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SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER - Chapel Hill, NC
Date Posted: 12/21/2004
Salary: N/A

SELC's mission is to protect the natural environment of the Southeast. Working closely with state and local partners, we provide legal advocacy and leadership on priority regional issues relating to forests, the coast and wetlands, energy, air and water pollution, and transportation and land use. Over its 18-year history, SELC has earned a reputation as one of the leading environmental organizations in the country. Additional information regarding our work and our staff is available at www.SouthernEnvironment.org.

The Carolinas office is responsible for the full range of SELC's work in North and South Carolina. SELC also has offices in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Atlanta, Georgia, and satellites in Asheville, North Carolina and Sewanee, Tennessee. We currently have 64 employees, including 23 attorneys .

Staff Attorney This person will work principally in North Carolina and South Carolina on a variety of important environmental issues. The work will include litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal courts and regulatory agencies, and legislative work as needed. Requires at least 3 years of legal experience, with a preference for environmental litigation or policy advocacy experience. Exceptional qualifications required, including a strong academic background and firm commitment to SELC's mission. Salary commensurate with experience.

Associate Attorney The entry-level attorney will work with senior attorneys in several of SELC's substantive areas of practice. The work will include litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal courts and regulatory agencies. This position requires a strong academic background and a strong commitment to SELC's mission. Applicants with 0-3 years of legal experience will be considered. Experience in environmental advocacy is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff. We strongly encourage applications from persons of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

To apply: All applications must be in writing and include a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and at least three references.

Applications should be sent or emailed by January 31, 2005 to:
Hayley Parrish/hparrish@selcva.org
Southern Environmental Law Center
201 West Main Street, Suite 14
Charlottesville, VA 22902

SENIOR COUNSEL, US LAW & SECURITY PROGRAM - New York Office
Date Posted: 12/15/2004
Salary: N/A

Senior Counsel will play a central role in HRF's efforts to promote a greater understanding and respect for human rights in U.S. national security and counterterrorism policy by helping identify litigation opportunities that advance broad program goals, and by leading program involvement in these efforts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors and JD
• 3 years experience in civil or criminal litigation;
• Substantial legal analysis, litigation writing skills and experience;
• Strong knowledge of legal and political developments relevant to analyzing the human rights impact of U.S. national security policy; U.S. Government decision-making processes, and sound policy judgment; U.S. criminal and constitutional law; international and humanitarian law.
• One foreign language; Significant international travel .

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 15, 2005

SUBMISSIONS (E-mail ): Cover letter, resume, 2 Unedited Writing Samples; 2 Edited Writing Samples; Names and contact details for three (3) references to:HumanResources@HumanRightsFirst.org

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL DIRECTOR - New York Office
Date Posted: 12/15/2004
Salary: N/A

Human Rights First seeks a senior international lawyer with recognized expertise on international human rights and humanitarian law to be the principal advisor for the organization on matters of international law. Expertise on humanitarian law is particularly important for this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• International lawyer with proven legal skills;
• Significant experience in advancing human rights protection in the nongovernmental and/or intergovernmental environments;
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required and proficiency in French and/or Spanish is strongly desirable;
• Significant international travel is required.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 15, 2005

SUBMISSIONS (E-mail ): Cover letter, resume, 2 Unedited Writing Samples; 2 Edited Writing Samples; Names and contact details for three (3) references to:HumanResources@HumanRightsFirst.org

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

NOTICE OF FACULTY POSITION(S) UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW - Albuquerque, NM
Date Posted: 12/02/2004
Salary: N/A

The University of New Mexico School of Law may have one or more non-tenure track visiting positions for the Fall and/or Spring semesters of 2005-2006. Preferred areas of concentration will depend upon curricular needs but may include clinic, constitutional law, business/commercial law, and environmental/natural resources law. Salary and terms of employment for these positions will depend upon resources available and the qualifications of the candidates.

Candidates must possess a J.D. degree or equivalent legal degree. Preferred qualifications include formal training, experience or aptitude in teaching the relevant subject; demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in the practice of law, the teaching of law, or academic scholarship; and established scholarship. To apply, send a letter of interest that addresses your qualifications and teaching interest and/or expertise in subject matter, a curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Associate Dean Jennifer Moore
School of Law MSC11 6070 1
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

For full consideration, submit applications by January 7, 2005. Recruitment will continue until openings are filled. The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator.

ATTORNEY - MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond, Washington
Date Posted: 11/29/2004
Salary: N/A

We are seeking an attorney with at least seven years of transactional and\or intellectual property experience to join the Standards Legal Team in the Law and Corporate Affairs (LCA) division of Microsoft. This attorney will structure, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including multi-party technical specification development agreements, collaboration agreements, and intellectual property policies. The attorney will counsel clients in developing business and licensing strategies, and find creative solutions to complex business and legal issues. As demand for interoperability among software products, components and services has significantly increased in recent years with the widespread use of the Internet, and the emergence of the PC as the center of the digital hub, participation in industry standards setting organizations, both formal and informal, has become an integral and necessary part of Microsoft's business strategy.

The Corporate Standards Strategy Team assists clients on a company-wide basis with the creation of new standards-setting organizations, membership in such organizations, licensing and ownership of intellectual property associated with the development and implementation of technical standards, and potential liability issues including antitrust. Candidates should have strong experience in patent, copyright, and trademark licensing and\or patent litigation, and experience negotiating IP-related transactions (multi-party transactions a plus). Candidates should also have experience with corporate and antitrust law. We are looking for a self-starter who has successfully demonstrated an ability to excel in a fast paced, loosely structured environment. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded attorney with a strong legal background, ability to quickly understand technical issues, and a keen business sense. As an attorney in the Corporate Standards Strategy Team, you will work closely with other groups within LCA and nearly all product and business teams including the company's senior executives. You should possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the company.

Qualifications to include:
A minimum of 7 years practice experience, excellent academic credentials, hold a J.D. degree, and be a member in good standing of a state bar. Experience with computer software development issues and knowledge of general computing concepts is highly desirable. Experience and knowledge of the mobility industry is also a plus.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-117077 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace .

