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About Handa Industries

Handa Industries is a vertically integrated global apparel manufacturer with over US$300M in annual revenue and a workforce of 10,000+ employees worldwide. For nearly 30 years, we have built an end-to-end supply chain spanning fabric knitting, dyeing, garment manufacturing, and logistics, with production bases in Egypt, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, and sales offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

Our QIZ-certified factory in Egypt provides **duty-free access to the U.S. market**, creating a strong competitive advantage for U.S. and European brands navigating today’s sourcing and trade environment.

As we accelerate our expansion in the U.S. and European activewear / performance apparel markets**, we are seeking a Senior Sales Manager to take ownership of key accounts, drive strategic growth, and act as a senior commercial partner to our clients.

The Role

This is a senior, individual-contributor sales leadership role with high autonomy and direct impact. You will own market expansion, manage strategic customer relationships, and work cross-functionally with production, sourcing, and logistics teams to deliver scalable, profitable growth.

You are not simply executing orders — you are shaping long-term partnerships and influencing how we grow in the U.S. market.

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Key Responsibilities

Market & Revenue Ownership

- Own and drive U.S. (and select European) market expansion strategy, including target account identification, pipeline development, and long-term revenue planning

- Consistently meet or exceed annual sales and margin targets through strategic account growth and new business development

Strategic Account Management

- Manage and grow a portfolio of key strategic accounts, serving as a senior-level partner to buyers, sourcing teams, and executive stakeholders

- Identify opportunities for deeper integration, expanded programs, and long-term commitments

Full-Cycle Commercial Leadership

- Own the entire commercial lifecycle — from initial engagement, costing, and negotiation through sample development, production coordination, delivery, and final payment

- Partner closely with internal teams to ensure execution aligns with commercial commitments

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

- Work directly with production, quality, and logistics teams across multiple countries to resolve issues, manage risk, and ensure on-time delivery

- Act as a bridge between the customer and our global manufacturing platform

Market Intelligence & Strategic Input

- Monitor activewear trends, competitor movements, and evolving U.S. trade and sourcing regulations

- Provide actionable market insights to senior leadership to inform pricing, capacity planning, and product strategy

 Qualifications & Experience

- 5+ years of proven sales success in the apparel industry, with a strong focus on activewear, performance apparel, or sportswear

- Demonstrated experience managing U.S. retail brands and/or major private-label customers

- An existing book of business or established buyer relationships is strongly preferred

- Deep understanding of garment construction, fabric performance, costing, and end-to-end manufacturing

- Solid knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs, and compliance standards

- Exceptional English communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging senior buyers and executives

- Authorized to work in the United States

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for client meetings and trade shows

Why Join Us

- “High autonomy” with direct visibility and influence at senior leadership level

- A globally integrated manufacturing platform with real scale and flexibility

- Strong competitive advantage through Egypt QIZ duty-free access

- Opportunity to shape and grow long-term U.S. and European market presence, not just manage existing business

About Handa Industries

Handa Industries is a vertically integrated global apparel manufacturer with over US$300M in annual revenue and a workforce of 10,000+ employees worldwide. For nearly 30 years, we have built an end-to-end supply chain spanning fabric knitting, dyeing, garment manufacturing, and logistics, with production bases in Egypt, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, and sales offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

Our QIZ-certified factory in Egypt provides duty-free access to the U.S. market, creating a strong competitive advantage for U.S. and European brands navigating today’s sourcing and trade environment.

As our U.S. business continues to grow, we are looking for Production Coordinator to support our sales team and ensure smooth coordination between customers and our global production teams.

The Role

This position plays a key role in supporting the sales team and coordinating production execution.

The role acts as the bridge between customers, sales managers, and overseas factories, helping ensure that product development, pricing preparation, and order execution move forward efficiently.

