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Paralegal/Legal Assistant I-logo
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Contact Government ServicesSyracuse, NY
Paralegal/Legal Assistant I Employment Type:Full-Time, Entry Level /p> Department: Legal As a CGS paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas. Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparations. Assembling trial exhibits, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other legal documents. Assembling and organizing files and records materials for disposition or transfer to records depository. Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases. Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications. Qualifications: At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use, researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Our commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients' specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com $63,093.33 - $81,120 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

Attorney II (Police Legal Advisor)-logo
Attorney II (Police Legal Advisor)
City of Amarillo, TXAmarillo, TX
SUMMARY: Self-initiating attorney works with little direct supervision to provide a wide range of high level professional legal services to the city departments of: police, airport police, fire, fire marshal, and animal management and welfare. This Attorney-II position offices in the police headquarters and has no formal oversight over any employee, but is expected to mentor inexperienced Attorney-I as the need arises. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Be the primary point of contact in the Legal Department for services to assigned departments. Advise and consult with city officials and employees on legal matters pertinent to their duties, internal investigations, and interpretation of city policies, ordinances, and other laws. Maintain 24-hour communications availability with the Police Department by phone. Conduct legal research and, as needed prepare or review legal documents of various kinds. Plan and conduct training & updates for personnel on pertinent legal matters (civil rights, tort liability, due process, etc.), including new legislation and recent court & A.G. opinions. Recommend to the city attorney and draft ordinances or amendments. Review and monitor policies and procedures of each department for legal compliance. Respond to critical incidents on SWAT call out, police involved shooting and city fleet or industrial accidents involving serious bodily injury, death, or uncommon property damage. Assist departments with unusual or complicated open records requests, including requesting AG opinions as needed. Represent the City before all federal, state, municipal courts, regulatory agencies, and in other forums as necessary. This includes but is not limited to nuisance abatement, third party discovery & subpoena issues, and expungement proceedings. Provide prosecution services in municipal court in absence or unavailability of prosecutors. Seek positive liaison relationship with Potter and Randall county prosecutors. Serve as an alternate Legal representative in the city's emergency operations center, as needed. Participates in continuing legal education programs and seminars to maintain skills and licensure. Other duties as assigned by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Noise level is usually a normal office environment, but does require some field work in a highly variable environment. Employee may occasionally be exposed to hazards associated with law enforcement, violent persons, and inclement weather. Specifically, Employee is: constantly required to hear human conversation, see, read, write. Frequently required to sit, stand, talk, walk, drive a motor vehicle. Occasionally to reach, lift up to 25 pounds. Rarely to smell, run. Education Training, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required: REQUIRED: (a) Valid Texas law license in good standing; and (b) a Texas drivers license in good standing and with acceptable driving record; and, (c) No disqualifying criminal or law license disciplinary history. (d) Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; (e) Minimum five years experience as a practicing attorney. PREFERRED: (a) Considerable knowledge of state and federal statutes relating to municipal affairs, including but not limited to: Texas Public Information Act; Texas Tort Claims Act; Texas criminal, transportation, and health statutes; Texas Fire and Police Civil Service Act; 42 U.S.C. 1983; F.M.L.A.; and A.D.A. (b) Bilingual ability. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Legal Content Specialist, Sharedo-logo
Senior Legal Content Specialist, Sharedo
ClioToronto, OH
Clio is more than just a tech company-we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice. Summary: We are looking for a Senior Legal Content Specialist, Sharedo to lead the design and configuration of Legal Content Accelerators for the North American Market. Clio has recently acquired ShareDo, a UK based Case and Matter Management solution for large law firms. Rather than "hard coding" legal process ShareDo provides a number of no-code design tools to enable the design of Legal Matters, Workflows, Reports and Precedents. Using these design tools we are embarking on the mission to have a full suite of legal accelerators for all practice areas (Civil, Family, Probate, Commercial etc) available to our future customers over the next couple of years. Our customers, partners and professional services teams will then extend these to meet their unique requirements. Your primary job role will be to lead the design of these accelerators both from your own in depth knowledge of Legal Process Best practice as well as working alongside experts within Clio, and the legal industry in general. This is a high-impact, hands-on systems leadership role where you'll design, architect, and implement market leading legal process solutions that will power large law firms future profitability across North America.. As a key member of the ShareDo Product Management team, you will bridge Sales, Product Marketing, Product Development and Professional services teams to ensure the legal accelerators are aligned with Clio's and Customers evolving business needs. This is not an operations or management role - it's a deeply legal process centric one requiring deep legal knowledge, solution analysis/design and low-code configuration experience, an eye for product market fit. Applying your process and user centric design skills you will be designing solutions that are not just fit for purpose but "delight" your user base. What your team does: Legal Content has one job-to ensure the ShareDo Product delights customers and drive's Clio growth by providing a market leading solution. We directly support Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Professional Services Teams by providing solutions to their customers. Who you are: We are looking for a Legal Process Expert to take our Accelerators to the next level: process design excellence, true teamwork, and a vision for the what "best practice in legal" looks like. You bring a strong blend of business sense, legal domain knowledge and solution design; you evaluate things holistically and think through the objective, impact, and best practices of solutions that scale. What you'll work on: Serve as Design Lead for ShareDo's North American Legal Content. Partner closely with Customers, Prospects, Sales & Marketing and Professional Services to translate business requirements into solution designs and system configurations. Lead the design, configuration, and documentation of Legal Content Packs including matter definitions, finance configuration, workflows, reports and precedents. Drive the end-to-end implementation of Practice Group accelerators including demonstrating these to prospects and existing customers Define and enforce best practices for Legal Content design. Maintain a product roadmap for accelerators, identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation and rationalisation. Lead sprint planning and backlog grooming for projects in collaboration with configurators. Stay current on legal process and regulatory changes. What you may have: 5+ years of legal process design experience; with in depth knowledge of at least 2 of the following practice areas Defendant Insurance Plaintiff Disputes including PI Mass Tort 5+ years of experience of implementing legal technology platforms specifically case, matter or PMS solutions. Demonstrated success in designing and building legal solutions either within a law firm or as a supplier. Ability to translate business needs into scalable process architectures and system configurations. Excellent communication and documentation skills-able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. Comfort leading Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and backlog refinement in a platform team context. A builder's mindset-excited to improve, modernize, and scale complex systems. What you will find here: Compensation is one of the main components of Clio's Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture. Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include: Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Dublin) to be in office minimum 2 days per week on our Anchor Days. Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year. $2000 annual counseling benefit RRSP matching and RESP contribution Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years The full salary range* for this role is $91,800 to $108,000 to $124,200 CAD.Please note salary bands may differ based on location and local currency. Additionally, benefit offerings may differ depending on the employee's location. We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. We reserve the midpoint to the maximum of the salary band for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Clio. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on individual experience and skillset of the candidate. Please note there are a separate set of salary bands for other regions based on local currency. Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers

Posted 3 days ago

Legal Analyst-logo
Legal Analyst
Sleep Number CorporationMinneapolis, MN
Company Overview Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose - to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide. Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep. Job Summary Sleep Number's Legal and Risk team is seeking an experienced Legal Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate has experience as a paralegal, the ability to exercise independent judgment, and superb interpersonal skills to leverage in working with cross-functional partners to research and resolve legal disputes. This position is responsible for supporting company litigation, investigating and advising on customer threats of litigation, and responding to legal demands in a manner consistent with Sleep Number's principles, overarching strategies, and while representing the Sleep Number brand; and can expect to consult with legal counsel on a frequent basis to ensure philosophical consistency with other legal activities. Routine activities will include investigating customer complaints, supporting company product safety monitoring, responding to attorney general complaints, legal demand letters, and small claims matters, supporting litigation document requests for information, subpoenas or other legal demands for information, managing contract processes including NDAs and general contract management. Success in this role relies on having legal experience or paralegal training that will be effectively applied after gaining significant familiarity with Sleep Number's products, practices, and procedures. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Legal & Claims Management Investigate, research, and respond to attorney demand letters, small claims proceedings, and attorney general inquiries. Assess potential legal risk by proactively identifying, monitoring, and investigating, product injury and safety claims. Collaborate with internal product team personnel and counsel to assess potential product safety hazards. Lead company compliance efforts with Consumer Product Safety Commission investigations, providing guidance on regulatory requirements. Manage the documentation of settlements of legal claims. Advise attorneys on dispute resolution processes and contribute to case strategy development for insured litigation. Customer Complaint Investigation Provide expert analysis and recommendations to customer service on moderately complex claim settlement processes and advice related to customer complaints. Provide expert analysis and recommendations to internal security teams and stakeholders in investigating allegations of theft and fraud. Serve as trusted advisor to Public Relations Team with investigation and resolution of customer complaints. Develop learnings with each resolution and work collaboratively to enhance organizational practices. Manage relationships with third-party providers as needed to research and resolve customer claims/complaints. Contract & Administrative Management Manage contract lifecycle management (e.g. deactivating contracts, contract expiration reporting, contract tagging) Manage the company's NDA contract processes. Manage litigation hold processes, advising stakeholders on legal preservation strategies and regulatory requirements on behalf of the Company. Monitor and manage incoming service of process received from the Company's registered agent. Manage registered agent and corporate entity registrations Assist attorneys with completion of contracts with third parties. Other Responsibilities ( Other projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Related Experience, Certifications Bachelor's degree preferred. 2+ years' experience in legal analysis, claims handling or internal investigations. Demonstrated professional written correspondence experience preferred, ideally in a legal environment. Knowledge and Skills Excellent problem solving, negotiation, interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent research and organizational skills, detail oriented. Proficient with Microsoft Office and technical capabilities to quickly develop proficiency in new programs and technologies. Working Conditions and Schedule Hybrid schedule: three days in the office, two days remote. Standard business hours, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening or weekend support as needed. This role does not have travel expectations. Typical office environment requiring at least 8 hours standing or sitting. #PIQ Salary Pay Range: $70,100.00 -$86,500.00 Wellbeing Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center. By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more. Safety Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members that are consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws. EEO Statement Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) It is Sleep Number's policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.

