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Litigation Legal Secretary – Houston

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a large firms Houston office. This role supports attorneys in state and federal litigation, providing high-level administrative and document management support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, and assist with court filings
• E-file with state and federal courts
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files
• Open new client/matter files and maintain client contacts
• Manage calendars, travel, and meeting logistics
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation secretary
• Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems (e.g., NetDocs, Aderant)
• Skilled in remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and multitasking abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Commitment to confidentiality

About the Position:

Our client, a full-service investment bank, is seeking a senior-level capital markets attorney to support the legal team (in Chicago, IL or remote). This role will involve running complex transactions in a thriving, high-growth environment.

Highlights:

• Senior, hands-on role covering structured finance and securitizations

• Strong growth potential

• Startup energy with institutional stability

• Highly collaborative culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary attorney for capital markets transactions, including ABS, CMBS, CLO, and other securitizations

• Lead matters from engagement letter through closing

• Provide legal analysis for deal teams and governance committees

• Advise on FINRA / SEC issues

• Partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and Capital Markets leadership

Required Experience:

• 7-12+ years of capital markets / structured finance experience

• In-house experience at a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer or comparable regulated platform strongly preferred

• Big Law structured finance background a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Our client, a highly prestigious international Am Law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia, is seeking a Senior HR Systems Analyst to join its Human Resources team. This role works closely with HR leadership to manage and enhance HR applications, ensuring efficient operations that support both current and future business needs. The Senior HR Systems Analyst will serve as a key resource for system optimization, reporting, integrations, and process improvement across the firm. This role will be hybrid and can sit in Chicago, D.C., or NYC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain HR systems, resolving issues related to data discrepancies, interfaces, and integrations
• Lead and support HR systems projects, upgrades, and customizations
• Partner with HRBPs and internal stakeholders to gather requirements for new implementations and enhancements
• Manage system configuration related to performance evaluations, compensation reporting, and HR processes
• Develop and maintain standard and complex ad hoc reports using SQL and Power BI
• Ensure data integrity, troubleshoot system-related issues, and recommend process improvements
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to resolve system errors and optimize integrations
• Develop user documentation and provide training to managers and HR team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ of progressively responsible HRIS/HRMS experience
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Power BI
• Experience with UKG or comparable HCM systems required (viGlobal and Rival preferred)
• Strong understanding of HR business processes, including compensation, benefits, recruiting, and training
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Senior Associate Attorney (Corporate / Real Estate / Bankruptcy) Dallas, TX – Hybrid Schedule

About the Opportunity

A growing midsize Dallas law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with experience in Corporate, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, or related transactional practice areas. This role offers significant autonomy, the ability to grow or build your own practice, and a clear, defined path to Partnership. Ideal for an attorney seeking stability, flexibility, and a strong platform for long‑term success.

Role Highlights

• $160,000–$180,000 base salary (flexible depending on experience) + bonuses
• Hybrid schedule: 1–2 remote days per week
• Partnership track with transparent criteria
• Strong work–life balance culture
• Open to candidates with or without Creditor’s Rights / Workout experience
• Ideal for attorneys with a portable book of ~$200K, but not required

Key Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in Corporate, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, or a related transactional discipline
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar
• Strong academic background and a stable work history
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in hands‑on client development

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $160K–$180K
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Supportive environment for business development and long‑term practice growth

Ready to Apply?

Our client is actively scheduling interviews. If you’re seeking a senior‑level role with real autonomy, work‑life balance, and a direct path to Partnership, apply today for confidential consideration.

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you passionate about helping others who are in need across different groups? Do you value work life balance? If you answer yes to these questions, Bay Area Legal Services may be the workplace for you!

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years. We assist low-income residents, veterans, seniors, children, domestic violence survivors, and many more.

Our Mission: Providing the highest quality legal counsel by:

• Assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services
• Resolving the legal problems of our clients
• Preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Our Vision: Creating pathways to justice through high-quality legal services, education and community partnerships.

Our firm includes over 180 dedicated staff members comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who work to carry out our mission and vision daily.

Position Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (Full-time, Hybrid-3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Office Location: Plant City, FL

Position Summary: Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) is seeking to fill a full-time position to provide support for our attorneys by interfacing with clients in support of case management, performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, and running grant reports if needed. Proofreading documents, modifying documents, and scheduling meetings and case related events. Handling client calls, logging faxes, correspondence etc. into case files and case management system as required. Opportunity for participation in special projects and support for occasional community outreach. This role supports staff who are facilitating or directly providing legal services to low-income clients.

