<p>We are seeking a <strong>Corporate Legal Assistant</strong> to join a <strong>midsized, friendly law firm</strong> in the heart of downtown Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a supportive team of attorneys while contributing to the success of a collaborative and client-driven practice.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys, including document management, calendar maintenance, and scheduling.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, memoranda, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.</li><li>Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.</li><li>Coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with legal research and prepare summaries as needed.</li><li>Maintain case and transaction timelines, meeting critical deadlines.</li><li>Process and review billing and invoices.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will provide critical support to our legal department, focusing on real estate-related matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents related to real estate transactions.<br>• Conduct research on legal issues and provide summaries for attorney review.<br>• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.<br>• Communicate with clients, vendors, and other parties to gather necessary information and coordinate activities.<br>• Schedule meetings, hearings, and appointments, while managing attorneys' calendars.<br>• Draft correspondence, reports, and other legal documents as needed.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines by monitoring case progress.<br>• Provide administrative support such as answering calls, managing emails, and handling office correspondence.<br>• Review and process invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting legal operations, ensuring seamless case management, and maintaining effective communication with clients and courts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file court cases with accuracy and efficiency to meet deadlines.<br>• Maintain consistent communication with clients and court representatives to provide updates and address inquiries.<br>• Utilize templates for legal documentation and correspondence to streamline processes.<br>• Assist with tax appeals, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.<br>• Manage a high volume of legal work while maintaining quality and attention to detail.<br>• Leverage Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, for document preparation and data management.<br>• Navigate Odyssey and SharePoint systems to handle court-related tasks and case information.<br>• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure timely and organized case handling.<br>• Review and analyze legal documents to identify key information and action items.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join a reputable law firm in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing case files, communicating with various partners, and supporting the legal team with administrative and procedural tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle a high volume of case files and ensure all documentation is up to date.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers to facilitate case progress.</p><p>• Coordinate with insurance representatives to secure necessary authorizations for client medications, treatments, and surgeries.</p><p>• Draft legal documents such as routine motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.</p><p>• Compile and prepare special reports for insurance carriers to support claims.</p><p>• Request and manage itemized bills and medical records from healthcare providers.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with case management software.</p><p>• Assist in billing functions and calendar management to keep schedules organized and deadlines met.</p><p>• Stay updated on workers' compensation laws and procedures to provide accurate support</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Legal Assistant to join a wonderful firm in Chicago, Illinois. As a Legal Assistant, your role will involve preparing and reviewing various legal documents and correspondence, managing estate planning documents, maintaining trust/estate financial records, and acting as a liaison between lawyers and clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare, review, and edit a wide range of legal documents and correspondence, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.</p><p>• Prepare and review estate planning documents.</p><p>• Maintain trust/estate financial records.</p><p>• Create and maintain a filing system; open and close files in a timely fashion.</p><p>• Process client intake forms.</p><p>• Manage mail, e-mail, faxes, and phone calls in a confidential, organized, and efficient manner.</p><p>• Arrange meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and schedule appointments.</p><p>• Prepare attorney expense claims and close transactions.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between assigned lawyer(s) and clients, as well as internal departments and external affiliates including financial institutions, municipal, and government departments as requested.</p><p>• Perform other related and administrative duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a wonderful firm in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will provide vital support to attorneys by managing cases, coordinating communications, and ensuring the smooth flow of legal operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a high volume of cases, ensuring all details are tracked and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.</p><p>• Coordinate with insurance adjusters and claim representatives to secure authorizations for treatments, medications, and surgeries.</p><p>• Draft and edit legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.</p><p>• Compile and prepare special documentation for submission to insurance carriers.</p><p>• Request and organize itemized bills and medical records from clients and healthcare providers.</p><p>• Utilize case management software to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.</p><p>• Support billing functions and calendar management to optimize workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in personal injury plaintiff and civil litigation matters.</p><p>• Contribute to client relations by providing clear and precise communication</p>
