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United States Department of Justice
Attorney Vacancies can be found at
http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html
Attorney Vacancies can be found at
http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html
Position Type: Internship (Part-time), Summer Law
Clerk/Paralegal/Intern
Employer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Civil Service Commission
(Boston)
Contact: Angela C. McConney, Esq.
Job Title: Intern
Resume Receipt: E-mail
Default email for resumes.: Angela.Mcconney@state.ma.us
Description: The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission requires the
assistance of 2 Summer & 2 Fall interns. We seek 2nd or 3rd year law
students who are willing to volunteer for 20 hrs or more in the summer
and approximately 10 hours per week in the fall. This entry-level
position involves maintaining Commission paper and electronic files,
case-tracking systems, summarizing and indexing relevant Superior Court
and appellate court decisions, preparing Administrative Records for
Commission decisions on appeal to the Superior Court, conducting
occasional research and drafting concise and timely memoranda thereon.
Duties may be expanded to include drafting Commission decisions for an
intern who masters the entry-level functions and demonstrates the
requisite research and writing abilities. Applicants must make a 6-month
commitment to the internship.
Contact: Angela.Mcconney@state.ma.us or 617 979-1906.
_________________________________________________________________________
Liberty Mutual Group
Position 1--A qualified attorney with at least 3 years litigation experience whose primary
duties are to analyze and direct the defense of extra-contractual litigation against the
Company, and member Companies, in various states and involving various lines of
insurance. Provides consultation, recommendations and direction to home office, regional
and branch offices concerning litigation and settlement strategy.
Several years of direct experience representing defendant insurance companies in the areas
of general and/or auto liability, property and workers compensation preferred. Requirements
include excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work under
pressure, and the ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues. Travel required. If
Interested please contact:
Nestor A. Ramirez
Manager - Corporate Litigation Examining
Liberty Mutual Group
Corporate Legal Department
7Th Floor, MAILSTOP 07F
175 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02117
Ph: 617-654-4129
Sdn: 8-444-4129
Fax: 603-334-7901 Nestor.Ramirez@LibertyMutual.com
_________________________________________________________________________
Position 2--
Advance your Legal career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!
Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity available for a highly qualified attorney who is either
a specialist or highly experienced generalist handling complex legal assignments. As a
Home Office Counsel, you will provide legal advice and carry out actions which have an
impact upon the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the Company while maintaining high
standards of legal and business ethics and professional responsibility. Minimum of five
years legal experience to provide advice on property and casualty insurance coverage
matters. Excellent research and writing skills required. Previous insurance coverage
experience preferred. Applicants must provide writing sample on insurance coverage related
issues.
Responsibilities:
Provide high quality oral and written legal advice in a cost-effective manner to internal clients.
Recommend practical courses of action to achieve client goals within the scope of what is
legally permissible.
Perform comprehensive research and analysis of reported cases, statutes, regulations and
other legal materials regarding issues often characterized by an absence of clear legal
precedent and renders clear and unambiguous legal opinions and advice as necessary.
Representative duties include: Drafting and reviewing legal documents (e.g. contracts,
insurance policies, leases) involving substantial legal issues; Investigation, research,
drafting, negotiation and appearances on behalf of the Company in litigation, and managing
outside counsel in connection with litigation; Representing the Company before regulatory
and administrative bodies; Providing advice regarding the implications of new laws
substantially impacting the Company's business; and Anticipating legal issues and
encouraging practices to prevent problems from arising.
Other duties may vary according to practice group.
Qualifications:
Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one
jurisdiction in the United States required.
Generally requires at least five years' experience as a practicing attorney.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues.
Within certain practice groups, may require in-depth knowledge of a specialized area of law.
For further inquiry, please contact:Diane Whitehead
Human Resource Generalist
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
HO Legal Administration
PH: 617-654-4219
Fax: 617-574-5528
_________________________________________________________________________
The Hampden County Bar Advocates, Inc.
95 State Street, Ste 1026
Springfiled, MA 01103-2037
Telephone (413) 732-7110
Fax: (413) 732-6545
Email: Hampdenba@publiccounsel.net
Hampden County Bar Advocates, Inc. is accepting applications for the Hampden County bar
Advocate program.
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in MA,
Maintain professional liability Insurance, and have an office easilly accessible to the court(s)
they serve for the convenience of their appointed clients.
Applicants must also have taken the C.P.C.S "Zealous Advocacy" training, applied to take the
training or gotten a waiver from the training from C.P.C.S.
_________________________________________________________________________
The Hampshire County Bar Advocates in Northampton MA is seeking qualified attorneys
fluent in languages spoken by ethnic minorities for entrance into its program.
If interested please note contact information below.
Hampshire County Bar Advocates, Inc.
15 Gothic St, STE 10
Northampton, MA 01060-3084
Tel (413) 586-5038 Fax (413) 586-7388
Email: HCBA@crocker.net
The Franklin County Bar Advocates, Inc. continually seeks qualified ethically diverse
candidates for its panel. We are a non-profit organization which contracts with the Committee
for Public Counsel Services (C.P.C.S.) to assign private counsel to represent indigent
defendants charged with criminal offenses in the district and superior courts here in Franklin
County.
