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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

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Dane County, WI

Pay: $22 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time

We are partnering with a well-established Madison-area law firm to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant to support its Civil and Criminal Litigation teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hardworking, motivated, and eager to grow within a firm long-term.

This team is looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build a career.

Position Overview

The Litigation Legal Assistant plays a key role in keeping cases organized, deadlines met, and clients informed. This position supports attorneys throughout the litigation process by managing calendars, preparing legal documents, handling filings, and assisting with hearings and billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars, including hearings, filing deadlines, and court appearances
• Create and monitor case-related tasks and deadlines in Clio
• Process Wisconsin and federal e-filings in a timely manner
• Draft and proofread routine pleadings, notices, correspondence, and discovery documents
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Prepare billing statements and track case-related expenses
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including exhibits and coordination
• Provide additional administrative and legal support as needed

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation legal assistant or law firm experience required
• Experience with Wisconsin and federal e-filing systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace
• Experience with Clio preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Notary Public certification preferred or willingness to obtain

What They’re Looking For

• A hardworking, dependable professional who takes pride in their work
• Someone eager to learn, improve, and grow within the firm
• Strong organizational skills and deadline discipline
• Professional judgment and a client-service mindset
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

This is a full-time opportunity offering $22/hour with strong potential for long-term growth and development within the firm.

If you are ready to invest in a team that values dedication, accountability, and growth, we would love to connect with you.

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

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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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.

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.

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.

Legal Secretary – Trusts & Estates Firm (San Francisco, CA)

My client, a small Trusts and Estates firm in San Francisco, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. The firm offers a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Position: Legal Secretary

Location: San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Four days per week in-office, with the possibility of five days

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and format legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare materials for mailings and client communications
• Assist with general office tasks and document management
• Support attorneys in Trusts and Estates matters

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred/Additional Skills:

• Experience with Clio
• Familiarity with deed recordings and estate planning documents
• Notary public status is a plus

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or in a law office preferred
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative attitude
• Able to work in-office four days a week, flexible for a fifth day if needed

This is a great opportunity to join my client's small, family-run law firm with a focus on Trusts and Estates.

Prestigious global AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Office Coordinator/ Legal Assistant to be responsible for the daily execution of firm policies and procedures as well as providing administrative support to two trial attorneys.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises work of non-attorney personnel and allocates overflow of work; schedules temporary coverage in accordance with office policies; determines staffing needs; maintains time and attendance records.
• Supports the performance review process by providing employee performance feedback, as appropriate, and sources evaluation forms for the Office Managing Partner.
• Coordinates hiring, employee relations, and termination of non-attorney personnel with the affected attorneys and the firm-wide Human Resources department.
• Provides orientation for new attorney and staff personnel by collecting their personnel and accounting forms; instructing on office facilities, equipment and procedures; scheduling computer training by firm-wide training staff; explaining benefit plans; obtaining office supplies; obtains the office pass, lobby listing, etc., from building management.
• Coordinates training sessions with outside vendors such as Lexis and Westlaw.
• Maintains appropriate levels of office supplies consistent with firm purchasing practices.
• Ensures the operation and maintenance of all office equipment including printers, copiers, and fax machines, is consistent with firm practices and vendor agreements.
• Assists the IS department with local IS issues.
• Where appropriate, and consistent with firm contracts, interacts with third party vendors for copier, supply, fax machine, food vendor and cleaning service issues.
• Interacts with building management for maintenance and other ordinary course issues.
• Assists as needed with office planning, construction, and related projects.
• Provides legal assistant support to two trial attorneys, including managing calendars, coordinating depositions and trial schedules, preparing and formatting pleadings and correspondence, organizing case files, e-filing documents, and facilitating trial preparation.
• Coordinates video conferences, meetings, and office-wide administrative functions; assists with office planning and special projects.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support attorneys and ensure efficient office operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum five years of applicable experience.

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

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with to hire its first senior legal leader — a Head of Legal with the opportunity to step into a General Counsel title for the right candidate.