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION - Washington D.C.
Date Posted: 11/16/2004
Closing Date: 11/22/2004
Salary: SO-905-Level 2 ($136,402-$203,000)

SUMMARY OF CRITICAL DUTIES:

The Associate Director, as a senior manager in the Division of Enforcement, is specifically responsible for 1) supervising the Division's investigations that involve trading on national securities exchanges and in the over-the-counter market; 2) supervising cases involving broker-dealer, investment adviser and investment company failures to comply with their statutory responsibilities; 3) supervising complex manipulation, insider trading, and financial reporting/issuer disclosure cases involving extensive investigation; and 4) supervising litigation of injunctive actions and administrative proceedings.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You are required to meet the minimum qualification requirements below to be considered for this position. These requirements are in accordance with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Handbook.

1. You must have a J.D. and be a member of the bar (please indicate your J.D. and bar membership on your application); AND

2. You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-15 or equivalent grade level (i.e. SK-16/17 at the SEC) OR equivalent level in the private sector AND significant supervisory/managerial experience that clearly desmontrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of this Senior Officer position.

Candidates who are currently SES at other Federal agencies AND have had competitive career status as a General Schedule or equivalent Federal employee, may apply for reassignment.

Senior Officer "SO" Core Qualifications:

If you meet the requirements described above, a panel of three executives will review and rate your application on the four "Senior Officer Core Qualifications" identified below. Please address each of the four Senior Officer Core Qualifications below, in writing AND on separate sheets of paper, clearly describing and giving examples that describe the extent of your experience. If your application does not show experience in each category, you may be determined ineligible or receive a low rating.

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CORPORATE ASSOCIATE- STOEL RIVES LLP - Seattle, Washington
Date Posted: 11/10/2004
Salary: N/A

The Position
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an attorney to join the corporate practice group in its Seattle office. Work will include corporate securities, M&A, finance and general business transactions. The ideal candidate has between three and five years of experience in these areas. An exceptional academic record and outstanding writing skills are required.

The Group
As part of its business services practice, the firm advises clients in a variety of corporate and securities-related transactions, including financings by emerging businesses; initial and follow-on public offerings; SEC reporting and compliance matters for publicly-held companies; mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and joint venture transactions; and licensing and other technology-related transactions. The Seattle group currently consists of seven partners, six associates, and two paralegals; firm wide the corporate practice group consists of approximately 75 professionals.

The Firm
Stoel Rives enjoys a 100-year tradition as one of the Northwest's leading law firms. The firm has over 375 lawyers in offices in Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Boise. As one of the Northwest's oldest and largest law firms, Stoel Rives provides a full range of legal and business services to clients with regional, national and international operations.

For additional information about Stoel Rives, visit the firm's website at www.stoel.com.

The Application
To apply for the position please send a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to Sandra Gronfein, Lawyer Recruiting and Professional Development Manager, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101 (sggronfein@stoel.com).

NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted from professional recruiters without prior approval from Michael Gotham, the Director of Lawyer Recruiting and Professional Development, or Sandra Gronfein, the Manager of Lawyer Recruiting and Professional Development. Equal Opportunity Employer.

ASSISTANT DEAN, CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Houston, Texas
Date Posted: 11/10/2004
Salary: N/A

The School of Law at Pace University is looking for an Assistant Dean for Career Development at its Westchester Campus. The successful candidate for this position will provide a range of services to meet the needs of students. Responsibilities include: maintaining employment statistics for the graduating class and overseeing the annual NALP Employment and Salary Survey, supervising collection of employment data at graduation and nine-months out of the most recently graduating class, annual preparation of Employment Placement section of ABA Questionnaire, developing and maintaining employer contacts in metropolitan area towards increasing numbers of employers interviewing on-campus, participating in resume referral programs; and fostering and maintaining links to the legal community via bar association and professional association activities.

Qualifications for this position include a J.D. degree and admission to a state bar, experience in law school career development and counseling, an understanding and appreciation of law student concerns, an understanding of legal opportunities and the ability to work as part of a team. Familiarity with database management is preferred.

Please apply on line at www.pace.edu/hr. Pace University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE, CHRISTUS HEALTH - Houston, Texas
Date Posted: 11/04/2004
Salary: N/A

Witt/Kieffer, Ford, Hadelman & Lloyd has been engaged by CHRISTUS Health to assist in the identification and recruitment of a Vice President for Audit and Compliance. CHRISTUS Health CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 40 hospitals, inpatient and long-term care facilities, as well as dozens of clinics and other health care services. CHRISTUS facilities are located throughout 60 cities in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Missouri and Mexico. With assets of over $3 billion, CHRISTUS Health is among the ten largest Catholic systems in the country. CHRISTUS Health employs more than 25,000 associates and has 7,000 physicians. CHRISTUS is also listed among the nation's Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks.

The Vice President for Audit and Compliance is a new position created to coordinate the development of a system-wide compliance and audit plan and to monitor activities to ensure that the system and its affiliated entities are fully compliant with all federal and state laws and regulations.

The Vice President for Audit and Compliance will report directly to the CHRISTUS Health Audit Committee and the CHRISTUS Mission, Ethics and Spiritual Care Committee. This position will provide direct support to the CHRISTUS Health Board of Directors Audit Committee. The position will report administratively to the President and Chief Executive Officer of CHRISTUS Health for direction on all operational and administrative matters.

Successful candidates will have a graduate degree in finance, business administration or a related field is required. S/He should possess the appropriate certification and/or licensure. Candidates should possess at least five years of experience in leading compliance and/or audit functions, preferably at the corporate level. Knowledge of, and experience in, healthcare regulatory and compliance issues is required. Candidates also should have the ability to review, analyze and implement regulatory issues and understand the concept of audit, third party reimbursement and pricing and billing issues, including culture, operations, financial and information technology.

If you are aware of qualified individuals for this opportunity, please contact me at the address below. Candidates may contact me directly by sending a current resume via email or facsimile. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Marvene Eastham
Witt/Kieffer, Ford, Hadelman & Lloyd
10375 Richmond Avenue
Suite 1625 Houston, TX 77042
713/266.6779
713/266.8133 facsimile
AprilM@wittkieffer.com

ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE - Washington, DC
Date Posted: 11/03/2004
Salary: N/A

Cushman & Wakefield, an international real estate services firm, has an excellent career opportunity for a Corporate Counsel in its Washington DC location.

Responsibilities include real estate, brokerage and general corporate matters, as well as litigation administration. Competitive candidates should have 4-6 years experience, preferably in the real estate sector. Position requires bar membership. If you possess the skills necessary to thrive in a fast -paced dynamic environment, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package & genuine career opportunity.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail resume with salary history and cover letter to: recruitingkm@cushwake.com

(Please note that submissions without salary history will not be considered.)

