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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. logo
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.Tysons Corner, VA
Provides paralegal support to include drafting correspondence, reviewing and responding to subpoenas and information requests. Conducts legal research and proofreads legal documents as assigned. Are you looking for purpose and meaning in your work? Does the idea of working for a financial regulator speak to your moral compass? As a not-for-profit entity, FINRA operates under the oversight of the SEC and sits at the nexus of broker-dealers, policymakers and investors. Because of this structure, FINRA is uniquely positioned to stimulate vibrant markets that protect investors, ensure robust trading activity, foster liquidity, and support innovation and growth. FINRA is hiring a paralegal with strong technical skills including Relativity. Daily use of Relativity is a critical component of this role. Essential Job Functions: Reviews, organizes, and tracks court, arbitration and administrative subpoena requests and files. Researches legal and regulatory sources to locate decisions and responsive documents. Assembles, organizes, duplicates, and disseminates legal materials in response to subpoenas. Drafts correspondence and legal documents, such as record certifications for the corporate secretary and other corporate officers. Proofread, edit, format and finalize legal documents. Categorizes, maintains, and stores legal records and information. Maintains document and electronic files. Receives and responds to inquiries from internal and external constituents regarding legal matters. You'll work in one of our beautiful offices 3x week, DC/Tyson's corner. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred and paralegal certificate. One year of legal office experience. Familiarity using a computer with the full suite of electronic office product applications and electronic discovery. Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills. Strong writing and editing skills. Will need to be able to work in internal electronic databases. Work Conditions: Normal office cubicle environment including regular use of computer and telephone. Limited requirement to travel outside the local area. Some overtime may be required. For work that is performed in CA, CO, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70 CO*: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $52.26 IL*: Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $57.46 Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $35.35, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70 MA: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00 MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00 NJ State: Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70 NY State: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70 Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state. Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA. #LI-hybrid To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. Please note: If the "Apply Now" button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly. FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at EmployeeRelations@finra.org. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs. Time Off and Paid Leave* FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays. Based on full-time schedule Important Information FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code's investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions-including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA's Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President-by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment. You can read more about these restrictions here. As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company's policy on nepotism. Search Firm Representatives Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA. FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at EmployeeRelations@finra.org. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws. FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. 2025 FINRA. All rights reserved. FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

Posted 30+ days ago

CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICES logo
CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESAustin, TX
Senior Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team. This position is a key role related to supporting various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio including eDiscovery activities, workflow management, and attorney support. 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: Prepares a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically complex in format. Reviews incoming documents and material, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. Prepares indictments, arrest warrants, summonses, true bills, motions, orders, non-disclosure applications, and orders, stipulations, plea agreements, grand jury and trial subpoenas, and legal memoranda. Obtains required information from criminal case files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, to include in legal documents before submitting to the appropriate AUSA for review. Ensures when preparing recurring legal documents that they conform to local court rules and the rules governing style and format. Assists attorneys in preparing for trial by independently compiling trial and witness notebooks, preparing and organizing trial exhibits, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists. Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities. Notifies case agents and appropriate office staff of victim/witness issues. Using original and online legal resources including Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis, verifies legal citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Research to confirm that citations are accurate, complete, and consistent with source material. Proofreads, edits, and revises legal briefs. Electronically files legal documents with the U.S. District Court using the CM/ECF system. Develops and organizes tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs. Composes original correspondence which requires a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology Transmitting proposed orders to the court. Requesting extensions of time in certain cases. Advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies. Notifying attorneys representing defendants of various issues. Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into electronic discovery databases and manages those databases. Uploads/downloads into those discovery databases documents and materials received from local, state, and federal law enforcement partners consisting of investigative and forensic reports, bank records, electronic communication records, and audio and video files provided in varying file formats. Manages discovery processing and production. Proficiently bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials using Adobe Acrobat and may employ discovery processing techniques using IPRO Eclipse. Sends continuing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA. Maintains the electronic case files, enters data in the case management system, calendars deadlines using MS Outlook, prepares and files conflict of interest and case opening forms in the electronic case file. Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. 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 #CJ $50,000 - $65,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