Illustrative Duties:

• Initial Case Management – initial data intake/application for extended services & steps required to determine eligibility for extended services.
• Ongoing Case Support–Log incoming mail and track deadlines/calendar court dates etc., Enter attorney activity on all calendars. Assist with scheduling translators/interpreters and prepare payment for these as necessary, log and track client court ordered classes/deadlines, disclosures, updated financial affidavits etc. Assist with correspondence, phone calls, preparing and proofreading documents for submission etc. Also assist attorney with draft pleadings, Final Judgments, Orders, Settlement Agreements. Preparation of documents for hearings, depositions, service of process, subpoenas, etc. Communication with support staff in other law firms. E-filing court documents. Preparation of trial notebooks
• Case Closure – Prepare closing letters and client evaluation/satisfaction surveys, copy & file surveys if returned, Complete/review closing check list prior to closing file in Legal Server, Complete LSC compliance checklist prior to official closing of file, review with & verify Team Leader check off is complete, Close briefs & files in case management system
• General Office Support- Assist other office administrative assistants with matters related to office supplies and machinery, closed file maintenance and general office coverage.
• Grant Reporting – Submit forms to team leader or project director as needed. Provide data for grants and funding agencies (i.e. LSC, LHK, LITC, VOCA, etc.)
• Various other Admin. support duties – Prepare copies, help distribute mail, prepare outgoing mail (certified), maintain hard copy files, phones, fax etc.
• Community Outreach - On occasion provide support for outreach events to educate various under-served communities about services offered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate of Completion (GED) with 3 years of experience as administrative assistant and 1 of these years in a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Administrative Support Position.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, very detailed and deadline oriented.
• Ability to interview clients to determine essential facts and issues with regard to the nature and severity of their legal problems.
• Ability to work responsibly and independently, being a contributing team member, and comfortable with case management and organizing files and data.
• Ability and willingness to work in close contact with staff on legal problems of clients and to accept supervision and instruction.
• Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic and legal issues faced by low-income individuals with limited access to such services. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a non-profit organization and bilingual a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success working as an effective team member.

Compensation:

• Starting hourly rate for external applicants is $23.90/hr. (increases based on relevant experience).
• Reimbursement for travel expenses for work events (mileage etc.)
• Bay Area offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting as well as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage and more.
• Bay Area also offers generous time off and work life balance with 13 paid holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation for the 1st year of employment and a 37.5-hour work week.

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities

How to Apply:

• Send Resume and cover letter to
• Include where you applied for this position (ex: , LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).

Bay Area Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Legal Sales Consultant (B2B) - 1099 Field

Location: Los Angeles / Greater LA (Field-Based)

Compensation: $5,000/month + $2,000 commission per contract closed

About the Company

Legal Soft provides trained virtual legal staff and operational growth solutions to law firms

across the United States. Over the past 6+ years, we have supported more than 1,000 law firms

nationwide across multiple practice areas. Our goal is to help attorneys increase revenue while

reducing overhead and staffing challenges.

Role Overview

We are seeking Field Sales Representatives to conduct in-person outreach to law firms

throughout the Los Angeles area. This is a high-activity, relationship-driven role where you

will visit law offices, introduce Legal Soft’s services, and schedule consultations with attorneys

and decision makers.

This role is 1099 contractor-based, offering a guaranteed monthly draw of $5,000 plus

$2,000 in commission per contract closed, giving you uncapped earning potential.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in face-to-face sales environments, enjoy working

independently, and want a flexible, high-income opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit law firms and legal office buildings to introduce Legal Soft’s services
• Build relationships with attorneys, office managers, and legal staff
• Educate firms about the benefits of virtual legal staffing
• Generate and schedule qualified consultations/demos for the sales team
• Track outreach activity and leads in CRM
• Maintain a consistent daily schedule of in-person prospecting
• Represent the Legal Soft brand professionally in the field
• Collaborate with the internal sales team to convert meetings into clients

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 1+ year of sales, field sales, or customer-facing experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with door-to-door B2B outreach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Highly organized and goal-oriented

Bonus Points:

• Experience selling to law firms or professional services
• Experience in B2B sales, staffing, or SaaS
• Familiarity with the legal industry

Compensation & Benefits

• $5,000/month guaranteed draw (1099 contractor)
• Up to $2,000 commission per contract closed
• High earning potential with uncapped commissions
• Flexible schedule with autonomy in the field
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly growing company
• Training and ongoing sales support

Why Join Legal Soft

• Work with a fast-growing company serving law firms nationwide
• High earning potential with guaranteed draw + commission
• Build valuable experience in B2B field sales
• Opportunity to grow into senior sales roles

How to Apply

If you’re someone who enjoys meeting new people, working in the field, and generating

business opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that is helping law firms across the country scale and succeed.

