<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 well-respected law firm in the North Shore suburbs seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support its expanding estate planning and administration practice. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a background in estate law to contribute to a high-performing team that values precision, client service, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provide paralegal support in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters</li><li>Draft and file probate court documents and related legal paperwork</li><li>Maintain organized client records and case files across multiple matters</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, financial institutions, and third-party advisors</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks</li><li>Stay informed on procedural updates and best practices in estate law</li></ul>
<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 $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><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 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>
<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 $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><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>
