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Staff Attorney
Asian American Institute (posted 5/6/08)

Asian American Institute
Staff Attorney - Affirmative Action

Position Title: Staff Attorney

Salary: $38,000 - $42,000; Full health and dental benefits at 50%.

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Location: Chicago, Illinois

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full time; Exempt - does not qualify for overtime

Summary: The Staff Attorney works closely with the Executive Director,
AAI
staff, and affiliate staff attorneys to facilitate and implement the
Asian American Contractor Empowerment Project (AACEP) and Legal
Assistance Program (LAP). In partnership with the Asian American Justice
Center (formerly National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium),
AACEP will focus on research and building capacity within the Asian
American community on both the national and Chicago regional level to
defend and advance the participation of Asian Americans in minority
contracting programs in the public and private sectors. LAP projects
include language access, voting rights, and hate crimes.

Background: The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a
pan-Asian, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The mission is to
empower the Asian Pacific American community through advocacy, by
utilizing research, education and coalition building. Current programs
include Voting Rights, APA Empowerment Initiative, APA Resource Guide
and advocacy against hate crimes. Affiliated with the Asian American
Justice Center (AAJC), the Institute coordinates it work with AAJC and
co-affiliates Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California
and Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco.

Job duties and responsibilities:
. Provide public policy research and analysis;
. Provide community education briefings;
. Provide coordination and facilitation of community trainings
based
on materials developed;
. Work with mainstream and ethnic media;
. Monitor legislation and prepare legislative testimony;
. Represent AAI in coalition activities;
. Respond to press inquires and make public speaking appearances;
. Coordinate program planning and implementation with AAJC and
affiliates;
. Coordinate litigation strategies with AAJC and affiliates as
necessary;
. Travel as necessary; and
. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities: Interns and Law Clerks

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must have the ability to plan,
organize, and direct a comprehensive program. Knowledge or skill in
affirmative action, race relations, legislative process, or civil
rights, particularly as they pertain to Asian Americans preferred.
Quantitative data knowledge and analytical skills is a plus.
Demonstrated strong writing and speaking skills required.

Education: J. D. degree from accredited law school and member in good
standing with a state bar association. Recent graduates must be
registered for the Illinois State Bar examination or be willing to take
or be admitted to the Illinois State Bar.

Experience: 0-2 years legal experience. This position is an entry level
attorney position. Past work experience working in the Asian American
community or with public policy matters preferred. Demonstrated interest
in civil rights and/or race relations and public policy a must.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining
your interest, resume, and short writing sample to:

Ms. Tuyet Le
Executive Director
Asian American Institute
4753 North Broadway, Suite 904
Chicago, IL 60640

Email applications at AAI@AAIChicago.org Subject: Staff Attorney
Application

*** Phone inquiries not accepted
*** Only candidates receiving interviews will be contacted
*** Academic transcripts will be required prior to interviews

*** For more information about AAI, please go to www.aaichicago.org

AAI is an equal opportunity employer

Staff Attorneys
U.S. Department of Justice (posted 5/6/08)

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Counsel - Trademarks
Abbott Laboratories 55466BR (posted 5/6/08)

Company name: Abbott Laboratories

Job title: Counsel - Trademarks

Location: Abbott Park, IL

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.

Description:
Abbott Laboratories, a broad based global healthcare company has an immediate opening for an experienced trademark attorney. Responsibilities include the management of a large, diversified global portfolio. The candidate should have experience in a broad range of intellectual property matters, including trademark clearance, domestic and international trademark prosecution, trade dress issues, as well as experience in the management of a global IP portfolio, licensing, policing, and enforcement. The candidate should be able to work closely with the marketing, regulatory and senior management teams as well as local and foreign counsel. The candidate should have strong business experience including the negotiation of licensing and related commercial agreements. The candidate should have experience in prosecuting and resolving intellectual property related disputes. The position will report to the Division Counsel ? Trademarks and requires discretion, independent judgment and critical thinking skills. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution, be detail oriented, and have excellent writing and organizational skills. The candidate must be able to identify relevant legal issues and apply legal principles to provide strategic direction to internal clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple matters, set own work priorities and meet required work deadlines.

