Writing to the Court:

Briefs, Letter Briefs, and Proposed Findings of Fact

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT
1.0  Standard CLE Credits Applied For

Presented by Chief Judge George Perez of the Minnesota Tax Court, this CLE will provide tips to draft your best legal writing. The CLE will focus on writing effective letter briefs, briefs and proposed orders for the Court.

This webinar is free for Active MHBA members. To take advantage of these opportunities, join or renew your commitment to the MHBA.

Webinar Registration:

Payment is waived, but MHBA members must still register. Space is limited so reserve your webinar seat now!

To register please visit: http://bit.ly/WritingtotheCourt

Cost for non-MHBA members: $25.00

Description: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is looking for a Staff Attorney to join our nationally renowned Mass Tort Litigation Department. The position is ideal for an experienced litigation attorney who wants the intellectual challenge, camaraderie and excitement of working on complex cases with a top tier litigation department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of relevant legal experience working with complex personal injury and/or product liability claims and proven communication skills. We are looking for a team player with demonstrable research and writing skills and strong academic credentials. Responsibilities include client management, reviewing and summarizing medical records, drafting and responding to discovery requests, and researching and writing memoranda & motions, along with a wide variety of other tasks associated with complex tort litigation.

This position is a full-time, non-partnership track position in the Mass Tort Litigation Department. Our new Staff Attorney will be eligible for many of the benefits described by the Firm’s current policies for attorneys, including licensing expenses, state bar association membership in Minnesota, CLE expenses, 3 weeks of vacation, nine paid holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, medical care reimbursement account, dependent care reimbursement account, parking reimbursement account, 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, employee assistance program, sick child care program, and discounted bus passes.

Contact: Martha Capper, Recruiting Administrator

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Primary Duties:

The executive assistant provides primary administrative support to the HCBA’s executive director and to the volunteer leadership of the association, and coordinates special projects related to the governance and management of the organization.  The executive assistant also serves as the Fourth District Ethics Committee Coordinator regarding ethics complaints filed against attorneys. A detailed job description can be found in classifieds at www.hcba.org.

Experience:

Essential skills include: excellent oral and written communications, mastery of Microsoft Word, substantial experience in data entry, high level of professionalism, tact and positivity, attention to detail, impeccable integrity and ethical standards, and excellent time management and problem solving abilities. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of work experience directly applicable to the duties, skills, and experience required. Additional desired skills include: experience working with attorneys and/or judges, experience working for an association, demonstrated interest in board governance, strategy development, and organizational development, experience with MS Access, an association management system (AMS) and/or customer relationship management system (CRM), experience in website maintenance, use of social media for organizational purposes and experience using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other presentation software.

Additional Information:

Full time (37.5 hours per week).  Excellent benefits, Low to mid $30,000’s. The HCBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse pool of candidates.

To Apply for the Position:

Send resume and cover letter to the Hennepin County Bar Association, 600 Nicollet Mall #390; Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attn: HR or via e-mail to hr@hcba.org.  See classifieds at www.hcba.org.

Must have 2+ years of law firm or corporate US Business Immigration experience and proficiency with online case management systems, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/training preferred.

Please send cover letter with resume, references, writing sample and salary requirements to the following email: lolson@igbanugolaw.com

NO TELEPHONE CALLS

Governor Dayton expects Commission members to be dedicated and active throughout their service. The Governor believes that “Minnesota needs to recruit and select the very best among our citizens to assume the enormous responsibilities of serving in the judiciary.”

District members consider vacancies within the judicial district for which they occur. A significant time commitment is expected of members. No compensation shall be received and no expenses incurred will be reimbursed. More information regarding the Commission can be found within its Outline of Procedures on the Governor’s website.

Applicants should offer a letter of interest and a resume for consideration to the Commission. Again, please note that only non-attorneys should apply. All applicants must currently reside within the Eighth Judicial District. Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District includes the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, LacQuiParle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine. All applications must be received by close of business on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Application materials should be sent to Tiffany Orth, Appointments Coordinator, Office of Governor Dayton, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, 55155 or they can be emailed to tiffany.orth@state.mn.us.

For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact Tiffany Orth at tiffany.orth@state.mn.us or at (651) 201-3413.

Please consider joining us for dinner as we celebrate the life of civil –and labor- activist Cesar Chavez.  The dinner is free and will feature traditional Mexican food, entertainment by Salsa de Soul, and a Keynote address by Patricia Torres Ray, Minnesota’s first Hispanic state senator.

Please RSVP to Sharon Van Leer at Sharon.Vanleer@wmitchell.edu.

At the event, the MHBA honored Senator Amy Klobuchar with the 2012 MHBA Courage In Leadership Award and MHBA co-founder, Manuel Guerrero, was awarded the MHBA Lifetime Achievement Award. The event promoted the MHBA-HNBA partnership and featured HNBA present Benny Agosto Jr. as the keynote speaker of the evening.  Peter M. Reyes, HNBA President-Elect; Román D. Hernández, Past HNBA President; and Miguel Pozo, HNBA National Finance Director, were also in attendance.

Juris Fiesta – Spirit of Unity, Feeling of Community

The Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association invites its members, sponsors and friends to the Seventh Annual MHBA Gala!

Honoring the recipients of the 2012 MHBA Courage in Leadership Award, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and the MHBA lifetime Achievement Award, Manuel Guerrero.

When: Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Where: Weisman Art Museum, Dolly Fiterman Riverview Gallery, 333 East River Road, Minneapolis
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Prices:

Individual ticket – $35 – includes 1 drink ticket
Ticket plus guest – $60 per pair – includes 2 drink tickets
Student ticket – $10

Please make checks payable to “SPF – MHBA Endowment,” or pay easily through the link below:

Ticket Type

Individual $35.00 USD Individual plus guest $60.00 USD Student $10.00 USD

Proceeds in part to the MHBA Endowment Fund, a 501(c)(3) Fund.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise in many areas of corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions (including sale/leaseback transactions), equity and debt investments, financings (including commercial paper programs and credit facilities) and general corporate counseling.
• Oversee and coordinate legal due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, investments, financings and other related activities.
• Assist the company and its subsidiaries in its general corporate affairs and risk management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group legal department and business departments, including Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Real Estate and Treasury.
• Interact and coordinate with external counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• 7+ years legal experience with mid to large size corporation or law firm.
• Health care experience a plus.
• Significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, investments, financings and other transaction related matters.
• Experience in securities law compliance requirements related to mergers and acquisitions, investments and financing activities.
• Strong work ethic.
• Flexible, with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong business acumen and decision making skills.
• Experience in handling a variety of complex legal matters or projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and legal research skills.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with all levels of the company and external company contacts.

For more information email: Barbara_siani@uhc.com