A small boutique DC Law Firm is seeking an intelligent, enthusiastic Legal Assistant who is willing to learn and will help accomplish all functions of a small professional office.

Candidate should have excellent proofreading and writing skills, as well as solid Word and Excel skills. Looking for someone who has experience with document management, billing, data input for law firm expenses, and data input client transactions. The Legal Assistant will be working closely with one Partner and one senior associate.

Status: In-office, Monday-Friday, 7.5-hour workday

Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 DOE

**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greeting clients, visitors
• Mail and package handling (incoming and outgoing)
• Errand running – USPO, FedEx, UPS
• Landlord relationship management – communicate with building management re: non-emergency situations
• Relationship with other firm offices (New York, Chicago, and New Haven) and interact with legal teams in those locations.
• Calendar management for attorneys as requested
• Light research, document search, data entry on project-by-project basis as requested by attorneys
• Lawyer travel – making travel arrangements as requested

Lawyer administrative support

• Lawyer travel expenses: expense reimbursements, reconcile attorney’s American Express credit cards

Client Project Support

• Client filings with local jurisdictions, some trips to government offices
• Hard document production – wills, estates, trusts (Microsoft Word and Excel are required).
• Client meeting preparation
• Other document-based client project support

Physical Filing System

• Client hard copy files
• Administrative files
• Sort and file correspondence
• Enhance filing processes

Job Requirements:

• Excellent grammar, proofreading and math skills
• Ability to work with apps and programs
• Telephone etiquette
• Proficient Microsoft Office

Lawyer administrative support – ability to learn and become proficient with the following programs:

• Juris - time and billing system – entering time and expenses, working with lawyer to edit, finalize and send monthly bills
• NetDocs – document management system – scanning, digitizing, maintaining digital files
• iPaladin – broad data base client contact/informational system
• Microsoft Outlook – our email and calendar system

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us: Palmer is an award-winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.

Palmer Google Reviews = 4.7 stars, visit online to see what other Palmer candidates have to say about us. You are more than just a “number”!

Visit and view our job board, contact a recruiter, link to our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Director of Legal Personnel to lead the day-to-day management of attorney personnel matters for non-partner attorneys. This is a hands-on, highly operational leadership role focused on performance management, employee relations, attorney lifecycle support, compensation, engagement, and retention in a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to partners, practice leadership, and attorneys, handling sensitive matters, leading complex conversations, and driving fair, consistent, and business-aligned personnel decisions. The Director will oversee evaluations, performance improvement processes, advancement planning, and attorney transitions while partnering closely with Recruiting, Training, HR, Practice Management, and firm leadership.

This role will be hybrid and can sit in Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Santa Monica.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead attorney performance management, evaluations, and improvement plans
• Advise leadership on complex personnel, conduct, and career matters
• Oversee compensation, advancement, and career progression processes
• Support attorney engagement, integration, retention, and transitions
• Develop and implement talent programs, policies, and best practices
• Monitor legal market trends to inform strategy and competitiveness

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a law firm or legal talent leadership role
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of attorney lifecycle management and law firm operations
• Highly discreet, analytical, organized, and effective under pressure

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and client service support within a Trademark practice. This role supports attorneys, paralegals, and practice leadership across trademark prosecution and disputes, client onboarding, business development, billing, and executive-level coordination. This role will sit hybrid in Silicon Valley, CA.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting and managing trademark-related documents and filings

• Coordinating with USPTO tools, docketing, vendors, and foreign counsel

• Supporting client onboarding, engagement letters, and conflicts processes

• Assisting with business development, marketing materials, CRM updates, and social media support

• Reviewing prebills, monitoring billing arrangements, and supporting collections

• Managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and executive communications

• Supporting practice administration initiatives and special projects

Qualifications:

• 3+ years supporting law firm partners or senior executives

• 3+ years of trademark prosecution and/or dispute experience (domestic and foreign)

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High level of discretion, accountability, and professionalism

• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, CRM tools, and collaboration platforms

is working with a top tech company in Cupertino, CA to hire a hybrid Legal Specialist (Privacy and Law Enforcement Compliance). Your primary responsibility will be to process and respond to requests for assistance on emergencies. You will also be responsible for processing and responding to requests, subpoenas, court orders and search warrants received from law enforcement agencies seeking access to customer information. This role requires someone to be on-site in Cupertino Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Role Details:

• Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 9 months, strong potential to extend
• Pay Rate: $35/hr - $40/hr ($70k - $80k annualized)
• Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental insurance (all 99% covered)
• Location: Cupertino, CA - Hybrid (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, scrutinizing and responding to requests received from law enforcement agencies for customer information within established procedures.
• Reviewing and responding to large volume of time-sensitive standard requests received from law enforcement agencies for customer information which are handled in strict accordance with applicable law, our terms of service, and our law enforcement guidelines, and determining when to escalate non-standard requests.
• Researching relevant internal systems and retrieving appropriate information to include in legal process.

Key Personal Skills

• Strong understanding and handling of sensitive information and privacy protection.
• Ability to analyze and process emergency and legal process documents and requests within departmental operating procedures.
• Strong technical proficiency with ability to work effectively across multiple applications and databases and observe high levels of data accuracy and attention to detail in daily work management.
• Investigatory process experience, able to work independently with impeccable judgment.
• Good analysis and decision-making capability with ability to reliably recognize non-standard and emergency requests and escalate accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills with ability to take the necessary initiative to resolve request-conflict issues.
• Prior experience responding to legal requests from law enforcement agencies and consumers preferred.
• Strong work ethic and exceptional partnering skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a tech company (tech savvy individual)
• Preferred candidate would have a litigation background either as a junior paralegal / paralegal, or a legal secretary.

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Ready to Be a Legal Rockstar? We Need a Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant!

Are you a Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant who thrives on making a real difference? We're on the hunt for a sharp, empathetic, and highly organized legal assistant to join our team! If you're passionate about guiding clients and tackling complex cases, we want to talk to you.

About the Role:

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be at the heart of helping people navigate challenging times. You will be responsible for:

• Working on the Case: you'll manage all aspects of workers' compensation cases
• Client Champion: Guiding clients through every step of their legal journey with clear communication and compassion.
• Digital Dynamo: Keeping cases perfectly organized in our electronic filing system, ensuring everything is just a click away.
• Evidence Expert: Gathering, organizing, and filing essential documents like medical records for attorney review.
• Wordsmith & Communicator: Drafting clear correspondence and legal documents, and connecting with clients, witnesses, and other professionals.
• Team Player: Providing invaluable administrative support, from summarizing medical records to drafting important case-specific documents.

What You Bring to the Table:

• At least 2 years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm. In this role you will be working on workers' compensation, personal injury, to accident cases.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Windows, and case management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational prowess, and a keen eye for detail.

Ready to elevate your paralegal career?

Apply Now!

Send us your resume – it will be held in strict confidence. Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

Seeking a dynamic, experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to a stellar legal team.

As a Legal Assistant, your outstanding administrative skills will enable you to perform a wide range of secretarial duties and confidential tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will serve as you interface with clients, attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms;

• Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;

• Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;

• Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;

• Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;

• Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;

• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;

• Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e-mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information;

• Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre-edits, to processing final bills);

• Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;

• Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm-wide team objectives;

• Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;

• Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;

• Discretion and able to maintain confidences;

• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys;

• Ability to remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations;

• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors;

• Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions;

• Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment;

• Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm;

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred;

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures and rules;

• Experience with docketing software such as CompuLaw or Milana preferred;

• Electronic calendaring skills required;

• Trial experience preferred;

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);

• Superior proofreading, editing, and redlining skills;

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to support our attorneys in all phases of litigation. his position combines traditional legal secretarial responsibilities (calendaring, scheduling, filings) with substantive paralegal work, including discovery, discovery responses, and drafting basic motions for attorney review. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced in Califonnia civil litigation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Calendaring, scheduling, and court coordination

• Maintain accurate attorney calendars, including court hearings, deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and trial dates
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable rules
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and clients regarding scheduling
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts (including e-filing)

Litigation and Drafting Support

• Draft discovery requests, discovery responses, and meet-and-confer correspondence for attorney review
• Assist with document collection, organization, and production
• Draft basic motions, notices, declarations, and pleadings under attorney supervision
• Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation as needed

