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CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY
DESCRIPTION: Our Firm LLC is a mid-sized law firm with offices in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Overland Park, and Kansas City. We are seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our team. It is anticipated the position will be based in our Overland Park office, but the firm will consider experienced lateral candidates interested in the firm's other locations. The firm handles a variety of civil matters, including contract negotiation and litigation, business tort litigation, partnership disputes, and regulatory and compliance issues. The civil litigation position is for an attorney interested in direct client contact, motion and discovery practice, taking and defending depositions, and handling jury and bench trials in state and federal courts.
JOB TITLE: Civil Litigation Attorney
SALARY: $85,000 - $150,000 (corresponding to experience)
APPLICATION: Please send cover letter and resume
NO. OF OPENINGS: 1
HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Full-Time)
EOE EMPLOYER: Our Firm LLC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire qualified applicants for the position, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. It is also our policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified persons with a disability and covered veterans.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Required):
• Must be actively licensed in good standing to practice law in Kansas
• Must be willing to travel for court hearings and depositions
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to support practice group through research and writing assignments and collaboration with other offices on shared matters
• Must be motivated to develop and grow individual practice and participate in firm business development initiatives
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Preferred):
An ideal candidate would be licensed to practice law in Missouri as well as Kansas.
EDUCATION (Required):
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
EXPERIENCE (Preferred):
Experience in private practice is a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and an excellent benefit package including:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pediatric Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Spending Plan (Section 125)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Firm Matching
• Free Off-Street Parking
• Firm Paid Bar Registrations, Professional Association Dues and CLE (subject to individual budgets)
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About Us:
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. (LADL) is a non-profit, public interest legal firm representing parents in juvenile dependency court proceedings in Los Angeles County. We currently serve over 12,249 parents seeking to reunite with their children.
Who We Are Seeking:
LADL seeks California attorneys who are committed to the fight for social justice, intellectually excited to defend the constitutionally protected relationship between parents and their children, and sufficiently resilient to engage in daily battle against the generational effects of poverty, racism, addiction, domestic violence, and mental health conditions. We represent parents who have been negatively impacted by child welfare systems, which have often taken their children and placed them with strangers. LADL attorneys have frequent client contact and litigate contested matters daily, protecting and reunifying L.A. County's most vulnerable families. LADL offers competitive salary and benefits based on experience.
Attorney positions are available in our Monterey Park, Lancaster, and San Diego locations. This job ad is open until it is closed. A $1,000.00 monthly stipend will be available to Attorneys based in Lancaster.
Attorneys' duties include, but are not limited to:
- Legal representation of parents in daily juvenile dependency proceedings in the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court. This duty includes in-court and out-of-court representation of parents at all phases of dependency case proceedings.
- Attorneys are to establish and maintain an attorney-client relationship with their client.
- Attorneys are to conduct thorough, continuing, and independent investigations and interviews at every stage of the proceedings on behalf of their client. Attorneys shall utilize the services of law firm social workers, investigators, paralegals, and parent partners as necessary. Attorneys are to file pleadings, motions, responses, or objections as necessary on behalf of their client.
LADL attorneys go through a multi-tiered training period to prepare them for the stimulating and electric atmosphere of the 25 courtrooms in Monterey Park.
Requirements:
- Must have an active California State Bar license and must be in good standing. Please include your State Bar Number on your application materials.
- Ideal candidate would have previous public interest experience and/or criminal law experience.
Salary:
Salaries range from $104,000 - 129,000 per year based on years of experience.
LADL offers a variety of health benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, voluntary term life, and long term disability insurance plans; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); retirement accounts (401k) with a match of 4%; Nationwide pet insurance; work/life balance resources; paid time off including paid sick time, personal time, and vacation time.
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Flexible spending account
· Health insurance
· Health savings account
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Parental leave
· Retirement plan
· Vision insurance
Work Hybrid
- Many factors influence the location of an attorney’s practice, especially the client’s needs, as we work to reunify their family. Attorneys must be able to physically appear in court, in person, when required, as well as appear in the office when training or when needed.
How to Apply:
A cover letter and resume are required. Both must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. If your resume contains little by way of non-profit, public interest, or social justice experience, please explain in your cover letter your interest in, and qualifications for, employment in the specific area of Parents’ Representation in Dependency Court.