Participating attorneys rnust be admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, maintain
professional liability insurance and have an office or means to be accessibility to the clients
they serve.
This is extremely important in western Massachusetts where transportation is spotty and the
area is large.
Successful applicants must also complete or obtain a waiver for the Zealous Advocate
training course provided throughout the year by C.P.C.S. There is a fee for this training.
We are always seeking attorneys who possess a proficiency in non English languages and
attorneys who reflect our populations evolving ethnicity.
If there are any questions, please contact Mimi Gordon at the phone number listed below or
send an email to:
franklinba@publiccounsel.net.
FRANKLIN COUNTY BAR ADVOCATES
20 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone/Fax: 413-774-2994
_________________________________________________________________________
Clerk/Paralegal/Intern
Employer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Civil Service Commission
(Boston)
Contact: Angela C. McConney, Esq.
Job Title: Intern
Resume Receipt: E-mail
Default email for resumes.: Angela.Mcconney@state.ma.us
Description: The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission requires the
assistance of 2 Summer & 2 Fall interns. We seek 2nd or 3rd year law
students who are willing to volunteer for 20 hrs or more in the summer
and approximately 10 hours per week in the fall. This entry-level
position involves maintaining Commission paper and electronic files,
case-tracking systems, summarizing and indexing relevant Superior Court
and appellate court decisions, preparing Administrative Records for
Commission decisions on appeal to the Superior Court, conducting
occasional research and drafting concise and timely memoranda thereon.
Duties may be expanded to include drafting Commission decisions for an
intern who masters the entry-level functions and demonstrates the
requisite research and writing abilities. Applicants must make a 6-month
commitment to the internship.
Contact: Angela.Mcconney@state.ma.us or 617 979-1906.
_________________________________________________________________________
Liberty Mutual Group
Position 1--A qualified attorney with at least 3 years litigation experience whose primary
duties are to analyze and direct the defense of extra-contractual litigation against the
Company, and member Companies, in various states and involving various lines of
insurance. Provides consultation, recommendations and direction to home office, regional
and branch offices concerning litigation and settlement strategy.
Several years of direct experience representing defendant insurance companies in the areas
of general and/or auto liability, property and workers compensation preferred. Requirements
include excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work under
pressure, and the ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues. Travel required. If
Interested please contact:
Nestor A. Ramirez
Manager - Corporate Litigation Examining
Liberty Mutual Group
Corporate Legal Department
7Th Floor, MAILSTOP 07F
175 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02117
Ph: 617-654-4129
Sdn: 8-444-4129
Fax: 603-334-7901 Nestor.Ramirez@LibertyMutual.com
_________________________________________________________________________
Position 2--
Advance your Legal career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!
Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity available for a highly qualified attorney who is either
a specialist or highly experienced generalist handling complex legal assignments. As a
Home Office Counsel, you will provide legal advice and carry out actions which have an
impact upon the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the Company while maintaining high
standards of legal and business ethics and professional responsibility. Minimum of five
years legal experience to provide advice on property and casualty insurance coverage
matters. Excellent research and writing skills required. Previous insurance coverage
experience preferred. Applicants must provide writing sample on insurance coverage related
issues.
Responsibilities:
Provide high quality oral and written legal advice in a cost-effective manner to internal clients.
Recommend practical courses of action to achieve client goals within the scope of what is
legally permissible.
Perform comprehensive research and analysis of reported cases, statutes, regulations and
other legal materials regarding issues often characterized by an absence of clear legal
precedent and renders clear and unambiguous legal opinions and advice as necessary.
Representative duties include: Drafting and reviewing legal documents (e.g. contracts,
insurance policies, leases) involving substantial legal issues; Investigation, research,
drafting, negotiation and appearances on behalf of the Company in litigation, and managing
outside counsel in connection with litigation; Representing the Company before regulatory
and administrative bodies; Providing advice regarding the implications of new laws
substantially impacting the Company's business; and Anticipating legal issues and
encouraging practices to prevent problems from arising.
Other duties may vary according to practice group.
Qualifications:
Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one
jurisdiction in the United States required.
Generally requires at least five years' experience as a practicing attorney.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues.
Within certain practice groups, may require in-depth knowledge of a specialized area of law.
For further inquiry, please contact:Diane Whitehead
Human Resource Generalist
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
HO Legal Administration
PH: 617-654-4219
Fax: 617-574-5528
_________________________________________________________________________
The Hampden County Bar Advocates, Inc.
95 State Street, Ste 1026
Springfiled, MA 01103-2037
Telephone (413) 732-7110
Fax: (413) 732-6545
Email: Hampdenba@publiccounsel.net
Hampden County Bar Advocates, Inc. is accepting applications for the Hampden County bar
Advocate program.
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in MA,
Maintain professional liability Insurance, and have an office easilly accessible to the court(s)
they serve for the convenience of their appointed clients.