CACI International Inc. logo
CACI International Inc.Washington, DC
Senior Paralegal Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) to support the Department of Justice's mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. We are looking for candidates who are able to work in an office setting. Senior Paralegal duties focus on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials. This is an opportunity for you to provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity. This role provides individuals with increasingly more customer interaction and increased responsibility in the development of case support including performing moderately complex research and detailed data analysis using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources (Relativity). You will also be exposed to fast-paced, high-profile, and impactful individual and corporate cases that span the globe. The Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) role is an excellent opportunity for advancement for someone with prior litigation support experience to assist federal prosecutors supporting the Department's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit, a specialized group of prosecutors who work to combat foreign bribery and corruption. You'll work in a fast-paced setting and assist in the investigation and prosecution of various matters to enforce the laws of the United States, up to and including support assistance for witness interviews, deposition preparation, and in-courtroom trial support. You may also serve as team lead to review and provide oversight to Paralegal positions, to add supervisory skills to further your career potential. CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Senior Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity to grow your career. Please apply if you are interested in hearing more! Responsibilities: The Senior Paralegal works under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal. In this role, you will perform litigation services while complying with established procedures, including but not limited to the following: Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery). Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents. Summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files and performs simple legal research. Indexes and tracks exhibits and other material at depositions and at trial. Prepares exhibit cross-references. Assists attorneys in courtroom. Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria. Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc. Qualifications: Required: Four-year college degree. Paralegal certificate or an equivalent level of legal training or experience. Additionally, at least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (including internships) related to business, finance or accounting, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, publishing; or equivalent experience. At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Requires technological proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must have an understanding on how electronically stored information (computer files) work within an operating system including experience effectively managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders. Transferable skills related to Electronically Stored Information (ESI) tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required). Desired: Automated litigation support experience. Document review and Relativity experience. Bi-lingual preferred. ____ What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Your potential is limitless. So is ours. Learn more about CACI here. ____ Pay Range: This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI's government contract for the work location. Minimum Required Hourly Wage: $31.69 There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Posted 1 week ago

CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICES logo
CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESBaltimore, MD
Paralegal Admin Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal Support CGS is seeking a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional legal support for a large federal agency. 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: A Paralegal/Administrative Specialist performs, but is not limited to the following duties: Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution) Provides direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc). Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action) Assists with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports Provide assistance within the Administrative Division on project-based work as well as coverage of administrative duties during employee vacations Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, MICROSOFT SUITE. Qualifications: Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions Good oral and written communications skills Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 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: Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916 Email: info@cgsfederal.com #CJ $45,000 - $55,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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Hunton & WilliamsRichmond, VA
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Paralegal to support the Capital Finance and Real Estate team. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities and other tasks related to one or more of the firm's legal practice areas. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm. Proactively secures billable work, which may require working across teams and offices. Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm's time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guidelines. Accounts for complete workday. Follows the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State in which work is performed. Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Stays abreast of current rules changes and informs team of same. Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases, business transactions or regulatory matters. Analyzes and organizes the information, prepares written reports that lawyers use in determining how cases, business transactions, or regulatory matters should be handled. Assists with preparation of legal documents in draft and final form; assists lawyers during trials, meetings with clients, closings, and regulatory hearings. Compiles data from reference materials such as virtual workrooms, digests, legal encyclopedias, regulations, legislative decisions, practice manuals, and materials produced in the discovery process. Creates and manages virtual workrooms and coordinates with client representatives regarding documentation to be maintained therein. Conducts and responds to general inquiries to obtain or convey information relative to the firm's legal practice. Communicates with clients as appropriate. Drafts correspondence, memoranda to file, and basic documents related to substance of a case or transaction for internal and external use. Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency in firm-supported technology tools. Complies with the firm's Client File Maintenance policy for managing the client file for both electronic and hardcopy files. Ensures a central file is maintained for each client matter and (a) all hardcopy files are barcoded and labeled appropriately at the inception of and throughout the life of each client matter and (b) all electronic files are stored in iManage in the appropriate client matter folders. Ensures timely closing of files. Maintains and monitors workrooms to ensure files are in compliance with our Records policy. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful. Experience: Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful. Other Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required. Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability. Please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. The information offered on this site does not constitute an express or implied contract, and may be modified or revoked without notice at the discretion of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Posted 30+ days ago

CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICES logo
CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESLos Angeles, CA
Paralegal Admin Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal Support CGS is seeking a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional legal support for a large federal agency. 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: A Paralegal/Administrative Specialist performs, but is not limited to the following duties: Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution) Provides direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc). Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action) Assists with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports Provide assistance within the Administrative Division on project-based work as well as coverage of administrative duties during employee vacations Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, MICROSOFT SUITE. Qualifications: Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions Good oral and written communications skills Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent 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: Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916 Email: info@cgsfederal.com #CJ $45,000 - $55,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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Berry, Appleman & LeidenNew York, NY
Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There's no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we're up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun - so, you'll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond. Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren't afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome. We're better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It's a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you! In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match. OVERVIEW: A Paralegal is responsible for coordinating with Attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law matters. Additionally, a Paralegal should have a comprehensive knowledge of the immigration process, mastery of multiple case types, and increasing company client interaction. This role has excellent career-pathing opportunities including the ability to grow into a Senior Paralegal or other career paths. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of Senior Paralegal/Attorney, takes lead in email/phone client communications. Provides guidance to assignees regarding proprietary systems and case processing. Increased understanding of client communication procedures and requirements. Inputs client services rendered and sends to Accounting for processing. Complete competence of case types previously handled and continually strives to advance and broaden knowledge base; demonstrates increasing levels of independence in case handling. Processes more advanced and varied corporate immigration cases. Evaluates cases, relays concerns, and proactively escalates to the appropriate BAL team members(s). Prepares forms, letters, documents and correspondence for attorney review; adapts tools and resources for casework which deviates from templates; increases knowledge of BAL best practices. Manages status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review. Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework as per BAL policy. Prepares internal caseload reports for management. Shares process flow with assignees; Identifies problematic cases and discusses strategies and/or solutions with Attorney. Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc. Initiates contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information; alerts Senior Paralegal and/or attorney regarding potential process delays/problems. QUALIFICATIONS: 2+ years of U.S. corporate immigration experience Bachelor's Degree; 1-year law-related experience under licensed attorney; or PL certificate from ABA approved program Comfortable and ability to thrive in an extremely high-volume environment Demonstrates sound judgement Ability to execute and work well with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and ability to catch errors and correct work and the work of others Superior client service skills Effectively able to prioritize cases, caseload and other assigned tasks (i.e. projects, company management responsibilities, etc.) Ability to meet deadline and goals MS Office, Scan/Copy; learn, apply and effectively navigate daily use of propriety software WORKING CONDITIONS: Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone. Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. Regular and on-time attendance. Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules. A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required. Hours may exceed 40 hours per week. Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. In accordance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this position in New York is between $74,600 and $79,300. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.