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Customs and Border Protection.
Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience.
This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization.
Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.
Relocation may be required.
The U.S.
Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move.
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148
- $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.
Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements: Citizenship : You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency : You must have had primary U.S.
residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.
The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.
8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.
8412(d).
Veterans’ Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
A full-service, 20-attorney law firm near the Queens / Nassau County, Long Island (close to LIRR) is hiring an Attorney, Commercial Transactions at the Associate, Senior Associate, Counsel, or possibly the Partner level, DOE, w/ a clear path to a PARTNER position to LEAD the Commercial Transactions Group in an orderly transition, to replace a partner departing the firm in 1-2 yrs.
Culture: Partners are committed to a limit of 1600 billable hours/yr in order to prioritize personal well-being, and better manage work / life boundaries and life's demands outside of work.
The departing partner works in several capacities/Groups for the firm, allocating about 50% of his time to the Commercial Transactions Group; it's therefore CRITICALLY IMPORTANT for the new hire to join the firm WITH a portable BOOK OF BUSINESS to fill (at least) 50% of their time / workload. Sole practitioners are welcome to reduce hours, distractions, admin work and stress.
Candidates who do NOT HAVE a portable book of business WILL BE CONSIDERED IF THEY ARE / HAVE RECENTLY HELD PARTNER POSITIONS (likely at a LARGER law firm) AND IF they:
- Are VERY CONFIDENT and CAN SUPPORT they HAVE and QUICKLY CAN build a book of business given their experience, contacts, etc.
AND
- Possess exemplary, applicable hard and soft skills & experience, and employment stability
AND
- OPEN to a starting salary that IS COMPETITIVE, albeit BELOW the starting salary of a 'typical' new law firm partner, while the new hire builds a book of business
Starting Salary: ~$160k - $175k, DOE and book of business value, plus bonus, plus origination fees / commissions on the portable book of business and future business brought into the firm.
Location: The work is ON SITE ON LONG ISLAND for the most part, with some flex to work in the firm's Manhattan or NJ office, as needed, or sporadically on a remote basis, as needed.
Commute: For candidates north or west of Long Island, the firm's Long Island office is VERY CLOSE to LIRR train stations.
Responsibilities:
- Commercial Transaction / Business / Corporate work, including advising ownership and management of privately-held companies at the startup through exit stages of growth.
- Counsel clients and run key areas of Commercial Transactional / Business / Corporate matters, such as buying, closing, forming, structuring and selling businesses, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, compliance matters, etc.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Compose / Create Operating / Shareholder / Employment Agreements.
- If experienced in this area: Handle client negotiations through closings related to commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing activities.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of (post J.D.) Commercial Transactional / Corporate / Business area of law REQUIRED
- Licensed to practice law in NY REQUIRED
- J.D. REQUIRED
- Relevant work experience related to commercial real estate is a plus but NOT required
- Portable book of business - see above
- Exceptional business acumen REQUIRED, able to counsel clients re diverse business matters
- Accountable self-starter with a high EQ, able to own and operate client relationships / cases beginning to end, motivated to continue learning and taking on new responsibilities
Contact: For a confidential discussion, please provide your confidential resume to David Rivard, Director of Recruiting at Executive Alliance, at
Executive Alliance is a 28-year search firm based on Long Island with clients based nationally, and 15 recruiting pros with in-industry experience in the functional disciplines aligned with their recruiting focus.
NOTE:
Please note this client is NOT OPEN to:
- Candidates requiring sponsorship to work for companies in the U.S.
- Relocation package for candidates living outside commuting distance of western Long Island
Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm with 12 offices across eight states, is seeking an experienced Senior General Litigation Associate to join its growing office in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is ideal for an established Huntsville-based attorney who can manage litigation matters independently and hit the ground running.
About the Role
This position focuses on general civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts from initial evaluation through resolution. The Senior General Litigation Associate will work on a diverse litigation docket and maintain direct responsibility for strategy, client communication, and case outcomes. This role requires an attorney who is comfortable operating independently, while collaborating with colleagues across the firm as needed.
