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Firm Administrator
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Washington, DC 1 week ago

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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

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Administrative Assistant - Northbrook, IL
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Northbrook, IL 1 week ago

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.

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Intake Specialist
Salary not disclosed
Melville, New York 1 week ago

About Us

Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events. Our nationally renowned attorneys are committed to ensuring the best results for our clients through persistence and zealous representation. We have achieved successful resolutions in some of the most challenging cases in the industry, including 9/11 World Trade Center litigation, Child Victims Act, mass torts, pharmaceutical drug litigation, product liability litigation, environmental litigation, employment and labor law, medical malpractice, and personal injury.

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, professional, and highly motivated individual who can work as a part of our innovating team in a fast paced environment. Successful candidates will be responsible, have excellent communication and computer skills, be highly organized, and detail-oriented. The individual will be able to assist with mass tort claims and the verification of claimants information. This position presents an excellent opportunity for growth and advancement in a great work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with clients regarding the details of their case.
  • Assist with mass tort and sex abuse claims.
  • Verify claimants information.
  • Open cases in our case management system, Smart Advocate.
  • Scan incoming mail and assign it to the appropriate departments and parties.

Skills/Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience with customer service and high call volume.
  • Computer literacy.
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General Litigation Attorney
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Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is a diverse, client-centric, and technologically sophisticated firm that is committed to providing legal service at the highest level. We have nationally recognized litigation and transactional practices. We currently have more than 100 lawyers in offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Irvine, Ann Arbor, and New York. Founded March 1, 2016, our partnership features leaders in many fields including class actions, white collar, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass tort & product liability, mergers & acquisitions, and general litigation. Our San Francisco office is in the heart of the Financial District and populated with a team of fun, smart, team-oriented and hard-working professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced mid-level General Litigation Attorney to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will have courtroom and deposition experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and experience working on complex litigation matters from intake through resolution. This role requires strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse clients, colleagues, and staff.

Our recruiting process focuses on more than professional excellence. We hire only professionals with high emotional intelligence, resilience and track records of team-based success.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $210,000 to $250,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

No calls or solicitations from recruiters accepted.

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Estate Planning Attorney
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Delagnes, Linder & Duey, LLP specializes in estate planning, taxation and business transactions. The firm is located in San Francisco's Financial District.

We are seeking an experienced Attorney for our Estates and Trusts practice group.

Preferred applicant should have between 2-5 years of substantial experience in the areas of probate, trust administration and estate and income tax planning including working with high-net worth individuals and families in designing and drafting sophisticated estate and lifetime gifting plans. Responsibilities include: representing trustees, executors, heirs and beneficiaries and managing probate and trust administrations, counseling clients as to most suitable estate plans or gifting strategies for their individual situations and drafting necessary documents to implement such plans.

This position provides a great opportunity for substantial client interaction and responsibility and is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney to join our dynamic, fun team and expand your experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Advise high-net-worth clients on comprehensive estate, gift, and GST tax planning strategies.
  • Draft complex estate planning documents with a high degree of independence
  • Manage large-scale client projects, ensuring effective communication and timely completion
  • Collaborate closely with clients and their outside advisors on wealth planning solutions
  • Conduct legal research and stay informed on changing tax laws relevant to estate planning
  • Can independently run a post-mortem trust administration, expertly advising fiduciaries to keep them ahead of milestones, avoiding pitfalls and surprises, and efficiently shepherding distribution to assets to beneficiaries
  • Has a minimum of 3 years handling estate planning and trust administration for taxable estates
  • Possesses solid gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax skills, and is ready to engage with ultra-high net worth clients to design and implement complex estate freeze and charitable planning with technical precision and prepare and review estate and gift tax returns
  • Has proven ability to stay on top of a busy practice – including time recording, proactive deadline and matter management, and taking ownership of assigned projects – and doesn't require supervision in these areas
  • Is energized by participating on a dynamic team and demonstrates a genuine interest in contributing to the team's success as a whole, including through mentorship of junior team members and development and refinement of team processes
  • Inspires the confidence of clients, intermediaries and referral sources (internal and external) who trust that they are in good hands
  • Takes a practical approach to solving client problems, and is nimble in employing tools to implement these solutions
  • Never stops learning and seeking to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to better serve clients
  • Is highly resourceful, composed and empathetic
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar
  • L.L.M. in Taxation, desired

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

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Intellectual Property Paralegal
Salary not disclosed
Phoenix, Arizona 1 week ago

Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, seeks an experienced and highly qualified IP Paralegal to join our growing team in Phoenix.