Posted 2 weeks ago

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CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESTampa, FL
FOIA Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. 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: Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions. Redact and code responsive documents. Perform legal research. Draft legal documents. Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired. Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have: Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. 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 #CJ $50,000 - $200,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESAustin, TX
Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with any legal accounts. As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the company's portfolio. 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: The Contractor shall provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support reporting to the OGC and will be detailed to assist LITB or IALB. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, personnel resources provided by Contractor shall often develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. Personnel assigned to this task must have the ability to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure. The General Paralegal Task includes but is not limited to the following: Contractor shall receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance; Contractor shall research and locate responsive information documents and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles; Contractor shall perform typical Paralegal functions, including: moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; Contractor shall write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence; Contractor shall assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation; Contractor shall review materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege; Contractor shall prepare privilege logs; Contractor shall maintain documentation of records produced in discovery, correspondence sent, and case management functions performed; Contractor shall assist in the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds; Contractor shall design, generate, and transmit reports regarding case assignments and productivity using case management databases. Contractor shall analyze and interpret requests from customers; Contractor shall research, locate, and gather material relevant to DU requests including conducting outreach and informal interviews to respond to discovery requests and interrogatories; Contractor shall assist in preparation of declarations; Contractor shall scan paper materials to save as an image file (e.g., .PDF); Contractor shall conduct legal privilege reviews using Veritas eDiscovery Platform, Adobe Pro, or other discovery review platforms provided by the FBI; Contractor shall analyze documents and media files, and proficiently apply redactions to diverse types of privileged information; Contractor shall review the work of peers for accuracy and provide constructive edits to ensure quality and thoroughness of review and processing; Contractor shall support and collaborate the management efforts to foster teamwork, planning and decision making; Contractor shall organize and maintain accurate records of assigned requests. This includes keeping detailed case notes, utilizing discovery work plans, using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and entering case information and metrics into the OGC-LITB case tracking database; Contractor shall prepare electronic and/or paper releases for release to customers; Contractor shall provide a high degree of professionalism and customer service in all interactions with DU customers; Contractor shall prioritize and schedule projects to accomplish objectives; Contractor shall assist in representation efforts of the FBI in challenging situations; Contractor shall coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts and shall perform overlays of material returned from classification review; Contractor shall maintain close collaboration of projects with discovery team members; Contractor shall serve as consultant to Government employees regarding privilege application and document production; Contractor shall communicate with employees at all levels of the FBI to complete projects with a high degree of professionalism; Contractor shall provide weekly statuses to management and periodic updates to Assistant General Counsels and other DU customers; Contractor shall conduct searches of FBI systems and databases to retrieve relevant documents or files (e.g., Sentinel, Internal Policy Office Policy Library and Policy Archives); Contractor will perform legal and other research, provide support to the Legal Hold program as well as the Freeze List, and support tasks associated with information management/governance as well as technology and its intersection with the law to name a few Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. 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: Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916Email: info@cgsfederal.com #CJ $83,545 - $107,415 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESNew York, NY
FOIA Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. 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: Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions. Redact and code responsive documents. Perform legal research. Draft legal documents. Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired. Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have: Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. 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 #CJ $50,000 - $200,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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Berry, Appleman & LeidenRichardson, TX
Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There's no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we're up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun - so, you'll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond. Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren't afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome. We're better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It's a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you! In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match. OVERVIEW: A Paralegal is responsible for coordinating with Attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law matters. Additionally, a Paralegal should have a comprehensive knowledge of the immigration process, mastery of multiple case types, and increasing company client interaction. This role has excellent career-pathing opportunities including the ability to grow into a Senior Paralegal or other career paths. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of Senior Paralegal/Attorney, takes lead in email/phone client communications. Provides guidance to assignees regarding proprietary systems and case processing. Increased understanding of client communication procedures and requirements. Inputs client services rendered and sends to Accounting for processing. Complete competence of case types previously handled and continually strives to advance and broaden knowledge base; demonstrates increasing levels of independence in case handling. Processes more advanced and varied corporate immigration cases. Evaluates cases, relays concerns, and proactively escalates to the appropriate BAL team members(s). Prepares forms, letters, documents and correspondence for attorney review; adapts tools and resources for casework which deviates from templates; increases knowledge of BAL best practices. Manages status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review. Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework as per BAL policy. Prepares internal caseload reports for management. Shares process flow with assignees; Identifies problematic cases and discusses strategies and/or solutions with Attorney. Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc. Initiates contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information; alerts Senior Paralegal and/or attorney regarding potential process delays/problems. QUALIFICATIONS: Comfortable and ability to thrive in an extremely high volume environment Demonstrates sound judgement Ability to execute and work well with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and ability to catch errors and correct work and the work of others Superior client service skills Effectively able to prioritize cases, caseload and other assigned tasks (i.e. projects, company management responsibilities, etc.) Ability to meet deadline and goals MS Office, Scan/Copy; learn, apply and effectively navigate daily use of propriety software Typically at least 1+ year(s) U.S. corporate immigration experience. Bachelor's Degree; 1-year law-related experience under licensed attorney; or, PL certificate from ABA approved program. WORKING CONDITIONS: Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone. Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. Regular and on-time attendance. Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules. A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required. Hours may exceed 40 hours per week. Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.

