The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary for its New York City office. This position will be responsible for accurate completion of work assigned by multiple timekeepers, including word processing functions, filing, client billing, time entry, using telephone equipment to answer incoming calls and to place outgoing calls, coordinating meetings and conference room services, arranging travel, submitting expense reports, calendar maintenance and handling of daily mail. Also responsible for maintaining various information lists including client/matter identification numbers, lawyers’ contacts and marketing mailing list. Legal secretaries must also maintain positive contact with clients, lawyers and all support staff. They must observe confidentiality on all client matters and adhere to procedures and guidelines set by all departments of the Firm.

   

Responsibilities Include:

 

The daily makeup of tasks changes depending on attorney needs.


Completing all word processing projects including, but not limited to, memos, letters, charts, spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, check requests, File Opening Memos, briefs, pleadings, agreements, deeds, leases, tax returns, benefit plans, and other such documents specific to the timekeepers area of practice. Such work may be from hand written copy, Dictaphone, verbal dictation or edits on existing work product.

Accurate inputting of lawyer/paralegal time onto the accounting system

Proofreading of all work, which includes reading documents for content and context.

Preparing and maintaining client and office files and chronological daily letter and memo files. Maintaining up-to-date, orderly pleading indexes for legal documents.  Updating of periodicals and loose leaf publications.

Answering and screening of routine telephone calls. Preparing appropriate telephone billing information by programming information into the telephone and by completing telephone expense reports.  Providing backup telephone coverage for others in work area.

Duplicating documents, papers and other materials as needed.

Preparing client bills, maintaining billing files, working with Accounting Department to resolve billing problems and efficiently processing final billing statements and letters.


 

Performing other related duties required based upon the unique practice of the lawyer, such as, but not limited to, Department Head administrative work, practice development initiatives, and committee project work. In addition, a limited amount of secretarial work for personal matters of the lawyer is to be expected.

 Requirements

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal secretarial, executive secretarial or secretarial administrative assistant experience (Previous experience with Elite and LegalKey is beneficial). Candidate will also have the ability to organize and prioritize workload and use own judgment in decision making on how to adequately and efficiently meet all deadlines. Ability to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done. Interpersonal skills are essential to communicate effectively with a diverse group of clients, lawyers and staff and to provide information with courtesy and tact. Knowledge of Windows XP system and Microsoft Suite of applications is required; E-filing is required; Hummingbird DM (document management system) preferred. High school diploma or its equivalent required or Certificate or Degree from a Business School is preferred.

Location : 

599 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

aTyr Pharma, Inc. is a private biotech company focusing on innovative biologic drug development.  We are focused on physiocrines, a new class of human extracellular signaling proteins that function via mechanisms distinct from current pharmaceuticals, and thus offer exciting opportunities to develop innovative, best-in-class biologics drugs. aTyr is currently developing products in immune, metabolic, and hematologic indications.  Our leading program, Tmax, is in preclinical development.  aTyr has an experienced Leadership team with a history of success in building biotechnology companies, and is backed by leading life sciences. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy creative and challenging work, aTyr Pharma may be the company for you.  aTyr Pharma is looking for success minded, team oriented individuals who want to join a dynamic and growing company.  aTyr Pharma is results-oriented and focused on achieving our goals.  We are currently seeking a Intellectual Property Intern to join our team for a one year internship.

The successful candidate will work with our VP, Intellectual Property to develop, organize and maintain a patent filing system.  Successful candidate will conduct searches and download relevant articles and data.  Will also help with general office duties including front office, mail, signing for packages and greeting visitors.

 

·         Must work well in dynamic high energy team

·         Must have a high level of initiative

·         Must be attentive to details

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

Degree Requirements:  Current enrollment as a junior in an accredited university in a business or science degree program.  Strong interest in patent law.  Good scientific knowledge and an interest in drug discovery and protein therapeutics.  An understanding of basic protein and gene functionality.  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PubMed.

Schedule is flexible and up to 20 hours per week depending upon school schedule.

For additional information about aTyr Pharma, Inc, please visit our website at www.atyrpharma.com.  For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter referencing job #19AC to jobs@atyrpharma.com.  aTyr Pharma, Inc. is an EEO employer.

Doctors & Lawyers for a Drug Free Youth is looking for a doctor to serve as a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician. As a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician, you will see patients who are being treated for various types of substance abuse, particularly opioid addiction. Your services as a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician will be on a part time basis.