Applicants must also have taken the C.P.C.S "Zealous Advocacy" training, applied to take the
training or gotten a waiver from the training from C.P.C.S.
_________________________________________________________________________
The Hampshire County Bar Advocates in Northampton MA is seeking qualified attorneys
fluent in languages spoken by ethnic minorities for entrance into its program.
If interested please note contact information below.
Hampshire County Bar Advocates, Inc.
15 Gothic St, STE 10
Northampton, MA 01060-3084
Tel (413) 586-5038 Fax (413) 586-7388
Email: HCBA@crocker.net
The Franklin County Bar Advocates, Inc. continually seeks qualified ethically diverse
candidates for its panel. We are a non-profit organization which contracts with the Committee
for Public Counsel Services (C.P.C.S.) to assign private counsel to represent indigent
defendants charged with criminal offenses in the district and superior courts here in Franklin
County.
Participating attorneys rnust be admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, maintain
professional liability insurance and have an office or means to be accessibility to the clients
they serve.
This is extremely important in western Massachusetts where transportation is spotty and the
area is large.
Successful applicants must also complete or obtain a waiver for the Zealous Advocate
training course provided throughout the year by C.P.C.S. There is a fee for this training.
We are always seeking attorneys who possess a proficiency in non English languages and
attorneys who reflect our populations evolving ethnicity.
If there are any questions, please contact Mimi Gordon at the phone number listed below or
send an email to:
franklinba@publiccounsel.net.
FRANKLIN COUNTY BAR ADVOCATES
20 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone/Fax: 413-774-2994
_________________________________________________________________________
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- SACRAMENTO, CA TRIAL ATTORNEY
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date
of April 20, 2009 and will be accepted up to five
calendar days after the closing date.
Date posted: 03-30-2009
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY VACANCY
(Term Position NTE 14 months) UNITED STATES
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-AUSA-NDIA-02
Application materials must be postmarked no later
than April 7, 2009.
Date posted: 03-30-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- FRESNO, CA TRIAL ATTORNEY
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date
of April 27, 2009 and will be accepted up to five
calendar days after the closing date.
Date posted: 03-27-2009
TRIAL ATTORNEYS, GS-12 THROUGH GS-15 CIVIL
DIVISION, OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION LITIGATION
DISTRICT COURT SECTION WASHINGTON, DC
Accordingly, applications should be submitted as
early as possible but, in any event, not later than April
17, 2009.
Date posted: 03-27-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- RIVERSIDE, CA (2) TRIAL ATTORNEYS
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date
of April 17, 2009 and will be accepted up to five
calendar days after the closing date.
Date posted: 03-27-2009
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY(GS-0905-13/14/15)
PUBLIC INTEGRITY SECTION WASHINGTON, DC 09-
CRM-PIN-009
Applications must be postmarked by June 26, 2009.
Date posted: 03-26-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE UNIT TRIAL
ATTORNEYS / GS-13 TO GS-15 09-CRM-OEO-008
Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2009.
Date posted: 03-26-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TAX DIVISION,
APPELLATE SECTION WASHINGTON, D.C.
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS/ GS-13 to GS-15
Applications should be received by April 22, 2009.
Date posted: 03-25-2009
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE SOUTHERN
DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-02 MARCH 24, 2009
All applications/resumes should be postmarked no
later than March 31, 2009.
Date posted: 03-24-2009
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED
STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF SOUTH
CAROLINA
Applications must be postmarked by April 3, 2009.
Date posted: 03-24-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TAX DIVISION,
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTIONS WASHINGTON,
D.C. EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS/ GS-13 to GS-15
The positions will remain open until filled. Please
submit applications by April 22, 2009.
Date posted: 03-23-2009
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS / GS-12 to GS-15
CORPORATE/FINANCIAL LITIGATION SECTION
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION BRANCH U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / CIVIL DIVISION
Applications should be submitted as soon as
possible and, in any event, no later than May 15, 2009.
Date posted: 03-23-2009
TRIAL ATTORNEYS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
TAX DIVISION WASHINGTON, D.C.
Materials should be submitted by April 20, 2009.
Positions will be open until filled.
Date posted: 03-23-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- WILMINGTON, DE TRIAL ATTORNEY
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date
of April 7, 2009, and will be accepted up to five
calendar days after the closing date.
Date posted: 03-20-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- DALLAS, TX TRIAL ATTORNEY Applications
must be postmarked by the closing date of April 3,
2009, and will be accepted up to five calendar days
after the closing date.
Date posted: 03-20-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY/GS-13 to GS-15
This position will be open until March 30, 2009.
Date posted: 03-19-2009
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED
STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT
OF OHIO VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-
SDOHAUSA-02
Applications must be received no later than March 24,
2009.
Date posted: 03-19-2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE’S
OFFICE -- GREENBELT, MD TRIAL ATTORNEY
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date
of April 17, 2009 and will be accepted up to five
calendar days after the closing date.
Date posted: 03-17-2009