POSITION STILL OPEN 2/2/12 - STRONG TYPIST NEEDED!

Downtown defense firm seeks full-time entry-level legal secretary.  Position will include typing letters, filing, and various clerical tasks.  Candidates must be able to type 70 wpm + for consideration for this position (no exceptions).  Strong grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills required.  Prior Dictaphone/transcription/digital dictation experience a plus.  Entry-level salary range.  Benefits include (but are not limited to):  medical, dental, 401(k), paid parking, vacation/sick days, and business casual attire.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Boutique St. Louis litigation firm seeks attorney with 10+ years of real trial experience to assist with management and handling of existing book of multi-state toxic tort business.  Some level of existing/transferable book of business required ($250,000+ preferred).  Pay commensurate with experience and business.  Good benefits package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org.

UPDATED - 2/2/12

Large (prominent) downtown law firm seeks full-time legal secretary for a litigation desk.  Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, time entry, and document management systems is required.  A typing of 70 wpm +, Dictaphone/transcription, and a minimum of two years legal secretarial experience is also required.  Litigation experience preferred.  Prior experience working in a large firm environment would be helpful.  Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented; possess excellent communication skills, grammar and proofreading skills; and have strong organization/filing skills.  Good salary!  Comprehensive benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org 

POSITION STILL OPEN 2/2/12 - HEAVY TRADEMARK EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Worldwide corporation headquartered in St. Charles (MO) seeks a full-time corporate paralegal.  5 + years corporate paralegal experience with a firm or corporation required.  Experience in IP (specifically trademarks) is also required.  Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:  (1) Corporate Compliance (maintaining corporate record books, filing annual reports in foreign jurisdictions where authorized to do business, etc.); (2) Drafting non-complex business agreements; (3) Corporate litigation file management.  Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or any discipline plus paralegal certification strongly preferred.  Competitive salary range.  Top-notch benefit package includes (but is not limited to):  medical, dental, 401(k), STD, LTD, paid vacation/sick time, life insurance, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, vision, and more!  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Large (prominent) downtown law firm seeks full-time experienced litigation paralegal.  Qualified applicants will have at least 10 years of complex litigation experience and a good grasp of e-discovery.  Paralegal degree and/or certification required.  BA/BS strongly preferred.  Good salary!  Comprehensive benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Downtown law firm is seeking a highly-qualified technical writer with a strong background in mechanical engineering to assist attorneys in patent preparation and prosecution; patentability, infringement, and validity analysis; and developing technology protection strategies including all aspects of IP.  Qualified candidates will possess excellent writing skills and a degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.  Experience with medical devices, lubrication equipment, or complex industrial systems is a plus.  Prior patent experience and a USPTO registration are preferred.  This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners.  Comprehensive benefit package offered.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Well-established Clayton firm seeks full-time estate planning/probate associate.  Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience drafting estate planning documents and a strong familiarity with the probate process.  Estate and gift tax and fiduciary income tax experience preferred.  J.D./MO license required.  Book of business a plus.  Comprehensive benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

POSITION STILL OPEN - 2/2/12 - STABLE WORK HISTORY NEEDED!

Defense firm seeks a motivated litigation legal secretary.  Candidate must have excellent organizational and proof-reading skills.  Candidate should have at least 5 years of litigation secretarial experience.  Please note the firm will only consider candidates demonstrating long-term stability with past employers.  Candidate will report to one member and one associate working primarily in the areas of construction defects, products liability, auto liability, premises liability and personal injury.  Good salary!  Comprehensive benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume and professional reference page (including three attorney references) as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Large firm seeks a full-time legal secretary for its downtown office location.  The position will support two busy partners, one whom is a Practice Group Leader.  Must have exceptional typing skills, produce documents quickly and accurately, multi-task with excellent attention to detail, and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills for client interaction.  Must have the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.  This position requires proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills; type 70 wpm +; 5 + years of experience including some exposure to transactional work.  Prefer candidates with Carpe Diem and LegalKey.  Top-notch salary!  Comprehensive benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

St. Louis (Clayton) employment and business law firm is seeking a highly experienced employment litigation attorney.  Qualified candidates will have ten + years of experience handling a variety of types of employment litigation (e.g. employment discrimination and harassment matters, FMLA, wage and hour issues, non-competes, etc.) up to and including trial experience.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

UPDATED - 1/26/12 - TOP ACADEMICS REQUIRED

Well-established mid-sized Clayton firm seeks full-time litigation associate.  Qualified candidate will have 5+ years litigation experience.  J.D.; Missouri license required; IL a plus.  Strong emphasis will be placed on academics - only top 20% will be considered.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Well-established mid-sized downtown law firm seeks an experienced business/tax/estate planning attorney.  Qualified applicants will have 5 + years experience in tax and estate planning.  Additional experience in corporate law would be ideal.  Lateral hire with business preferred.  Full benefit package.  Salary will depend on experience and business.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Well-established mid-sized Clayton firm seeks full-time legal secretary.  Position will include traditional clerical duties in relation to both commercial litigation and transactional corporate law.  Qualified applicants will have 5 + years legal secretarial experience with exposure to both commercial litigation and transactional corporate matters.  Applicants must have the ability to produce accurate work with a quick turnaround, be efficient, self-motivated, think outside the box, and handle their work with discretion.  Top-notch salary!  Full benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org.   

