New York City Available Legal Staffing Positions

Providus seeks attorneys, paralegals and legal support personnel for our expanding New York office.  Attorneys and Paralegals with experience in various practice areas, document review, or with foreign language skills are welcome to apply.  Providus partners with law firms and corporate legal departments to fulfill their hiring needs.  Interested candidates should apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com.

Providus is seeking an attorney with 3-5 years of experience ideally from a major international law firm or a boutique mutual fund firm.  This candidate MUST have experience with international work and specifically “Global Mutual Fund Distribution Contracts.”  This position requires someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and who is easy going.  This is a small firm with enormous growth in the near future – a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.  Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Attorney-Asset Management.

Providus is seeking attorneys for a litigation document review. MUST have prior electronic privilege and relevancy review experience and hold an active bar license in good standing from any state. Project slated to begin within the next 2 weeks!  Your resume MUST reference the various databases you have experience with and the state in which you are licensed to practice. Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference job

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Our client, an international law firm has a contract to permanent opening for an experienced Trust and Estates Paralegal.  Qualified candidates should be able to assist attorneys in the following areas: managing estate administration from petition through accounting, preparing estate tax returns, coordinating trust administration of irrevocable trusts, assisting with estate litigation by preparing and serving documents, gathering information of fiduciary income tax returns and gift tax returns, Coordinating information for private foundation and other charitable exemption and preparing reporting requirements. A minimum of 3 years paralegal experience in probate and trust administration required; law firm experience is preferred.  Candidates should have strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, strong written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and complete projects, and excellent computer skills.   Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Trusts and Estates.

Our client, an international law firm has an immediate need for a an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal. Candidates must exhibit a thorough understanding of the processes of Bankruptcy rules and procedures; experience in or substantial knowledge of Chapter 11 procedures including drafting of pleadings and preparation of schedules and statements; experience with the Court Electronic Document Filing System; knowledge of cite checking, filing system, discovery, document production and document management. A four-year degree is required and a minimum of 3 years of debtors experience in the bankruptcy environment.  The ideal candidate will have excellent organization skills, written/verbal communication skills and strong computer skills. Excellent attention to detail, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a team and independently. Flexible to work overtime.  Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Bankruptcy Paralegal.

Our client, an international law firm is seeking a Litigation Support Analyst for their Washington, D.C. office.  The Litigation Support Analyst assists the Director and/or Regional Litigation Technology Manager in the provision of in-house support for the Litigation Department in the application of computerized tools and non-computerized procedures.  Performs hands-on technical work in databases and other litigation support applications with specific emphasis on the e-discovery process and technology. 

Job functions include but are not limited to: Assisting with the management of all phases of litigation, e-discovery and other litigation technology projects; Assisting with research, evaluation, recommendation and implementation of software products for the Litigation Department; Participates in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; Coordinates document production sets to opposing counsel.

Minimum job qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience;  2-3 years of litigation support or paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment; Working knowledge of litigation support applications (e.g. LiveNote, Concordance, IPRO). Proficient personal computer skills and knowledge of firm software including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, time and attendance, and organizational/project planning software applications; Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, use initiative and judgment to accomplish results, work under pressure and complete job assignments in an accurate, timely and professional manner; Strong communications, interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, staff and a variety of external entities including clients and prospective clients of the Firm.

Please apply online to Providus' Washington, D.C. office at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Lit Support Analyst.

Our client, one of North America’s largest, privately held electronics manufacturer seeks a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel that will be responsible for executing the intellectual property strategy for one or more business units and is expected to perform under minimal supervision.  The individual must function as a leader and be relied upon to counsel business leaders in practical solutions that are aligned with the business strategy.  This includes a demonstrated ability to spot issues, apply comprehensive analysis and exercise sound judgment on a daily basis.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting IP clearance for new products, identify patent opportunities, prepare and maintain patent applications, opposition motions; and trademark registrations, renewals and use affidavits, supervise and manage outside counsel with patent filings and litigation, and support licensing and other IP related transactional matters within the business unit as well as performing other duties of a specialized and confidential nature.  This individual reports to the Chief IP Counsel and works closely with the General Manager and Director of Engineering of the business unit they are assigned to.  This position interacts with the internal business units, outside counsels and third parties (both in the U.S. and abroad).

Skills & Abilities:

• Good organizational, written and verbal skills
• Ability to initiate actions and work independently required
• The capacity to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal matters
• Ability to analyze a situation, spot issues that may not otherwise be apparent to non-IP lawyers and propose solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education & Experience:

Ÿ       Juris Doctorate

Ÿ       Electrical Engineering or comparable science undergraduate degree, preferably in field relevant to the business unit supported

Ÿ         7 to 10 years of relevant experience in a medium to large law firm and/or corporate legal department

Ÿ         Minimum 5 years of IP experience required, a minimum 5 years in trademark law, or a minimum of 5 years IP transactional practice

Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference IP Counsel.

Providus seeks a Network Adminstrator/ IT Support Technician (Level II to III) for the Manhattan office of a large law firm.  Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in the legal field, a minimum 3 years combined experience as Level II-III user support technician in comparable IT environment, minimum 3 years experience in basic Microsoft Active Directory administration, minimum 3 years experience in basic Microsoft Exchange administration. Strong trouble-shooting skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.  Preferred experience:  MCSE, MCP, CCNA, or other related professional certifications, Interwoven Filesite document management system administration, Database administration in SQL, Microsoft Access, Summation, Concordance, Administration of Cisco switches, routers and ASA. You must be willing to work after hours or on weekends if necessary, and be on-call 24x7.

For IMMEDIATE consideration, please send your resume (with legal experience clearly indicated) in Word format to laresumes@providusgroup.com and reference "Law Firm Network Administrator/IT Support Technician-NYC".