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Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in Washington, DC; San Diego, CA; Anchorage, AK; and Albuquerque, NM. We are seeking a full-time Firm Administrator to oversee firmwide operations and support the continued growth and efficiency of our multi-office practice.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, independently motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment. This role works closely with the firm’s Management Committee and partners to ensure strong financial oversight, operational consistency, and administrative excellence across all offices.

Location: Washington, DC or another firm office

Compensation: $150,000 – $190,000 per year DOE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Please include a cover letter with your application.*

Position Overview

The Firm Administrator oversees and coordinates firm finances, human resources, compliance, vendor relationships, IT coordination, and office administration across all firm locations. This position plays a key leadership role in strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate firm finances, including taxes, audits, billing, budgeting, and implementation of financial policies

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of firm administration across offices, including HR, firmwide insurance and retirement benefits, worker’s compensation, state unemployment, and professional liability insurance

• Manage and assist with state-specific HR compliance issues, tax and business filings, and other state office requirements

• Collaborate with firm vendors, suppliers, and service providers

• Coordinate firm IT to ensure consistency in operation and function firmwide, including liability insurance and ensuring computer systems and software reflect industry standards

• Manage and support hiring processes across offices, including recruitment, interviews, onboarding, and training of new employees

• Seek to improve internal processes by identifying areas for greater efficiency, cost savings, and improved workflow and client relationship management

• Participate in the strategic planning process with Firm management to identify and accomplish short- and long-term Firm goals

• Respond to individual partner, associate, and employee questions, concerns, and administrative matters

• Maintain and suggest updates to Firm policies and Employee Handbook resulting from changes in applicable law and best practices

• Communicate and coordinate with the firm’s Management Committee and other partner committees, as necessary

• Assist individual offices with office-specific needs, including facilities, IT, security, parking, and related matters

Skills and Qualifications

• Document management skills

• Administrative writing skills

• Microsoft 365 proficiency

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills

• Basic finance and accounting knowledge

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma required (college degree preferred)

• Minimum of 5–10 years of administrative experience

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe

• Familiarity with additional software, including timekeeping software and document management systems

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership-level visibility within a nationally respected firm

• Multi-office operational impact

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic firm growth

For nearly four decades, Friedman + Huey Associates LLP has been providing high-level tax and business consulting services across the United States and in nearly 30 countries around the world. With a tremendous team of professionals, we place a keen focus on providing exceptional service to our clients. Our associates enjoy great camaraderie and an excellent work culture. We work hard/play hard and continue to maintain team relationships even while working remotely/hybrid.

We are looking for an onsite Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Northbrook office. This position will provide administrative support to all levels of the firm. The Administrative Assistant will regularly interact with Partners, all levels of staff and clients. This role requires supreme integrity, trust, and commitment to confidentiality and diplomacy. The ideal candidate should be self-driven, resourceful and think outside of the box. Functions will include some but not all of those listed below.

Essential Functions

• Answer and direct phone calls in a friendly manner.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Schedule meetings accordingly using Outlook/Teams.
• Send/distribute incoming faxes.
• Prepare US mailings, UPS, FedEx, and messenger packages.
• Finalize letters/notices and draft engagement letters.
• Scan client documents and monthly statements.
• Assign returns to interns and manage 1040 queue.
• Create client codes, create locators, and update account in practice management program.
• Prepare, print, and collate tax organizers.
• Organize and process incoming client data.
• Downloading/uploading client data from portals/websites.
• Create SurePrep binders and import into GoSystem.
• Assemble tax returns (individual, trust, entities, gift tax, estate tax) – paper and electronic.
• Coordinate and prepare batch filing.
• Record chargeable client expenses.
• Draft, review & post client invoices.
• Prepare various reports as requested.
• Prepare 1099s annually and as requested.
• Coordinate services to maintain the office as directed by Firm Administrator.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the accounting industry preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience supporting multiple individuals in a fast-paced, confidential, professional services environment.
• Possess an intermediate skill level (at minimum) in the following: Microsoft programs – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word.
• Knowledge with programs a plus - e-Form RS, GFR, GoSystem, PracticePro 365, SafeSend, SurePrep.
• Demonstrate skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, high-level of emotional intelligence, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Ability to incorporate creative approaches to various projects by taking initiative and working independently.
• Keen sense of accuracy, attention to detail.
• Basic accounting knowledge a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $50,000-$70,000
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k/Profit Sharing/PTO
• Perk offerings in a family friendly environment
• Generous paid time off
• Summer Fridays
• Office closed between Christmas - New Years

If you are seeking an employee-centric firm who cares about its employees as individuals and provides career growth opportunities for its team members, we encourage you to apply.

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today's evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking an IP Legal Assistant to assist Attorneys in our San Diego, CA office. The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of U.S patent prosecution experience, with strong knowledge of USPTO policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and file US patent applications, office action responses, and other documents with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office); manage formal papers from inventors and Powers of Attorney.
• Prepare and review the daily docket report and proactive interaction with assigned attorneys and agents.
• Research, generate and update case status reports and IP schedules for clients, attorneys and other IP timekeepers and sends reminders to timekeepers as necessary (Pattsywave)
• Interface directly with clients, including reporting filing of documents on behalf of clients
• Processes incoming mail (original/electronic), reports communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to attorneys and clients, and ensures prompt responses to inquiries
• Assists with coordination of incoming and outgoing file transfers
• Provides general legal/administrative and patent prosecution support to attorneys including but not limited to process check requests, expense reports, and reimbursements, and maintain attorney calendars
• Review, route mail and correspondences accordingly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge with USPTO procedures, rules and requirements; knowledge of U.S. and PCT patent rules and procedures
• Established understanding of lifecycle of patent applications from pre-filing stages to prosecution and issuance.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of 3- 5 years' experience in U.S. patent prosecution experience working in a law firm
• Bachelor's degree is preferred

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• Up to 27 PTO/Sick Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
• Professional Development Training
• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

SALARY: $85k-$105k / annually

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Nate Maxwell at 215-979-1000.