The Substance Abuse Treatment Physician position will involve:
 


Interviewing patients

Evaluating patient medication needs




Substance Abuse Treatment Physician – Part Time Medical Staff


 


Job Responsibilities

As a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician, you will see patients after they have been evaluated by our staff. We interview and administer urine tests to every patient in order to evaluate their progress and to recommend the next step in our treatment protocol. You will then see the patient to provide further services. All of our patients are currently on Soboxone/Subutex medication.

Your specific duties as a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician will include:


Reviewing patient records

Taking notes during patient interviews

Prescribing medication to patients



Substance Abuse Treatment Physician – Part Time Medical Staff


 Requirements

As a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician, any medical specialty is acceptable. Our treatment facility has a full staff that handles all prior authorizations, scheduling, patient calls, collections and insurance billing, which leaves you free to focus on patient care. You will be required to work in our offices for 6-10 hours one day every four weeks. Specific requirements for the Substance Abuse Treatment Physician position include:

 


Medical degree and board certification

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to work onsite one day every four weeks




Substance Abuse Treatment Physician – Part Time Medical Staff




Benefits
 

As a Substance Abuse Treatment Physician, you will be generously compensated for your services, and may choose which day you work for us each month.

Benefits for the Substance Abuse Treatment Physician will include:


Immediate payment on the day of service

Malpractice insurance if the work you do for us is not already covered by your current malpractice




Substance Abuse Treatment Physician – Part Time Medical Staff


  


Company Overview


Doctors & Lawyers for a Drug Free Youth has a rapidly growing outpatient Suboxone/Subutex treatment program in Oil City/Clarion/DuBois Pennsylvania and are in need of more physicians to help to provide care to opioid dependent patients. Our treatment protocol is aimed at weaning patients off of Suboxone and all drugs including tobacco within a 2-3 year period of time. We currently have six physician consultants assisting our double-boarded psychiatrist and addiction medicine doctor in providing care. We also have a nurse practitioner and substance abuse counselor on staff.

SUMMARY

The Applications Trainer, under the direction of the Training and Implementation Support Manager, shall ensure that lawyers and members of the staff at Hogan Lovells US LLP receive superior training in the use of commercial and custom applications software. The trainer's goal is to ensure that lawyers and staff not only master necessary software features, but can successfully apply them to work situations according to best practices and with the aim of achieving the highest possible levels of personal and team productivity. The successful trainer will view his/her role as a mix of educator, instructor, best practices and productivity coach, skills assessor, and training material designer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Applications Trainer will have responsibility for ensuring that firm personnel receive comprehensive, effective, and timely training to enable them to effectively use the systems and applications that Hogan Lovells US LLP has developed, acquired, or customized. The trainer will also serve as a productivity coach, helping lawyers and staff members identify and implement best practices for use of software to fulfill individual or work group needs. Furthermore, the trainer will from time to time serve as a 2nd tier support resource to aid users in finding the best ways to accomplish difficult or complex tasks that are beyond the ability of the firm's User Support Center analysts.
This position has training responsibility for the Hogan Lovells US LLP ' courses will need to be delivered to personnel in virtually all of the firm's US offices, either through video conference, web conference, or other distance learning methods, or by occasional travel for periods of up to one week.
The Applications Trainer will:
' Continuously advance his/her knowledge of and ability to 1) use Microsoft Office software and other software used by the firm, 2) use the software in specific law firm scenarios, 3) improve the application of technology or methods to deliver training in the most effective manner possible.
' Deliver instruction to firm personnel in the use of software applications developed or customized by the firm's IT/IM staff. Instruction may include in-classroom, web- or video-conference sessions, special desk-side training/support for certain individuals, preparation of reference guides, or creation/modification of slideshows/videos/animations. In most cases, the ability to properly train on custom applications will require the trainer to work with the development team and business process teams to adequately understand how the software supports the business and to incorporate business process information into software instruction.
' Plan, design, develop and maintain 1) class training materials, 2) quick reference guides, 3) full user documentation, 4) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), 4) on-line asynchronous and synchronous learning materials, and 5) additional instructional or informative documents as required.
' Assist in developing and maintaining training curricula, course descriptions, class schedules, evaluation criteria, learning paths, and attendance records using a learning management system.
' Work with Human Resources, Office Managers, and department heads to plan and adapt training to specific needs of attorney assistants and other members of the staff.
' Develop strategies to apply software features to specific individual and work group challenges in order to improve quality of work or increase productivity. Promote best practices among various user communities through outreach, communication, and direct assistance.
' Conduct floor support exercises involving scheduled presence in end user work areas to provide desk-side training and coaching to individual users.
' When project phases demand implementation support, assist end users by helping resolve problems that require an advanced skill set (i.e., problems that cannot be handled by the firm's User Support Center).
' Educate User Support Center and other IT staff to advance their knowledge of the products in use at Hogan Lovells and improve their effectiveness as first or second level support resources.
' Work on special projects that may require certain expertise in advanced functions of firm standard applications.
' Assume other duties as may be assigned from time to time by your supervisor.  Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
 

