Contact Info
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FAX (312) 236-6446
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Curtis A. Linder
President
Curtis A. Linder began his career in legal staffing in 1984, as a contract paralegal on the MCI v. AT&T (damages portion) federal antitrust case in Chicago. He was on assignment through a large, locally-owned Chicago staffing company. Curtis quickly found his passion – temporary staffing – and was hired by the company to interview and place lawyers, paralegals and other support professionals on assignments with law firms and corporate legal departments throughout Chicagoland. Curtis has managed the legal divisions of two staffing companies before founding his own firm in 2003.

Professional Training and Education
Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), American Staffing Association, 2004-present.

B.A., Political Science, Illinois State University, 1984.

Professional Activities

American Staffing Association – Member

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Illinois Paralegal Association – Sustaining Member and Volunteer Election Judge for IPA Board of Directors

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International Paralegal Management Association (formerly LAMA) – Sustaining Member

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Illinois Staffing Association – Member

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Other Activities
Union League Club of Chicago – Member: Technology Committee; Clubhouse Security Task Force Subcommittee; Camera Group Acting Chair

Illinois State University Chicago West Alumni Chapter – Vice President (2004-2006); 2005/2006 Chapter Volunteer of the Year
The Chicago Zoological Society (Brookfield Zoo) – Member
PADI – Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver Certification

 

     

Publications
"Are You Working With a Recruiting Firm or a Staffing Firm?" Midwest Legal Staffing Guide, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2007.

"Advanced Tips for E-mailing Your Resume," Midwest Legal Staffing Guide, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2006.

"E-mail Like a Pro - Today's New Resume E-mailing Protocol," Midwest Legal Staffing Guide, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2004.

"Judgment Day" resume review column author, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin online edition and Employment Weekly newspaper, 2002-present.

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Presentations

Panel Participant, "Working With Headhunters and Legal Staffing Agencies" presented for DePaul University College of Law students, April 2006.

"Technology Tips in Jobs and Job Search" presented at the ACC/Chicago Chapter Career Development Series Luncheon, March 2006.

Moderator, "Assessing and Improving Your Skill Set: Strategies for Promotion Within or Outside Your Law Department" presented for the Association of Corporate Counsel, Chicago Chapter, February 2005.

"Resumes and Cover Letters" presented for the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Career Assistance Committee, October 2004.

"Build a Better Resume: 30 Tips in 30 Minutes" presented for Roosevelt University's Paralegal Studies Program, October 2004 and the Illinois Paralegal Association Educational Conference, October 2003.


"PDAs as Marketing Tools" presented to attendees of the American Bar Association TECHSHOW, March 2001.