This role requires strong fabric and apparel product knowledge, attention to detail, and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support

· Support the sales team in preparing quotations, costing sheets, and product proposals

· Assist in product recommendation and sample preparation for client presentations

· Help organize information needed for customer meetings and order discussions

· Track ongoing client requests and follow up on action items

Production & Order Coordination

· Coordinate with internal teams and factories to follow up on sampling, production timelines, and delivery schedules

· Monitor order status, production progress, and shipment updates

· Ensure that customer requirements are clearly communicated to production teams

· Assist in resolving day-to-day production or coordination issues

Product & Technical Coordination

· Review tech packs and product specifications

· Help ensure that garment construction, fabrics, and trims align with client requirements

· Work with sourcing and production teams to confirm feasibility and costing details

Communication & Global Coordination

· Act as a communication bridge between U.S. clients and overseas factories

· Ensure clear and timely communication across sales, development, and production teams

· Translate and clarify information when necessary to avoid misunderstandings

Process & Documentation

· Maintain organized records of quotations, orders, product details, and communication history

· Support internal reporting related to orders, production status, and client updates

· Assist in improving internal coordination and workflow efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

· Solid understanding of garment construction, trims and basic costing structure

· Strong expertise in knit fabrics and performance materials is a plus.

· Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written required)

· Professional English communication skills (written and verbal)

· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

· Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

· Willingness to travel internationally often to overseas production bases, such as China, Bangladesh and Egypt, to coordinate sampling and production audits.

Compensation

Annual base salary: $55,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience and industry expertise.

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Docket Coordinator

The Docket Coordinator will exercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating actions required to efficiently and accurately calendar all docket activities. The Docket Coordinator is responsible for performing the day-to-day duties of the Docket Department, monitoring information entered into the Firm Docketing system, and providing general litigation support. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of State, Federal, Local, and Judge's rules. Ability to research resource guides, rules and statutes, authorities, and numerous courts' websites.
• For each case being monitored, identify the correct rule set to be used in the calendaring system. Provide attorney and secretary with a printed copy of the judge's standing orders upon request.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Docket Department's database as it relates to day-to-day work production. Create and distribute various calendar and timekeeper reports.
• Review court documents, legal correspondence, and attorney requests and enter deadlines into the Docket Department's database, CourtAlert. Maintain firm policies to ensure the accurate entry of deadlines and docket entries into CourtAlert.
• Communicate with case teams in advance of filings, review the filings for conformity with court rules, file with the court, and deliver courtesy copies. Communicate directly with the courts to ensure filings are accepted.
• Monitor daily receipts of all electronic court filings (ECF) to ensure that events are timely posted on attorney and firm calendars.
• Communicate quickly and clearly via email and phone to inquiries from attorneys, legal executive assistants, and paralegals regarding docket entries, court procedures, and filings.
• Participate in professional organizations that promote the on-going education of Federal, State and Local rule changes. Prepare and distribute announcements regarding same to local attorneys and legal support staff.
• Work with the Litigation Services Counsel to implement procedures for systems, processes, technology and services to ensure continual service enhancements, cost reductions, and organizational consistency with firm policy. Recommend changes in procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Department.
• Ensure consistent application of firm policy and adherence to risk management guidelines, as defined by the firm's legal malpractice carrier, to minimize potential malpractice exposure.
• Create Docket system electronic reminders and appointments/events on the attorney and firm calendar. Create and distribute printed reports, as requested, by attorneys.
• Answer and process incoming telephone calls and respond to e-mail inquiries disseminating information relative to the courts, judge's standing orders and Docket Department procedures.
• Assist with training of new Docket staff.
• Periodic review of case status (i.e. active or closed). Create and distribute reports to attorneys, obtain information and update database.
• Provide Electronic Case filing (CM/ECF) support to legal staff. Maintain knowledge base of e-filing requirements and procedures for all courts serviced by the Los Angeles and Dallas attorneys. Maintain tracking log of attorney court registrations, including expiration dates, and notify attorneys to ensure no lapse in registration. Assist attorneys with updating their PACER account for NextGen filing.
• Maintain accurate attorney filing credentials, create court admission accounts for attorneys, and troubleshoot credential issues.
• Forward court documents and incoming mail/email relating to active cases as provided by attorneys and legal support staff to appropriate firm personnel. Coordinate with the Record Center to ensure pleadings are indexed in the Records Management System.
• Perform searches for court information through on-line service providers such as Pacer, Courthouse News and others.
• Ensure exceptional client service levels are achieved in delivery of services to secretaries, paralegals, attorneys, and vendors.
• Participate in Docket Department meetings. Provide assistance with implementation of new technology and procedures affecting the firm.
• Ability and willingness to handle after hours filings when needed. Occasional overtime may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate's Degree; college degree preferred. Three or more years of progressive docket-related experience preferably in a large law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience and knowledge of docket tasks and procedures required. Strong knowledge of Federal/State/Local court rules required. Familiarity with Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures a plus. Familiarity with Court Alert a plus.
• Computer proficient with familiarity of various database systems including Outlook, Google Chrome, MS Word, and Adobe preferred. Data entry skills with 85% accuracy and minimum keyboarding skills of 30 wpm are preferred. Ability to learn and utilize specific internal or third-party Docket Department software.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and procedures and the litigation process required. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• An aptitude for detail and accuracy to analyze, interpret, and process documentation for docketing purposes, perform essential duties relating to day-to-day docketing procedures, and respond to docket inquiries. Ability to articulate potential issues and propose resolutions to attorneys.
• Excellent follow-through skills with the proven ability to prioritize numerous tasks and handle multiple functions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail, or verbally.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities.
• Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, perform data entry, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform Docket file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when performing and verifying calculations on forms and documents.