ATTORNEY FOR NATIONAL JUDICIAL CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Date Posted: 11/03/2004
Salary: N/A

Attorney for National Judicial Center on Domestic Violence -- Join the movement to end abuse. We are a dynamic national organization committed to stopping violence in our homes, neighborhoods, and around the world. For the past 14 years, the FVPF’s Judicial Education Project has provided national leadership in efforts to improve the courts’ response to domestic violence cases. We seek a creative and energetic individual to join our legal team at an exciting time in its development. In partnership with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in the US Department of Justice, we are expanding the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence to provide a continuum of high quality domestic violence education and technical assistance to the judiciary. The expanded project builds on the partners’ work in creating the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence and presenting intensive judicial education workshops to some 800 judges nationwide since 1998.

See the Family Violence Prevention Fund’s website under “About Us,” www.endabuse.org, for full job description and instructions about how to apply. EOE/POC strongly encouraged.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - Ann Arbor, MI
Date Posted: 10/29/2004
Salary: N/A

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - is seeking an attorney to provide legal advice with an emphasis in constitutional and public sector law as it relates to higher education issues , including academic programs, admissions, financial aid, and intellectual property (creation, use and development of course materials, scholarly works, and research). Engage, supervise, and monitor outside counsel in these areas. Ensure consistent treatment of overarching legal issues. Coordinate responses to legislative or regulatory developments. Negotiate and review contracts and other legal documents. Work closely with individuals in the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Provost's Office, the University Library, the University's Media Union, as well as with individual faculty members and departments. Draft and review policies. Conduct educational programs for the University community. Desired Qualifications: Significant experience providing legal advice to large, complex organizations in one or more of the following areas or related fields - higher education law, constitutional/public law, equal opportunity, and intellectual property law. A law degree from an NALS accredited law school with admission (or eligibility for admission) to State Bar of Michigan is necessary

Send resume to:

Lynette Kosky, Business Manager
Office of the General Counsel
University of Michigan
503 Thompson Street, Room 4010
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1349.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Kentucky
Date Posted: 10/29/2004
Salary: N/A

Legal Aid Society (LAS), a non-profit legal services organization serving Louisville Metro and fourteen surrounding Kentucky counties, seeks an Executive Director. LAS represents and advocates for low-income individuals and their organizations in federal and state courts and in their communities. The Executive Director is responsible for overall program operation, managing 40 employees and a budget of $3 million, and must have advocacy, administrative, program development and fundraising skills and experience. LAS is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuing Justice … Restoring Hope. Send a resume, writing sample and three references by December 10, 2004:

R. James Straus, Chairperson
Executive Director Search Committee
c/o Frost Brown Todd LLC
400 West Market Street, 32nd Floor
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
lassearch@fbtlaw.com
502.589.5400

ATTORNEY - Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/29/2004
Salary: N/A

Attorney for Patent Portfolio Analysis Practice ~ You'll make a difference as an Attorney in our Patent Group. Use your depth of experience in intellectual property and technology. Enjoy a stimulating, fast-paced environment with the smartest people around, and make an impact on the future of Microsoft's technology.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and manage Microsoft's growing patent portfolio for a particular business, including summarizing & categorizing patents, mapping patents to product, assisting with planning for new patent filings and identification of potential licensing candidates
• Work closely with a variety of internal technical, business and legal contacts and external consultants to determine the value of Microsoft's intellectual property assets, including identifying and analyzing patents relating to competitive or industry products and technologies, standards specifications, etc. to support various licensing and enforcement efforts
• Counsel and educate development and business clients and other Microsoft attorneys about Microsoft's patent portfolio

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of relevant patent legal experience required, including patent litigation and/or patent opinion drafting
• Bachelor Degree in EE or CS or significant software experience required; advanced technical degree a plus
• Significant computer industry experience highly desirable
• Law firm background prefered, 2+ years supervisory experience helpful

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-119475 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

ASSOCIATE PARALEGAL - Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/29/2004
Salary: N/A

Microsoft has an immediate opening for an Associate Paralegal for assignment to the In-House Patent Preparation and Prosecution Team in the Patent Portfolio Development Group.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and file legal documents relating to patent application filing and prosecution with the USPTO. Track In-House attorney progress on preparing all documents related to and the filing of patent applications. Identify and escalate appropriate issues to Planning Team paralegals and attorneys. Assist in preparing and filing responses to office actions and information disclosure statements. Docket, follow up on and close out due dates in in-house database. Follow up with inventors as necessary on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, providing prior art to In-House attorneys, review of patent drafts and execution of formal documents. Follow up and communicate with In-House attorneys and Planning Teams in a timely manner on due dates. Routinely run database reports to check progress of matters, accuracy of docketing and to check integrity of data. Update database in order to accurately reflect the status of the matter and track the next action to be taken. Manage files and file all hardcopy associated with patent matters from pre-disclosure through filing stage including completion of all formalities. After patent filing, conduct audit of both files and database entries. Undertake special projects as assigned.

The successful candidate will be action-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as on a team; able to effectively solve moderately complex problems with little or no direction; self-confident, composed and professional. At least one year of experience with a law firm in preparing and filing papers in the PTO is preferred. Must have strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality. The candidate will also have strong organizational, planning, time management and anticipatory skills; and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as effective written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate drive and initiative, the capability to prioritize among multiple projects, and the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120965 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

SR. ATTORNEY LCA PROCESS EXCELLENCE - Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/27/2004
Salary: N/A

Microsoft's Law and Corporate Affairs department (LCA) is seeking an experienced professional to lead its process excellence initiatives. LCA is one of the leading corporate legal departments in the world, and has responsibility for significant functions in addition to legal, including government + regulatory affairs, and community affairs. Within LCA, the Operations group has responsibility for business affairs and operational excellence, and will now include creating a process excellence center for the department. This individual will be accountable for LCA's most important legal and business process improvement efforts and own the department's commitment to process excellence.