What You'll Do
- Manage general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
- Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance to clients
- Handle multiple matters simultaneously in state and federal courts
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts
What We're Looking For
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized, ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar admission in Alabama (Tennessee Bar admission a plus)
- 5+ years of general civil litigation experience
- Experience in taking and defending depositions
- Trial, motion hearing, or significant courtroom experience
- Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment
- Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation practice independently, including client relationships and day-to-day case management
Why Join Us
- Broad general litigation practice serving a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses, employee-owned businesses, and individuals
- Opportunity to work at a firm with a distinguished history dating back to 1832, making it one of the oldest law practices in the United States
- Autonomy with support from a collaborative and experienced litigation team
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include participation in both 401(k) and HR-10 retirement plans, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, a variety of medical and dental insurance options, group life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and continuing legal education (CLE) programs.
Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample to Tracey Moore at
Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison, PLLC will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.
Our Client: A full-service law firm in western Nassau County, Long Island (close to LIRR stations) with 20 attorneys is hiring an Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates. The firm Partners are committed to a limit of 1600 billable hours / year to prioritize personal well-being, and better manage life's demands outside of work. A special opportunity to work in Nassau County, Long Island with sophisticated firm clients, resolving complex T&E matters, and employing T&E strategies equally as complex and sophisticated as at larger firms, but with a ‘smaller-firm’ feel, more collaboration and ease to share knowledge, flexibility, and colleague familiarity, as well as an opportunity for tremendous growth that often surpasses larger firms.
The firm’s T&E clients typically include high-net-worth families and individuals, business owners, investors, and company executives. Candidates should have experience and be comfortable working with clients having an estate value in excess of $5M.
Candidate must have at least 4+ years of complex Trusts & Estates experience, including strong tax planning. Joining the firm with a ‘book of business’ is NOT required, but a plus.
Location: The Long Island office is close to a LIRR train station for those living west or north of Long Island.
Commute: The work is ON SITE in the firm's Long Island office for the most part, with some flex to work in the firm's Manhattan or NJ office now & then, or sporadically on a remote basis as needed.
Salary: Up to about $175k, plus bonus, plus origination fees / commissions for any existing book of business brought into the firm and for any new business brought into the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare wills, annuities, trust documents, etc.
- Perform estate & trust planning; prepare and review domestic and international estate planning strategies and documents.
- Trust work includes grantor trusts (annuity trusts and interest partnerships), revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, dynasty trusts, etc.
- Assist clients with preserving their wealth and administering estates and trusts.
- Protect and prevent client estate or trust assets from unauthorized or improper use, waste, or depletion for taxes or long-term care costs and to creditors.
- Work with clients to plan for taxes including estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer taxes, personal, etc. as well as gift and estate tax audits.
- Assist clients to plan for elder law issues, succession of businesses, related marital matters, and public benefits.
- Assist clients to plan, create and administer charitable giving and foundations.
- Assist with the probate process and administration of estates for trustees and executors.
- Effectively counsel clients in all aforementioned disciplines
Qualifications:
- At least 4+ years of strong, 'hands on' experience with Trusts & Estates matters, including complex matters, and strong estate tax planning.
- J.D.
- Licensed to practice law in NY State.
- Experience working with estates valued over $5 Million.
All replies and discussions are confidential. If qualified and interested, please email a MS Word version of your resume to David Rivard, Director of Recruiting, Executive Alliance, at
This client is NOT OPEN TO:
- Sponsoring those in the U.S. on a temporary visa / not authorized to work for U.S. employers
- Providing a relocation package for those living outside of a commuting area to Long Island
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a Desk position . Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The selected candidate will have a strong multi-line SIU investigation background.
This position is remote eligible. However, you must currently live in California .
What you'll do:
* Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.
* Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.
* Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.
* Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.
* Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.
* Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.
* Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.
* Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.
* May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.
* Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.
* Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.
* Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
* Minimum High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
* 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.
* Proven investigatory skills.
* Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.
* Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.
* Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.
* Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.
* Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.
What sets you apart:
* SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Claims and Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigative experience.
* Strong multi-line SIU experience
* Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.
* US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. However, this is an hourly position.
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
You'll Thrive Here If You Want to Do Exceptional Work With Exceptional People.
Who We Are
We're a woman-owned, mission-driven, fast-growing law firm (our caseload has doubled year-over-year two years in a row and we're looking to double it again) helping families plan and protect their legacies--without court, conflict, or confusion. We believe in doing work that matters, leading with heart and integrity, and building a team where accountability is expected and excellence is celebrated.
