We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy Trusts & Estates practice serving high-net-worth clients in Charlotte, North Carolina. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is well suited for someone who can keep matters organized, manage competing deadlines, and contribute to tax preparation and estate planning work with accuracy and care. The ideal candidate brings prior exposure to trusts and estates, with additional experience in tax or corporate legal support viewed favorably.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, and track critical filing and tax-related deadlines to keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Prepare, format, and revise legal and administrative documents related to estate planning, trusts, and related client matters.<br>• Support the team with document collection, correspondence, and case file organization for high-net-worth client engagements.<br>• Assist with tax preparation workflows by gathering required information, monitoring deliverables, and helping maintain timely submission schedules.<br>• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal stakeholders clearly and attentively regarding documentation and next steps.<br>• Maintain accurate records, organize electronic and physical files, and help ensure all matter materials are complete and accessible.<br>• Provide general administrative support to the Trusts & Estates team, including drafting routine communications and handling follow-up items as needed.
We are looking for an experienced Project Controller to support the financial performance and governance of complex projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role partners closely with project leaders and finance stakeholders to maintain accurate cost tracking, strengthen forecasting, and provide clear insight into project results. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting expertise, sound commercial judgment, and hands-on experience working with CMiC in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee project financial activities from initiation through closeout, ensuring budgets, commitments, billings, and cost records remain accurate and current.<br>• Prepare regular financial reports and performance analyses that highlight project status, cost trends, risks, and forecasted outcomes for leadership review.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to develop budgets, monitor spending, and address financial variances before they impact delivery.<br>• Maintain and reconcile project accounting data within CMiC, supporting reliable reporting and consistent financial controls across assignments.<br>• Review contracts, change activity, and invoicing details to confirm alignment with project terms and revenue recognition requirements.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to project portfolios, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial documentation.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities within project controls and accounting workflows, including updates tied to system or reporting changes when applicable.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal policies, client requirements, and audit standards by keeping complete and organized project financial records.