Employment Opportunity - University of Minnesota

Employment Opportunity - Spence, Ricke, Sweeney & Gernes

RCBA Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 13
Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Featuring RCBA member, Bill Tilton, who will speak about his experience as a member of the Minnesota 8, anti-war activists who were sentenced and served in prison for destroying draft files during the Vietnam War.
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Declaration of Independence Viewing
Hosted by: Minnesota State Bar Association, Ramsey County Bar Association, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, Federal Bar Association and MSBA Civil Education Committee
Thursday, May 8
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Minnesota History Center
345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul
A brief program at 6:00 p.m. will feature Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and Professor Mike Steenson of William Mitchell College of Law. Professor Steenson will highlight the role lawyers played in drafting the essential document and the Declarations impact today.
Admission is $25; children under 18 admitted free
Refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available
To register by May 5, visit www.mnbar.org or call (612) 278-6354
Exhibit made possible by Dolan Media

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PATENT PARALEGAL
The U of M Office of the General Counsel has an exciting opportunity for a Patent Paralegal to help establish the University’s first internal Patent Team. The successful candidate will have 2 years college-level paralegal coursework, or the equivalent, and two years of patent paralegal experience, to total 4 years; and familiarity with domestic USPTO forms and with electronic filing. Exceptional organizational and project tracking skills required. Knowledge of PCT/foreign filing rules and procedures preferred. The position will also co-develop the University’s internal patent docket and file management system; and track/manage internal and external correspondence. The OGC offers a collegial environment with challenging and growth-oriented work assignments; and the University provides employees with an outstanding package of benefits.

For more information and to apply online, go to:

employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=71593

Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer

SEEKING ASSOCIATE
An AV rated litigation defense firm seeks an associate with 1-3 years of litigation defense experience. Candidate must have strong research, writing and advocacy skills. We seek a colleague of high intellectual achievement and strong interpersonal skills. Please submit resume and cover letter to roemelingl@srsg.net or by mail to Spence, Ricke, Sweeney & Gernes, Attn: Lisa Roemeling, 325 Cedar Street, Suite 600, Saint Paul, MN 55101.