This is a new position, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel (DGC) of LCA Operations. This individual will have the opportunity to help shape the future of this role. At a minimum, this position will have the following responsibilities:

• Own and drive LCA's internal process excellence work.
• Lead LCA's participation in the Process Excellence segment of the Company's CPE initiative.
• Manage LCA's involvement with the Business Intelligence initiative.
• Build a core global competency around contracting, with universal principles, policies, strategies and systems to be used across the company.
• Understand complex and divergent business practices across groups, re-architecting the legal process as appropriate to drive efficiencies without creating unreasonable risk, and driving and managing change.
• Develop measurable success metrics for priorities and processes, determining ROI of process improvement projects to set priorities, and charting strategic direction for these projects.
• Become a departmental leader and recognized expert in Six Sigma process improvement methodology.
• Work with DGC of LCA Operations, and directly with LCA management and senior professionals to re-engineer business processes and champion cultural changes.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a BS/BA degree with a minimum of 8+ years of related experience, particularly in business process re-engineering. A JD or experience practicing law in-house required. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills, plus strong project management are necessary. A proven track record implementing complex project management and change management programs in a large organization a must. Should have strong customer focus, ability to successfully manage and motivate others, and be results driven. Microsoft Six Sigma training preferred. Microsoft internal client experience a plus.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-121165 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT- Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/29/2004
Salary: N/A

Primary responsibilities include providing clerical support to the attorneys and paralegals of the Litigation Group. Responsibilities comprise of maintaining litigation files; assisting in the search, collection and production of documents; assisting with maintaining litigation databases and Auto Distribution Lists; creating and maintaining litigation related notebooks; locating and retrieving materials and products from archives, the library and the museum; maintaining production sets of documents and deposition transcripts; and distribution of case materials to outside counsel.

Qualifications include:

• Previous experience in a legal environment;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred;
• Proficient typing skills and ability to work independently on a variety of tasks with minimal supervision;
• Familiarity with legal terms desired and
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-121152 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Date Posted: 10/27/2004
Salary: N/A

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Law. Founded in 1939, the School is the 2nd oldest HBCU Law School in the nation. Currently, the School has 22 full-time faculty and a student body of approximately 400. It offers a full-time Day Program as well as an Evening Program. The School of Law offers the MBA/JD and MIS/JD as joint degree programs with the School of Business and the School of Library and Information Sciences, respectively.

The School has a strong and positive impact upon the bench and bar throughout the Southeast and beyond. The NCCU Law School has a Charles Hamilton Houston Distinguished Professor of Law Endowed Chair for distinguished scholars in Constitutional and Civil Rights Law. In addition, the Law School shares with the School of Business the R. J. Reynolds Endowed Chair for International Law and Business. There are additional endowed chairs planned. Other highlights about the Law School include its recognition in 1995 as the Best School for Women and its comprehensive renovation and expansion project, scheduled for completion in the summer of 2005.

The candidates for the position of Dean of the Law School should have the following: a distinguished and widely acknowledged reputation in legal affairs; qualifications for a tenured appointment in the School of Law; demonstrated administrative and leadership skills; demonstrated commitment to public service; and appreciation of the mission and history of the School of Law. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and participates in development of university-wide policy as a member of the Council of Deans and other appropriate governance venues.

North Carolina Central University offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and first professional degree levels. With student enrollment over 7700, NCCU is the second fastest growing public university in the state. Over the next several years, NCCU expects to increase the number of its master=s degree offerings and to establish selected doctoral programs. North Carolina Central University is one of sixteen constituent institutions in the University of North Carolina system. Chartered in 1909, NCCU is the nation=s first public liberal arts institution founded for African Americans.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit nominations and/or applications to

North Carolina Central University School of Law Search
c/o Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
303 Peachtree Street, Suite 4300
Atlanta, GA 30308
Fax: 404-577-4048
Phone: 404-577-2410
Email: ncculaw@heidrick.com

NCCU, an EEO/AA employer, complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All new employees must provide original documents verifying identity and employability within the first three days of employment with the University. Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, are available upon request.

ATTORNEY - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you finding solving complicated puzzles satisfying? Are you an expert in Immigration Law? If yes, Microsoft as an opportunity for you.

Exercise your extensive immigration knowledge to help others secure legal work authorization in the US. You will work on a full range of nonimmigrant business visas, labor certifications, and other business related immigration matters. Leverage your strong writing skills to maintain an internal immigration website. Apply your excellent Internet legal research skills in preparing legal documents. Superb communication skills a must.

Requirements: 5+ years of high volume immigration experience. BA, BS, and JD required. Experience managing legal staff and proficiency with Microsoft technology a plus.

Microsoft offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and casual workplace environment.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com.

Please indicate job code N149-114972 in the subject line.

ATTORNEY - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

If you are looking for a challenging career and want to be involved directly with Microsoft's exciting efforts to bring to market great technologies for next-generation PCs and other computing devices, this could be the position for you. Microsoft has an immediate opening for an experienced commercial attorney to join the OEM Legal Group at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The OEM Legal Group supports the business channel through which Microsoft licenses and distributes software and hardware to original equipment manufacturers OEM(s) of personal computers and other computing devices.

Primary responsibilities for the position include:

• Provide legal advice regarding intellectual property licensing, marketing, competition law, applicable regulatory matters, general commercial law and a wide scope of complex legal, business and strategic issues.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate licensing, distribution, marketing and other agreements for OEMs domestically and internationally.
• Work effectively with business and product development teams to find creative solutions to licensing and other commercial issues for the OEM channel.
• Coordinate with OEM business management, operations, Microsoft subsidiaries and other internal teams to execute the licensing model, achieve business objectives, and resolve issues.
• Support Microsoft litigation group in connection with OEM matters.
• Work with paralegals and provide direction on legal escalation points.
• Provide ongoing legal training.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• A J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA accredited law school, excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 7 years experience as practicing business attorney.
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to software distribution, literary properties, intellectual property, or other goods/services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a large number of diverse internal groups, teams and divisions.
• Detail and results-oriented with outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiar with patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and antitrust issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with the ability to lead and motivate others and to facilitate problem solving.
• International experience helpful.
• Interest in software and technology generally. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-119994 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

SENIOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING EXECUTIVE - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

Use your experience in intellectual property (IP) licensing to help grow Microsoft's IP licensing program. Enjoy a stimulating, fast-paced environment working in a company full of passionate, bright and motivated people. Make an impact on the future success of Microsoft and help make Microsoft's innovative technologies more broadly available to the rest of the world through licensing.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Microsoft business units and other internal teams to identify potential licensing technologies and licensing candidates and ensure alignment with business strategy
• Analyze business, market and technical data to assist in the establishment of patent and technology licensing valuation, royalty rates and pricing strategies
• Negotiate and close IP license deals and related agreements
• Assist in the development and implementation of IP licensing policies and procedures
• Counsel and educate internal teams about IP licensing-related issues

