Job Bank

The Dallas Chapter ALA Job Bank (DCJB) has been created to place prospective employers in touch with legal administrators seeking employment. Potential candidates and employers may contact the Job Bank Chair for more information.

It is important to note that the DCJB will not evaluate or recommend firms or applicants that participate in the DCJB, and that all inquiries are handled in strict confidence.

General Information

	The DCJB accepts resumes from members in good standing with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). An applicant must be a member of ALA for 90 days to place a résumé with the Bank.
	To ensure that there is no discrimination, resumes in the DCJB are disseminated to any firm making a request. However, the DCJB will take steps to prevent an applicant's resume from being sent to the applicant's current employer.
	Resumes will not be provided to organizations other than law firms, and in no event will a résumé be provided to entities considered to be vendors, including management consultants, and search firms.

Applicant Information

	Applicants who wish to participate in the Job Bank should submit an electronic resume (Word format) to the Job Bank Chair.
	Applicants should notify the Chapter when employment is obtained.
	All applicants must meet ALA membership criteria.
	Applicant information will not be provided to entities considered to be vendors, including management consultants, and search firms.

Employer Information

	Employers who wish to post on the DCJB should contact the Job Bank Chair.
	A representative of the DCJB may discuss the function, qualifications, and job components of the legal management position.
	When the position is filled, the employer should notify the Job Bank Chair.

Open Positions

The DCJB is pleased to provide the Job Bank-Job Posting service to qualified applicants and local employers seeking professional legal managers. Positions will be posted for 90 days and may be extended upon request. The Dallas Chapter ALA Board reserves the right to reject any and all postings.

Positions Available

	Position Title Date Posted OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Beckham & Mandel Small Uptown commercial litigation and class action law firm seeks experienced Office Administrator to handle accounting, financial, personnel, and administrative matters, supervise small support staff, manage legal time and billing system, tax planning and partner personal finances, spreadsheets and special projects. Accounting background is essential, law firm experience highly desired, and computer network support in a Windows Server / Exchange / Outlook environment is a big plus. This is a hands-on position due to small office size. Excellent location, casual work atmosphere, benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and abilities. For consideration, send resume to Administrator, Beckham & Mandel, 3400 Carlisle St., Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75204, fax to 214-965-9301 or email to recruiter@beckham-mandel.com . No phone calls, please. 05 February 2010 Manager of Records Haynes & Boone Immediate opening for a Manager of Records in our fast paced Dallas office. This exempt employee will enforce firm-wide compliance of the firm's records management policy; educate attorneys and staff with regard to the firm's policies and procedures relating to records management; supervise regular audits of firm records; identify vital records, and establish rotation procedures, both for onsite and offsite storage; ensure compliance with client requests; and supervise records staff. Perform other related duties as assigned. Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; work independently in a large office environment, yet be a team member; and focus on taking responsibility for assigned area and delivering solutions. A high level of professional and ethical standards in communication with client service professionals at all levels within the firm is a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. Familiarity with Elite is preferred as well as knowledge of other records management software. Office environment; overtime and occasional travel required. Ability to lift 30-40 pounds. High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. CRM candidate preferred. Please forward resumes to: wendy.fontenot@haynesboone.com. 16 November 2009 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hermes Sargent Bates, LLP A dynamic, full-service law firm comprised of 50 lawyers, located in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an Executive Director. The position entails responsibility for the Firm's overall operations, including finance, information technology, human resources, marketing, and facilities management. This position requires a solution-driven individual with a strong work ethic that is able to build confidence and trust with the attorneys and staff of the Firm. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can develop, present and implement creative ideas in coordination with the Firm's management committee and partners. The successful candidate must be entrepreneurial, possess superior credentials and skills in accounting/finance, leadership, management, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving and planning. This candidate will also have experience in law firm administration and long range strategic planning. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is required. A CPA and/or MBA in Finance/Accounting is preferred. Experience as a principal financial administrator of a mid-sized law firm is preferred. This position reports to the Firm's management committee. Excellent work environment and benefits. For the fourth consecutive year, the Firm has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work in Texas. Salary will be commensurate with skills, education and experience. Respond by sending a resume with a cover letter to: executive.search@hsblaw.com. 01 September 2009