Administrative and Office Support

• Manage case files and maintain organized litigation records
• Handle correspondence, service of documents, and proof of service preparation
• Monitor incoming mail, court notices, and deadlines
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a civil litigation paralegal and/or legal secretary in California
• Strong working knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience with calendaring litigation deadlines and court scheduling
• Ability to draft discovery, discovery responses, and basic motions with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with legal calendaring systems, word processing, and e-filing platforms
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required based on experience

Work Environment

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a small firm environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and values accuracy, reliability, and professionalism. The position requires close collaboration with attorneys and the ability to handle both substantive legal work and day-to-day litigation support.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Work Location: In person

Fantastic law firm seeks a mid-level Trust Administration and Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a full time, regular position with the firm. The position will pay approximately $80,000-90,000 (negotiable depending on experience), plus excellent benefits and bonus potential.

Duties:

•3+ years of trusts and estates secretarial experience in a law firm setting

•File probate pleadings and related court documents

About the Company

Our client is a distinguished Global Single-Family Office with over $10 billion in assets under management and a proven 25+ year track record of delivering exceptional long-term investment results. With deep sector expertise and a disciplined approach, the firm manages a diversified portfolio across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative investments, combining institutional-grade rigor with the entrepreneurial agility to seize high-conviction opportunities. The organization operates with a high-caliber lean team, supported by substantial institutional infrastructure and capital resources. With ambitious growth plans for its U.S. platform, the firm offers a dynamic environment where talent can shape the investment strategy and drive portfolio outcomes.

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a core member of the U.S. investment platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investment transactions, as well as day-to-day corporate, governance, regulatory, and operational matters. The role works closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors, and requires strong commercial judgment, decisiveness, and comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment.

This position is well-suited for a transaction-oriented legal professional with meaningful private equity deal experience who is seeking a long-term, growth-oriented in-house role with broad responsibility and autonomy. The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to independently own matters, balance legal risk with business objectives, and act as a pragmatic business partner to the U.S. investment and operating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investments, including structuring, execution, M&A transactions, and ongoing portfolio management
• Act as a corporate generalist supporting the day-to-day legal needs of the family office and its operating and investment entities
• Operate as an embedded business partner, driving legal matters to resolution, exercising sound commercial judgment, and providing clear, practical recommendations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including investment, shareholder, operating, financing, commercial, and service agreements
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, co-investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex transactions across multiple sectors
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity structuring, and compliance matters for a U.S.-based organization operating across multiple states and internationally
• Provide legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of industries; experience with sectors such as gaming, oil & gas, manufacturing, software, technology, and real estate is viewed as a plus
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, including leading transaction workflows, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal execution
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters relevant to a family office, private equity, and operating company environment
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives by delivering practical, solutions-oriented advice in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Where applicable, support the development and mentoring of legal or cross-functional team members and contribute to building scalable legal processes
• Remain flexible and open to travel as required in support of transactions and portfolio companies

Skills & Attributes

• Broad legal skillset with the ability to operate across complex transactions, corporate governance, regulatory considerations, and day-to-day operational matters
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and provide clear recommendations that enable efficient decision making
• Transaction-oriented mindset, with comfort taking ownership of matters and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to operate autonomously, while partnering closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance, multi-sector environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive demands
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously without sacrificing quality or judgment
• Collaborative mindset with the credibility and confidence to engage effectively across investment and operating teams

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for private equity–focused transactional and M&A experience
• Background in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex M&A and private investment transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Experience operating as a corporate generalist, handling a broad range of legal matters across transactions, governance, regulatory, and commercial areas
• Exposure to multi-state U.S. operations and cross-border or international transactions
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment, exercising sound judgment and ownership over matters from initiation through resolution
• Prior experience working closely with investment professionals, senior executives, or principals in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
• Management or mentorship experience is a plus, but not required
• Licensed to practice in New York, Delaware, and/or Massachusetts is preferred.

Location

• Onsite role located in Boston, MA

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the Talent and Career Strategy team, the Senior Paralegal provides advanced legal support throughout all phases of complex litigation and investigations while overseeing and directing the work of junior and midlevel paralegals. This role combines high-level case management responsibilities with team leadership, workflow coordination, and quality oversight. The Senior Paralegal will also play a critical role in fact development, evidence preservation, regulatory response, and risk mitigation. The Senior Paralegal operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages multiple matters at once, and serves as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and external vendors.