Owner provides a suite of tools designed to help local restaurant owners increase sales and strengthen their online presence. From mobile ordering and customer rewards to digital growth infrastructure, the platform empowers independent restaurants to compete and win. As the business expands product surfaces, navigates regulatory complexity, and enters increasingly strategic partnerships, legal leadership is now mission-critical.

This is a foundational hire at a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS company.

Why this role?

This is not an incremental legal hire. It's a build-from-zero seat.

You will own the full legal stack — corporate, compliance, employment, IP, litigation, regulatory, and commercial — and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. You won't inherit a pre-built function. You'll architect it.

Success in this role means:

• Building scalable systems from ambiguity
• Knowing when to leverage outside counsel — and when to move internally
• Acting as DRI on the company's most sensitive initiatives
• Helping leadership move faster while strengthening risk discipline

The title is flexible and may include General Counsel for the right candidate.

This is ideal for a builder who wants true ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape Legal at a scaling technology company from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product & Design, GTM, People, Finance, Ops, and the Executive team
• Act as strategic advisor to the CEO on negotiations, disputes, and sensitive matters
• Build and scale Owner's Legal function as its first full-time legal hire
• Serve as DRI on litigation strategy, regulatory posture, and complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure new products and pricing models are built with compliance and risk minimization in mind
• Design scalable systems across contracting, compliance, governance, privacy, employment, and IP
• Manage outside counsel across corporate, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters
• Support fundraising, board matters, corporate governance, and investor communications
• Proactively identify legal risk areas and implement preventive frameworks

About You

• 8–10+ years of legal experience across law firm and in-house environments
• Broad, "full-stack" experience across commercial, corporate, compliance, IP, employment, and litigation oversight
• Builder mentality — energized by creating structure from scratch
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Able to partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Motivated to scale and eventually build a Legal team

Compensation

$250,000 – $325,000

Owner is open to increased compensation at the General Counsel level and may stretch beyond the posted range for the right candidate.

Perks

Comprehensive health coverage, Bay Area-based remote flexibility, unlimited PTO, and additional growth-stage benefits.

Interested?

This search is being led by Wolf at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Trusts and Estates Practice Group in our Boston, MA office. The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant's or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at

Job responsibilities include performing responsible and confidential legal assistant work and routine administrative duties for attorneys.

• Must be a team player, organized and able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
• Attend client meetings with attorneys (both on and off site) to witness client documents
• Transcribe legal correspondence, letters, and confidential memorandum
• Type a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts
• Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages when necessary
• Prepare, maintain and confirm daily work calendars, and schedule meetings
• Assist with travel arrangements, internal correspondence, reimbursements for attorneys and paralegals
• Read, sort and ensure incoming mail is timely delivered; ensure outgoing mail is processed
• Process bills; proofs billing sheets.
• Review and and edit bills
• Maintain confidential and administrative files

Related Duties

• Assist other Attorneys and Legal Assistants within the Group and Office
• Proactively manage contacts in Outlook and Interaction

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Three to five years of legal assistance experience. Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

• Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of legal document preparation, legal terminology and court procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons, BigHand (digital dictation)
• Considerable knowledge of effective proofreading
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Title: Legal Secretary (Legal Word Processor)

Location: Boca Raton, FL 33432

Position Summary

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Secretary (Legal Word Processor) to provide comprehensive legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and firm managers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to handle time-sensitive and confidential materials with professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated legal professional looking for a long-term role in a supportive and highly regarded firm.

Employment Type: Full-time non-exempt | In-Office 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program provided

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and process complex legal documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and formatting requirements.

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motion shells, discovery documents, and general legal forms.

• Assist in preparing and filing court documents in federal and state courts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Generate tables of authorities and tables of contents for legal filings.

• Manage confidential client and case-related information with discretion.

• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and video conferences for attorneys, clients, and experts.

• Arrange travel for attorneys, paralegals, clients, and experts as needed.

• Process attorney expense reports, reimbursements, and expert invoices.

• Maintain electronic case files in coordination with the firm's records team.