Mid-sized downtown defense firm seeks full-time litigation associate.  Candidates are required to be licensed in Missouri and Illinois (or willing to sit for IL bar exam).  Qualified applicants will have 2-3 years civil litigation experience in a private practice setting.  Comprehensive benefit plan includes (but is not limited to):  medical, dental, intermediate and long-term disability plans, life insurance, flexible spending account, paid parking, paid associate dues, 401(k), and profit-sharing plan.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Mid-sized Clayton firm seeks an experienced legal secretary with strong IT skills.  This position will include traditional legal secretary tasks (heavier) and some IT work (lighter).  Qualified applicants will have 2 years + years experience working as a legal secretary and strong IT skills.  Qualified applicants must be able to set up new computer users, back-up system, and perform IT troubleshooting functions for the office.  MS Office.  60-70 wpm ++.  Good salary!  Full benefit package.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org.   

West County law firm specializing in IP seeks full-time "junior" legal secretary.  Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years experience as a legal secretary, strong typing skills (65 wpm +), and a good grasp of legal spelling/terminology.  Competitive salary range.  Full benefit package includes (but is not limited to):  medical, 401(k), profit sharing, free parking, PTO, STD, and business casual attire.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Large full service downtown law firm seeks an experienced estate planning/tax legal secretary.  Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of legal secretarial experience in both estate planning and tax.  Preferred applicants will have an Associate's Degree in secretarial studies.  Must be able to type a minimum of 70 wpm.  Competitive salary range.  Excellent benefit package includes (but is not limited to):  medical, dental, vision, life insurance, ADD policies, STD, LTD, paid parental leave, 401(k), profit sharing, PTO, tuition reimbursement ...and more!  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org.   

Financial institution located in Creve Coeur seeks full-time paralegal to work in the role of loan closing specialist.  Position will perform a variety of loan documentation and closing related duties.  Primary function of the position is to deliver a complete, accurate loan documentation package reflecting the borrowers' needs and credit approval in a timely manner.  Key responsibilities include:  (1) reviewing loan approvals for loan structure, approval conditions and preparing loan documents; (2) requesting and reviewing title commitments/title opinion from respective parties; (3) working with or assisting internal legal staff in meeting approval conditions and documentation requirements during the closing process; (4) reviewing the appraisal approval and coordinating all documents necessary to insure required level of perfection; (5) performs on-line searches regarding certificates of good standing.  Coordinates with vendors and other lenders regarding partial release or subordination of their security; (6) understands and complies with all applicable laws.  Qualified candidates will have 2 + years experience working as a commercial real estate paralegal.  Paralegal degree and/or certificate required.  Computer proficiency with MS Word and Excel required.  Competitive salary range.  Top-notch benefit package includes (but is not limited to):  health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, generous vacation/sick leave policy, 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement...and more!  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org. 

Worldwide corporation headquartered in Chesterfield seeks full-time legal secretary.  Qualified candidates will have 2 + years legal secretarial experience with a law firm or legal department.  Experience in one or more of the following practice areas is also required:  intellectual property, general corporate, international law, and/or immigration.  Experience in IP (specifically trademarks and CPI) is highly desired.  Candidate will support three attorneys and one paralegal.  Must have the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.  This position requires proficiency in the latest versions of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint as well as excellent typing, grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.  Knowledge of a second language would be a plus.  Competitive salary range.  Excellent benefit package (includes but is not limited to):  medical, dental, vision coverage, FSAs, LTD, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability...and more!  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org.     

Prominent (large) downtown St. Louis firm seeks a tax associate to join their tax law practice group.  Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years experience with a law or accounting firm and will have preferably graduated in the top 25% of his/her law school class.  An LL.M. in taxation is preferred.  Full benefit package offered, which includes 401(k) and profit sharing plans, health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a cafeteria benefits plan, etc.  Firm offers associate bonus programs for client origination as well as merit.  Firm has offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, and elsewhere in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.  If interested, please e-mail resume/ref. as a Word attachment to jmacke@bamsl.org.