Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected law firm to find a Trust & Estates Paralegal. This role is ideal for a experienced 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. Key Responsibilities: Draft pleadings, orders, and court documents for probate and guardianship proceedings. Manage probate and trust administration processes. Assist clients in locating and collecting estate and trust assets. Evaluate asset-related documents for accuracy and potential exploitation. Prepare detailed accountings for guardianships, estates, and trusts. Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding in accordance with legal documents and client instructions. Communicate with financial institutions, accountants, and vendors to facilitate asset management. Update beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and insurance policies. Obtain tax identification numbers and maintain communication with the IRS. Oversee the collection and distribution of assets. Provide proactive client communication and follow-up. Support attorneys with discovery and litigation related to estate and trust matters.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a small boutique 5-attorney law firm located downtown that's hiring a Senior Legal Secretary with at least 10+ years of experience to join their team. This position will support up to 4 partners who handle a mix of commercial litigation and real estate. The role will primarily be handling commercial litigation but will also assist with real estate transaction documentation and support. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting defense litigation attorneys including assisting with attorney time and billing. This position is paying between $80-95K, plus bonus and the firm operates on a flexible hybrid WFH schedule (2 days WFH per week). In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, generous PTO, 401k (plus 3% profit share), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, train reimbursement, and more. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Senior Legal Secretary Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Handle electronic filing (e-filing) tasks for legal documents in compliance with court procedures.</li><li>Support attorneys with commercial litigation processes, including drafting and organizing case materials.</li><li>Manage scheduling and calendar coordination for meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.</li><li>Assist with time entry and billing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial records.</li><li>Collaborate with third-party services to oversee accounts payable and maintain financial systems.</li><li>Coordinate semi-monthly payroll processing using designated tools.</li><li>Maintain organized records and documentation for legal and administrative purposes.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and third-party vendors to address inquiries and resolve issues.</li><li>Assist with real estate transaction support including reviewing various real estate contracts/documents, and assisting with closing support.</li></ul><p><br></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><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: ‘The holiday season is here!' 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><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.</li><li>Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review</li><li>Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports</li><li>Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables</li><li>Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management</li><li>Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions</li><li>Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing</li><li>Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management</li><li>May participate in the strategic planning of operations</li><li>Management of all billing functions of the firm.</li><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Collections Specialist to join our team in Northwest, Indiana. In this role, you will manage accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and resolving any discrepancies. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain financial accuracy and compliance. The salary range for this role is 50K-55K with medical, dental, vision, 401K and a very generous PTO package. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts and take appropriate action.</p><p>• Negotiate payment terms with clients while adhering to company guidelines.</p><p>• Document collection activities and update records in the accounting system.</p><p>• Investigate and address billing disputes or payment discrepancies.</p><p>• Partner with billing, customer service, and sales teams to resolve account concerns.</p><p>• Maintain thorough records of all communications and actions related to collections.</p><p>• Escalate unresolved payment issues to management for further review.</p><p>• Compile and present detailed collection reports to assist in decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and confidentiality protocols.</p><p>• Support team operations by cross-training in various roles and completing assigned tasks.</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a boutique law firm that's seeking a Corporate Finance Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Corporate Finance Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of transactional work pertaining to commercial lending transactions. This position is paying between $80-110K plus a yearly bonus, and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule. In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (3% match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Corporate Finance Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>- Draft, edit and revise loan documents, corporate certificates and resolutions and other documents, instruments and agreements</p><p>- Support all aspects of secured lending transactions including review of due diligence, document preparation, closing support and post-closing administration</p><p>- Compile signature pages in anticipation of closing and assemble closing binders</p><p>- File Uniform Commercial Code financing statements in appropriate jurisdictions</p><p>- Initiate and review lien and other searches with third-party vendors</p><p>- Manage due diligence for secured lending transactions</p><p>- Coordinate with title companies and review title policies for accuracy and completeness</p><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>