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in technology transfer or IP licensing
• Strong business, technical and financial analysis skills required
• Bachelor's Degree required; B.S. and/or significant technical/software experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and act as the lead negotiator on a variety of deals with minimal supervision

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120141 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

SENIOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING EXECUTIVE - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

Use your experience in intellectual property (IP) licensing to help grow Microsoft's IP licensing program. Enjoy a stimulating, fast-paced environment working in a company full of passionate, bright and motivated people. Make an impact on the future success of Microsoft and help make Microsoft's innovative technologies more broadly available to the rest of the world through licensing.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Microsoft business units and other internal teams to identify potential licensing technologies and licensing candidates and ensure alignment with business strategy
• Analyze business, market and technical data to assist in the establishment of patent and technology licensing valuation, royalty rates and pricing strategies
• Negotiate and close IP license deals and related agreements
• Assist in the development and implementation of IP licensing policies and procedures
• Counsel and educate internal teams about IP licensing-related issues

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in technology transfer or IP licensing
• Strong business, technical and financial analysis skills required
• Bachelor's Degree required; B.S. and/or significant technical/software experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and act as the lead negotiator on a variety of deals with minimal supervision

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120143 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, NEW YORK, NY
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

We are seeking a regional state government affairs manager responsible for state government affairs in the Northeast Region. The regional manager will be responsible for state legislative and executive branch lobbying on top state public policy issues. Regional manager will also work directly with Public Sector sales organization in its efforts to sell Microsoft products and solutions to government customers. This job will involve interaction with senior state government officials, senior Microsoft personnel and executives, and numerous internal and external audiences. Regional manager will also be responsible for managing government affairs and lobbying consultants in select states. Qualifications include a minimum of five years related work experience plus a B.A degree in government, public policy, or similar field Work experience should include the following: Demonstrated results in developing and implementing strategic plans involving legislative and policy matters. Familiarity with technology and related public policy issues strongly preferred. Ability to represent the Company effectively in a variety of public settings. Experience managing outside resources, including lobbying firms and trade associations. Ability to lead, motivate and manage others, and to work as a team player. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven track record as an effective advocate and relationship builder.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120157 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

Provide administrative support to approximately eleven (11) people in the LCA PBS, Licensing Group. Responsibilities include:

• Providing general administrative support including word-processing, filing and retrieving files, document management, photocopying, faxing, shipping, and other special projects · Scheduling meetings and arranging logistics
• Coordinating travel arrangements and group events
• Assisting with creation of presentations and other communication materials
• Assisting with preparation of legal agreements, including edits and form updates, and proofreading
• Processing expense reports and vendor billing
• Creating binders and other document retention systems
• Maintaining organizational charts · Updating web site content

Qualifications include:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with collegial approach
• Strong attention to detail and timeliness
• Strong initiative with orientation towards results
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude with focus on excellent client service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience desirable

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120187 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

ATTORNEY - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

You'll make a difference working on defensive strategies as an Attorney in our Patent Group. Use your depth of experience in the evaluation, enforcement, and licensing of patents to counsel Microsoft through challenges and opportunities presented by the competitive landscape of third party patents. Enjoy a stimulating, fast-paced environment with the smartest people around. And make an impact on the future of Microsoft's business and technology.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze the merits of third party patents as they relate to the business and technology of Microsoft
• Counsel product and business development clients on matters relating to third party patents, including license negotiations, acquisition opportunities, and assertions of infringement
• Counsel product development clients on the role that third party patents may play in the competitive landscape of present and future products and work with these clients to identify and execute plans for successfully navigating this landscape
• Support the Microsoft Litigation Group in patent litigation.

Qualifications:

Excellent academic credentials, 5+ years experience in patents required, including patent opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement), litigation, licensing, and/or preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Bachelor Degree in EE or CS or significant software experience required. Significant computer industry experience highly desirable. Advanced technical degree a plus. Law firm background preferred, 2+ years supervisory experience helpful.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120446 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

HOME PRODUCTS ATTORNEY - MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA
Date Posted: 10/19/2004
Salary: N/A

Purpose:

Deliver broad based legal counsel to the Home Products and Services business (PC Software, Encarta, Macintosh software products, computer peripheral hardware devices, educational software products) of Microsoft's Home & Entertainment Division. Serve as the primary legal counsel to the Home Products & Services leadership team. Reports directly to the Associate General Counsel of the Home and Entertainment Division's legal team within LCA Consumer Group. The position is based in Redmond, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to senior business clients in developing business strategies and finding creative solutions to complex business and legal issues. This includes providing "first chair" legal counseling to Microsoft executives in the Home Products & Services business. Advise the executives leading this division on how evolving laws and regulations may affect their business
• Provide proactive legal counseling and support for commercial transactions across the business' broad range of programs and product development. Structure, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including license agreements, product development agreements and strategic marketing agreements, as well as end user licenses and product warranties.
• Coordinate with LCA's government affairs, patent, litigation and other LCA groups on legal matters related to the Home Products and Services business.
• Partner with the rest of the Consumer Legal team in Redmond and other international LCA colleagues to develop effective, efficient legal support for this global business.
• Manage outside counsel from numerous U.S. and international law firms and oversee efficient use of budget allocated to outside counsel fees. Coordinate with other LCA colleagues to select and manage appropriate counsel.
• Manage the provision of broad based and ongoing legal training, updates and information to the Home Products and Services business personnel.
• Help ensure close collaboration between personnel in the HED legal team and the other Consumer team members, based in Redmond, Silicon Valley and international locations, and with colleagues from other LCA divisions, on a routine and consistent basis.

Qualifications:

This position requires a bachelor's degree, a law degree, an active license to practice law and at least 5 years as a practicing attorney with a practice in areas focused on commercial transactions, intellectual property and technology based consumer products. Significant legal experience in the computer software or hardware industry will be highly valued. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded attorney with a strong legal background, experience working with business clients and a passion for technology. Candidates must be autonomous yet comfortable teaming with other Microsoft legal professionals around the world and working with virtual teams on various projects. They must possess sound and practical business judgment, as well as superior skills in written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and negotiating.