Qualifications:
Five plus (5+) years of trademark experience, in-house or law firm. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials Excellent team player, with superior inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to exercise sound commercial and legal judgment, ability to handle multiple projects Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education:
Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

To apply for this position, please visit us at:

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Associate
Quarles & Brady (posted 5/6/08)

Lateral Hiring / Open Positions (May 2008):

Madison or Milwaukee:

One (1) Intellectual Property associate, 4+ years of experience with solid technical skills and a bachelor�s degree and/or advanced degree in Biotechnology. If you know a qualified candidate for this position, please ask them to send their resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in confidence, to Michelle Bigler - Legal Recruiting Liaison for the Intellectual Property Practice Group, at mbigler@quarles.com.

Milwaukee:

One (1) Intellectual Property associate, 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution drafting. Applicants should have solid technical skills and a bachelor�s degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering. If you know a qualified candidate for this position, please ask them to send their resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in confidence, to Michelle Bigler - Legal Recruiting Liaison for the Intellectual Property Practice Group, at mbigler@quarles.com.

Milwaukee:

One (1) Labor and Employment Associate. Applicants should have 4 to 5 years of experience, should have knowledge of State and Federal fair employment laws, wage-hour laws, FMLA, affirmative action, and related laws, and should have experience in discovery and case preparation related to employment matters before state and federal agencies and courts. Applicants should have the ability to take responsibility for matters without significant detailed guidance, including counseling employers, taking depositions and managing discovery, drafting dispositive motions in federal and state court, and handling ERD and unemployment insurance and worker's compensation hearings. Trial experience strongly preferred. If you know a qualified candidate for this position, please ask them to send their resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples, in confidence to Michelle Bigler - Legal Recruiting Liaison for the Labor and Employment Practice Group, at mbigler@quarles.com.

Phoenix:

One (1) Patent associate with 7+ years of experience with the US Patent and Trademark Office, and 5 years as a patent attorney in a department of at least five patent attorneys. Applicant should have patent drafting, patent prosecution, and patent litigation experience. Must have significant experience in negotiating patentable subject matter with US Patent Examiners, a.k.a. "patent prosecution", and will have done patent work in a broad spectrum of technologies. If you know a qualified candidate for this position, please ask them to send their resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in confidence, to Michelle Bigler - Legal Recruiting Liaison for the Intellectual Property Practice Group, at mbigler@quarles.com.

Phoenix:

One (1) Real Estate associate, 4 - 6 years of experience. Applicants must have commercial financing experience. If you know a qualified candidate for this position, please ask them to send their resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in confidence, to Marguerite Durston - Legal Recruiting Liaison for the Real Estate Practice Group, at mdurston@quarles.com.

Program Analyst
U.S. Office of Government Ethics (posted 4/30/08)

1. OGE SEEKS PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-12/13

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is seeking highly-motivated and
enthusiastic people to join a team of dedicated professionals in the
Program Review Division. The ideal candidate will have superb
organizational and analytical skills and a strong desire to make a
positive and practical impact in the Federal Government. For more
information, please see Job Announcement Number 08-OGE-012 under the
Vacancy Announcements and Other Information section of the OGE website
at
http://www.usoge.gov/pages/about_oge/other_info.html#ProgAnalyst1213.

2. OGE SEEKS PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-9/11

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is seeking highly-motivated and
enthusiastic people to join a team of dedicated professionals in the
Program Review Division. The ideal candidate will have superb
organizational and analytical skills and a strong desire to make a
positive and practical impact in the Federal Government. For more
information, please see Job Announcement Number 08-OGE-011 under the
Vacancy Announcements and Other Information section of the OGE website
at http://www.usoge.gov/pages/about_oge/other_info.html#ProgAnalyst911.