We are looking for a team player who is organized, committed, high level of attention to detail, demonstrates initiative and impeccable communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of U.S. and foreign trademark and patent applications.
  • Assist in drafting reporting and reminder letters to clients and foreign associates.
  • Maintaining IP group docket and attention to upcoming deadlines.
  • Collaborate closely with IP support staff in our Phoenix, AZ office.
  • Work across a spectrum of sophisticated legal, business, and strategic issues.

Requirements

  • Outstanding attention to detail and organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to quickly learn new software.
  • Must be able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
  • Able to work independently with limited supervision, and enjoy a fast-paced environment of innovation.
  • Strong project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Desire to work in a dynamic team-oriented group.
  • 3+ years experience of the patent and/or trademark process.

We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume if you are interested in this opportunity.

MUST be located in the Phoenix area.

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Attorney - Trusts and Estates
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Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP, a well-established and highly respected full-service law firm, is seeking a talented Trusts & Estates Associate to join our growing practice in our Binghamton, New York office. We are ideally looking for an attorney with 3–5 years of experience, though candidates with other levels of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

Our Trusts & Estates team provides sophisticated, client-centered counsel to individuals and families across a broad range of planning needs. This position offers:

  • Meaningful client contact and relationship-building opportunities
  • Direct collaboration with experienced attorneys in a collegial, team-oriented environment
  • Early responsibility with hands-on involvement in complex and rewarding matters
  • Exposure to a diverse client base and varied estate planning challenges
  • The opportunity to grow within a supportive and well-established regional firm
Practice Focus

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

  • Estate planning
  • Estate and trust administration
  • Elder law
  • Special needs planning

This role includes regular client interaction and collaboration across practice groups. Occasional travel to our branch offices may be required to meet client needs.

Qualifications
  • Admission to practice in New York (or eligibility for admission by waiver)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking professional growth, meaningful client engagement, and increasing responsibility within a sophisticated yet supportive practice. We value initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

If you are looking to build your career in a dynamic and respected firm environment, we encourage you to apply.

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Insurance Defense Paralegal
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

The law office of Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP is seeking a paralegal with at least 3 year of experience to support its Insurance Defense team. Our firm is a friendly, fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates must have past litigation experience, with trial preparation a plus. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Communicating with clients, vendors, courts, and other third-parties.
  • Retention and coordination of expert witness and expert witness discovery.
  • Assisting counsel in drafting pleadings.
  • Assisting counsel in responding/propounding to discovery.
  • Subpoenaing records and witnesses.
  • Tracking and follow-up on records requests and subpoenas.
  • Summarizing discovery responses, productions, medical records, and depositions.
  • Assist counsel with deposition preparation.
  • Managing trial preparation i.e., coordination of witnesses and travel, trial documents, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
  • Maintain minimum billable hour requirement.

Requirements:

  • Must have Paralegal Certificate that complies with CA B&P Code Section 6450. Bachelor's degree a plus.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal court filing guideline and District Court e-filing.
  • Team player and self-starter with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Paralegals are also eligible for annual and quarterly bonuses under the firm's quarterly bonus structure.

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Senior Estate Planning Attorney
🏢 DELAGNES, LINDER & DUEY, LLP
Salary not disclosed
San Francisco, California 1 week ago

Delagnes, Linder & Duey, LLP specializes in estate planning, taxation and business transactions. The firm is located in San Francisco's Financial District.

We are seeking an experienced Attorney for our Estates and Trusts practice group.