• Manage shared Outlook calendars for attorneys and case teams.

• Enter attorneys' billable time in accordance with firm policies.

• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a legal secretary or legal assistant in litigation.

Litigation Knowledge: Experience with Florida state and federal courts, as well as other U.S. district courts, is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Windows 11 and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments or iManage is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail is a must.

• Typing with high accuracy.

• Strong time-management skills and ability to support multiple attorneys.

• Understanding of litigation deadlines and prioritize workload accordingly.

• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail is a must.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, court personnel, and vendors.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

Other qualifications that are a plus:

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat DC, Best Authority, Relativity, and legal billing software is preferred but not required.

• Notary certification is a plus.

• Trial preparation experience is a plus.

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

For consideration, please email a cover letter and resume to with Legal Secretary in the subject line.

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Robbins Geller is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military, or veteran's status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. For the firm's full EEO policy, please refer to our website: .

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The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Employees MUST maintain domicile in a state and/or city where RGRD has an office.

Corporate Legal Assistant (Hybrid – Chicago)

An established multi-family office headquartered in downtown Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Corporate Legal Assistant to support a growing legal department. This is a unique opportunity for early-career legal professionals looking to build a strong foundation in corporate legal operations and gain direct exposure to complex investment, compliance, and business matters. Our client fosters a collaborative team culture, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides a direct path to career growth—including advancement opportunities and future law school sponsorship consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain legal files and organize corporate documents
• Draft form documents and assist with legal agreement preparation and review
• Support closing processes by assisting with transaction deliverables
• Manage corporate books and records for multiple entities
• Assist with vendor invoicing and department budgeting
• Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) forms and compliance documentation
• Handle day-to-day deliverables and ad hoc requests from the business team
• Contribute to special projects and company-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or relevant coursework a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting
• Prior experience in a legal or multi-family office environment is helpful but willing to train eager candidates

Why Apply:

• Flexible hybrid work (downtown Chicago office with remote flexibility)
• Starting base salary $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package (medical/dental/vision/401k, and more)
• Experienced team with strong mentorship and proven internal advancement

To apply confidentially, submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest in the role. All applications will be handled directly by a trusted search partner.

If you are looking to launch or further your legal operations career within a stable, highly respected firm supporting wealth management, administrative, and investment services, we encourage you to apply.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job and candidate matches faster.

Legal Counsel Position with the World’s Leading Biomedical Research Agency (Hybrid)

Garrison has been exclusively engaged by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), a Maryland non-profit which works with its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies against diseases and health concerns in the U.S. and across the globe, to recruit a new Legal Counsel for their small, highly collegial Legal Department. This new hire will have a diverse and challenging legal portfolio and be part of an organization with an excellent work-life balance.

You will support a range of internal clients, including Population Health Science, Research Partnerships, Strategic Alliances, Finance, Communications, and Operations, as well as external stakeholders, including foundations, associations, corporations, and universities to drive innovation and biomedical discovery. Primary Responsibilities: Drafting and negotiating donor agreements, grant agreements, services agreements, research collaboration agreements, data sharing agreements and confidentiality agreements; providing support on regulatory filings and compliance obligations; handling data privacy, government contracting, financial sanctions, legal operations, and knowledge management; and supporting outside counsel on employment, international law, IP, and real estate issues.

Candidates must have 5+ years of legal experience, which includes drafting and negotiating technology/commercial agreements in addition to regulatory counseling and compliance. FNIH is open to candidates coming from a law firm, non-profit, or biotech/pharma company.

Selling Points: Join a legal team of five (including a peer Counsel who we placed in 2025). FNIH offers a compensation package aligned with other non-profits, an exceptional benefits package (e.g., 100% medical/dental/vision for the employee and a 403(b) contribution up to 8%), reasonable hours (8:30am-5:30pm with no weekends), and hybrid schedule (6 days/month).

If you’re excited about the prospect of providing legal counsel to an organization dedicated to improving health for individuals and families worldwide who are affected by disease and disability – from Alzheimer’s disease to cancer to malaria, please contact us for more information.