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in Wheaton, Illinois. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop legal administrative skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing tasks and deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide administrative support, including drafting client correspondence, answering calls, and handling mail distribution.<br>• Maintain and manage office supplies, ensuring all materials are ordered and stocked as needed.<br>• Coordinate and schedule client appointments, maintaining an organized and up-to-date calendar.<br>• Perform data entry tasks with accuracy, supporting various management functions.<br>• Monitor deadlines and manage the master calendar to ensure timely task completion.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook to create, edit, and manage documents and communications.<br>• Welcome visitors and ensure a well-organized and friendly office environment.<br>• Assist with additional tasks as assigned to support the team and office operations.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a civil litigation firm in Northbrook, Illinois. This Contract position focuses on providing critical support to a team of four attorneys specializing in insurance defense. If you have a background in civil litigation and excel at managing legal processes, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit legal documents through e-filing systems to ensure timely and accurate filings.<br>• Draft initial motions and appearances on behalf of attorneys, adhering to procedural requirements.<br>• Maintain and organize attorney calendars, ensuring deadlines and appointments are effectively managed.<br>• Coordinate and schedule depositions with all relevant parties.<br>• Utilize legal practice management tools, such as Practice Master or similar systems, to streamline workflows.<br>• Provide administrative support tailored to the needs of a civil litigation team.<br>• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure smooth case management and communication.<br>• Assist in preparing case-related documents and maintaining proper documentation for insurance defense matters.
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downers Grove, Illinois. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in civil litigation and business litigation, along with experience in real estate or probate matters. This role provides the opportunity to support multiple attorneys and partners, ensuring their schedules and tasks are efficiently managed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain calendars for three partners and two attorneys, ensuring all appointments, deadlines, and meetings are organized and prioritized.<br>• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences, and other events, handling logistical arrangements as needed.<br>• Prepare legal documents such as Notices of Motions and Certificates of Service with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Handle e-filing and court filings for legal documents, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements.<br>• Monitor and docket deadlines for briefings, maintaining a clear and up-to-date tracking system.<br>• Perform general secretarial duties, including copying, dictation, and document organization.<br>• Utilize color coding techniques for effective scheduling and task management.<br>• Provide administrative support for civil and business litigation cases, assisting attorneys with case preparation.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate communication between legal teams and external parties.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and tasks.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary with substantial litigation experience to join our detail-oriented services team in Clevland, OH. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial transportation and insurance defense, along with strong organizational and technical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and handle court filings, including e-filing, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence based on dictation or attorney instructions.</p><p>• Coordinate and support litigation processes, particularly in commercial transportation and insurance defense cases.</p><p>• Conduct research and compile information to assist attorneys in case preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and organize case files and legal records for easy accessibility.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all procedural rules and deadlines in litigation matters.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails, and office tasks.</p><p>• Assist with document management and retrieval during legal proceedings.</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a large law firm that's looking to hire a Corporate Paralegal with at least 2+ years of experience to join their team. This Corporate Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of transactional work. This position is paying between $80-110K+ plus bonus, full benefits, and a flexible hybrid WFH schedule. If you are looking to join a large law firm, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Corporate Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage, prepare, and file various corporate documents and records, including but not limited to resolutions, board of director changes, and annual reports.</li><li>Draft, file, and manage business entity documents for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships such as articles of incorporation or dissolution, and other documents related to the formation of new corporate entities.</li><li>Provide contract support for standard corporate agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, bills of sale, and closing checklists.</li><li>Coordinate due diligence for a variety of corporate and M& A transactions, ensuring comprehensive and accurate information is collected and presented.</li><li>Provide administrative support for attorneys, assisting with corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, formations, dissolutions, and closings.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer credit records and process customer credit applications efficiently.</li><li>Manage, prepare, and distribute annual reports and audit letter requests.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support across various corporate, labor, and employment matters, ensuring efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will excel in managing legal documentation, coordinating projects, and collaborating with stakeholders across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Address initial inquiries from stakeholders, providing routine responses or escalating complex matters to legal counsel.<br>• Draft and review non-disclosure agreements and other standard contracts using company templates.<br>• Maintain and update the contract management database by uploading finalized agreements.<br>• Coordinate legal projects by developing and monitoring project plans to ensure goals are met.<br>• Collaborate with engineering and plant management teams on capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.<br>• Assist in preparing corporate governance documents to ensure organizational compliance.<br>• Organize and prepare documents for personnel file requests, subpoenas, administrative agency charges, and class action complaints.<br>• Draft discovery responses and legal documents in collaboration with internal teams under the guidance of labor and employment counsel.<br>• Support compliance-related tasks, including distributing legal documents, updating policies for compliance, and proposing process improvements.<br>• Contribute to various legal projects that span across multiple divisions, as assigned.