Attorney-Adviser
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (posted 4/30/08)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SEEKS ATTORNEY-ADVISER

The Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking to fill an attorney position (GS 11/12/13/14) for its Ethics Division, which provides legal services involving federal criminal conflict of interest statutes, standards of ethical conduct regulations, financial disclosure requirements, procurement integrity provisions, and Hatch Act political activity restrictions. Ethics Division attorneys work closely with the White House Counsel�s Office and the Office of Government Ethics in clearing new Presidential appointees in the Senate confirmation process and also provide, in consultation with state bar authorities, guidance on legal ethics and professional responsibility issues. Although the position will have generalist ethics responsibilities, the position will be focused on providing these services to a principal client agency, the Indian Health Service (IHS). The duty station for the position will be at the HHS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The individual selected to advise IHS occasionally may be assigned to work for one or more days each week in Rockville, Maryland.

Candidates must have strong writing, oral, and analytical skills. Knowledge of ethics law, professional responsibility, political activity, campaign finance, procurement integrity, the law involving federal programs available to Indian tribes, or related subjects is preferred, but recent law graduates and other attorneys with interest and/or experience in the subject matter will be considered. Salary currently ranges from $58,206 to $127,442, depending upon experience.

Applicants initially should indicate interest in the position by forwarding an e-mail message that refers to the job title and grades indicated above to Linda.Conte@hhs.gov. The message should provide information as to current experience, position and grade or salary. By May 23, 2008, applicants also must send hard copies of: (1) a letter summarizing relevant experience; (2) a r�sum�; (3) a list of references; (4) a copy of the applicant�s state bar card or a certificate of good standing from all jurisdictions in which the applicant holds an active license to practice law; (5) law school transcripts (required only if the applicant has graduated within the last five years); and (6) writing samples to Edgar M. Swindell, Associate General Counsel, Attention: Linda Conte, HHS/OGC/Ethics Division, Room 710-E, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. The selected applicant will be required to file prior to appointment an SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, and within thirty (30) days of entrance on duty an OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form. HHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Attorney General/Policy Advisor
Illinois Attorney General's Office - Policy (posted 4/25/08)

Title: Assistant Attorney General / Policy Advisor

Division: Policy � Chicago or Springfield

The Policy Division is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General. In addition to engaging in civil and criminal litigation, the Attorney General�s Office pursues several policy matters. The Policy Division works on policy initiatives develops and drafts legislation, creates and staffs taskforces, conducts outreach, handles constituent work and creates training programs. Policy Advisors currently staff diverse projects such as overseeing child product safety work, responding to calls to the office�s hotlines, coordinating the Illinois Youth Court Association, and developing numerous internet safety initiatives.

Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills. Candidates should have good oral presentation skills. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application to be eligible. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in public policy work and two or more years of experience in a public policy field.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the salary range is $50,500 to $67,500.

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter and resume to:

Ruta Stropus

Director of Attorney Recruitment and Professional Development

Attn: Adelaida Otero

Office of the Attorney General

100 West Randolph, 12th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 814-3695

(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

Asst. Attorney General/Senior Policy Advisor
Illinois Attorney General's Office - Policy (Criminal Justice) (posted 4/21/08)

Title: Assistant Attorney General /

Senior Policy Advisor for Criminal Justice Issues

Division: Policy - Springfield

Description: The Policy Division is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General / Senior Policy Advisor for Criminal Justice Issues. In addition to engaging in civil and criminal litigation, the Attorney General�s Office pursues various policy matters. The Policy Division works on policy initiatives develops and drafts legislation, staffs committees and taskforces, conducts outreach and develops training programs covering diverse issues such as internet safety, campus safety, domestic violence, sexual offender management, and methamphetamine control.

Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent research, writing skills and oral presentation skills. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at the time of application and must have 5-10 years of relevant experience or 5-10 years of criminal justice, government or policy experience.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the salary range is $65,000 - $75,000.

