Legal Assistant<p>Robert Half is seeking a Legal Assistant in Chicago, Illinois for a growing law firm. This role involves working in the legal industry, providing essential support to the litigation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including processing legal documents, managing client relationships, and facilitating effective communication within the team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Formatting, proofreading, and processing legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.</p><p>• Utilizing case management software to maintain and manage electronic file systems efficiently.</p><p>• Assisting in client intake processes, establishing and maintaining strong client relations.</p><p>• Managing attorneys' calendars, ensuring all appointments, deadlines, and obligations are met.</p><p>• Utilizing Adobe Acrobat for document management and e-Filing tasks.</p><p>• Conducting efficient time entries for accurate billing functions.</p><p>• Handling client inquiries, resolving any issues promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Maintaining a high level of communication within the team, promoting a positive and efficient work environment.</p><p>• Engaging in commercial litigation tasks as needed.</p><p>• Utilizing organizational skills to ensure smooth operations within the legal team.</p>Legal Assistant<p>Robert Half is looking for a Legal Assistant to join a wonderful firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role will provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals at the firm. The Legal Assistant will be expected to perform a variety of tasks including processing documents, coordinating schedules, and maintaining client communications.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Handle all incoming and outgoing mail as required.</li><li>Maintain and update attorney calendars using Firm software concerning court dates, meetings, conference calls, in-house meetings, and travel.</li><li>Assist with the arrangement of travel and timely completion of expense reports.</li><li>Provide direct administrative and clerical support such as timekeeping, processing billing memos, expense reports, scheduling, scanning, document editing, and preparing packages for mailing.</li><li>Use standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and comparison software</li><li>Work directly with attorneys, paraprofessionals, and administrative assistants for projects requiring special or specific instruction, displaying the ability to work independently on those tasks as directed.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of how individual tasks impact other long-term projects and the overall functioning of the department.</li><li>Maintain good public relations with clients while observing the confidentiality of attorney-client relationships and following practice group guidelines for protecting client information.</li><li>Create and maintain all client and general files.</li><li>Develop familiarity with standard formatting and document production procedures.</li><li>Show initiative in seeking additional tasks to maintain a steady workload and assist in any other area of the Firm as assigned</li></ul>Legal AssistantWe are in the process of recruiting a Legal Assistant in the legal industry, specifically located in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. The selected candidate will be expected to handle various tasks related to legal assistance, including managing call sheets, drafting and sending status letters and emails, handling new cases, and maintaining an organized filing system. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Accurately process and manage call sheets and docket dates.<br>• Draft, export, and send status letters to clients.<br>• Communicate effectively through status emails.<br>• Handle new cases including drafting letters to clients and opposing counsel, preparing budgets, labeling files/cases, reviewing filing systems for prior WC claims, and filling out and filing appearances and proofs of service.<br>• Prepare and issue subpoenas to facilities/providers.<br>• Efficiently manage mail by opening, scanning, uploading to NetDocuments, and updating the subpoena schedule and docket.<br>• Process HIPAA authorizations and maintain an organized filing system.<br>• Prepare abstracts of medical records, organize records for IMEs, copy medical imaging, and review IPM logs.<br>• Utilize various software and programs including Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), Case Management Software, CompuLaw, and NetDocuments.<br>• Perform additional projects as assigned by the team.Legal AssistantWe are in search of a Legal Assistant to join our team operating in the corporate industry, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. This role involves handling various tasks including document management, contract review, and administrative duties. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Oversee and manage contract drafting and revisions, including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, Independent Contractor agreements, Vendor agreements, and more.<br>• Implement and maintain comprehensive schedules for effective time management and coordination.<br>• Handle the filing of documents and emails to ensure organized record keeping.<br>• Proactively identify and address issues, suggesting improvements when necessary.<br>• Coordinate travel arrangements as needed.<br>• Perform various administrative tasks such as mailing, faxing, and copying.<br>• Prepare and manage expense reports to track department spending.<br>• Carry out any additional tasks as required by the Legal Department.Legal AssistantWe are in the process of expanding our team in CHICAGO, Illinois, 60654-3521, United States, with the addition of a Legal Assistant. The role involves an interesting blend of paralegal and business development tasks within the real estate sector. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct case law research.<br>• Draft and file motions and discovery documents.<br>• Engage in correspondence with clients and opposing counsel.<br>• Handle general office organization and case management as part of administrative tasks.<br>• Play a significant role in shaping and expanding the firm's marketing and business development efforts.<br>• Oversee and manage social media accounts.<br>• Make decisions independently and accurately to ensure tasks are completed on time.<br>• Apply strong follow-through skills and attention to detail in all tasks.Estate Planning Legal Assistant<p>We are recruiting an Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a law firm based in Wheaton, Illinois. In this role, you will be an essential part of a leading law firm, managing various administrative tasks, streamlining processes using technology, and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ol><li>Assist in drafting estate plans, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare documents.