<p>Robert Half is assisting a professional services firm in the recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support within their organization. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to effectively handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on delivering administrative support to enhance the efficiency of day to day operations while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering health insurance, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility and 401k match. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Administrative Support:</strong></li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements </li><li>Prepare, edit, and format documents, correspondence, and presentations with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents, contracts, and filings, ensuring filings align with deadlines</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential legal correspondence.</li><li><strong>Client Interaction:</strong></li><li>Serve as a point of contact for clients and external stakeholders, managing communications professionally and efficiently.</li><li>Screen, route, and respond to incoming calls and emails, providing outstanding client service.</li><li><strong>File and Record Management:</strong></li><li>Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic and physical filing systems for documents.</li><li>Assist in tracking and logging billable hours for projects using timekeeping software</li><li><strong>Team Collaboration:</strong></li><li>Coordinate with other staff members to support projects and deliverables.</li><li>Assist with meeting preparations, agendas, and minutes when requested.</li><li><strong>Office Management Tasks:</strong></li><li>Oversee supply inventory and arrange procurement, ensuring smooth operation of the team’s workspace.</li><li>Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including deliveries and courier services.</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Firm:</strong></p><p> This growing law firm in Palos Heights specializes in real estate, corporate, and finance law. With a dedicated team and a client-driven approach, the firm focuses on delivering exceptional service and legal expertise. They are currently seeking a highly skilled Real Estate & Finance Paralegal to join their dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p> The Real Estate & Finance Paralegal will play a key role in supporting the firm’s attorneys in commercial real estate and finance matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in reviewing loan documentation, managing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, and a strong understanding of corporate structuring.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, due diligence, and financing matters.</li><li>Review and analyze loan documents to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare, file, and manage UCC financing statements and related documentation.</li><li>Support attorneys in corporate structuring, entity formation, and governance matters.</li><li>Conduct title, survey, and zoning reviews as part of commercial real estate transactions.</li><li>Track key deadlines and ensure that all documentation is filed in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Collaborate with lenders, borrowers, and third-party vendors to coordinate the closing of transactions.</li><li>Maintain organized files and provide support for post-closing tasks, such as recordings and title policy requests.</li><li>Research legal and regulatory requirements related to real estate and finance matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our Legal Real Estate team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex real estate transactions and legal operations within a collaborative and dynamic environment. The role requires a motivated individual with a strong eye for detail and a passion for real estate law.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough research and summarize existing legal documents such as leases, contracts, loan agreements, and easement agreements to address inquiries from legal personnel and business clients.<br>• Support real estate counsel in closing transactions by preparing closing checklists, managing critical deadlines, ordering title and surveys, organizing closing documents, and compiling closing binders.<br>• Assist in drafting a variety of real estate-related documents, including operating agreements, utility easements, leases, and supplemental contracts.<br>• Manage the estoppel process, including gathering lease data, preparing related documents, and coordinating their distribution.<br>• Maintain and update tracking charts to ensure accurate record-keeping and timely follow-ups.<br>• Handle correspondence and consent requests with lenders and other third parties, ensuring efficient communication.<br>• Organize and upload legal documents into the document management system for easy access and retrieval.<br>• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure seamless workflow and project completion.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Legal Real Estate team.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy this beautiful weather? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience with various e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker, etc.) and LEDES file knowledge required to perform duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to preparing and submitting bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements.</li><li>Management of timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required.</li><li>Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission and troubleshooting of electronic bills).</li><li>Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances. Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected withina reasonable period. Follow up with billing attorney and client on all aged AR balances.