Estate Planning Associate – Boston
Estate Planning Associate – Great opportunity with a top firm in Boston for an experienced (4 or more years) Estate Planning associate. Must have experience with both Massachusetts and Federal estate taxes and fiduciary income taxation, estate planning including “estate freezing” techniques such as Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts; valuation principles and asset value discounting techniques; business succession and charitable planning; and trust administration. Please do not reply if you do not have the experience required. Contact Michael Bloch at Michael Bloch Associates, Inc. – 585-388-6440 – www.MichaelBlochSearch.com – mb @ MichaelBlochSearch.com
Law Firms Rethink Pay System For Associates
According to Boston.com, Boston’s top law firms are dramatically changing how they pay young lawyers, adapting to a changing market by adopting Wall Street-style compensation systems that rely on performance bonuses for large shares of annual earnings.
Major law firms have traditionally hired junior lawyers at read more
Corporate Tax Associate – Boston
Career opportunity for a 3-4 year tax attorney to join a well respected firm in Boston with a strong tax practice. Must have 3-4 years experience with tax matters related to general corporate and M&A. Contact Michael Bloch at Michael Bloch Associates, Inc., mb@MichaelBlochSearch.com or call 585-388-6440. www.MichaelBlochSearch.com, www.AttorneyJobsBoston.com
Construction Litigation Associate – Chicago
Great opportunity at the Chicago office of a top law firm for a 1-3 year litigation associate with a construction management or civil engineering degree. Must have excellent grades, be admitted in IL and have an understanding of construction law. Contact Michael Bloch today by email or phone at 585-388-6440
Why Resumes Don’t Work Anymore
Most people don’t realize that sending resumes and replying to job postings is statistically unlikely to result in actually getting an interview, let alone a job. Today’s Internet age has made responding to job postings and almost effortless task. This makes it very easy for job seekers to literally send hundreds of resumes every day. So many resumes came in that they can’t possibly look at all of them. A few are pulled out that look good and the rest never get considered.
Energy Associate – International Travel
Energy Associate (International Travel Required) with 3-6 years experience in corporate and energy transactional work. Prior experience with LNG and maritime is preferred, but not required. This position requires significant international travel. This person can work from the Washington, DC or Houston office. Must have a strong academic record.
Don’t Be A Lobster
Don't Be Like A Lobster On A Rock
“A lobster, when left high and dry among the rocks, has not the instinct and enough energy to work its way back to the sea, but waits for the sea to come to it. If the sea does not come the lobster remains where it is and dies. Although the slightest effort would have enabled it to reach the waves, which are perhaps within a yard.
The world is full of human lobsters: People stranded on the rocks of indecision and procrastination, who, instead of putting forth their own energies, are waiting for some grand billow of good fortune to set them afloat.” - Dr. Orrison Swett Marden
Patent Litigation Associate – Atlanta
I am working with a top firm that has an opportunity for a patent litigation associates with 2-4 years’ experience at a large firm. Great career opportunity for the right person. Give me a call at 585-388-6440.
Moving? – Washinton Firms Opt For New Office Space
According to an article in the Washington Post, a number of DC law firms have decided to opt for moving to new, but sometimes smaller, space rather than expand and renovate their current space. Moving to new offices is a lot faster and less disruptive than going through renovations. Read the article.
Tax Associate – Atlanta
Opportunity for an experienced tax associate 3-5 years who has federal tax experience related to complex partnership tax issues, Experience with tax planning and controversy work is a plus. Atlanta. Call Michael Bloch at 585-388-6440. Website