</li><li>Retrieve, organize and analyze pertinent legal documents, conduct legal research when needed.</li><li>Assist attorneys in preparation for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.</li><li>Review and proofread all legal documents to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Communicate professionally and promptly with clients and all team members.</li><li>Organize, maintain and manage client files, deeds, trusts, and other documents.</li><li>Handle routine correspondence, phone calls, and emails.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks including filing, typing, and faxing document</li></ol>Litigation Legal Assistant for a Prominent Law Firm<p>Prominent law firm in downtown Chicago, Illinois seeks a litigation assistant to join a growing group. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including administrative duties, document production, court filings, and communication with court staff. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Contribute to efficient office operations through various administrative tasks.</p><p>• Draft complex legal documents such as pleadings and correspondence.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and efficient preparation of court filings, both traditional and e-filings.</p><p>• Develop Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.</p><p>• Accurately prepare responses to propounded discovery.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with court staff to resolve various issues.</p><p>• Manage outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys.</p><p>• Maintain and manage calendars for assigned attorneys.</p><p>• Prepare Trial Memorandums and schedule all appearances/deadlines.</p><p>• Coordinate local and out-of-town depositions and Mediations.</p><p>• Scan and upload documents, creating master’s for new files.</p><p>• Answer telephones, taking detailed messages and, at the request of attorneys, provide follow up and interaction with clients, outside counsel, and others.</p>Senior Assistant General Counsel<p>Robert Half is in search of a Senior Assistant General Counsel to join an organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role will involve a range of responsibilities related to contract and corporate counseling within the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments, including procurement, to prepare and manage contracts and agreements. This is a permanent position which will play a key role in the legal department.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Draft, negotiate, review, and revise contracts and agreements, ensuring the organization's best interests are protected.</li><li>Counsel and advise on contract interpretation, administration, modification, and closure.</li><li>Handle and assist with contract disputes, claims, and resolutions.</li><li>Draft construction contracts, contractor agreements, and amendments to safeguard against potential liabilities.</li><li>Provide legal support to the Board of Commissioners Office as directed.</li><li>Offer advice and guidance on governance and compliance issues.</li><li>Handle all aspects of procurement matters, from assisting with drafting solicitation and contract documents to providing advice relative to the procurement process.</li><li>Assist with responses to regulatory agencies inquiries or informal/formal actions; ensure compliance with administrative procedures.</li><li>Research statutes, regulations, rules, and orders and provide legal counsel with respect to regulatory considerations for planning and implementing business initiatives.</li></ul>Insurance Billing Specialist<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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy 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>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>Patent Prosecution Paralegal<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a top-rated large, national law firm that's hiring a Patent Prosecution Paralegal with at least 5+ years of experience to join their team. This Patent Prosecution Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of patent prosecution and preparation. Salary is between $90-110K plus bonus and full benefits. In addition, the firm offers a hybrid WFH schedule (3/2). If you are looking to join a large, national law firm, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Patent Prosecution Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Coordinating and filing of global patent portfolios (including U.S. Non-Provisional and Provisional Applications; Track 1 Application; continuing application; Design Applications; U.S. National Stage Filings; PCT Filings; PCT Nationalization Filings; Convention Filings, as well as coordinate foreign filing responsibility).</li><li>Preparing documents including, but not limited to Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, U.S. Formal Documents, responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee Transmittals, and IDSs.</li><li>Preparing, maintaining and updating reports for clients regarding status of applications and patents, including reporting receipts for applications, publication notices, etc. </li><li>Perform research and compile data as requested, such due diligence reports.</li><li>Tracking due dates via matter management and docketing systems.</li><li>Communicating with USPTO, attorneys, paralegals, liaisons, foreign associates, staff and clients regarding prosecution matters.</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>Claims Paralegal/Account Manager<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a Claims Paralegal/Account Manager with at least 5+ years of experience to join their in-house team. This specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating activities involving these claims, including resolution of coverage issues and establishment of adequate reserves. See further responsibilities below. Salary for the role is paying between $85-100K plus a 5% bonus and full benefits including generous PTO while working on a 40-hour work week. This position will start working fully in-office and begin transitioning to a hybrid schedule after 6-months. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Claims Paralegal/Account Manager Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Analyzing, investigating, and evaluating new loss notices and claim tenders</li><li>Collaborating with policy search teams to find copies of alleged coverage where appropriate</li><li>Analyzing and positioning claim under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess coverage swiftly</li><li>Coordinating the retention of defense counsel with internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Establishing defense strategy with insured, defense counsel, and/or other participating insurance carriers</li><li>Managing the case resolution process and actively participating in mediations as needed</li><li>Working with the reinsurance department to provide notice of new accounts, updates on existing accounts, and responding to specific reinsurer inquiries</li><li>Collaborating with in-house Legal/management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including formation and implementation of resolution strategy, settlement valuation, and obtaining settlement authority</li><li>Coordinating timely processing of payments including verifying proper allocation of such payments across appropriate policies</li><li>Managing ALAE through strategic handling and bill review/payment processing in coordination with the billing unit.