Job Search Daily Log: Friday May 28, 1010,

Today I applied to two separate positions that I found on the Pittsburgh Craigslist last night but didn't want to email until the next business day.

POSITION #1:
The first position was for a contracts specialist, which I think they are probably looking for more of a paralegal-type. However work is work and the post made it sound like a technical type job. I found the post on the Pittsburgh Craigslist site. The posting stated:

Contracts Specialist (Saxonburg, PA)
Ibis Tek, LLC, with three campuses in Butler County, Pennsylvania, and with approximately 500 employees is developing and producing a wide range of quality products for civil and military applications. We seek to fill a contracts team position reporting to the V.P. - Contracts.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review and data entry of sales orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Draft and review a wide range of contracts and proposals for the purchase and sale of goods and/or services;
• Support and interface with other departments such as sales, engineering, quality, and shipping to resolve contract issues, create proposals, ensure timely response to customer and supplier requests and comply with applicable laws;
• Provide guidance for contractual performance and adherence to applicable laws;
• Process, control, and maintain contract file documentation; and
• Support the development and implementation of contracting policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certification preferred;
• Government Contractual experience preferred;
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical, organizational, follow-up and planning skills;
• Excellent ability to identify and proactively solve problems;
• Ability to work under pressure and work overtime on short notice;
• Very proficient in Excel and MS Word. Database experience desired (running reports and queries, etc);
• 2 to 5 years experience working for a company in the aerospace or defense industry preferred;
• Prior audit experience preferred;
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant’s education, skills and experience.
• Resumes may be considered in the order that they are received.



POSITION #2:

The second position was more like something that matches my skill set and its located in Pittsburgh proper. The job listing was also much shorter:

Intellectual Property Attorney (Pittsburgh)

Mid-sized corporation looking for trademark attorney with 3-5 years experience at a
minimum at a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Good communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Admission before the USPTO and drafting/prosecution
experience required. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements by
email to the address listed above.

That's all for today, I hope everyone has a great memorial day weekend!