Posted 2 weeks ago

Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Trial Division)-logo
Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Trial Division)
NationwideSeattle, WA
If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Insurance Defense Litigation Experience (filing documents, drafting, reviewing discovery responses, hiring experts, etc.) needed. No Billable Hours. This is a hybrid work from home/office opportunity in Seattle. E3 #LI-TN1 Job Description Summary Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the mission of a Fortune 100 insurance company to protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care? If you enjoy having a diverse workload, are adaptable, technologically skilled, possess strong collaboration skills and bring a team-oriented approach needed for success in a civil litigation environment, our team may be the place for you! Nationwide Trial Division (NTD) is a national team with approximately 40 offices through four regions across the United States. Our Senior Paralegals require low to moderate guidance and oversight, have a strong working knowledge of property and casualty insurance defense and/or subrogation law, as well as strong knowledge in legal concepts, terminology, and processes. As a Senior Paralegal, you will provide pre-trial and trial support to a team of legal professionals representing clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies. You will support highly productive legal teams with a case volume that reflects our collective commitment to strategic and proactive file handling, innovative thinking, effective collaboration, embracing technology, and a highly organized approach to case management. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Provides direct pre-trial and trial support generally for litigated matters with varied complexity. Assists in the drafting, review, filing, and service of pleadings, motions, and at times complex motions such as motions in limine and dispositive motions, discovery, and subpoenas. Reviews and drafts documents for document production requests. Analyzes and drafts responses to incoming discovery. Reviews and summarizes medical records. Conducts legal research and writing assignments, which may include the preparation of medical chronologies, drafts impactful deposition summaries of fact and expert witnesses. Proactively assists the attorney to move case files to trial/resolution. May also attend case related events, provides trial support, and supports and/or is a change champion in technology. Brings a well-developed sense of organization to coordinate workflow, maintain filing and follow up system, and support the overall litigation strategy. Coordinates and schedules depositions, hearings, and meetings; and communicates with clients and expert witnesses. Provides administrative support to trial team(s), including the retrieval of information from our document management system, and the assembly of exhibits, binders, and appendices for depositions, court filings, hearings, and trial. Maintains working knowledge of court procedures and local rules. Reviews court dockets and retrieves case information. Understands and maintains confidentiality with respect to the attorney-client privilege/relationship, trial strategies, ethics rules, the identities of the plaintiff, defense clients and claims' customers. Performs legal assistant and other administrative duties. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Managing Trial Attorney. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, or other related area(s) preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Certification in paralegal studies strongly preferred and/or demonstrated insurance litigation related paralegal experience. Experience: Typically, five years of experience in a paralegal capacity doing demonstrated insurance related litigation. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Has strong knowledge of each file assigned to trial team(s) and is capable of understanding the relevancy of case information. Has general knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures. Experience in filing and scheduling procedures of the various courts, the use of federal and state e-filing and e-Court systems. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and case management databases, such as Legal Files, is preferred. Understanding of both personal and commercial lines policies is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, clients, and claims staff. Strong research and organizational skills, detail oriented, focused, technologically savvy, adaptable to learning new systems and processes, and can prioritize and multi-task. Exercises independent initiative and judgment in daily tasks. Must also acknowledge and comply with all corporate and NTD policies and procedures. Complies with the private practice of law policy and the ethical rules of the state where the position is located. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resource Business Partner. Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-Exempt) Working Conditions: Professional law office environment. Potential for hybrid work schedule. Occasional travel. Occasional overtime subject to approval. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. Credit/Background Check: Due to fiduciary accountability within this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process. Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law. #legal NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. The national salary range for Sr Paralegal- Trial Division : $55,500.00-$113,500.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Paralegal- Trial Division : $61,500.00 - $91,500.00

Posted 1 week ago

Community Legal Advocate, Gender Based Violence-logo
Community Legal Advocate, Gender Based Violence
YWCA Seattle King SnohomishSeattle, WA
Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish? YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference. We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today! What You'll Do The Legal Advocate works within Gender-Based Violence Services at YWCA and provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). As a Legal Advocate, you will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which may include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning, life skills, and employment. You will use a model of best practice trauma-informed advocacy with a strength-based approach. NOTE: This position is fully onsite at YWCA Offices Responsibilities Support clients in navigating the civil and legal systems including assistance with filing protection orders, breaking leases, relocations, CPS, and interactions with law enforcement Personally accompany clients to court and/or clerk’s office as needed Responds to referrals and calls within the required time frame Conducts intakes with new clients, including screening for eligibility and determining legal needs Provide legal and crisis intervention advocacy Collects and completed reporting and quarterly narratives using data and statistical information Develops and maintains relations with community partners and attends community meetings. Facilitate and create presentations that are relevant to associated partners and offer services Engage in community networking activities to both increase access to services for survivors furthest away from opportunity specifically Black and African American survivors. Maintain 20 hours of continuing education hours about advocacy-based Domestic Violence Actively engages in agency-wide Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) and strives for racially equitable outcomes; takes responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming community by making room for populations who routinely encounter system oppression Development and implementing legal information sessions. Minimum Qualifications Strong orientation and familiarity toward legal advocacy, with experience navigating multiple systems (i.e., municipal, superior courts, legal systems, and law enforcement) One year of direct social service experience or translatable lived experience in lieu of degree. Knowledge of working with survivors that have experienced gender-based violence, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty, specifically for African Americans and other women of color Valid Drivers License and ability to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day Willingness to complete a minimum of 20 hours of initial basic training that covers: advocacy-base counseling, history of domestic violence, safety planning, and crisis intervention Physical Demands Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, employers, representatives of community organizations, and other individuals in the community Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community Continuous use of telephones, computers, fax machines, and other office equipment and supplies Occasionally must access personal living spaces within multi-level apartment complexes Frequent travel up to 50% of the time by personal vehicle *Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20% Hours per week: 40 FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund. YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply! At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity. Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity. Mental Health Considerations All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines. Equal Opportunity Employment YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement . For more information Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.