In our Los Angeles office, the annualized salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Katten will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 9 to Chapter XVII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in 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.

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Private Wealth Paralegal

The Private Wealth Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position requires appropriate client and advisor contact. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

The Private Wealth Paralegal can sit in our Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Client billable hour requirement: 1,550 hours annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all aspects of trusts and estates in probate.
• Prepare and file probate documents in order to open and/or close estates, as well as prepare all requisite documents relative to trusts and estates in probate.
• Collect and distribute estate/decedent’s assets by contacting banks, brokerage houses, and appraisers.Prepare receipts and releases.Open, establish, and maintain estate checking accounts.
• Compile all information required to prepare gift and estate tax returns.Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns including the court inventory.Review completed tax returns, prepare checks, obtain necessary signatures, and forward to the IRS.Forward executed tax returns to accountants; maintain archival files.
• Coordinate asset transfers and funding of trusts.If necessary, communicate with necessary parties relative to appropriate funding.
• Prepare for federal audit or state gift/estate tax audits.
• Research and investigate any requests, problems or issues, and resolve with appropriate parties.
• Prepare initial drafts of client correspondence and memos.
• Responsible for client contact and communication to clients.
• Perform file organization and maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• On a case-by-case basis, may supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and five or more years progressive trust administration experience managing all aspects of trust accounts are required, preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required.Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus.
• Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other trust-related databases , Internet research, due diligence, Excel, Access, Outlook, and MS Word preferred. Applicable knowledge of legal and investment terminology with a strong trust administration background and proficiency in West’s Federal Estate Tax program and fiduciary income tax forms and extensions.Ability to prepare federal and state estate tax returns, as well as familiarity with estate and gift tax return software programs, highly desirable.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate trust/estate data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.Ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‑mail, or verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.Ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position’s responsibilities.
• Ability to identify and analyze probate trust/estate issues and inquiries and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow.Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare probate and trust/estate-related documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability and availability to travel to other firm locations when required.

For our New York office, the annualized salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 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.

Amlogic, a leading multinational fabless semiconductor company producing System on Chip (SoC) solutions for Smart TVs and other consumer devices, is seeking a senior corporate attorney to join our headquarters office in Mountain View, California.

