Updated June 1, 2008

1.  Philadelphia Bar Association seeks Staff Attorney:  Primary duties include providing professional support for all sections and committees, legislatie program as well as Association's Board of Governors.  Aplicant must have active Pennsylvania law license, 2 to 3 years experience in either private practice or the non-profit environment and have excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.  Ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook required.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package.  For full job description go to http://www.philadelphiabar.org/page/NewsItem?appNum=1&newsItemID=1000788&wosid=Am0EpmxkY3jDJdai4hWHZM Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:  pkazaras@philabar.org.  NO PHONE CALLS.  

2.  Vanguard Employment Opportunities:  Vanguard is seeking resumes from minority attorneys for:

Risk Management Legal Position: Vanguard is conducting an active search for an experienced litigator to assume a non-litigation legal role working on corporate risk management initiatives.The position would involve the following: (1) support Fraud, Information Security, and other departments with fraud investigations and data security matters; (2) assist other in-house lawyers with privacy issues and corporate records management (including record retention, electronic discovery in litigation, and records disposal policies); (3) support initiatives involving the corporate risk council as well as various division- and department-level risk-related initiatives; and (4) taking responsibility for legal research, legislative and regulatory analysis, client communications, and supervision of outside counsel. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualified candidates will have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and a minimum of four years of litigation experience (or three years of experience plus at least one year in a federal court clerkship) at a mid- to large-sized firm or minimum of two years of relevant regulatory experience at mid- to large-sized firm, government agency (e.g., U.S. Attorney's Office, Department of Justice), or regulatory agency (e.g., SEC, FTC).

Junior Litigation Attorney: Vanguard is conducting an active search for a skilled litigator early in career with 2-4 years (1 year plus clerkship considered) of experience handling complex litigation matters at a top-tier firm or government agency (securities, fiduciary, or employment litigation preferred, but other experience considered). We are looking for a junior attorney with a proven track record as a self-starter able to take significant responsibility in a wide range of securities, commercial, employment, and  other litigation matters and informal disputes.

Tax Attorney: Vanguard is conducting an active search for an experienced tax attorney with four to nine years experience. The job will involve financial products and financial vehicles work, along with substantial international, corporate, and state tax work. Prior experience in these  areas would be helpful but is not required. 

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Edward C. Delk, Principal, Securities Regulation, Legal Department, The Vanguard Group, Inc., via e-mail at edward_delk@vanguard.com.  Please include your resume in PDF or MS Word format.