Posted 30+ days ago

Legal Support Specialist-logo
Legal Support Specialist
Contact Government ServicesDenver, CO
Litigation Support Specialist Employment Type:Full-Time, Mid-level /p> Department: Legal CGS is looking for a Litigation Support Specialist to provide high-level secretarial and legal support to a group of attorneys. The candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys from the onset of cases through post-trial. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: Handles scheduling and travel arrangements. Schedules court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, client meetings and conference calls; arranges business itineraries and coordinates lawyers' travel arrangements; processes travel reimbursement, maintains calendar and due dates for lawyers as required Sorts, reads and annotates incoming mail and documents as required. Answers phones and directs callers to appropriate persons as circumstances warrant Types and composes general correspondence, memos, legal documents, faxes, reports, etc. from various sources (e.g., handwritten notes, tape dictation). Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy. Ensures that all correspondence or other documentation is dispatched in a timely manner (via mail, messenger, express delivery services, etc.) Prepares draft documents such as briefs, complaints, motions, subpoenas, summonses, using firm templates and information from attorneys. Prepares motion binders and special working binders Coordinates multi-document filings in Federal, Circuit and State courts, including E-filings Establishes and maintains filing and records, in both hard copy and electronic formats. Enters lawyers' time as needed and sends to accounting by month-end deadlines. Prepares client billing as required Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents and deposition and court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff Assists with printing, scanning, organizing exhibit binders, preparing UPS labels and certified letters Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred Minimum 10 years of experience as a legal secretary, working in a business law practice with exposure to litigation Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document -management and other office technologies, expertise in e-filing Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly Ideally, you will also have: Established understanding of litigation laws as they relate to individuals, partnerships and corporations. Proficiency with rules for court document filings Comprehension of a variety of legal court documents, including complaints, answers, rulings, judgments, affidavits, motions, appeals, table of contents/authorities, subpoenas, court dockets, reports, memos and correspondence Strong ability to maintain high standards, use good judgment and seek out ways to contribute and anticipate needs Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com $75,000 - $100,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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Legal Assistant
Montrose CountyMontrose, CO
Pay Range: $24.51 - $28.83 Hourly (DOE) MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION: 2025 Montrose County Benefit Information General Statement of Duties: Serves as office manager and assistant to the County Attorney and staff. Performs legal administrative, paralegal and clerical support, which may include composing and typing legal documents and correspondence, processing legal documents, maintenance of legal case records and completion of various budget documents, requisitions and reimbursements. Provides customer service to other County employees including, answering process and program related questions and entering and maintaining data. Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the County Attorney and performs a variety of routine work within established policies, procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments. Supervision Exercised: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Prepares routine correspondence and complex legal documents. Assists attorneys with researching and gathering information from a variety of sources and may compile data for reports or presentations. Assists attorneys with preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations and trials. Prepares and maintains departmental records, correspondence and reports for meetings, notices, agendas and other matters; assembles information upon request. Performs customer relations functions for the County Attorney's office with the public, Department Heads, Elected Officials and other personnel; provides general information as well as responds to specific customer questions; routes inquiries appropriately for more complex matters and interpretation issues; takes written messages. Schedules, maintains, and adjusts appointments, activity calendars, and work schedules for the County Attorney', training and individuals. Schedules meetings and makes travel arrangements as needed, including communicating with agents, planners, and facilities to coordinate arrangements and ensure all plans are accurate. Orders and maintains inventory of office and other departmental supplies and equipment; tracks expenditures, ensures operations of office equipment through County or contracted maintenance services. Assists in the tracking and processing of accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, bidding and/or contract coordination for the department/division. May handle petty cash fund. Assists with preparation of annual budget and monitoring of approved budget and expenditures. Prepares and proofreads standardized documents and forms; composes standard correspondence and written responses upon request and review of other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: A High School graduate or equivalent, supplemented by additional secretarial or office administration coursework. An Associate's degree is preferred. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years legal or related experience (e.g. legal services, courtroom, law firm) is preferred. Required Knowledge: Typical office practices and procedures. Knowledge of legal terminology preferred. Language Skills: Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals. Interpersonal Skills: Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Have strong customer service orientation and work collaboratively within a team environment. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Must have the skill to organize work flow and accomplish established objectives. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use typical office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have fundamental experience with word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, email, and the knowledge to save and retrieve documents from a variety of destinations and sources. Must be able to learn and operate filing software and other programs related to the position and the County. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings as required. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to tolerate and be productive in a quiet to moderate noise level in the work place. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather and potential hostile clientele. Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Posted 1 week ago