This attorney will be the second U.S.-based attorney, reporting to the U.S.-based general counsel and joining a growing team of attorneys and compliance specialists who are in Shanghai.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with internal and external clients in various countries, adapting to an ever-changing geopolitical environment, and maintaining a generalist mindset while focusing on contracts and compliance.

This attorney will be working with salespeople and customers around the globe, providing legal advice to internal clients not only in the U.S., but also in our offices in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, India, the United Kingdom, and Serbia, and working with our in-house legal team in China.

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer to maintain expertise in commercial contracting and compliance while developing skills and expertise over a broad range of matters.

Work Location: On-site in our Mountain View, California office. Standard working hours are based on the Pacific Time Zone.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including sales and services agreements, inbound and outbound IP and software licensing agreements, NDA’s, procurement agreements, and various other agreements, and monitor existing agreements
• Provide guidance on compliance matters and develop and implement compliance programs.
• Counsel internal clients on a range of legal topics, including intellectual property, commercial law, competition, and other legal and regulatory areas.
• Collaborate with the global legal team to develop and implement best practices and policies in the areas of contracting, licensing, and compliance.
• Assist with other matters as they arise: data privacy, export control, employment law, entity management, corporate governance, litigation.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree and license in at least one U.S. state bar (preferably California or New York).
• 7+ years of experience at a top law firm or similar in-house role.
• Experience working with hardware in a High-Tech industry — electronics, electronic devices, IC manufacture or design, test or manufacturing equipment, etc. Strong preference for candidates with experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Comfortable working in areas where the law is unsettled, rapidly changing, or unfamiliar.
• Good judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input, and how to spot and solve issues.
• Cooperative attitude and an affinity for working with others to get the job done.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• CIPP/US/E/CN.
• General understanding of the global microelectronics industry.

Amlogic is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Amlogic is an E-Verify employer. We will use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

About Us: NOARK Electric is a global manufacturer and supplier of low, medium and high voltage electrical components for industrial and commercial applications. We specialize in providing electrical circuit protection and motor control solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors.

Our mission is to provide customers with the best quality products at an exceptional value and back them with world-class service and support. Every NOARK product is tested and certified to the highest industry standards, covered by our exclusive five-year limited warranty*.

NOARK is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CHINT Group, a leading global smart energy solutions provider, with over 50,000 employees in 140+ countries, a revenue of 22+ billion USD and 3 R & D centers in Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Prague to service respective countries.

Overview: NOARK has an exciting new Data Center project in Vineland, NJ. We are looking for an organized individual with the ability to coordinate daily tasks and communications for our onsite team, vendors, clients and our offsite team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Support day-to-day project communications and coordination with internal teams, external vendors, and partners.
• Track project action items, follow up on task execution, and support issue resolution to ensure timely project delivery.
• Assist in preparing project documents, meeting minutes, progress updates, and basic reporting materials.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Handle project-related administrative tasks, including meeting scheduling, document filing, and expense reimbursement support.
• Support coordination of project-related materials, office supplies, and administrative resources.

Support for Project Business Travelers

• Provide daily logistical and administrative support for Chinese assignees or business travelers, including but not limited to:

Arrangement of daily working meals

• Coordination of daily commuting or transportation to project sites
• Handling shipment and receipt of packages, documents, and materials
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact to assist assignees with routine work-related and logistical matters.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Associate degree or above; major in administration, project management, business, or languages is a plus.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; experience as a project assistant, administrative assistant, or in cross-functional support roles is preferred.
• Chinese Speaking is a plus but not required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to follow up across multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of handling multiple operational tasks efficiently.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a multi-tasking environment.

Language & Tools

• Proficient in common office software such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook.

Other Requirements

• Service-oriented, responsible, and comfortable handling ad-hoc and operational support tasks.
• Able to work patiently and professionally in a cross-cultural environment.