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter and resume to:

Ruta Stropus

Director of Attorney Recruitment and Professional Development

Attn: Adelaida Otero

Office of the Attorney General

100 West Randolph, 12th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60601

(312) 814-3695

(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

Counsel-Patents
Abbott Laboratories (posted 4/20/08)

Company: Abbott

Job Title: Counsel

Job Location: Abbott Park, Illinois 60064

Responsibilities:

� Prepare and prosecute patent applications (chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnical and/or formulation technologies) in support of worldwide pharmaceutical business.

� Conduct freedom-to-operate and due diligence analyses.

� Advise client with respect to impact of patent laws/regulations on pharmaceutical products.

� Draft, provide comments and/or approve various types of contracts and licenses.

Qualifications:

� JD and USPTO registration.

� Patent preparation and prosecution experience (4-5 years) required.

� Law firm experience preferred and/or in-house pharma experience preferred, but not required.

� Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY AT:

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Counsel/Sr. Counsel Intellectual Property
Abbott Laboratories (posted 4/18/08)

Company: Abbott

Job Title: Counsel/Sr. Counsel Intellectual Property

Job Location: Abbott Park, Illinois 60064

Depending on grade level:

� Prosecute and/or manage prosecution of worldwide patent filings

� Conduct due diligence and freedom-to-operate analysis (in-house and/or with outside counsel)

� Provide patent advice and counsel to clients (drug discovery, development and commercial organizations) within the Pharmaceutical Products Group, including, where appropriate, senior management

� Develop and implement IP strategies in support of all PPG discovery and clinical candidates as well as commercial products

� Support and/or manage IP aspects of research/commercial collaborations.

Qualifications:
This position will be filled at an appropriate level dependent on experience.
Minimum requirement include: JD and USPTO registrations in good standing; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Working knowledge of patent laws in major countries. Experience with Hatch-Waxman provisions preferred.

Requirements for Counsel include: minimum of 3 (preferably 4-5) years experience; substantial experience in patent prosecution with experience with pharmaceutical IP preferred; experience in the pharmaceutical business preferred.

Requirements for senior counsel include: minimum of 6 years experience; substantial experience with pharmaceutical patent practice and pharmaceutical business.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY AT:

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Sr. Counsel/Counsel, Corporate Transactions
Abbott Laboratories (posted 4/17/08)

Company: Abbott

Job Title: Sr. Counsel/Counsel, Corporate Transactions

Job Location: Abbott Park, Illinois 60064

Abbott's newly-formed Transactions Group is seeking an attorney to handle acquisitions, licensing, strategic alliances and other sophisticated commercial transaction matters for its pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical devices and nutritional products businesses.
** Please included a deal transaction sheet with resume submittals.**

Qualifications:

� 4 to 7 years of substantial mergers and acquisitions experience, along with other complex commercial transactions.

� Experience leading sophisticated transactions in healthcare or other highly-regulated industries strongly preferred.

� JD required; intellectual property licensing experience or healthcare manufacturing client experience is a plus.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY AT:

http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=402881bd18074d53011833894b81746e&source=aabachicago&p=codes=ABA

Attorney - Labor and Employment
Quarles & Brady (posted 4/10/08)

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney � Milwaukee and Madison, WI

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks one associate for its Milwaukee office and one associate for its Madison office, each with 4 to 5 years of experience, to join its growing and top-ranked Labor & Employment Team. Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials, and should have knowledge of State and Federal fair employment laws, wage-hour laws, FMLA, affirmative action, and related laws, and should have experience in discovery and case preparation related to employment matters before state and federal agencies and courts. Applicants should have the ability to take responsibility for matters without significant detailed guidance, including counseling employers, taking depositions and managing discovery, drafting dispositive motions in federal and state court, and handling ERD and unemployment insurance and worker's compensation hearings. Trial experience strongly preferred.

Please e-mail or send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples and transcripts to:

Michelle Bigler

Manager, Attorney Recruiting
Quarles & Brady LLP
411 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2040
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Fax: 414-978-8860
E-mail: mbigler@quarles.com

Program Support Clerk
U.S. Office of Government

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