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Intellectual Property & Engineering (Ip&E) Legal Operations Specialist
GE AerospaceEvendale, OH
Job Description Summary The GE Aerospace Intellectual Property (IP) and Engineering Legal function plays a crucial role in supporting enterprise strategy, ensuring compliance, and managing risks. IP&E Legal Operations (IP&E Ops) deploys legal, organizational, logistical, technical, and financial acumen and expertise in support of the function's mission. We seek a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team of IP&E Operations Specialists. In this role, you will apply specialized IP knowledge and skills to execute substantive IP and related operational matters, manage internal and external communications in support of the function, support strategy deployment, drive continuous improvement and develop and deliver training curricula. In addition, you may have significant responsibility for IP legal project management, designing and implementing systems that keep pace with the needs of the business, and deliver on priorities. Job Description You may be responsible for any combination of the following responsibilities: IP Portfolio Administration Administers and customizes the various docketing processes and reporting functions of the Company's IP management system (currently, Anaqua), and executes or tracks completion of portfolio management tasks assigned and overseen by IP attorneys and patent agents Trains and provides guidance to others, including colleagues and other non-legal personnel within the enterprise, to facilitate the protection of the Company's IP IP Transactions and Dispute Management Support Facilitates and supports drafting and execution of agreements relating to IP protection, licensing, and/or transfer to or from third parties Operates organizational and program management processes and tools to facilitate the efficient oversight of IP dispute management & resolution by attorneys or non-legal Company leadership Communications & Strategy Drafts, reviews, and edits legal documents, presentations, and reports for clarity and accuracy, including to create impactful presentations Develops and deploys training solutions, content, and materials across the enterprise Collaboratively develops and executes a comprehensive communication strategy and annual action plan under the guidance of IP&E Legal leaders Analytics Develops or utilizes means for extracting and analyzing datasets relevant to troubleshooting issues and deriving actionable insights for improvement Implements reporting tools and visual management to communicate function performance and KPIs Project & Program Management Collaborates with others to plan, coordinate, measure and manage execution of legal projects from inception to completion. Analyzes gaps in operating procedures to identify needs and opportunities for improvement, and develops and executes initiatives to implement those improvements Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of successful work experience in a professional legal setting) Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the field of Intellectual Property Demonstrated understanding of the processes relating to procurement and maintenance of each common type of intellectual property, including patents, trade secrets and copyrights. Familiarity with best practices for docketing and protection of Intellectual Property rights, including use of patent docketing applications and systems. Experience and familiarity with the Anaqua corporate IP management system is strongly preferred Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) tools, and an aptitude for learning other computer applications Must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. statute and regulations Desired Characteristics Good knowledge of United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) forms, rules, filing processes and portals, and procedures, and at least a basic understanding of foreign patent prosecution procedures Proven organizational skills with extraordinary attention to detail Effective project management skills (able to contribute to and organize small projects), and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve project goals Strong ability to explore and analyze datasets; independently collects and processes data to support decision-making Ability to work independently and efficiently to interpret instructions, follow standard work, policies and procedures, and apply same to generate substantive work product Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills - able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Self-starter, proactive problem solver, and team player - collaborative, and readily shares information with colleagues Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with multiple priorities and resource constraints Flexible and willing to work towards meeting deadlines as circumstances require Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Legal Intern/ Tulsa
State of OklahomaTulsa, OK
Job Posting Title Legal Intern/ Tulsa Agency 695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Administration Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Part time Job Type Intern Compensation Job Description Legal Intern/ Tulsa $18 per hour About the Oklahoma Tax Commission TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Position Overview The Legal Division of the Oklahoma Tax Commission is seeking a highly motivated law student for an internship this summer. This position will work in the OTC Legal Division in downtown Tulsa. We have 4 attorneys in the Tulsa office that support the agency and primarily handle legal collections and bankruptcy dealings. Interns will work directly with attorneys on legal research, drafting, and case preparation for both District Court and Bankruptcy Court. Key Responsibilities Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist attorneys in the preparation of legal proceedings against delinquent businesses, including attending District Court with the attorneys; Assist attorneys in the preparation for Bankruptcy Court, including attending Bankruptcy Court with the attorneys; Conducts research of laws, policies, regulations, legal texts and cases involving litigation of the collection of state taxes before District Court; Analyzes factual and legal issues; reviews policies, procedures, regulations, and other related legal questions for the agency; Compiles information for talking points, presentations, or meetings; Drafts, proofreads, and/or cite checks a variety of legal documents. Qualifications Current enrollment in an accredited law school or a recent law school graduate Strong research, analytical, and writing skills Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Strong work ethic and a positive, professional attitude Interest in tax law, administrative law, or litigation Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw Availability during normal business hours How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Applicants@tax.ok.gov; please use the subject "Legal Intern." Resume Cover Letter Writing Sample Law School Transcript (unofficial accepted) For questions or more information, please contact Melody Suess at msuess@tax.ok.gov. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Posted 1 week ago

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Legal Process Management Associate
Freddie MacMclean, VA
At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: Are you someone who pays attention to detail? Do you want to execute policies, procedure, and contracting terms that often have an industry-wide effect? On the Term of Business Control Group team, through meticulous work and engaging with Legal teammates and Single-Family business partners we do just that! Apply now and learn why there's #MoreAtFreddieMac! Our Impact: We support Single Family Real Estate Department in the Legal Division. We are the Term of Business (TOB) Control Group and we manage the TOB Library for Single-Family Contracts as well as multiple process and projects for the Single-Family Real Estate Department. Your Impact: This role will include the following job responsibilities: Draft, update and execute processes & procedures in a high-quality, efficient, and team-oriented manner Act as Paralegal for contract clause language in a contract management system with attention to detail and focus on business area and client needs Support the administration and management of a Group Mailbox to fulfill requests from multiple business areas Collaborate with teammates and manager on implementation plans, as needed Serve as back-up for teammates Support Contract Management System testing needs for business partners Other duties, as assigned Qualifications: Typically has 0-2 years related experience Undergraduate degree or related, meaningful experience and/or coursework Experience with popular business tools (SharePoint, MS Office Suite, etc.) Prior work experience in a law firm or Legal department is a plus Fundamental understanding of project management is a plus Keys to Success in this Role: Effective organizational skills Attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work collaboratively Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site. We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac's business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs. CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC. Time-type:Full time FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $62,000 - $92,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Posted 3 days ago