</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>Paralegal<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>ParalegalWe are seeking a Paralegal to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role will focus on managing a full case load from intake to litigation, supporting our birth injury practice group. You will handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and serve as the key point of contact for clients and vendors. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Engage in legal research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and various search engines<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors, professionally communicating over the phone and in person<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence for assigned cases through electronic and paper mail<br>• File court documents using state and federal court platforms<br>• Maintain and manage case calendars<br>• Process requests for medical and collateral source records<br>• Organize client documents and coordinate document productions<br>• Prepare for deposition proceedings, including retention of court reporters, witness file preparation, and transcript digestion<br>• Prepare and schedule expert phone conferences and evaluations<br>• Assemble and collate medical record binders, exhibits, and legal documents<br>• Attend case strategy meetings<br>• Transcribe deposition consultations with experts<br>• Proofread and cite-check legal documents to ensure compliance with local and federal court rules<br>• Prepare summons and complaints, answers to interrogatories, fact sheets, exhibit lists, subpoenas, deposition summaries, and supporting court filing materials.ParalegalWe are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal in the legal services industry, based in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves working closely with both inside and outside counsel, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and reviewing documents. The workplace offers a flexible and hybrid environment.<br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Handle communication with inside and outside counsel as well as clients<br>• Prepare legal documents such as Rule 33, 34, and 36 requests, Rule 45 subpoenas, and objections and responses thereto<br>• Conduct comprehensive research and become familiar with Westlaw<br>• Review and analyze discovery production, identifying any deficiencies<br>• Assist with IP enforcement activities, including evidence collection and organization<br>• Prepare memoranda and other persuasive written communications<br>• Maintain a detailed and organized workflow, demonstrating strong attention to detail<br>• Work effectively within a team, contributing to a positive and collaborative environment<br>• Utilize skills in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), Case Management Software, CompuLaw, Billing Functions, Briefing, Calendar Management, and Claim Administration.Trademark Paralegal<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a top-rated large, national law firm that's hiring a Trademark Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Trademark Paralegal will assist lawyers by working on all aspects of trademark prosecution and preparation, and copyright matters. Salary is between $90-110K plus bonus and full benefits. In addition, the firm offers a hybrid WFH schedule (3/2). If you are looking to join a large, national law firm, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Trademark Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage domestic and foreign prosecution for a large portfolio including recordation of assignments, renewals, offices’ actions, and new filings.</li><li>Prepare US federal and state trademark registration application documents; draft trademark goods/services specifications.</li><li>Prepare, review, and oversee trademark filings to the USPTO through issuance of trademark</li><li>Prepare inquiries to and responses from the USPTO</li><li>Assist with trademark analysis including ability to review, investigate results and summarize trademark full searches.</li><li>Draft letters to clients regarding trademark information.</li><li>Utilize on-line trademark database and conduct trademark clearance searches.</li><li>Perform due diligence ownership searches on trademarks, copyrights and domain names to assist corporate department with M& As, security agreements, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an industry-leading engineering consulting solutions company located in the loop that's seeking a Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist with at least 5+ years of experience to join their in-house legal department. This Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist position will be responsible for a variety of matters including contract management, litigation support, corporate insurance, legal operational matters, and more. This position is paying between $90-120K (DOE) plus bonus and full benefits. This role is currently working in a hybrid WFH capacity. If you are looking to join a phenomenal in-house legal team, then this opportunity is for you! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>· Contracts Management</p><ul><li>Draft and review Construction and Professional Services Agreements, Subcontracts, NDAs, Access Agreements, Reliance Letters, and more</li></ul><p>· Insurance Claims / Litigation Support</p><ul><li>Third Party Auto, Workers Compensation. Professional Liability</li></ul><p>· Certificates of Insurance</p><p>· General / Legal Operations</p><ul><li>Compliance, Licenses, and Registrations, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Leasing, Collections, and corporate filings</li></ul><p>· Legal Services Requests Management:</p><ul><li>Identify legal practice area of request, Docket request, Set up server folder and documents for lawyers attention, Identify and request additional documents, andMonitor deadlines</li></ul><p>· Administrative support:</p><ul><li>Drafting and revising documents, emails, and correspondence</li><li>Planning and preparing for meetings and events; coordinating with internal and external contacts to ensure events go smoothly</li><li>Entering data into spreadsheet, software, and databases</li><li>Calendaring deadlines and events; organizing case files; managing logistics; scheduling travel</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>Estate Planning Paralegal<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>Estate Planning Paralegal<p>Robert Half is partnering with a firm that has been widely recognized as one of the premier private client law firms in the world. They are seeking an <strong>Estate Planning Paralegal to join their team in Chicago</strong>. This position offers hybrid flexibility, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to work with highly respected attorneys.