If you are committed to excellence and you'd like to join our team, we welcome your application. Current attorney and other professional openings are listed below. In the event that we are fully staffed, please send us your cover letter, resume, transcript, and other materials as requested--we'll keep them on file, should our needs change in the upcoming months.
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Patent Agent – Detroit Office
Miller Canfield, an international law firm, has an opening for a Patent Agent. We are looking for someone to join our growing automotive practice with a minimum of three years of experience drafting and prosecuting mechanical or electrical patents.
To apply, please submit your resume, a writing sample and a list of three business references to:
Mary Wassel
wassel@millercanfield.com F +1.313.496.8451Reference Librarian – Detroit Office
Miller Canfield, an international law firm, is seeking a Reference Librarian to assist with the daily operations of Library Services in the Detroit office.
Job Description:
Responsible for cost-effective legal and non-legal research to support all practice areas of the Firm. Skilled in using current awareness tools. Able to conduct effective reference interviews to streamline the research process. Responsible for contributing to the development and organization of the library collection and database. Handles interlibrary loan functions. Delivers in-house training and outreach to legal staff.
Knowledge of Firm operations, policies and procedures and of legal and non-legal information sources. Proficient in the use of Westlaw, Intelliconnect, RIA Checkpoint, Dun & Bradstreet and other databases, as well as Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, work under pressure, take initiative, perform as a team player, organize and prioritize work, deal courteously with others and meet deadlines.
Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Library Science and a minimum of 3 years of law or corporate library experience. The Reference Librarian will report to the Director of Library Services.
To apply for this position, send cover letter with subject line "Reference Librarian" along with resume to:
Elizabeth Needleman
Director of Human Resources
needleman@millercanfield.com
Fax: 313.496.7699