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Legal Assistant
Contact Government ServicesNashville, TN
Legal Assistant Employment Type:Full Time, Mid-level /p> Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for performing administrative and organizational Litigation Support for the United States Attorney's office. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: Examining, preparing, and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas. Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparations. Assembling trial exhibits, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other legal documents. Assembling and organizing files and records materials for disposition or transfer to the records depository. Maintaining a calendar of assigned active cases. Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Arranging travel by preparing itineraries and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Qualifications: At least one year of specialized litigation experience Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS - Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Must be a US Citizen Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Public Trust Clearance Ideally, you will also have: At least 3 years of specialized litigation experience Our commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\ Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com $43,398.51 - $55,798.08 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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Trial/Legal Assistant
Klamath County OregonKlamath Falls, OR
Position: Trial/Legal Assistant Salary: $24.97 - $31.58 General Position Summary Provides general clerical support for District Attorney's staff. Prepares legal documents, maintaining departmental records, retrieving and preparing files for intake and Court. Performs legal assistant duties for Deputy District Attorneys. Essential Functions The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Provides general clerical support for District Attorney's staff. Prepares legal documents, maintaining departmental and statistical records. Performs legal assistant duties for Deputy District Attorneys Serves as Legal Assistant for Criminal Court matters, including the typing of legal documents, correspondence, filing, use of office equipment such as computer, printer, fax machine, scanner and copier. Monitors all probation violation cases by preparing probation violation motions, orders, warrants, charging instruments and various legal documents and files with the court. Works closely with Deputy District Attorneys, probation officers and courts to ensure offender court appearances. Responsible for monitoring all DA Diversions filed, which includes monitoring defendant's conditions of diversion (i.e. completes treatment, public service work or specified condition in diversion). Files appropriate motions and orders for diversion cases. Responsible for gathering and maintaining statistical records identified under the Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant. Responsible for monitoring the court events imported in PbK to ensure court cases are scheduled with the appropriate hearings and dates. Assists with retrieving police reports and enters into D.A. Case management system; prepares and inputs data for charging. Ensures we meet court schedules while working under tight deadlines. Assists in intake, such as filing charging instruments, preparing arrest warrants, letters to appear, etc., to ensure appearances for court. Assists in preparing court dockets and adding electronic files to dockets in PbK for arraignments, hearings and mandatory appearances. Serves as backup to other Trial/Legal Assistants, including Discovery matters and the rotation of receptionist duties. Responsible to demonstrate the conduct and behavior of a team player by helping create a professional and rewarding work environment for all District Attorney Employees. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Certification, & Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Current Oregon Driver's License Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of PBK Springbrook Database software; PBK Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Word, PowerPoint Word Processing software. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work Schedule The normal work schedule is 8.00 hours per day 5 days per week; exact schedules are assigned by management. This position is non-exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is the attendance standard of the employer that all employees be present and on time each shift they are scheduled to work. Full or partial absence during any scheduled shift, arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency.

Posted 2 days ago

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Legal Operations Specialist
Affinipay, LLCAustin, TX
We are seeking an experienced Legal Operations Specialist to oversee and manage agreements and other legal matters under the supervision of AffiniPay's attorneys. This position will play a critical role in supporting and streamlining the operations and workflows of the legal function, including by revising, negotiating, and executing vendor and partner contracts in accordance with AffiniPay standards, as well as organizing and managing all administrative aspects of the pre- and post-contract signature process through AffiniPay's CLM platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in contract management, risk assessment, and legal ops best practices for small legal teams. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills and familiarity with CLM or CRM software. What You'll Do: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, and partner agreements in accordance with AffiniPay templates and playbooks. Identify potential risks in contractual agreements and propose mitigation strategies. Organize, tag, migrate, and clean up AffiniPay's contracts within a new CLM platform, ensuring realization of value from available features. Become familiar with AffiniPay's processes, and identify areas for efficiencies and improvements, including developing and implementing best practices for contract lifecycle management. Be the primary point of contact for NDAs, signatures, records, and process-oriented questions. Maintain an organized repository of contracts, corporate documents, track key milestones (renewals, expirations, amendments). Assist the other members of the legal team to help manage IP portfolio (including trademark filings), address potential dispute, manage compliance requirements and compliance concerns and escalate as needed. Communicate and collaborate directly with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Sales, Procurement) to facilitate contract negotiation and other legal related matters. Act as a key point of contact for vendors and partners regarding contractual obligations. Please note that, in accordance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the legal operations role will work under the supervision of an attorney from our legal team. About You: A problem-solver - you take ownership over answering any question sent your way, whether it's from a client, vendor, agency or internal team, and you understand when appropriate escalation is needed. A meticulous communicator - you know the importance of specificity and detail when it comes to contractual language, and you possess the excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver this A juggler - you can manage multiple priorities and set frameworks for how to execute them effectively within their deadlines A champion of sound judgment - you make decisions and provide guidance based on not only your legal background but also reasoning that aligns with the company's sense of ethics, integrity and pragmatism. English fluency required, including excellent written and verbal communication. Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A legal background is a plus Minimum 3 years of experience in contract management, legal ops, procurement, or a related field Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite. Comfort with CLM software and Workday a plus. Strong understanding of contract principles and market standards, especially in the SaaS space. Ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple, actionable recommendations. Excellent negotiation and drafting skills. Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities. Excellent organizational skills and time management skills Proactive and autonomous, able to set priorities, handle multiple matters contemporaneously and meet deadlines Confident and able to interact with people at all levels of the organization Comfort with ambiguity, and an ability to both delve into details and engage meaningfully on overall strategy Must be flexible, creative, and able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment This position is preferred to sit in Austin, Texas

Posted 4 days ago

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Legal Project Data Analyst
DLA PiperSan Juan, PR
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Legal Project Data Analyst role conducts a variety of duties in the areas of financial analysis, management reporting, and financial administration across the lifecycle of pricing (pre-award) to budget monitoring (post-award). This entails providing effective communication, data reporting and analysis, and data entry with superior accuracy. This position works closely with leaders and managers in the Pricing, Legal Project Management, Practice Management, and Billing Operations teams. Location This position is located in our San Juan office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Migrate pricing models in the BigHand application to post-award status through any/all of data entry and data or file upload. Ensure pricing models and their associated assumptions and terms (e.g. fee arrangements, phase/task, timing/duration) are fully and accurately reflected in BigHand tool. Forecast financial activity against budgets and assess financial impact at the matter and client level related to production fees, revenue, and profit. Develop financial reports and summaries, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and analysis, and preparing presentations. Conduct research and data collection to fulfill assignments leveraging firm tools, databases, and internal points of contact. Communicate with the Pricing team and attorneys to verify pricing model data, outputs, assumptions, and related terms, as needed. Perform other duties and ad-hoc analyses as assigned or required to meet Firm's goals and objectives. Desired Skills Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm desirable. Proficient working in spreadsheets, databases, to include proven experience and knowledge of MS Excel. Proficient in summarizing, analyzing, and charting large data sets. Must have strong problem solving, planning, and organizational skills. Must possess ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and exceptional attention to detail. Must possess ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse attorney and staff points-of-contact globally, at all levels of the firm. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field. Minimum Years of Experience 4 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or similar type of work. Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people. Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future. Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Application Process Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. #LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