Preferred applicant should have between 5-10 years of substantial experience in the areas of probate, trust administration and estate and income tax planning including working with high-net worth individuals and families in designing and drafting sophisticated estate and lifetime gifting plans. Responsibilities include: representing trustees, executors, heirs and beneficiaries and managing probate and trust administrations, counseling clients as to most suitable estate plans or gifting strategies for their individual situations and drafting necessary documents to implement such plans.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Advise high-net-worth clients on comprehensive estate, gift, and GST tax planning strategies
  • Draft complex estate planning documents independently
  • Manage large-scale client projects, ensuring effective communication and timely completion
  • Collaborate closely with clients and their outside advisors on wealth planning solutions
  • Conduct legal research and stay informed on changing tax laws relevant to estate planning
  • Can independently run a post-mortem trust administration, expertly advising fiduciaries to keep them ahead of milestones, avoiding pitfalls and surprises, and efficiently shepherding distribution to assets to beneficiaries
  • Has a minimum of 5 years handling estate planning and trust administration for taxable estates
  • Possesses solid gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax skills, is able to engage with ultra-high net worth clients to design and implement complex estate freeze and charitable planning with technical precision and prepare and review estate and gift tax returns
  • Has proven ability to stay on top of a busy practice – including time recording, proactive deadline and matter management, and taking ownership of assigned projects – and doesn't require supervision in these areas
  • Is energized by participating on a dynamic team and demonstrates a genuine interest in contributing to the team's success as a whole, including through mentorship of junior team members and development and refinement of team processes
  • Inspires the confidence of clients, intermediaries and referral sources (internal and external) who trust that they are in good hands
  • Takes a practical approach to solving client problems, and is nimble in employing tools to implement these solutions
  • Never stops learning and seeking to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to better serve clients
  • Is highly resourceful, composed and empathetic
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar
  • L.L.M. in Taxation, desired

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

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Paralegal - Employment Practice Group
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Dallas, Texas 1 week ago

Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP ("VKHH") is seeking a Paralegal within the Employment Practice Group in the Dallas office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of employment law matters. You will be instrumental in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and providing essential paralegal support to our attorneys. VKHH is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your organizational skills and expertise can thrive, ensuring efficient case management and impactful outcomes.

Position Summary

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and demonstrates a strong commitment to client service. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and legal staff and will have significant responsibility and visibility across active matters. Overtime may be required to meet firm, client, and court deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform electronic court filings in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
  • Docket and calendar all case-related deadlines, hearings, and critical dates, monitor and track compliance.
  • Establish, organize, and maintain pleadings, case files, trial notebooks, expert witness materials, document indexes, and exhibit lists.
  • Receive, review, and process legal documents, including pleadings, court orders, contracts, and related materials.
  • Review, index, outline, and summarize deposition transcripts and case documents.
  • Provide administrative and substantive support for depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
  • Assist attorneys with a variety of litigation and administrative tasks as needed.
  • Coordinate and communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff regarding case status and required information.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable court rules, legal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized case records and documentation.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required by case demands.
  • Strong time management and project management skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, service-oriented litigation environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and exercise sound judgment.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Paralegal certification preferred (BLS certification a plus).
  • Prior litigation experience, preferably in Oil & Gas matters.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
  • Ability to crouch, kneel, stand, walk, stoop, push, pull, and lift as necessary.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
  • Ability to hear and understand detailed verbal instructions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

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Litigation Paralegal (Intellectual Property)
Salary not disclosed
Atlanta, Georgia 1 week ago

About the Company

Taylor Duma LLP is a full-service law firm delivering strategic, business-focused legal solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. Our Intellectual Property team represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where professionals are trusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client engagement.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting IP disputes in federal courts. The ideal candidate has deep experience in litigation procedure, case management, and trial preparation, along with familiarity in IP enforcement and defense matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, command of litigation deadlines, and the ability to manage complex, document-intensive matters from pre-suit investigation through trial.

Responsibilities

  • IP Litigation Support
  • Assist attorneys in all phases of IP litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation
  • Draft and format complaints, answers, counterclaims, and motion filings
  • Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review coordination, privilege logs, and production
  • Coordinate with experts, vendors, and e-discovery providers
  • Prepare deposition and trial materials, including exhibits and witness binders
  • Support hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings

Court & Administrative Filings

  • File pleadings in federal and state courts via CM/ECF
  • Assist with matters before the USPTO, TTAB, PTAB, and other administrative bodies as needed

Docket & Case Management

  • Maintain litigation calendars and critical deadlines
  • Track court orders, briefing schedules, and procedural requirements
  • Ensure compliance with local rules and judge-specific requirements

Legal Research & Analysis

  • Conduct research related to IP statutes, procedural rules, and case law
  • Prepare summaries and support memoranda for litigation strategy

Client & Case Coordination

  • Serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and third parties
  • Assist with case status reporting and litigation budgeting support

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IP litigation paralegal
  • Significant experience supporting federal court litigation
  • Working knowledge of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes
  • Proficiency with CM/ECF filing systems
  • Experience with e-discovery platforms and litigation case management tools
  • Strong understanding of litigation timelines and procedural rules
  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven matters

Pay range and compensation package

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

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Patent Attorneys/Agents - Electrical/Software
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Cleveland, Ohio 1 week ago

Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino LLP has openings for Electrical/Software Patent Attorneys/Agents/Engineers.