</li><li>Follow up on collections as directed by either Attorneys or Accounting leadership in support of meeting firm’s financial goals.</li><li>Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Research and analyze deductions and provide best course of action for balances.</li><li>Process write-offs following Firm policy.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients.</li><li>Assist with month-end close as needed.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Assume additional duties as needed or assigned</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>Robert Half is searching for a full-time Litigation Paralegal in Chicago, Illinois. Your role will be pivotal in the organization of files, drafting and execution of legal documents, and maintaining constant communication with clients. This is a hybrid position of 3 days in office and 2 remote days each week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Organize files in a systematic manner for easy access and retrieval.</li><li>Draft pleadings, disclosures, interrogatories, discovery requests, and motions, ensuring all documents are accurate and complete.</li><li>Assist in the preparation for trials and document execution, providing vital support to the legal team.</li><li>Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and addressing any issues or concerns.</li><li>Perform various legal support tasks, contributing to the smooth functioning of the legal department.</li><li>Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence through electronic and paper mail, ensuring all communications are responded to in a timely manner.</li><li>Initiate and track the status of medical records requests, ensuring all requests are fulfilled as required.</li><li>Review and organize large volumes of records for litigation, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Ensure all medical documents are in order and updated as needed, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Utilize various software including Adobe Acrobat, Case Management Software, LexisNexis, Management System, and Microsoft Excel to complete tasks and manage records effectively.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are extending an opportunity to join our team in Wheaton, Illinois as an Executive Assistant. This role centers on providing high-level administrative support in the legal industry, specifically related to Trusts, Estates, and Probate. The employment opportunity presents a long-term contract engagement, offering a chance to engage with various aspects of administrative tasks, client relations, and communication.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate administrative assistance to law firm partners, ensuring smooth operations <br>• Manage all aspects of client engagement, from initial meetings through file closure <br>• Efficiently handle a high volume of calls, maintaining detail oriented contact with clients and referrals <br>• Prioritize and organize emails, ensuring prompt responses <br>• Manage mail distribution, including sorting, documenting, scanning, and distributing <br>• Draft, edit, and send correspondence, while also ensuring timely follow-ups <br>• Oversee the logistics for meetings and events, including reserving rooms, arranging catering, and setting up audiovisual equipment <br>• Welcome visitors, clients, and potential clients, fostering a welcoming environment <br>• Maintain files, including document scanning and organization <br>• Perform notarization and witness document signings <br>• Manage attorney time entries, and review and revise client invoices monthly <br>• Ensure office supplies are well-stocked and coordinate vendor visits <br>• Leverage knowledge of DocuSign, Zoom, Microsoft Suite, and other relevant software for efficient task completion.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an international, AM100 law firm that's hiring a Trust & Estates Paralegal with at least 5-8+ years of experience to join their team. This Trust & Estates Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys in the administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position is paying between $95-130K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits. In addition, this firm a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. Yearly billable requirement is 1,700 hours. If you are looking to join one of the top law firms in the world, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the entire process of trusts and estates in probate</li><li>Prepare, file, and manage probate documents associated with opening and closing estates</li><li>Handle the collection and distribution of estate or decedent’s assets</li><li>Establish and manage estate checking accounts</li><li>Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns, including court inventory</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding, communicating with relevant parties when necessary</li><li>Ensure compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and firm policy in maintaining beneficial ownership information</li><li>Prepare for federal audits by compiling necessary information</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our client’s dynamic team. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between their Northbrook and Bucktown (Chicago) offices. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in supporting attorneys throughout all stages of real estate transactions, from initiation through closing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist attorneys throughout all stages of real estate transactions, including the inception and closing stages</li><li>Maintain and manage case files while preparing real estate closing documents</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, associates, and other parties involved in real estate transactions, ensuring all interactions are handled professionally</li><li>Conduct title searches, draft deeds, and coordinate the intricacies of the closing process</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Chicago that's seeking an Estate Planning Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Estate Planning Paralegal will be supporting attorneys handling estate planning, estate administration, and business succession planning for moderate to high net-worth clients. Experience with gift and estate tax filings is preferred. This position is paying between $75-90K plus bonus and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule (2x WFH per week). Responsibilities of the position are below. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Estate Planning Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Draft and review estate planning documents: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney (Health Care and Property), Living Will, Insurance Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, etc.