Posted 1 week ago

Senior Staff Engineer - Legal Technology (Remote)-logo
Senior Staff Engineer - Legal Technology (Remote)
Geico InsuranceChevy Chase, MD
GEICO is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join our new Legal Technology organization. In this role, you will lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of a technical roadmap specializing in enterprise legal systems to ensure all digital assets operate in a highly reliable, responsive, efficient, and compliant way. This is an exciting opportunity to define a new technical vision in a challenging and complex space, helping innovate legal service delivery at GEICO. You will also drive GEICO's transformation from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission. Position Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the continuous improvement and deployment of Legal systems aligned to GEICO's needs and strategy Principal lead for architecture reviews involving core people technologies and mission-critical services Build and maintain a technical roadmap that aligns with the Legal Department's stakeholder needs and wants Lead the full SDLC including technical research, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Present a vision and technology recommendations with clarity and simplicity to stakeholders having varying degrees of technology fluency Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, including the Legal Department, to maintain reliable and durable production systems and lead the technical direction of the Legal Technology organization Foster effective collaboration and mentor junior engineers ensuring associate growth and development Manage the technical aspects of vendor relationships and make technology adoption recommendations Actively contributes to open-source projects and other communities of practice within GEICO and the industry Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend strategic investments and enhancements in legal and related technologies Qualifications Proven experience in a lead engineering role supporting legal, risk & compliance, regulatory or similar functions ideal Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, concepts, security best practices, and compliance standards Exemplary ability to design, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap Fluency and Specialization in at least two modern languages such as GO, Java, Python and/or Spark, including object-oriented design Experience architecting and developing a mix of custom and third-party solutions to support strategic initiatives Experience partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational efficiency and automation Experience with legal or related technology domains is a plus (e.g., eDiscovery, document and knowledge management, legal workflow automation, AI with legal, CLM, eBilling & matter management, etc.) Experience 8+ years of experience with architecture and design 8+ years of legal, risk & compliance, regulatory, or similar technology experience 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 10+ years of professional software development experience Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent education or work experience #LI-MK1 Annual Salary $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we're constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. We're an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers' expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you'll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people's lives. Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career - and your potential - in mind. You'll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels. Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose. As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers. Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family's overall well-being. Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance. Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance. Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

Posted 2 weeks ago

Sr. Director, Legal M&A-logo
Sr. Director, Legal M&A
Booking HoldingsNorwalk, CT
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @BookingHoldings. This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office. The Sr. Director, Legal will report to the SVP, Associate General Counsel and be the primary point of contact and advisor to the Corporate Development and Strategy teams on M&A and investment transactions, related regulatory and integration matters, and coordinating trainings, best practices, and information sharing on these and related issues. This individual will play a critical role in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions while also serving as a trusted legal advisor across other corporate functions, including Treasury, Corporate Governance, and broader legal team efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong M&A expertise combined with the flexibility and mindset of a corporate generalist. In this role you will get to: Take the lead legal role in evaluating, negotiating, and concluding M&A and investment transactions, as well as related regulatory matters, including the due diligence process, negotiation of term sheets and definitive transaction agreements, and related matters. Proactive in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating deal documentation and able to take a strategic view in dealing with external counsel, counterparties, and advising internal stakeholders. Assist with the preparation of M&A-related board of directors and committee materials, including working with finance, tax, HR, and our brand companies. Partner closely with the Corporate Development and Strategy teams to evaluate and execute global transactions. Support the Treasury function on corporate finance matters, including hedging & swap transactions and banking relationships. Contribute to general corporate governance and compliance efforts, including regulatory matters, board materials, and SEC/public company matters (if applicable). Collaborate with internal teams (Brand teams, Finance, Accounting, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment and smooth execution on matters. Coordinate trainings, best practices, and information sharing with the brands on M&A, competition, related regulatory, and similar issues. Provide well-reasoned and practical advice and support on various legal matters to other members of the legal team and senior management. What you have: A J.D. from a nationally or internationally recognized law school and excellent academic credentials. Admission in good standing to a State Bar of any jurisdiction in the United States. Minimum of 6-8 years of M&A experience gained through work in a major law firm or corporate law department. Experience navigating M&A-related regulatory issues and integration, as well as more general corporate matters. Proactive, energetic, self-assured professional with good judgment and highest personal integrity. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and address legal issues while coupling legal advice with pragmatic business solutions. Top-notch organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to successfully manage and meet deadlines, including handling multiple simultaneous transactions. Ability to read and understand financial statements. Our Commitment to Diversity Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration. There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant. The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is 252,000-308,000. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more! If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to click the "apply" button! EEO Statement: Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email reasonableaccommodation@bookingholdings.com with your request. M/F/V/D/S #LI-Hybrid