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft a variety of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.</li><li>Prepare initial drafts of probate filings, asset inventories, and related court documents.</li><li>Assist in gathering and organizing client information and assets, such as financial records.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, delivering clear, professional, and timely responses.</li><li>Coordinate and schedule client meetings, document signings, and follow-up activities.</li><li>Support attorneys in the administration of trusts and estates by preparing accountings, distribution summaries, and beneficiary correspondence.</li><li>Facilitate the transfer of assets, update beneficiary designations, and assist with the retitling of financial accounts.</li><li>Conduct research to ensure compliance with federal and state estate and probate laws.</li><li>Assist with analyzing tax implications related to estate planning and administration.</li><li>Monitor, organize, and maintain electronic and physical files for estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.</li><li>Track critical deadlines, filing requirements, and court submission dates to ensure compliance.</li><li>Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment.</li></ul>Paralegal<p>Robert Half is searching for a Paralegal to join a reputable law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role will be primarily focused on the preparation of legal documents, assisting attorneys in preparation for legal proceedings, and maintaining client case materials. The Paralegal will also interact with opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and clients, ensuring smooth communication and coordination in our day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Assist in the creation and review of legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and case management orders.</p><p>• Support attorneys in scheduling and preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client case materials including medical records, imaging, bills, and other pertinent documents.</p><p>• Electronically file legal documents in both Illinois State and Federal Courts.</p><p>• Maintain effective communication with opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and clients.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating case schedules and ensuring compliance with deadlines.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of depositions, mediations, and trials, including the hiring of court reporters and videographers.</p><p>• Provide support during legal proceedings</p>Paralegal<p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior Paralegal with 7-10+ years of experience to join a wonderful company. This role can be based out of the Chicago or Naperville office. In this role, you will be involved in various areas of investment management, providing crucial paralegal support to a fast-paced, innovative, and commercially driven Legal Department. This position will also encompass various other projects as required, ranging from corporate to real estate. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your Paralegal career. Responsibilities of this Paralegal position include but are not limited to:</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Liaise between the Legal Department and other departments, as well as external service providers and legal counsel.</p><p>• Coordinate Board of Trustees meetings, including drafting agendas, materials, and resolutions, and follow up on matters post-meeting.</p><p>• Manage the preparation and submission of SEC regulatory filings, including Forms N-1A, N-2, and others.</p><p>• Maintain the minute books and records for all of the firm’s Investment Company Act-registered pooled investment vehicles.</p><p>• Provide assistance in the review of ISDA agreements and other derivatives-related agreements.</p><p>• Handle the coordination of closed-end fund shareholder meetings, including liaising with the proxy solicitation firm and transfer agent.</p><p>• Perform legal research on a range of topics.</p><p>• Assist in-house counsel with special projects, such as fund launches, regulatory and internal audits, closing binders, due diligence materials, insurance, etc.</p><p>• Review and complete RFPs and DDQs.</p><p>• Handle administrative support functions related to the paralegal function, such as editing/revising documents, filings, scheduling meetings, etc.</p><p>• Manage confidential and sensitive information including contracts, offerings, litigation, etc. with the utmost discretion.</p>Trust & Estates Paralegal<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 $95-115K+ 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>Paralegal<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>Tax Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$170,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p> 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p> 2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p> 3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p> 4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p> 5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>Tax Senior Associate<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Tax Senior Associate. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>Paralegal<p>Robert Half is seeking a Paralegal to join a wonderful team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this role, you will be actively involved in handling various intellectual property matters, supporting our legal team through research and analysis, and assisting in litigation and regulatory matters. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p><br></p><p>• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to bolster our legal team's strategies.</p><p>• Manage a range of intellectual property matters, including the review of marketing materials and the investigation of copyright/trademark infringements.</p><p>• Take on a critical role in litigation and regulatory issues, including the management of documents and investigation of facts.</p><p>• Respond to subpoenas and oversee other document requests, ensuring all actions comply with the relevant legal regulations.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain accurate customer credit records.</p><p>• Process customer credit applications with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take the necessary actions when required.</p>