and analysis in the above areas. This position will be located at the Corporate Headquarters in Melbourne, FL. 

To Apply:         Email resume and cover letter to: college@harris.com

Deadline:          May 2, 2009