<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>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a reputable mid-sized law firm that's seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience handling medical malpractice or insurance defense litigation to join their team. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of large-scale complex litigation reporting directly to partners. This Litigation Paralegal will assist medical malpractice and insurance defense attorneys with a yearly billable hour target of 1400 hours. The salary on this position is paying between $80-100K plus bonus and full benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document collections</li><li>Manages document production processes</li><li>Assists with the collection of material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)</li><li>Manages logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native</li><li>Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents</li><li>Research local rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and obtain info re same</li><li>Drafts routine filings (e.g., attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)</li><li>Checks legal cites for proper format, content and standing (Westlaw, Lexis, Blue Book)</li><li>Research and checks fact cites for proper format, content, and accuracy (Blue Book)</li><li>Manages service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinates with local counsel</li><li>Manages trial and hearing preparation and support including preparing pretrial documents, managing trial transcripts, and compiling and tracking trial exhibits</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>Sweater weather is here! Treat yourself this Fall season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Managing the month end close process from beginning to end</li><li>Ownership of monthly financial reporting and maintaining business metrics to evaluate the company’s performance at a consolidated and terminal level</li><li>Identify and establish best-practice accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Review of balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement review to ensure proper account coding and accrual practices</li><li>Manage weekly financial dashboards for management reporting</li><li>Oversee treasury function and collaborate with treasurer on banking specific projects and ad hoc requests</li><li>Manage Roadtex accounting team and communicate effectively with various team members</li><li>Collaborate with the corporate office for ad hoc requests including the corporate FP& A team for financial metrics, data requests, and forecasts</li><li>Fulfill documentation requests for audit and other compliance (business, legal, and insurance) requirements</li><li>Reconciliation between TMS (ERP) system and accounting system</li><li>Assistance with accounting software integration and process mapping</li><li>Collaborates across functions including IT and operations to recommend solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement projects to increase productivity and automation</li><li>Creating a culture of continuous improvement for the accounting functions</li></ul><p><br></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: ‘Busy 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><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>
We are looking for a skilled Family Immigration Paralegal to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling immigration-related cases and demonstrate proficiency in managing family-based petitions and related legal processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from government agencies such as USCIS and the Department of State.<br>• Manage family-based immigration petitions, including I-130, I-485, and I-765 applications.<br>• Coordinate and request U-certifications and visas as part of case preparation.<br>• Assist in drafting appeals and providing support for cases requiring minor involvement in appellate processes.<br>• Handle family immigration matters with attention to accuracy and compliance.<br>• Utilize case management software to track progress and maintain organized case files.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure trial preparation and discovery tasks are completed efficiently.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, offering guidance and updates on case statuses.<br>• Conduct research related to immigration law and regulations to support casework.
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support a dynamic Birth Injury Practice Group by managing cases from intake through litigation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to impactful legal work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee all incoming and outgoing correspondence for assigned cases, ensuring timely and accurate communication.<br>• Maintain and update case calendars to track important deadlines and court dates.<br>• Process authorizations to obtain medical and collateral source records.<br>• Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other platforms.<br>• File court documents through various state and federal e-filing systems.<br>• Proofread and cite-check legal documents to ensure compliance with court rules and proper formatting.<br>• Organize and manage client documents, including preparing document productions and assembling exhibits.<br>• Prepare materials for depositions, including retaining court reporters and summarizing transcripts.<br>• Draft legal documents such as summons, complaints, interrogatory answers, subpoenas, and trial exhibits.<br>• Attend case strategy meetings and contribute to litigation planning.