Please submit your response in Word format to resume@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N149-120447 in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

DIRECTOR OF THE ABA's CENTER FOR PRO BONO
Date Posted: 10/15/2004
Salary: N/A

The American Bar Association in seeking a Director of the ABA's Center for Pro Bono. This individual manages and directs the Center's efforts to promote the development, expansion and improvement of pro bono legal services to outside groups, including the poor. The Center's Director: supervises Center staff; manages existing and develops new elements of the Center's technical assistance efforts; assists in preparing the annual Equal Justice Conference; develops the Center for Pro Bono annual plan and budget; manages Center resources and reports; writes for publications.

Requirements: ABA accredited Law Degree. Bar Admission to at least one jurisdiction. Minimum 5 years experience in law practice and/or service at the policy level of a bar association or legal services program required and 5 years supervisory experience of professional or paraprofessional legal staff. Email resumes: abajobs@abanet.org. Fax: 312-988-5177. EOE.

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW
Date Posted: 10/14/2004
Salary: N/A

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW may have one or two tenure track faculty positions available to teach first year or upper division courses. Interested persons should submit letters of interest and resumes to the Professor Richard Cohen, Secretary, Faculty Appointments Committee, The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio 44325-2901 or electronically at rcohen@uakron.edu. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Women, members of minority groups and others whose backgrounds will contribute to the diversity of the faculty are especially encouraged to apply.

We take affirmative action toward equal employment opportunity.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Date Posted: 10/14/2004
Salary: N/A

The George Washington University Law School seeks applicants for a number of tenure-track and possibly tenured faculty positions to begin with the 2005-2006 academic year. The school's needs are in a variety of subject areas. These include biotechnology, civil procedure, contracts, commercial law, corporations, employment law, environmental law, evidence, health care, intellectual property, international law, interna-tional trade, international business transactions, professional responsibility, securities regulation, tax, and trusts and estates. Applicants are expected to meet high standards of professional achievement, including scholarly publication and teaching, depending upon years out of school. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2004, and continue until positions are filled.

Contact:

Professor Thomas D. Morgan
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
The George Washington University Law School
2000 H Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS SIXTH CIRCUIT
Date Posted: 10/10/2004
Salary: N/A

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit seeks applications from qualified persons for the position of Senior Staff Attorney. Qualifications include a degree from a law school of recognized standing and membership in good standing in the bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction as well as a demonstrated record of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. The salary range for this position is a JSP 16-17 ($119,972 to $145,600), with the starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, experience and salary history. A letter of application, resume and salary requirements should be submitted to James A. Higgins, Circuit Executive, Office of the Circuit Executive, 503 Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse, 100 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 by December 1, 2004.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LEGAL COUNSEL - LEAP WIRELESS, San Diego, CA
Date Posted: 10/10/2004
Salary: N/A

Leap Wireless International, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services. Headquartered in San Diego, Leap pioneered Cricket service, a simple and affordable wireless alternative to traditional landline service. Cricket service offers customers unlimited anytime minutes within the Cricket calling area over a high-quality, all-digital CDMA network. Currently we are seeking a Legal Counsel for our corporate office.

The primary responsibilities for this positions are managing litigation (with outside counsel), threatened litigation, and regulatory complaints/inquiries; and providing advice to the marketing and public relations departments with respect to advertising, promotions and related matters, including communications and disclosure to customers regarding service offerings, promotions and the terms and conditions of service.

This role will have substantial involvement in structuring, negotiating and closing a broad variety of business contracts. Will make significant decisions in negotiating agreements with outside vendors, suppliers and wireless customers, and will act as a team member in establishing and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of third parties, including vendors, suppliers, wireless customers, and regulators.

In addition, this position will coordinate intellectual property matters for the Company, including supervising outside counsel in obtaining patents and trademarks and will coordinate responses to threats of infringement by others and allegations of infringement by the Company

Requirements

JD - Member of a State Bar - preferably CA - Major Law Firm Experience in litigation - Broad in-house experience preferably in a fast paced high tech consumer products or wireless company - Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, with an emphasis on law firm experience - Substantial litigation experience. - Substantial experience in counseling clients with respect to advertising and product description/disclosure issues - Substantial experience advising management in a broad spectrum of legal matters. - Proven ability to successfully interact with and advise senior executives/managers, staff, operations and administrative personnel from corporate service groups and business units.

If interested, please visit our website at http://www.leapwireless.com to apply

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Date Posted: 10/08/2004
Salary: N/A

OIG draws its professional staff from a broad range of occupations — accounting, finance, law, criminal justice, computer and information technology, to name a few. In addition to headquarters' units, OIG has field operations in Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; and Silver Spring, MD.

For details follow link below:
http://www.oig.doc.gov/oig/archives/employment_descriptions/

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RECRUITING ADMINISTRATOR, Washington, DC
Date Posted: 9/24/2004
Salary: N/A

Professional Development & Recruiting Administrator needed for DC and Tysons Corner offices.

Primary responsibilities:

Recruits, researches, interviews, screens and refers job candidates for attorney positions. Supports the development and implementation of professionalism programs, including Professional Development and Recruiting, Leadership Development, Professional Resources and Professional Organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as liaison and support the various sub-committees comprising the Professionalism Committee. Each of the firm's Professional Development & Recruiting Administrators will have a role in Recruiting and Professional Development and will also act as a liaison to one or two other committees. A four year degree is required and experience in law firm recruiting preferred.

Please send resume, with salary history, to pkight@wcsr.com.

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE STRATEGY, Cincinnati, Ohio
Date Posted: 9/23/2004
Salary: N/A

One of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is currently seeking a Director of Workforce Strategy. This is a newly created role within the organization and will report to the Assistant General Counsel. This person will play a key role as a consultant to regional senior management and HR partners in the system. Requirements include a strong knowledge of labor and associate relations. This person will be responsible for implementing policies and procedures, developing a strategic direction for HR, and recommending strategic workforce initiatives. A solid knowledge of union avoidance/union vulnerability assessments is required. Our client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

For more information, contact:

Judy Kliethermes, Associate Consultant
Cejka Search
222 South Central Avenue, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63105.
Phone 800-678-7858, x3451.
Fax 314-863-3631.
E-mail judyk@cejkasearch.com.

ID#24570YO

For more opportunities, career tips, and current salary information, visit www.cejkasearch.com.