The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical and/or software technologies. Responsibilities for these positions include all aspects of the patent practice both domestic and international, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

All candidates must have excellent academic credentials with a minimum BS Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or possibly other related engineering disciplines. Admission to the Patent Bar for patent agents is required, and Patent Attorneys must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

The EE/Physics/Computer software group at Tarolli is a team that is always excited about technology and is looking for team members with a similar mindset. The team is looking for members with experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical, computer software, physics, telecommunications and electro-mechanical arts including any or all of communication systems, superconducting technologies, navigation systems, network architectures, processor systems, RF circuitry, microwave systems, analog and digital circuitry, optical systems, imaging systems, semiconductor processing, semiconductor packaging, memory systems, software algorithms, encryption/decryption technologies, cloud computing, machine learning and predictive modeling.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and can include salary, or salary and percentage of billings. Increases in billing percentages are also commensurate with experience. Partnership track is also available for strong performers.

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Immigration Paralegal
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New York 1 week ago

DeBellis Aviv Pardini LLP is looking to hire an Immigration Paralegal to provide essential legal and administrative support for the law firm and the firm attorneys. This position is full-time and is a permanent position.

DeBellis Aviv Pardini provides boutique immigration counsel to a global network of artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, investors and other people and organizations of exceptional talent. Lauren DeBellis Aviv and Aja Pardini, the Partners behind the Firm, have been recognized as Super Lawyers and by Who's Who's Legal as Most Regarded Partner / Global Elite Thought Leaders in The Americas. Together, they have over 30 years of experience in law practice and maintain the firm's tradition of providing expert legal services to a diverse and vibrant roster of clients. The firm's core values are that we are direct, we get things done and we follow through.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision of firm's attorneys, the immigration paralegal will:

  • Research and gather evidence related to film and commercial production industries, art galleries, theatrical productions, start-up businesses and other creative fields for use in visa applications
  • Organize and collate documentary evidence according to regulatory criteria for a variety of visa categories including O-1B visas for "artists of extraordinary ability"
  • Assume responsibility for physical and digital mail correspondences from USCIS and updating attorneys as to the progress of cases
  • Maintain firm's digital case management systems
  • Serve as the firm's representative to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, including communicating with the government agency via phone and email
  • Draft business letters, client correspondence, and firm advisories and/or newsletters
  • Draft legal documents and immigration filings, including US Citizenship and Immigration Services and US Department of State forms, attorney briefs, detailed exhibit lists, argument summaries, etc.
  • Maintain effective and clear communication with firm clients and attorneys in a timely fashion
  • Manage a team of remote research paralegals, including assigning cases and troubleshooting research questions
  • Manage office details as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree
  • 2+ years of experience as an immigration paralegal
  • Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Self-starter with an aptitude for working independently and on multiple projects concurrently
  • Effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and manage caseload efficiently
  • Thoroughness and exceptional attention to detail required
  • Interest in the arts, law, and immigration policy a plus
  • Desire for long-term commitment

Please include a resume, writing sample (5 page max), and a cover letter that addresses your related work experience and expands on how you interpret our firm's core values. Please do not contact the firm outside of this platform (via email or phone call) unless otherwise requested.

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Personal Injury Associate Attorney
Salary not disclosed
New York 1 week ago

Sullivan & Brill, LLP, a Plaintiff's personal injury law firm with a main office in Manhattan and cases

and locations throughout New York State, seeks a motivated admitted associate attorney with 1-3 years' experience, passionate about representing injury victims, to independently handle a caseload of 80-100 auto and premises litigation cases. Must have strong verbal communication

skills. Remote day to day, but travel for appearances required. The candidate must be located in New York.