Posted 2 weeks ago

Sr. Manager Legal Billing Operations-logo
Sr. Manager Legal Billing Operations
DLA PiperWashington, DC
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Sr Manager Legal Billing Operations manages, oversees and leads the Client Account Managers and is responsible for the overall daily operations of multiple Client Accounts team. This position is responsible for ensuring that managerial staff receive the training, mentoring and coaching necessary to meet the overall billing and business objectives of the firm. This position continually analyzes the current billing business processes and makes recommendations for improvement based on solid performance metrics. This position tests new systems and supports upgrades and enhancements. Location This position can sit in our Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Reston, Short Hills, Tampa, Washington D.C. or Wilmington offices and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Monitors the daily billing operations of the team. Ensures managerial workloads and Biller level assignments are completed in a timely manner and meet the expectations of the attorneys and clients. Continually tracks metrics for multiple billing teams and makes adjustments to the operations of the team as needed. Responsible for ensuring a group of billing teams meet or exceeds performance standards and metrics. Analyzes business processes and billing book assignments to ensure the most effective processes and balanced workloads are in place. Develops process/workflow/workload improvements based on analysis. Provides appropriate training to ensure that managers are properly implementing and adhering to billing processes such that policies are applied consistently across the department. Develops training materials and delivers training to staff, either in person or using electronic tools. Reviews performance on a continual basis. Coaches and trains managerial and billing staff throughout the year. Completes individual performance reviews and conducts the annual review with the employee. Fields billing inquiries and questions on a daily basis. Interacts with clients, attorneys and staff on a daily basis. Helps resolve billing issues, including account analysis, and assists attorneys with processing and collection of invoices. Participates and supports project management initiatives. May be responsible for managing a specific project to include project planning, development and execution. Plans and facilitates group meetings. Prepares agendas and captures/tracks important discussion items. Serves as subject-matter expert for a group of managers. Responds to inquiries and process escalations posed by attorneys, practice groups or other team members. Continually researches and remains current on best practices. Identifies, documents, and communicates system and procedural issues across departments. Liaises with leads in other departments to develop best practices and implement solutions. Provides leadership to and manages a team of business professionals to include coaching, mentoring and professional development. Responsible for providing performance feedback on a regular basis. Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills Experience with Aderant plus any e-Billing applications is required. Experience with Business Intelligence software and reporting is highly preferred. Advanced proficiency with Excel is required. Must have excellent analytical skills and be comfortable charting large data sets and summarizing trends. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff and timekeepers. Must be a strategic, creative and innovative thinker. Must be team-oriented and have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment which may require long hours to meet workload needs. Must have strong attention to detail. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems required. Must have proven analytical skills. Has ability to work independently and is able to take direction well. Has ability to lead and manage a diverse team and provide training and guidance to ensure consistent application of billing procedures across the team. Must exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or similar field Preferred Education Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field Minimum Years of Experience 8 years of experience in working in managerial capacity in a complex billing function in a AM Law 200 law firm with at least two years minimum of second tier management (managing other managers overseeing a billing/invoicing team.) Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people. Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future. Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Application Process Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $133,625 - $193,920 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). #LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

Posted 1 week ago

Legal Assistant - Litigation-logo
Legal Assistant - Litigation
State of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK
Job Posting Title Legal Assistant - Litigation Agency 049 ATTORNEY GENERAL Supervisory Organization Office of Attorney General Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Job Description Title: Legal Assistant Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Location: Oklahoma City, OK The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for our Litigation Unit. Position Summary: The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, providing legal assistance to multiple attorneys with the preparation of pleadings, briefs, exhibits, correspondence, discovery, and court filings. Qualifications: In addition to ECF experience, knowledge of state and federal filing procedures and rules are required; 10th Circuit filing procedures and rules are a plus. Applicant must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills; excellent spelling and grammar skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Must have the ability to prepare a variety of complex pleadings and correspondence, including Table of Authorities and Indexing, as well as the ability to prioritize workflow and address new priorities as they arise. Heavy litigation experience is preferred, including but not limited to trial preparation; summarizing depositions; organizing and reviewing discovery; managing each attorney's caseload. All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation. The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are "at will" employees. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Posted 1 week ago

Legal Counsel-logo
Legal Counsel
GEA GroupJanesville, WI
As one of the largest suppliers of systems and components for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, GEA is dedicated to engineering for a better world. Our inclusive culture values diversity, integrity, and collaboration. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Responsibilities / Tasks Lead, Draft & Negotiate: Analyze, draft, and negotiate a high volume of complex sales, purchase, confidentiality, and intellectual property agreements with customers, vendors, and third parties. Strategic Advisor: Counsel SFT Division leadership on legal and regulatory matters, ensuring full alignment with global and regional laws. Risk Management: Develop and implement legal risk strategies tailored to industry-specific challenges, promoting the long-term success and sustainability of the division. Training & Enablement: Provide practical contracts and risk management training to both operational and executive GEA employees. Litigation Oversight: Manage the SFT Division's litigation portfolio across North America and Australia, including retention and oversight of external counsel. Your Profile / Qualifications Legal Expertise: Strong experience analyzing, redlining, and negotiating complex contracts. Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate nuanced legal topics to non-lawyers. Organization & Execution: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in high-paced environments. Problem-Solving: Analytical, creative thinker with a solution-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail. Cultural Fluency: Comfort working in a global environment with an appreciation for diverse business practices and cultural dynamics. Tech Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and common contract management tools. Why You'll Love Working Here: Start Strong: Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on day one. Recharge & Refresh: Enjoy 12 paid holidays (including a floating holiday) plus 136 hours of PTO annually. Plan for the Future: A 7% 401(k) employer match helps accelerate your retirement savings. Grow with Us: Tuition reimbursement available to help you advance your skills and career. Live Well: Access to a wellness incentive program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and personal support. Smart Savings: Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts to help manage your healthcare costs. As one of the largest suppliers of systems and components for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, GEA is dedicated to engineering for a better world. Our inclusive culture values diversity, integrity, and collaboration. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Posted 1 week ago

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Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Contact Government ServicesSyracuse, NY
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Employment Type:Full-Time, Entry Level
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Department: Legal

As a CGS paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

  • Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas.
  • Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparations.
  • Assembling trial exhibits, affidavits, discovery in various formats, and other legal documents.
  • Assembling and organizing files and records materials for disposition or transfer to records depository.
  • Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases.
  • Tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews.
  • Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
  • Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

Qualifications:

  • At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred.
  • Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use, researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials.
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients' specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:

https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: info@cgsfederal.com

$63,093.33 - $81,120 a year