VERMONT LAW SCHOOL - FACULTY POSITION, South Royalton, VT
Date Posted: 9/18/2004
Salary: N/A

VERMONT LAW SCHOOL has two tenure-track faculty positions to commence in 2005-2006. One position is in environmental law, possibly covering pollution control, energy, land use, and administrative law. For the second position, we have subject matter needs that include, but are not limited to civil procedure, evidence, ethics, alternative dispute resolution, and commercial law. Vermont Law School especially encourages applications from persons who would enhance the diversity of our faculty. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to:

Professor Joan Vogel
Appointments Committee Chair
Vermont Law School
P. O. Box 96
Chelsea Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
jvogel@vermontlaw.edu.

DEAN — DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Pittsburgh, PA
Date Posted: 9/18/2004
Salary: N/A

DEAN — DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Duquesne University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Law. Founded in 1911, the School has 23 full-time faculty and a student body of approximately 600. It offers full and part-time day programs, as well as an evening program. It has several joint degree programs with other Duquesne schools. The School has a strong and positive impact upon the bench and bar of western Pennsylvania.

Candidates should have an outstanding record of legal scholarship, be eligible for a tenured appoint-ment in the School of Law, and have demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. Among the major responsibilities of the new dean are:

• Enhancing the reputation of the Law School in the legal community regionally, nationally, and inter-nationally;
• Continuing development of its recognition as a leading Catholic law school;
• Supporting the teaching, research and service responsibilities of the faculty;
• Leading the faculty in evaluating curricular and programmatic changes to improve quality;
• Managing effectively the School’s finances and administrative operations;
• Collaborating with the Office of University Advancement in fund raising;
• Supporting actively the University’s mission.

The dean reports to the provost and is a full participant in all of the academic councils of the university.

The application deadline is November 1, 2004. Applications should include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of five references. Electronic nominations and applications are encouraged and should be sent to shenkel@duq.edu. Hard copy applications should be mailed to:

Ms. Maureen Shenkel
Assistant to the Provost
511 Administration Building
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

ASSOCIATE - MCGUINESS NORRIS & WILLIAMS, LLP, Washington, DC
Date Posted: 9/13/2004
Salary: N/A

MCGUINESS NORRIS & WILLIAMS, LLP, Washington, DC - McGuiness Norris & Williams, an employment law firm in downtown Washington, DC, seeks an associate with a minimum 3 years EEO/AA-law experience to draft amicus briefs, write legal memoranda, conduct training, and provide EEO/AA compliance assistance on behalf of national employer association. Practical knowledge of E.O. 11246 required. Excellent writing and analytical skills a must. Equal opportunity employer.

Direct cover letter with resume and writing samples, along with salary expectation, via e-mail or mail:

Tonya Spears
McGuiness Norris & Williams, LLP
1015 15th Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
tspears@mnwlaw.net

INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR, San Jose, CA
Date Posted: 9/15/2004
Salary: N/A

The City of San Jose' (pop. 926,200), the Safest Big City in America, is conducting a national search for a new Independent Police Auditor. The world's leading center for innovation known as the "Capital of the Silicon Valley," San Jose' is the 11th largest city in the country and has been named one of the nation's most livable large communities.

Recognized as a national model for police accountability, San Jose's Office of the Independent Police Auditor was established in 1993. Reporting directly to the Mayor and City Council, the IPA is supported by five staff. The mission of the Office is to provide an independent review and to promote public awareness of the citizen complaint process, thereby, increasing greater police accountability by the San Jose' Police Department.

Prior experience in a similar role is highly desirable. Further, a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration or related field is required. A Master's degree or Juris Doctorate is preferable. To be considered, please submit resume, cover letter, with current salary information and six professional references by Friday, October 1, 2004.

Teri Black Brann · John Shannon · Joe Brann
CPS EXECUTIVE SEARCH
241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Tel: 310.377.2612 (Teri)
Tel: 916.263.1401 (John)
Tel: 310.265.7479 (Joe)
Fax: 916.561.7205
resumes@cps.ca.gov
www.cps.ca.gov/search

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Cleveland, Ohio
Date Posted: 9/2/2004
Salary: N/A

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for one or two lawyering skills faculty positions beginning in the 2005-2006 academic year. These are long-term contract positions, for which unlimited renewals are possible. Candidates will be considered for appointment as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor based upon their practice and teaching experience. We seek candidates with distinguished academic records and practice experience (in litigation or transactional settings) as well as a strong commitment to the teaching of lawyering skills. These faculty primarily will teach legal research, analysis, and writing, and will be responsible for preparing and coordinating simulation exercises which teach basic interviewing counseling, negotiating and oral advocacy skills as part of a faculty team in our first and second year curriculum.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minority candidates.

Contact:

Professor Lewis Katz, Chair,
Faculty Appointments Committee
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
11075 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

The MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA (MCG), Augusta, GA
Date Posted: 9/2/2004
Salary: N/A

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in Augusta, GA currently seeks a Vice President, Legal Affairs. MCG is a major health sciences research university. The VP, Legal Affairs reports to the President of MCG and is the chief legal advisor to the President and to those administrators and staff as the President may indicate. Eight to ten years of experience as the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel is required. A law degree from an ABA accredited school of law is required and admission to the State Bar of Georgia is expected within a year of joining the university.

Contact:

Stephen Peek at 404/233.1370
fax 404/261.1371
email stephenp@wittkieffer.com

All inquiries are confidential

DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MPS), Milwaukee, WI
Date Posted: 9/1/2004
Salary: $70,216 to $102,027

Represent MPS in all employer/employee matters pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 111.70; supervise ten and plan, organize, and direct contract negotiations with 13 bargaining units; oversee compensation programs including salary and leave plans, job evaluation studies, tuition reimbursement and implementation of labor contract provisions. Requires Law Degree, significant public sector labor relations management experience preferably in an urban school district, and experience with principal human resources functional areas, and City residence within one year.

For details & required application:

CALL (414) 286-3751
visit web site: www.milwaukee.gov/der
Milwaukee DER,
Rm. 706 City Hall
200 E. Wells St.
Milwaukee WI 53202-3554

DIVERSITY COUNSELING/EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE, Washington, DC
Date Posted: 9/1/2004
Salary: N/A

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a national law firm of 425 attorneys, seeks an associate with 3-7 years experience in employment law with major law firm(s) to join the nation's premier Corporate Diversity Counseling Group in its Washington, D.C. office. The Group provides high-level crisis management and crisis avoidance advice to Fortune 500 companies. Additional background in litigation, internal investigations, government relations, and relevant government service, along with experience in working with national civil rights organizations would be a plus. Candidates must have superior academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to assume responsibility for client matters. Must be admitted to D.C. Bar or eligible to waive in. Excellent career development opportunity in a vibrant, growing practice.