Firm Description: Sullivan & Brill is a personal injury law firm founded in 2001 that has more

than quadrupled its caseload over the last five years and is continuing to grow. The firm has built

an exceptional team and is committed to setting them up for success. The firm is 100% paperless

and uses a cloud-based case management system that enables its staff to work from a home

office fully outfitted by the firm, maintain organization, and prosecute their cases efficiently. We

provide initial and ongoing training, career development and pay for professional memberships

to give you the tools to excel in the role. The firm has created a culture that rewards exceptional

job performance and accountability, balanced with respect for its team members' personal lives.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range $110,000 to $130,000, plus 35% origination fees. Full benefits,

including 401K with employer match, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term

disability, life insurance and 28 paid days off.

Qualifications

•J.D. from an accredited law school. LLM not accepted.

•Active member and in good standing with NY Bar Association.

•A passion for plaintiff's personal injury trial work

Responsibilities:

  • Litigate NY personal injury cases including motor vehicle and premise liability cases.
  • Guiding clients through Pre-suit/ Litigation process from inception to trial.
  • Working closely and communicating with clients, team, and adversaries.
  • Strategic thinking to meet the firm's objective to obtain maximum results for our clients.

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental & Vision
  • 401 K
  • 401 K Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short/ Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health / Transit flex spending account
  • Remote

Employment Type

  • Full-time
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Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney
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Boca Raton, Florida 1 week ago

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney with excellent communication and administrative skills, who is highly organized and detail-oriented, is able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Representing banks or private/public lenders & fixed income first or second lien commercial real estate transactions
  • Conducting other commercial real estate issues such as the evaluation, transfer, or drafting of commercial leases and/or drafting deeds of trust
  • Experience in other commercial real estate transactions or investment, corporate, and / or M&A transactions
  • Representing lenders and borrowers in financial transactions, with a principal focus on commercial real estate credit secured by mortgages or deeds of trust
  • Utilizing industry solutions to CRE finance transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions
  • Using best practices for drafting and perfecting security interests, including reviewing title insurance policies and drafting title objection letters, commercial or multifamily real estate, tenant improvements or equipment, or cash flow coverage
  • Oversee real estate secured finance solution, workout & restructurings
  • Effectively organize and maintain client files

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and J.D. Degree
  • 15+ years of continuous, specific, and verifiable commercial lending & finance
  • Extensive experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting commercial real estate transactions
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate finance
  • 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
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, SC, NC, or FL
  • A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
  • Organization and time management skills
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Attorney - Civil Litigation
Salary not disclosed
Dallas, Texas 1 week ago

Company Description

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP is a leading law firm with over 90 dedicated attorneys. They have a strong reputation for their expertise in civil litigation and have collectively tried over 1,000 cases. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Decatur, and Houston, the firm is well-equipped to handle extensive legal matters and is committed to providing personalized and effective representation.

Role Description

The Dallas office of Walters Balido & Crain seeks an attorney with experience in civil litigation/insurance defense that primarily involves personal injury, product liability, and premises liability. Requires strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal and state rules. Must have effective oral and written advocacy skills, negotiation tactics, and the ability to apply analytical skills in addressing complex legal issues. This presents a great chance for driven self-motivated individuals to establish a long-lasting career with a growing and dynamic AV-rated Texas-based civil litigation law firm. We are committed to representing clients in alignment with their philosophy and objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing for court appearances, depositions, file management from intake to resolution, participation in settlement conferences, research, and client correspondence.

WBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the stability of a well-established practice. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

License/Certification:

  • TX Bar License (Required)

Responsibilities:

  • Case assessment for liability, loss, and damages
  • Manage client reporting, billing, budgeting, and case management requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Drafting and responding to discovery
  • Conducting depositions
  • Exceptional research, writing, and briefing skills
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules
  • Meet or exceed monthly billable hour goals
  • Occasional travel

Qualifications:

  • Licensed to practice in the State of Texas
  • Civil litigation/insurance defense experience preferred
  • Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently
  • Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
  • Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel

Experience:

  • Litigation: 3+ years (Preferred)
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Intellectual Property Legal Assistant
Salary not disclosed

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

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Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney
Salary not disclosed
New York 1 week ago

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.

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Senior Litigation Paralegal
Salary not disclosed

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.

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Legal Practice Assistant
Salary not disclosed

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
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