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

November Meeting

Thanks to everyone who made it to the meeting yesterday - we had a great turn out. Above is a link to the past meetings of ALSP for those who are interested.

Look for information coming soon about a Holiday Gathering in December.

Have a great weekend!!

November meeting

Come join us to hear from David Richards, a founding member of the West Michigan Chapter of the Association of Litigation Support Professionals - a "sister" organization for Paralegals.
http://www.alsponline.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

David will talk to us about the organization, its purpose and how it can help us out in our navigation of new technology in the legal profession.

Lunch will be provided.
Feel free to join us at 11:30 am for some networking/social interaction. David will begin his presentation at 12:15 pm.

Where: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
250 Monroe Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616/774-8000
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 11:30 am

See you then!!

Paralegal Position Open

I received this job opening information from Gary Stec of Harvey Kruse here in Grand Rapids. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Stec directly.


My office is in need of a part time paralegal. We have some flexibility with respect to the days and hours for the position. The position will involve litigation support for a variety of personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Excellent database skills are required. The position’s responsibilities will include compiling evidence and supporting information by reviewing discovery documents and transcripts, analyzing and drafting various legal documents, ordering and summarizing medical and employment records, and otherwise providing assistance with managing Court docket calendars, maintaining schedules and deadlines, and processing settlement papers and payments. The position requires a paralegal certificate with computer skills. Compensation is negotiable and based on years of experience. Individuals interested in the position should forward me their resume or contact me directly.

Harvey Kruse, PC
Gary L. Stec, Esq.
60 Monroe Center St. NW Suite 500B
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2926Phone
(616) 771-0050
Fax (616) 776-3646