</li><li>Draft flowcharts of client’s estate plan</li><li>Draft affidavits, statements, distribution and asset schedules and spreadsheets</li><li>Obtain and maintain tax identification numbers</li><li>Draft Estate and Gift tax returns</li><li>Maintain trust/estate financial records</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half legal com</u></strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater Weather season is just around the corner!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p>As the <strong>Accounting Manager, </strong>you will play a leadership role within the Accounting Department and report directly to the Divisional Assistant Controller. This position requires technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment by reporting on, analyzing, and influencing the accounting processes and internal controls performed by the company's corporate functions (such as pricing, legal, and warranty). You will act as a thought leader on a range of technical accounting, internal control, and finance related issues. In addition to core accounting roles and responsibilities, you will be a leader in driving projects, as well as identifying new performance improvement opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Division.</li><li>Maintain integrity of general ledger transactions.</li><li>Ensure that all financial statements are presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management. If in a Division outside North America ensure the financials are also presented appropriately in other forms required for Statutory reporting (i.e. IFRS, German GAAP, etc.)</li><li>Mentor and guide staff with questions and accounting issues.</li><li>Lead the team to accomplish personal and professional goals.</li><li>Develop strong working relationships with coworkers and other departments.</li><li>Navigate and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate.</li><li>Write quarterly balance sheet fluctuation narratives to support the external financial reporting process and external audit.</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes.</li><li>Partner with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program.</li><li>Assist in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide timely communication to the Divisional Controller or other management to support effective resolutions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a phenomenal boutique law firm located in the loop that's seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Litigation Paralegal will assist lawyers by managing all aspects of large scale, complex construction litigation and arbitration including heavy e-discovery management. This firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule and the position is paying between $80-110K plus bonus and paid OT.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures</li><li>Manage very large electronic and hard copy documents collections</li><li>Legal and factual cite checking including editing a brief to Blue Book standards</li><li>Assist with witness preparation, arbitration, mediation and trial preparation</li><li>Attend and assist at trials and arbitrations</li><li>Review, organize, and maintain legal documents/briefs/pleadings for all current cases.</li><li>Identify sources of potentially relevant documents for production.</li><li>Review records in response to subpoenas or discovery requests and ensure responsive records are properly served and privileged records are properly withheld, and privilege logs are served</li><li>Manage and organize e-discovery databases and ensure support staff is able to perform complex searches and review documentation in various e-discovery platforms</li><li>Source e-discovery vendors when required and negotiate terms/pricing</li><li>Manage junior paralegal(s), their schedules and workflow as well as administrative responsibilities of same</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected law firm to find a Trust & Estates Paralegal. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-focused environment and is passionate about supporting families through complex legal processes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in estate and trust planning, administration, probate, and guardianship matters.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, orders, and court documents for probate and guardianship proceedings.</li><li>Manage probate and trust administration processes.</li><li>Assist clients in locating and collecting estate and trust assets.</li><li>Evaluate asset-related documents for accuracy and potential exploitation.</li><li>Prepare detailed accountings for guardianships, estates, and trusts.</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding in accordance with legal documents and client instructions.</li><li>Communicate with financial institutions, accountants, and vendors to facilitate asset management.</li><li>Update beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and insurance policies.</li><li>Obtain tax identification numbers and maintain communication with the IRS.</li><li>Oversee the collection and distribution of assets.</li><li>Provide proactive client communication and follow-up.</li><li>Support attorneys with discovery and litigation related to estate and trust matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy this beautiful weather? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience with various e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker, etc.) and LEDES file knowledge required to perform duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to preparing and submitting bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements.</li><li>Management of timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required.</li><li>Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission and troubleshooting of electronic bills).</li><li>Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances. Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected withina reasonable period. Follow up with billing attorney and client on all aged AR balances.</li><li>Follow up on collections as directed by either Attorneys or Accounting leadership in support of meeting firm’s financial goals.</li><li>Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Research and analyze deductions and provide best course of action for balances.</li><li>Process write-offs following Firm policy.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients.</li><li>Assist with month-end close as needed.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Assume additional duties as needed or assigned</li></ul><p> </p>