This position demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in litigation support technologies.Extensive knowledge of court procedures, discovery processes, legal cite checking, and trial preparation is required, as the Senior Paralegal will serve as a subject matter resource to ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures while helping to drive operational efficiency across matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Litigation, Investigation, & Case Management Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of large, complex litigation matters from inception through post-trial, including attending and supporting depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Apply advanced knowledge of federal and state procedural rules and electronic filing requirements; implement and maintain case calendaring and docketing systems, ensure accuracy of key dates, and provide guidance on court-related procedural questions.
• Prepare templates and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and related legal documents; assist with proofreading, legal cite-checking, Bluebook compliance, and case law retrieval.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files in accordance with firm protocols; manage high volumes of documents, including client and third-party communications, client collections, productions, deposition materials, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with document collection, Relativity database setup, and management, including document production.
• Perform complex data analysis, tracking, and discovery management within Relativity, including document review and database searches.
• Prepare, organize, and manage exhibits and trial materials, including pleadings, witness preparation materials, trial notebooks, deposition designations, demonstratives, and digital courtroom presentations (e.g., Trial Director, OnCue).
• Assist attorneys with internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews.
• Assist attorneys with preparing materials for witness interviews, including pulling documents from Relativity and organizing materials into binders for witness interviews.

Leadership & Training Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior and midlevel paralegals assigned to your matters.
• Review documents and filings of other teams members for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with paralegal onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Identify stretch assignments for more junior members of the team to build advanced litigation or investigative skills.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior paralegals, including instruction on firm litigation procedures and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 or specialized litigation firm, with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills appropriate for a senior-level role.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and relevant State procedural rules and electronic filing requirements, with strong familiarity with Federal and State court rules, case management systems, and e-filing databases.
• Experience drafting pleadings, and discovery requests and responses, with proficiency in legal cite-checking and Bluebook standards.
• Working knowledge of docketing applications (e.g., CompuLaw, PACER), litigation support and transcript management tools (e.g., TextMap, CaseMap, Opus2, NetDocuments), and document review/e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), legal research platforms (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw), and document management/PDF tools (e.g. Kofax, Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work overtime, travel, and handle after-hours filings and deliverables as needed.
• This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at least four days per week (Monday–Thursday).

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role in San Francisco is:

• 6 – 10 years: $125,000 - $150,000
• 11 – 20 years: $135,000 - $165,000
• 20+ Years: $145,000 - $175,000

The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Remote Options/Office Hours: Hybrid or Fully In-Office

Classification: Paralegal

Summary: The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must have at least five (5) years of recent experience in Trusts & Estates including complex and high net worth estate planning, trust administration and probate. Tax background and understanding is preferable, ideally with knowledge and preparation of Form 706 and Form 709. Litigation experience is also helpful. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to work independently and, on a team, manage their cases, and be relied on for follow-up and accountability. The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal is expected to prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal may be responsible for delegating assignments, mentoring, training, etc. of any legal support personnel in their practice area.

Direct Reports: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:

• Performing legal research
• Preparing trust accountings
• Preliminary drafting of trusts and memos
• Drafting documents
• Calendaring appointments and deadlines
• Managing and organizing client files as well as keeping client database and document management systems up to date
• Prepare Forms 706 and 709
• Maintaining a billable hour requirement

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience working as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal
• Must have paralegal certificate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual preferred;
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;
• Organized and detail oriented; and
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Senior Transactional Legal Secretary

San Francisco | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Our client, a highly regarded San Francisco–based legal practice, is seeking a Senior Transactional Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to firm leadership and a busy transactional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform heavy document production and redlining using Forte (required)
• Prepare and finalize transactional documents, including signature packets, tables of contents, macros, and complex formatting
• Provide billing support, including edits, markups, Excel-based data, and coordination of billing history
• Manage matter intake processes, including conflicts checks and data submission
• Draft correspondence, interpret handwritten notes, manage calendars, and schedule meetings
• Partner closely with senior leadership to ensure responsiveness, prioritization, and clear communication
• Support cross-training initiatives as part of broader administrative continuity planning

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm experience, ideally in a transactional practice
• Advanced Forte experience
• Strong document production, redlining, and Adobe skills
• Prior experience supporting senior attorneys or partners

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $105,000 - $120,000
• PTO: 4 weeks in year one
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (BlueCross/BlueShield)
• Wellness reimbursement
• Onsite amenities including gym access, snacks, breakfast items, and espresso bar

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance