Job Opening

Help Wanted -

Legal secretary - Experience required in high volume practice specializing in

collections . Create documents and correspondence; filing; coordinate scheduling and

deadlines; knowledgeable in legal terminology, legal documents, forms, and court

procedures; Contact with clients, attorneys and court staff. Must be a self-starter with

excellent attention to detail and be able to work independently as well as within a team;

able to prioritize; organized; good written and oral communication skills, significant

computer experience; ability to multi-task. .Proficient with Microsoft Office, and Corel

Word Perfect. Please forward resume to PO Box 888694, Grand Rapids MI 49588

Temporary position becoming available

Temporary Paralegal position is available with Bolhouse Law Offices in Grandville.

The position will become available in early to mid December, and will continue for 6-8 weeks. General legal work including estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, etc. Not necessary to be experienced in all areas.

For more information, please contact Barb at 531-7711 or barbaras@bolhouselaw.com

Job Opening

James H. Sullivan, Esq. is looking for a legal secretary.

Please contact him at jameshsullivan@sbcglobal.net

GRBA - Legal Assistant Section Scholarship

Due to the hard work of our Scholarship Committee - Tiesha Hogue and Paula Lewiston - applications for a scholarship funded by our Section were sent to Davenport University, Grand Valley State University and Ferris State University this week.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a full time student majoring in Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies.

We have already received very positive feedback, and I hope you are all as excited as we are about giving back to the community and contributing to the future of our profession.

April 14, 2010 Meeting

Please join us to for a very interesting presentation by Jeff Dwarshuis, MSW,CSW-psychotherapist focusing on individual, marital and family therapy specializing in the treatment of Posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and behavioral disorders. Treatment methods include cognitive, psychoeducational, emotive, problem solving, relational and behavioral therapy. Also including advanced therapy such as Strategic family therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR


Here is a list of some of the presenting problems that were successfully treated with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

1. Adult Major Depression with memories of child abuse.

2. Adult Major Depression and Domestic Violence.

3. Child PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) caused by witnessing genocide in Rwanda.

4. Mood regulation of a Bipolar II Disorder.

5. Adult Major Depression and Complicated Bereavement.

6. Adult PTSD caused by workplace trauma.

7. Adult Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

8. Adult Intermittent Explosive Disorder.

9. Adult PTSD caused by verbal abuse in marriage.

10. Adult Major Depression and Anxiety caused by spouse infidelity.

11. Adjustment Disorder with Depression



When: Wednesday April 14, 2010 11:45 am -1:00 pm (Mr. Dwarshuis' presentation will be at approximately 12:15 pm)

Where: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge

250 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 200 Grand Rapids MI 49503

616/774-8000



Lunch will be provided.

Legal Support Position Available - Downtown GR - Full Time Position

Our firm’s website is below but our firm is essentially a boutique transactional firm with a heavy workload and project mix in the business, commercial real estate and probate/estate planning areas, with a small amount of litigation. Our offices are in the heart of downtown directly across from the Amway Grand Plaza. We offer a competitive compensation package working with a business-like clientele, in a pleasant work environment.



If you are aware of any persons that might be interested, please feel free to encourage them to contact me via email here. Thanks in advance.



Sincerely,



Donald Duba





Donald E. Duba, Esq.

Duba & Duba, PLLC

Suite 400

180 Monroe Avenue

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

(616) 458-3200 telephone

(616) 458-3203 facsimile

(616) 481-9345 cellular

dduba@dubalaw.com

www.dubalaw.com

Relay for Life - with Renee May, former Chair

Hello Friends:

This year, I've made a commitment to help save lives from cancer by taking part in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. I know that you care about finding an end to cancer, so I wanted to invite you to join my team for Relay For Life®.

By participating in Relay For Life®, we have a chance to join 3.5 million people from across the country to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. At the same time, we'll help raise much needed funds and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's efforts to save more lives.

At the event (May 14, 2010 at 1pm to May 15, 2010 at 1pm), we'll camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track. There is an incredible ceremony to celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers that starts off the night, and a moving ceremony to honor and remember those who have fought the disease. I can truly say that Relay is a life-changing experience. It's a night full of fun, hope, and remembrance and I'd love to have you there with me as a team member.

You can check out more on my personal page - the link is above. If you are not able to join my team, you can still fight back with me by making an online donation. Together, we have the power to help create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone's life.

Job Opening

Well-established family law solo practitioner is seeking an experienced family law paralegal or legal assistant to join her firm. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years of family law experience and is a polished and poised professional with an excellent educational background. Solid family law experience is a must, as candidate will be dealing with complex family matters. Strong research skills and proficiency with Timeslips is required. Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills are imperative.

A part-time position is a possibility for the right individual.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume along with a writing sample to: info@ostranderlawoffices.com or fax (616) 776-3598. No telephone inquires please.

February Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 for a presentation by West of their product - LiveNote.
LiveNote is a case management system which will store your pleadings, documents, deposition transcripts and other case materials. It will allow you to search the uploaded documents, create witness, exhibit and task lists, timelines, issue lists and annotate your documents as well as manage videos all in one place

http://www.livenote.com/

Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
250 Monroe Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616/774-2461
Wednesday February 24, 2010
11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Presentation will begin at approximately 12:15, but feel free to join us earlier for networking and socializing, if you can)

Lunch will be served

Thank you, and hope to see you there!

Position Available

Paralegal – Full time
Law Firm in Kalamazoo
Contact:
Linda S. Jevahirian
Legal Search & Management, Inc;
248-471-3443
linda@legalsearchonline.net