Human Resources Assistant needed for temporary assignment supporting Biotech Co. in Carlsbad, CA. This position interacts with all levels of personnel in and outside of the company. That interaction requires 1) excellent written and oral communication skills, 2) the ability to interface with varying personal styles in an effective way, 3) good judgment, tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers and 4) the ability to handle confidential and proprietary information. The incumbent must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a positive demeanor toward the job, the company and their work team. Effectiveness in this role requires a functional knowledge of corporate operations and product line. The job encounters recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm, involving a moderate degree of complexity. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Initiative and organization skills are extremely valuable to ensure a smooth office operation. Knowledge of office/secretarial practices normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent work experience is required. Advanced degree or Professional certification in Human Resources is preferred. Responsibilities include: To provide professional level support to Human Resources by providing support to the HR Direct call center, providing information and processing data for employees; Respond positively to and expeditiously process all incoming telephone and e-mail inquiries for employee information; Coordinate the processing of new hires and terminations including document processing; Maintain the HR database by entering personnel action transactions into the system. Prepare routine and ad hoc reports as needed. Set up and maintain personnel files and other confidential departmental files. Periodically audit the database and files to ensure accuracy and high data integrity; Organize, update and maintain a wide variety of resource information; Complete one-time and on-going projects as assigned; Actively promote and ensure clear communication within the department and between the HR department and its internal and external customers. Hours: 8-5. Temporary position from March 2010 – September 2010. Salary range $16 - $17.75/hr. Date posted 3.10.10.

Temporary US Patent Prosecution Legal Secretary needed to support busy IP Law Firm in Del Mar, CA. Must have at least 3-5 years of US patent prosecution experience specializing in electrical engineering. Will be supporting a Associate and handling overflow support for the Partner in the Electrical Engineering group. Hours are 8:30-5. Assignment will last a minimum of 4 weeks. Starting ASAP. Job #199.

Our client law firm is seeking an experienced civil litigation paralegal with 5+ years experience in areas of commercial litigation and product liability for their Downtown, San Diego offices expanding practice. Applicant should be proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and Concordance. Excellent skills and Bachelor's degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate required. Must be able to hit the ground running and have strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. 40 hour work week. Salary range commensurate with experience. Job #198.

Our client law firm is seeking an IP Patent & Trademark Prosecution Docket Coordinator to join its Del Mar office. The IP Docket Coordinator will be responsible for the daily docketing workflow and operations, as well as analyzing incoming mail, faxes, etc. and clearing daily dockets. Under the guidance of the Regional Docketing Manager, the Docket Coordinator assists with department workflow improvements, department staffing and productivity, and policy/procedure enforcement. A minimum of 5 years experience with prosecution docketing software programs and strong IP Patent and Trademark Prosecution Docketing background coupled with 2 years experience in a lead role responsible for work flow distribution is required. Excellent communication, organizational, prioritization and problem solving skills are also essential. Must have a high level attention to detail with deadline orientation. An understanding of supervisory principles along with strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team also required. 37.5 hour work week. Salary range commensurate with experience along with excellent benefits and team culture. Job #197. Date posted 3.3.10.

Part time Contract Civil Litigation Attorney needed immediately to assist in family law case. Must have previous trial and court room experience. Civil litigation experience required; Family law experience not required. Will be assisting with civil discovery, filing discovery motions and going to trial. Must have your own Errors and Omissions insurance. Pay rate of $35- $65/hr. Date posted 3.2.10.

Temporary Sr. Legal Recruiter needed for leading Biotech Co. in Carlsbad, CA MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE PLACING PATENT AGENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEYS. MINIMUM OF 7-10 YEARS OF RECRUITING EXPERIENCE WITH A COMBINATION OF AGENCY AND CORPORATE RECRUITING PREFERRED. Knowledge of Applicant tracking systems a must. Legal and HR recruiting experience a major plus. The right candidate for this opportunity will be comfortable direct sourcing candidates across the United States and will have strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to effectively and positively negotiate with both internal employees as well as external candidates is a must. Education: Bachelor’s degree required with HR coursework and certification a plus. DUTIES: Proactive sourcing and identification of legal talent, with particular focus on Intellectual Property Attorneys and Patent Agents; Develop recruitment strategies with hiring managers; Interview, identify and be a candidate advocate through the interview and hiring process; Function as a liaison with external agencies as needed; Will provide professional level support in the selection and hiring of highly qualified personnel at the headquarters location and to provide support and counsel to HR site personnel in their hiring efforts. In conjunction with hiring managers, recruit, interview, screen and evaluate candidates. This position interacts with varying levels of personnel requiring the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing the companies HR and Recruiting policies and programs and the interpretation of them. Effectiveness in this role requires a functional knowledge of corporate operations and product line. The incumbent determines own practices and procedures and contributes to the development of new concepts. Decisions are made within policy constraints; solutions are expected to be creative and practical. Performs routine duties independently with minimal instruction given on new projects or assignments. Job encounters recurring work situations with frequent variations from the norm, involving a diverse scope and high degree of complexity. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; mistakes in work could cause substantial data errors and financial loss. The incumbent must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a positive demeanor toward the job, the company and their work team. Hours: 8am – 5pm. Dates: 3/8/10- 9/1/10. Salary range: $55.00 - $58.00/hr. Long term temporary position.

Temporary Patent Paralegal needed for leading Corporation in San Diego. Will be covering for a leave of absence for at least 4 weeks possibly longer. Must have at least 3-5 years of heavy US patent prosecution experience. Will have some exposure responding to foreign actions but will not be handling foreign filing matters. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required. Knowledge with an electronic filing system such as Anaqua (or similar) required. 40 hour work week. Starting ASAP. Salary range $24-$28/hr. Job #192. Date posted 2.23.10.

Jr. Paralegal/ Office Assistant needed for busy law firm in La Jolla, CA. Must have at least 6 month s to 1 year of office experience. Law firm background preferred. Must be detail oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have good initiative. Will be responsible for preparing notices, contacting real estate agents regarding inspections and properties, data entry and follow up. 40 hour work week. Salary range $14/hr. Temp to hire position. Job #191. Date posted 2.22.10.

Temporary Legal Word-Processor/ Legal Secretary needed for short term coverage supporting a busy La Mesa, Law Firm. Must have advanced word-processing skills in WordPerfect. Ability to handle redlining and document manipulation is essential. Dates needed: April 5th – April 9th. Cross training on March 22 & March 23. Hours: 8:30am-5pm with lunch form 12pm-1pm. Salary $23/hr. Job #190. Date posted 2.22.10.

IP Paralegal needed for temporary opening with leading organization in North County San Diego. Must have at least 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Will be providing paralegal support to the IP Department. Duties include: Manage and control records in area of responsibility (e.g. patent files). Assist attorney(s) in drafting and editing documents within area of responsibility (e.g. notice of missing parts, information disclosure statements, transmittal forms, electronic filings in the U.S.P.T.O. and PCT Office, instruction correspondence to foreign associates) all under the direction of a patent agent or attorney). Monitor and participate in maintaining the databases in area of responsibility, such as the IP docketing system and other electronic and manual records to comply with patent filing requirements. Requirements: a minimum of 5 years of experience preparing and filing with USPTO, e-filing, drafting basic patent office transmittals, responses to missing parts, information disclosure statements, foreign filing experience, including PCT applications and national stage applications, and maintaining a patent docket. Strong organizational skills, comfortable with fast-paced environment, flexible and team player attitude is a must. A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or another related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Professional certification as a paralegal preferred. Hours: 40 hour work (8-5). Pay range: $24-$25.75/hr. Dates: 2/15/10 – 5/31/10.