We offer a full compensation package with paid time off, medical benefits, retirement plan contributions and much more.

Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 650 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Awards and Rankings Specialist

The Awards & Rankings Specialist leads the firm’s strategy for awards, surveys, and league table submissions (including Chambers and Legal 500), ensuring all recognition initiatives align with the firm’s strategic goals and brand visibility.

This role partners with attorneys, Marketing and Business Development, and PR teams to draft, review, and submit award entries, manage timelines, coordinate researcher interviews, and maintain comprehensive tracking systems for directories, surveys, and league tables. The position also develops templates, best practices, and reference materials, researches new recognition opportunities, and updates profiles and submissions.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive, results-driven approach. Experience with legal directories, awards, and external agency management is strongly preferred. This role works independently and collaboratively but has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the strategy for the firm’s awards, surveys, and league table submissions and nominations. Advise attorneys and marketing professionals on recognition and survey strategy, and coordinate with Marketing and Business Development Managers on major legal directory submissions and league table reporting.
• Draft award entries and review and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee submission timelines to ensure the timely completion of all materials and references. Manage each submission from initial planning through release, maintaining a comprehensive editorial calendar and tracking system for league tables, directories, surveys, and awards.
• Coordinate interview requests from directory researchers, including scheduling and preparing background materials for attorneys.
• Partner with the PR and Communications team to develop internal and external communications announcing rankings and awards, reinforcing the firm’s brand visibility.
• Develop and maintain reference lists, work highlights, submission templates, and best practices to support efficient and consistent processes.
• Research and evaluate new directory and award opportunities to expand the firm’s recognition strategy.
• Update league tables, surveys, and directory profiles as new firm developments arise, including attorney hires, press releases, practice updates, and other notable news.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development Managers to draft, finalize, and maintain directory and league table practice profiles, and create best practices aligned with the awards and rankings strategy.
• Preparing regular reports on awards and rankings results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in business development or marketing in a law firm, professional services firm or other similar organization. Prior experience working at a large law firm and strong knowledge of legal directories is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, research, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including advanced copywriting and copyediting proficiency. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, media, publishers, and external vendors.
• Highly detail-oriented, with proven ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Exercises sound judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking, while maintaining the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Dependable and collaborative team player who works effectively with others while also demonstrating initiative, independent decision-making, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service.
• Experience managing external agencies is preferred but not required.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work extended hours and communicate outside standard business hours as needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong computer and technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

In our Washington D.C. office, the annualized salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in 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.

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Private Credit Paralegal

The Private Credit Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management and supervision of all aspects of private credit transactions including, but not limited to, setup, routine maintenance, reporting requirements, transaction management, UCC and intellectual property searches, UCC drafting and filing, and coordination of all aspects of commercial finance transaction closings. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Client billable hour requirement: 1,550 hours annually (130 client billable hours average per month).

• Assist with the preparation of certain standard form loan documents and other related commercial finance transaction documents.
• Organize and proofread all documentation.
• Prepare, review and file UCC financing statements, releases, and amendments.
• Perform UCC and other lien searches.
• Perform duties/tasks associated with private credit transactional closings.
• Draft closing book indexes, prepare closing books and assemble documents under the supervision of the supervising attorney.
• Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements.
• Maintain relationships with third party vendors and assist with the management of accounts with such vendors.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients to ensure proper delivery of closing books and related closing deliveries.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however on a case-by-case basis, may have authority to delegate and supervise the work performed by Project Assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree and two or more years related experience preferably in a law firm environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus. Previous experience and applicable working knowledge and understanding of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code is preferred.
• Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other commercial finance-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‐mail, or verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research private credit transactional data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties.
• Dependable team player with the ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare commercial finance transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule including occasional after-hours email monitoring and responsiveness during peak periods or urgent matters. Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations when required.

For our Chicago Office, the annualized salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 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.