The Legal Aid Society is seeking an individual to serve as the Administrator of its Pro Bono Program.  The Pro Bono Program integrates law firms and attorneys in delivering volunteer services in the Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Rights Practices, thereby augmenting legal assistance to many of Legal Aid's most vulnerable groups of clients.  More than 3,000 volunteer lawyers and paralegals at approximately 70 law firms handled Legal Aid matters during the past year under supervision of Legal Aid’s professional staff.

 

The Pro Bono Administrator will be directly engaged in implementing core functions of the Pro Bono Program:

•     Assigning Legal Aid cases to the network of participating law firms;

•     Utilizing web-based services to inform law firms, lawyers, and the general public about Legal Aid’s pro bono activities, and to recruit and place volunteers at Legal Aid;

•     Administering major pro bono events such as the CLE training program for volunteers;

•      Publishing Pro Bono Newsletters and other public information materials relating to The Legal Aid Society’s partnership with the private bar;

•     Preparing reports on Legal Aid’s pro bono quantitative accomplishments;  and

•     Supporting the creation of new pro bono projects and development of additional pro bono resources to help address unmet needs for legal counsel.

 Requirements

•     Serve as point person to receive case referrals from Legal Aid staff and circulate the matters to Legal Aid’s law firm network of pro bono liaisons and the private bar generally utilizing email, phone, websites, and other forms of transmittal;

•     Serve as a point person for the Pro Bono Program to receive and respond to requests from the general public seeking pro bono lawyers, from lawyers seeking to volunteer their legal services, and from law firm pro bono coordinators inquiring about CLE credits, training programs, availability of circulated cases, and other administrative bono matters;

•     Coordinate the Society’s Second Acts® pro bono project for retired and transitioning attorneys ;

•     Maintain the Pro Bono Program’s case management system, monitor pro bono cases and projects,  and assist with the preparation of reports  for Legal Aid, auditors, funders, insurers, and the courts about the pro bono program;

•     Design and layout pro bono materials  including the Pro Bono Newsletter;

•     Assist with the coordination of  the Pro Bono Program’s events such as the annual Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards Ceremony, the annual CLE Pro BonoTraining Program , Advisory Board Meetings, co-hosting the Probono.net NYC Pro Bono Center website, and the awarding of CLE credits as a certified Pro Bono CLE Provider;

•     Administrative support to the Pro Bono Director and Supervising Attorney in their collaboration with staff to increase the range of pro bono opportunities, in the creation of a Staff Advisory Council for Pro Bono, in adding pro bono projects at participating law firms, in expanding the base of law firm and corporate pro bono partners, and senior lawyers reaching or approaching retirement.


•     Administrative support of Pro Bono Program’s participation on Legal Aid pro bono advisory boards and membership in external organizations that broaden pro bono outreach.


•     Bachelor’s degree and professional experience that demonstrate excellent judgment and effective multi-tasking and problem solving abilities

•     Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

•     Computer systems expertise, including excel proficiency

•     Ability to work in a team setting

•     Excellent writing skills

•     Knowledge of legal terms valuable

Proficiency in Spanish and other languages desirable, but not required

Target Insurance Services, a Division of Crump Insurance Services, Inc., is a Managing General Underwriter (MGU) and Program Administrator. Target specializes in providing a wide range of insurance programs to niche markets. We work closely with agents, brokers, and carriers to develop comprehensive programs that meet the specific needs of each market segment. Through our strategic working relationships with top-rated carriers we are able to implement quality programs that provide value to all parties involved: 

 


Agents and brokers benefit from our carrier partnerships by providing their clients with a variety of programs to meet a diverse range of needs.

Carriers can tap into an extensive distribution source, delivering products and services to a network of independent agents and brokers.