Who We're Looking For
You've got experience practicing estate planning and probate law and you want to do high-quality legal work with clients who appreciate your guidance while growing alongside professionals who actually care about the outcomes delivered to clients.
What You'll Get
In addition to joining a dynamic team of overachievers like yourself that values flexibility and exceptional work, you'll receive:
- Competitive compensation based on experience, with opportunity for performance-based bonuses.
- A supportive team culture where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a fast-growing firm.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assist attorneys in preparing and reviewing legal documents related to estate planning and business planning, including wills, trusts, partnership agreements and corporate documents.
- Assist with estate and trust administration, including the preparation of pleadings, inventories and accountings.
- Maintain and organize client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary information, answer inquiries, and provide updates on case progress.
- Coordinate appointments, meetings and court appearances for attorneys.
- Contribute to improving workflows, systems, and processes as our firm grows.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in estate planning and probate administration strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with WealthCounsel (or similar estate planning drafting platforms) is a big plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance independence with collaboration - taking initiative while working well with others.
- Dependable, accountable, and proud of producing high-quality work.
About Coonen Law, PLLC
We're not your typical law firm. We're a woman-owned firm that is purpose-driven, performance-minded, and people-focused.
We've doubled our caseload in the past two years and plan to double again. Our founder is excited to surround herself with a team of professionals who are focused on career growth, understanding client needs, and delivering exceptional experiences to clients.
What we value:
- Accountability
- Continuous Growth
- Elevated Client Journey; Grounded Conversations
- Unified Strength
If you're sharp, steady, and serious about building something meaningful for yourself and clients, we invite you to apply.
EXPERIENCED MASS TORT PARALEGAL: BE A CRUCIAL PART OF OUR LEGAL TEAM
(Hiring 2)
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting legal efforts that make a difference? Our plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking a skilled Mass Tort Paralegal to join our dynamic team working on impactful cases.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Mass Tort Paralegal, you'll play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and contributing to the success of our mass tort cases. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be key in managing case information and assisting with various aspects of the litigation process. The position involves working on mass tort dockets, primarily MDLs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working on mass tort dockets, primarily MDLs -
- Processing intakes of new clients
- Drafting Complaints
- Working on all phases of Discovery
- Calendaring key dates
- Documentation and File Management
- Assisting with Deposition Preparation
- Research and analysis of scientific or regulatory topics as assigned
- Other duties as assigned and may include:
- Assist in the intake and screening of potential mass tort clients
- Gather and organize medical records, employment records, and other relevant documentation
- Prepare and manage plaintiff fact sheets and other case-specific questionnaires
- Maintain case files and databases, ensuring all information is up-to-date and easily accessible
- Assist in drafting legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery responses
- Coordinate with clients, healthcare providers, and other parties to obtain necessary information
- Support attorneys in case preparation, including research and document review
- Help manage deadlines and ensure timely filings
- Liaise with court personnel, opposing counsel, and co-counsel as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in personal injury or mass tort litigation
- Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with electronic filing systems a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to work on meaningful cases that impact people's lives
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Cutting-edge legal technology to support your work
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including 100% FIRM PAID MEDICAL INSURANCE
Join our team and be an integral part of our mission to advocate for those affected by mass torts.
Your skills and dedication will directly contribute to seeking justice for our clients.
Ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sherman Atlas provides the highest caliber legal expertise to its clients and a collaborative team-oriented environment for its attorneys. Sherman Atlas believes that a good work/life balance enables it to provide excellent legal service over the long-term. We have built a modern firm based on the belief that a healthy life outside the office supports a positive and rewarding legal career and forms the foundation of a lasting firm culture with committed attorneys. We have been consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey and intend to continue to support our clients and our attorneys as a family.
The Firm is seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and motivated estate planning paralegal to join the Trusts & Estates Practice Group in providing drafting and preparation of estate planning documents in connection with the firm’s substantial practice. Responsibilities include drafting of documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies/living wills
Qualifications and Requirements
• A minimum of three years of experience as an estate planning paralegal.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Delivers excellent work product with close attention to detail.
· Exhibits superior writing and grammar skills to deliver high-quality drafting work with precision in a fast-paced environment
· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel), and other law office software used by the Trust & Estates Paralegals. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
· Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.
Florham Park, NJ
