Current Openings <p style="margin-right:10px;">The Tampa office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking lateral associates for their National Product Liability Litigation Division. The ideal candidates will have one to five years of litigation experience. Product Liability experience is a plus. Candidates must have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential. Who's Who Legal named SHB the Global Product Liability Firm of the Year (2005 to 2008); and SHB was also named Product Liability Law Firm of the Year by The American Lawyer (2008). In addition, Legal Media Group has named SHB the World's Leading Product Liability Law Firm for 2009. To join this excellent group of attorneys, please send your resume and law school transcript to Colleen Liesmann, Director of Legal Recruiting, at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, 2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108-2613; or, e-mail to <a href="mailto:cliesmann@shb.com?subject=Products Liability Litigation Associate position (Tampa)">cliesmann@shb.com</a>.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=50 2009-01-07T12:15:05.9375Z <b>Position Description:</b> Not your typical Project Manager role. If you are tired of managing the same project over and over again and you are interested in the law. Shook, Hardy & Bacon could have the career for you. As a Practice Support Project Manager you will work closely with our legal teams coordinating technology projects for litigation. You will have responsibility for developing and tracking project budgets and timelines; you will identify resources needed; you will lead a technical team on complex projects and you will communicate project status to the Director of Practice Support Services.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three to five years experience in information technology and project management. Experience in litigation support software, i.e. Concordance, Summation, helpful, but not required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>General:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Project Manager - 1883S - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the requisition number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=49 2009-01-07T12:15:05.9375Z <b>Responsibilities:</b></p> <ul><li>As a Copywriter, you will work closely with attorneys and members of the marketing team to develop copy for marketing and business development materials. <li>Works with marketing team to execute the goals and objectives of the firm's strategic marketing plan.</ul> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field. <li>Two to three years marketing copywriting or similar experience in deadline-driven environment. <li>Must have experience writing routine reports and correspondence. <li>Experience presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers and clients.</ul> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>General:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Copywriter - 1879S - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the job number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=47 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Responsibilities</b>: Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Accounting? Shook Hardy & Bacon currently has an opening for a Billing & Collections Supervisor.</p> <ul><li>Under immediate supervision of the Manager of Billing & Collections, you will coordinate the activities of staff team in the preparation and processing of timely and high quality invoices. <li>Assists or leads revenue realization tasks for the billing attorney and coordinates follow-up to receive outstanding receivables. <li>This is a working supervisor position. The Billing & Collections Supervisor is expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing excellent service to clients, attorneys, Administrative teams and co-workers, while ensuring the production of a quality work product. <li>Additionally, the Billing & Collections Supervisor will create and promote an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement for the larger group.</ul> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b></p> <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years work experience supervising within the accounting function of a service sector organization; with at least two years including law firm billing experience. <li>Elite Legal Billing System expertise a significant plus; ARCS experience a plus. <li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. <li>Experience presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers and clients.</ul> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>General:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Billing and Collections Supervisor - 1876S - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the job number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=44 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Position Description:</b> A bit of a Sherlock Holmes? Consider a career that allows you to be both an engineer and a detective You will you will work side by side with attorneys and other analysts on high stakes litigation; you will work with science on a daily basis; you will communicate with inventors; you will be exposed to technologies that haven’t even hit the market yet.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. A Ph.D., relevant industry experience and patent experience are a plus but not required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>General:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Research Analyst - 1873 - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the requisition number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=45 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Responsibilities:</b> Provides clerical and data entry support to attorneys and staff to help ensure timely and accurate financial data input, retrieval and dissemination.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> High School diploma or (GED) is required; minimum one year related accounts payable experience and/or training. The ability to type 35wpm; excellent organization and communication skills, must be attentive to detail. Must have knowledge of Excel or similar software required.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>General:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Accounts Payable Clerk - 1874S - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the job number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=46 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Position Description:</b> Are you looking for a unique opportunity that offers some autonomy? If so, a Research Analyst position with Shook, Hardy & Bacon could be the career for you. You will play a significant role working directly with our attorneys on high stakes litigation. You will research, identify and develop expert witnesses; you will assist in the oversight of the expert’s research; you will assist with the preparation of experts for depositions and trial; you will turn the expert’s research into materials for trial; and you will provide scientific/technical review and critical analysis of information to support litigation.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> Qualified candidates will possess a Master's degree with a focus in survey methodology or public opinion. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>General:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to: <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Research Analyst - 1866S - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or fax to: (816) 421-5547. Please include the requisition number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=42 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Description:</b> Do you love figuring out puzzles or playing detective? Are you interested in meeting the top medical professionals in their field or traveling? Are you looking for diversity in your work? Do you want to be treated as an expert in your field and asked for your opinion? If so, a new career awaits you!</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;">Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. is currently seeking a Nurse Analyst to join our practice in our Miami office. In this role, you will analyze medical records and related literature, prepare medical summaries, assist attorneys with the preparation of expert witnesses and provide trial support.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Company Information:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the fourth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in 2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Requirements:</b> Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 3 years clinical experience in the areas of Critical Care, Emergency Room, Oncology, Cardio or Pulmonary Medicine. Other requirements include a current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse, as well as being well-organized and self-directed with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>To Apply:</b> We offer a competitive salary and benefits. To be considered, please send a cover letter including salary requirements and a resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Nurse Analyst - 1860S">recruiting@shb.com</a> or via fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the requisition number, 1860S, with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffmiami.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=36 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Company Information:</b> Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than a century. With nine offices strategically located throughout the world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of practice groups. For the third consecutive year, Shook, Hardy & Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal--The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers. We offer a stimulating legal setting and outstanding resources and provide a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Position Description:</b> If you enjoy dealing with people, are creatively inclined and want to come to work knowing that everyday will be different, Shook, Hardy & Bacon could be the place for you. SHB is actively seeking a dynamic, goal-oriented professional to coordinate the recruitment of our administrative staff. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will use your creative skills to write employment ads and to develop recruitment strategies for filling assigned positions; you will meet with supervisors to understand their staffing needs and then identify, screen, assess and coordinate the hiring of applicants for your open positions.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> Bachelor's Degree or one to two years of proven success as a recruiter or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience with behavior-based interviewing; exceptional customer service and critical thinking skills; a strong attention to detail; and a results-oriented mentality.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Talent Acquisition Coordinator - 1868S - Kansas City">recruiting@shb.com</a> or via fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the requisition number with your application. No independent contractors or agencies please.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffkc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=40 2009-01-07T12:15:05.953125Z <b>Position Description:</b> Use your engineering expertise to help win high stakes intellectual property litigation. Evaluate state of the art technologies while working side by side with attorneys and other analysts.. As a Patent Agent you will interact with high profile clients and draft applications for patents or other intellectual property matters; you will conduct research to support or defend claims; you will evaluate claims that are subject to intellectual property litigation; you will locate and prepare expert witnesses for trial; you will prepare written discovery and responses to discovery.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;">The attorneys in our Intellectual Property practice come with diverse technical undergraduate degrees including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and computer engineering. These same attorneys are experienced in the procurement of both domestic and foreign patent, trademark and copyright protection. Working side by side with the attorneys is nearly 125 analysts who hold advance degrees including PhDs in electrical engineering, computer engineering, pharmacology, biochemistry and organic chemistry. No other law firm in America can match this combination of proven trial lawyers and scientific analysts leaving SHB unrivaled in its ability to handle complex, science-intensive, high-stakes litigation. As a Patent Agent you too could become a part of this winning Intellectual Property Law Practice Group, which is staffed to meet the challenges of one of the fastest-moving areas of the law. In addition to an unsurpassed reputation in the legal community, we offer a stimulating legal setting, an atmosphere of ongoing learning, and outstanding resources, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Qualifications:</b> Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p style="margin-right:10px;"><b>Contact Information:</b> To pursue your interest, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@shb.com?subject=Patent Agent - 1831S">recruiting@shb.com</a> or via fax to (816) 421-5547. Please include the requisition number with your application.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/careerscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/staffdc.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=33 2009-01-07T12:15:05.96875Z <p style="margin-right:10px;">The Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking several litigation associates to become an immediate part of their Intellectual Property Section. We are seeking candidates with 2 - 5 years of litigation experience. Interested candidates are not required to be a registered patent attorney. We are looking for attorneys with the desire to litigate. Former federal court clerk experience is a definite plus, but an IP background is not necessary. SHB offers a solid history and a proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in IP litigation. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree. To join this excellent group of attorneys, please send your resume and law school transcript to Colleen Liesmann, Director of Legal Recruiting, at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, 2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108-2613; e-mail to <a href="mailto:cliesmann@shb.com?subject=Litigation Associate - Kansas City">cliesmann@shb.com</a>; or, fax to her attention at 816.421.5547.</p> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/newsprint.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="print"> <link href="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Styles/newsscreen.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen"> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://el.shb.com/nl_images/SHBWebsite/Java/careersnav.js"></script> http://www.shb.com/job_detail.aspx?id=10 2009-01-07T12:15:05.96875Z 1/7/2009 6:15:05 AM http://www.shb.com/current_openings.aspx 1/7/2009 6:15:05 AM admin@shb.com