Policyholders can feel confident they have the necessary coverage in place for their unique risks.



 

We are currently searching for additional Accountant and Lawyers Professional Liability Underwriters to work as part of our team in Naperville, IL.

General Summary:
Primary responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating and quoting new business and renewal submissions while managing relationships with current key producers and establishing new ones.

Responsibilities:


Reviews and evaluates submissions for risk or coverage selection.

Responds to and services all broker and insured, requests.

Responds to carrier requests and promotes/reinforces key relationships with carrier partners.

Establishes and promote relationships with key producers in assigned program or territory.

Serves as liaison to pertinent claims organization on individual account issues.

Assists with reporting, management of workflow, underwriting compliance, training and program issue resolution.

Supports and participates in corporate marketing initiatives.

Completes other duties as assigned.


 

Qualifications:



Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.

Property and Casualty Insurance Agent License preferred, but not required at time of hire.

Three to seven years of experience working in the Insurance Industry as an Accountants or Lawyers Professional Liability Underwriter.

Proficient computer skills. Excellent MS Office skills highly desired.

Be highly organized and detail oriented with good follow-through/up skills. 

Possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced work environment.

Have outstanding customer service and problem solving skills.

Be an analytical thinker and have the ability to interpret and execute underwriting instructions accurately.

In order to correspond with internal/external customers, possess strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5%).



Please include salary requirements when applyin

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most powerful jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.


Responsibilities to include the preparation and submission of Commerce and State Department export license applications and agreements as required to support the company's business units and their international programs. Duties will require strategic partnering with internal business units to assess export licenses requirements and compile pertinent information to accurately and effectively write commercial and military export license applications for the export of controlled hardware and/or technical data, services, and manufacturing activities. Candidate will support activities associated with export licenses and exemptions, and maintain accurate records and databases associated with export license applications. Candidate will work within an experienced export compliance team setting and cooperate with team members and various business units to obtain desired licenses and support other pertinent matters as required to support the export compliance team and the company. Candidate will also help maintain and revise both desk and company procedures related to export compliance, edit and maintain appropriate export compliance website content, provide one-on-one export compliance guidance to internal customers, and contribute to and conduct internal training.
The Senior Export Licensing Specialist will actively participate in ACE process improvement activities and help develop common process approaches for use by all Pratt & Whitney organizations and disciplines.

Attorney
Company:

AT&T inc.

Summary - Attorney:

Classification:Regular Full Time
Shift:40Hr- M-F 8AM-5PM / Regular
Location:AT&T - East

Fortune 100 Company seeks self-motivated litigation attorney to fill an Atlanta opening. A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience (some first chair) is required.

Responsibilities - Attorney:


The attorney will be responsible for litigating general civil litigation matters, including personal injury and contract related litigation.

Hudson Legal is seeking both U.S. licensed attorneys and unlicensed Turkish language doc reviewers for a project ASAP in Washington DC. If you are interested in learning more about this project as it moves forward, please submit a resume in Word Format, and include a cover letter containing * your level of Turkish fluency, * amount of document review experience, and * whether / where you are licensed to practice law.About Hudson LegalHudson Legal connects great people to great opportunities. With our comprehensive portfolio of services for private practice, corporate and non-profit entities, we place accomplished attorneys as well as paralegals and legal support professionals into contract and direct hire positions across the United States. We specialize in large-scale litigation matters, antitrust reviews, government investigations and other document intensive projects. As the largest legal recruiting firm in the US, we provide significant insight into the market for legal employment.Discover more. Discover Hudson at: http://us.hudson.com/legalHudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in the E-Verify program as allowed under federal and state law and in accordance with our executed Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Compliance Auditor is responsible for performing audits of documentation, coding, and billing in accordance with Medicare and multiple State Medicaid regulations and internal payor policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The primary responsibilities are

• Perform reviews on medical records and submission of claims to government payers to ensure that they are supported by adequate documentation, properly coded and presented properly on all third party claims.

• Prepare written and oral communication to the Compliance Officer and the Vice President of Operations on the results of audits performed.

• Develop educational programs for internal staff based on audit findings, as well as general education on coding and reimbursement rules and regulations.

• Perform trend analysis on identified billing issues.

• Analyze the OIG work plan; and develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate risk.

• Analyze CERT, ZPIC, and RAC inquiries; and develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate risks.

• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.

• Must maintain a good attendance record.