Please fax resume to the attention of:

Diane Stanley at 202-508-6699
by email to dianestanley@dwt.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, Michigan
Date Posted: 9/1/2004
Salary: N/A

University of Michigan, Office of the General Counsel - is seeking an attorney to represent and provide counsel to the University in interactions with external organizations involving complex business and legal issues related to the licensing of University-developed technologies; represent the University in disputes and litigation involving intellectual property; interact with outside patent counsel as needed; provide advice and assistance to members of the University technology transfer office on legal issues relating to patent/copyright procurement strategy, enforcement and infringement; advise University administration on internal policies, proposed legislation and external issues affecting University intellectual property matters; and advise the Division of Research Development and Administration with respect to research agreements on matters related to University technology. The position will focus on engineering, software, and physical sciences fields (although candidates with expertise in other areas are encouraged to apply. A law degree with admission (or eligibility for admission) to Michigan State Bar is necessary. Considerable legal experience in patenting and licensing is necessary. Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or physical sciences preferred.

Send resume to:
Lynette Kosky, Business Manager,
Office of the General Counsel
University of Michigan
503 Thompson Street, Room 4010
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

INVESTIGATORS, Washington, DC
Date Posted: 8/27/2004
Salary: N/A

The Office of Citizen Complaint Review (OCCR), the District of Columbia Government's independent police oversight agency, is seeking investigators for police misconduct complaints. Investigators have primary responsibility, under the direction of supervisors, for conducting civil rights-related investigations of excessive force, harassment, discrimination, and other types of allegations.

Responsibilities include:

• planning investigations;
• interviewing and taking statements from complainants, witnesses, and police officers;
• gathering and analyzing evidence;
• writing investigative reports; and
• entering and maintaining data regarding complaints.

Desired qualifications include:

• college degree;
• strong writing and analytical ability;
• excellent interpersonal skills; and
• law school graduates are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are also provided. Please see www.occr.dc.gov for more information. Interested applicants should fax a cover letter and resume to 202-727-7638 or mail to:

Office of Citizen Complaint Review
730 11th Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20001

PUBLIC POLICY COUNSEL, Redmond, Washington
Date Posted: 8/23/2004
Salary: N/A

Microsoft Corporation is seeking a seasoned public policy expert to assist it in shaping the company's advocacy on Internet safety and accessibility issues, as well as to provide internal legal guidance on those issues. The position is with the Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Group (CARA) within the Law and Corporate Affairs (LCA) Department, and is based in Redmond, Washington.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert guidance across several areas of Internet safety policy and regulation, including those that affect the accessibility of information technology; the safety of children on the Internet; the appropriateness of Internet content; and the deterrence of Internet nuisances such as spam and spyware.
• Drive the development and execution of quarterly issue campaigns on the above topics; develop strategies and collateral materials for the campaigns; and coordinate CARA efforts with others in the company. In particular, coordinate with those in LCA responsible for related enforcement efforts and with those parts of the company that are promoting our technology innovations, consumer education and industry partnerships.
• Assure that the Company's views on Internet safety topics are effectively and broadly communicated to internal audiences and key external audiences, and help develop government outreach strategies on these topics.
• Assist in developing the Company's positioning on its advocacy around the world on all of the above-mentioned issues. Work closely with appropriate groups at headquarters and with overseas Government Affairs professionals in assuring that company representatives are pursuing consistent positions on a world-wide basis.
• Assist other members of LCA and the business units in developing and implementing company-wide internal compliance policies in these areas and provide legal advice to business units across Microsoft on compliance with Internet safety regulations as needed.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of legislative strategies in these areas.
• Assure that guidance and strategies are aligned with diverse business priorities.

Desired qualifications include:

• JD degree or MA in public policy or related field
• Excellent skills in analysis, research, writing and speaking; ability to supervise others' writing; and ability to represent the company publicly
• Six + years legal or policy experience in support of Internet and/or information technology policy and compliance issues; strong background in online safety and accessibility laws desirable
• Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks in a pro-active manner in a fast-paced environment; ability to work across multiple groups and harmonize their interests; ability to manage outside consultants and lawyers; skilled at networking within industry and other groups
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines and adjust to workload fluctuations; ability to develop and pursue long-term strategies; can see multiple options in dealing with complex and often controversial issues; and can anticipate issues' evolution
• Able to understand a variety of technologies and to apply policy and legal principles to new and evolving situations.

PLATFORMS OEM ATTORNEY, Redmond, Washington
Date Posted: 8/23/2004
Salary: N/A

If you are looking for a challenging career and want to be involved directly with Microsoft's exciting efforts to bring to market great technologies for next-generation PCs and other computing devices, this could be the position for you. Microsoft has an immediate opening for an experienced commercial attorney to join the OEM Legal Group at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The OEM Legal Group supports the business channel through which Microsoft licenses and distributes software and hardware to original equipment manufacturers (OEM(s)) of personal computers and other computing devices.

Primary responsibilities for the position include:

• Provide legal advice regarding intellectual property licensing, marketing, competition law, applicable regulatory matters, general commercial law and a wide scope of complex legal, business and strategic issues.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate licensing, distribution, marketing and other agreements for OEMs domestically and internationally.
• Work effectively with business and product development teams to find creative solutions to licensing and other commercial issues for the OEM channel.
• Coordinate with OEM business management, operations, Microsoft subsidiaries and other internal teams to execute the licensing model, achieve business objectives, and resolve issues.
• Support Microsoft litigation group in connection with OEM matters.
• Work with paralegals and provide direction on legal escalation points.
• Provide ongoing legal training

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• A J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA accredited law school, excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 7 years experience as practicing business attorney.
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to software distribution, literary properties, intellectual property, or other goods/services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a large number of diverse internal groups, teams and divisions.
• Detail and results-oriented with outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiar with patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and antitrust issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with the ability to lead and motivate others and to facilitate problem solving.
• International experience helpful.
• Interest in software and technology generally.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.