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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator

Company Description

The Newman Firm, LLP specializes in representing personal injury accident victims across New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island, and Westchester County. With extensive experience in investigating lawsuits, negotiating with insurance companies, and litigating cases in court, the firm is dedicated to resolving legal issues promptly and effectively.

Role Description

An attorney with a minimum of 5-years experience and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution. Self-motivation and the ability to collaborate with support staff is a must.

Duties

• Be proficient in negotiating settlements with adjusters & attorneys.
• Prepare clients for depositions.
• Oversee and coordinate the workflow of paralegals and support staff.
• Monitor case progress and send timely reminders to support staff, ensuring that assignments are completed on schedule and key milestones are achieved.
• Support paralegals by identifying and resolving obstacles that may impede task completion.
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients, providing them with updates and guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Law, with a focus on Personal Injury and Labor and Employment Law
• Proficiency in providing Legal Advice and advocacy for clients
• Proven Negotiation skills, including the ability to liaise with insurance companies and other parties to secure favorable outcomes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective client relationships
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a member in good standing of the New York State Bar
• Experience in personal injury litigation or similar legal fields is preferred
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401K.

Covington is seeking an experienced, career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will contribute as lead paralegal on large, complex cases and provide instruction and informal mentorship to junior paralegals at the Firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities.
• Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team.
• On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration.
• Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team's expectations.
• Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.
• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university required. Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' work experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings.
• Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors.
• Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
• Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.
• Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
• Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.
• Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, NUIX Discover}.
• Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting.
• Proficient with cite-checking, Bluebook and CA Style Manual rules.
• Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed.

Reports to: California Paralegal Supervisor

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm PT

Status: Non-exempt

Workplace type: Hybrid

Salary range is $106,000 - $140,000 dependent on experience.

Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington.

& Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.

Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job description:

Shipman's value lies in our commitment -- to our clients, to the profession and to the community. We have one goal: to help our clients achieve their goals. How we accomplish it is simple: we devote our considerable experience and depth of knowledge to understand each client's unique needs, business and industry, and then we develop solutions to meet those needs. With more than 150 attorneys in offices throughout Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, we serve the needs of local, regional, national and international clients. Our clients include public and private companies, institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations and individuals.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is looking for a highly experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys in our Stamford office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for complex document production, using the advanced features of MS Word; extensive client contact, scheduling, calendar, and meeting management; state and federal court e-filing; expense tracking and reconciliation; time entry and client billing. Candidate will have experience in drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents and correspondence, as well as organizing and filing case files, court documents, and confidential records

The ideal candidate must thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven. In addition, the successful candidate must possess solid oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills in addition to being highly motivated to learn. The ability to work well under pressure, strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as being proactive in prioritizing work is necessary. Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures, as well as experience with electronic filing in state and federal court is required. Strong document production skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.

Education & Prior Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience within a law firm setting with demonstrated knowledge of complex legal matters

Technology

• Experience with iManage and/or SimplyAgree is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Company Description

MagStone Law LLP is a growing business law firm with offices in California, New York, and New

Jersey. Our work centers on venture financings, M&A, and securities transactions for startups

and investors. We value teamwork, efficiency, and practical problem-solving.

Role Description

MagStone Law is seeking a talented and motivated associate attorney with at least two years of

experience in U.S. venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate practice, or

comparable experience at a leading non-U.S. law firm focusing on venture capital and M&A

matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong transactional experience, sound judgment, and

the ability to manage complex client matters independently, while working collaboratively with

our partners and associates.

Location

Santa Monica, CA/Great Los Angeles Area (Hybrid/On-site)

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and transactional documents, including financing documents, stock purchase agreements, SAFE/convertible notes, and M&A transaction documents.
• Advise emerging growth companies and investors throughout their lifecycle—from formation to financing and exit.
• Conduct legal due diligence for M&A and venture capital transactions.
• Advise on corporate compliance matters and draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide practical and strategic advice to clients on corporate structure, capitalization, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver efficient, business-focused legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in U.S. venture capital, M&A, and general corporate practice at a reputable law firm or comparable experience in Non-U.S. venture capital and M&A field.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese is preferred.
• J.D. or L.L.M from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in working with startups, investors, and cross-border transactions.

In an effort to expand its footprint in the Providence market, DarrowEverett LLP is looking for an experienced, Corporate Associate Attorney with immediate availability. Candidate(s) should have a strong acumen for leadership and a desire to be an integral part of a growing office. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, and its clients in ways that enhance its reputation.

Qualified candidates must have a passion for success. Strong record of academic achievement, proven research and writing skills and a talent for handling matters professionally are minimum requirements. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Rhode Island and be a member of the bar in good standing.

Role & Responsibilities

• 3-8 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable corporate experience
• Ability to review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including equity and asset purchase agreements, shareholder, partnership and operating agreements, loan agreements, license agreements, financing agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and restrictive covenant agreements
• Research legal issues relating to a wide variety of business transactional issues and provide analysis within the client's budget and time constraints
• Assist in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
• Manage high client volume and workload responsibility
• Provide advice to clients regarding contract terms and legal implications of business operations and transactions
• Assisting in the development of strategies to manage risk exposure and prevent legal problems from occurring

Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Organization and time management skills

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with skills
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K with employee match contributions
• Generous holiday and vacation schedules