Posted 2 weeks ago

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CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESFairfax, VA
Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with any legal accounts. As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the company's portfolio. 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: The Contractor shall provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support reporting to the OGC and will be detailed to assist LITB or IALB. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, personnel resources provided by Contractor shall often develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. Personnel assigned to this task must have the ability to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure. The General Paralegal Task includes but is not limited to the following: Contractor shall receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance; Contractor shall research and locate responsive information documents and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles; Contractor shall perform typical Paralegal functions, including: moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; Contractor shall write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence; Contractor shall assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation; Contractor shall review materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege; Contractor shall prepare privilege logs; Contractor shall maintain documentation of records produced in discovery, correspondence sent, and case management functions performed; Contractor shall assist in the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds; Contractor shall design, generate, and transmit reports regarding case assignments and productivity using case management databases. Contractor shall analyze and interpret requests from customers; Contractor shall research, locate, and gather material relevant to DU requests including conducting outreach and informal interviews to respond to discovery requests and interrogatories; Contractor shall assist in preparation of declarations; Contractor shall scan paper materials to save as an image file (e.g., .PDF); Contractor shall conduct legal privilege reviews using Veritas eDiscovery Platform, Adobe Pro, or other discovery review platforms provided by the FBI; Contractor shall analyze documents and media files, and proficiently apply redactions to diverse types of privileged information; Contractor shall review the work of peers for accuracy and provide constructive edits to ensure quality and thoroughness of review and processing; Contractor shall support and collaborate the management efforts to foster teamwork, planning and decision making; Contractor shall organize and maintain accurate records of assigned requests. This includes keeping detailed case notes, utilizing discovery work plans, using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and entering case information and metrics into the OGC-LITB case tracking database; Contractor shall prepare electronic and/or paper releases for release to customers; Contractor shall provide a high degree of professionalism and customer service in all interactions with DU customers; Contractor shall prioritize and schedule projects to accomplish objectives; Contractor shall assist in representation efforts of the FBI in challenging situations; Contractor shall coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts and shall perform overlays of material returned from classification review; Contractor shall maintain close collaboration of projects with discovery team members; Contractor shall serve as consultant to Government employees regarding privilege application and document production; Contractor shall communicate with employees at all levels of the FBI to complete projects with a high degree of professionalism; Contractor shall provide weekly statuses to management and periodic updates to Assistant General Counsels and other DU customers; Contractor shall conduct searches of FBI systems and databases to retrieve relevant documents or files (e.g., Sentinel, Internal Policy Office Policy Library and Policy Archives); Contractor will perform legal and other research, provide support to the Legal Hold program as well as the Freeze List, and support tasks associated with information management/governance as well as technology and its intersection with the law to name a few Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. 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: Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916Email: info@cgsfederal.com #CJ $83,545 - $107,415 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESWashington, DC
FOIA Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. 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: Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions. Redact and code responsive documents. Perform legal research. Draft legal documents. Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired. Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have: Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. 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 #CJ $50,000 - $200,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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White Cap Construction SupplyAtlanta, GA
A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. Job Summary The Paralegal - Contracts provides advanced legal support on a variety of legal matters. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents, as well as ensuring contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, this role will conduct day-to-day file management, assist with business communications, handle the administration of Legal programs, and provide back-up support to other colleagues in the Legal department, as needed. Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities Reviews, drafts, and revises a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with applicable laws. Communicates effectively between third parties and internal teams, aligning with departmental and company objectives. Develops, updates, and maintains contract templates, forms, policies, and guidelines. Serves as content manager for the company Contract Management intranet page to ensure all data is current. Coordinates with outside counsel and schedules meetings for attorneys. Gathers information, provides updates, and addresses inquiries from internal clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Reviews outside counsel invoices for compliance with Legal department guidelines. Updates files and enters documents into Legal's contract lifecycle management (CLM) system. Prepares and disseminates reports to management and employees. Responds to and routes incoming legal/process questions. Administers legal systems as needed. Assists in developing and delivering legal education and training. Facilitates meetings and participates in special projects and initiatives. Serves as lead project support for Legal's CLM system, acting as a liaison and implementor between Legal, business stakeholders, and third-party support resources. Manages CLM system, including maintenance of database, templates, users, archiving process, workflow design/builds, and clause library. Receives intake requests from business units for contract needs and disseminate to the appropriate contract managers. Provides administrative support to the Legal department, as needed. Nature and Scope Identifies key barriers/core problems and apply problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results. Work Environment Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Education and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. Preferred Qualifications Notary Public or ability to gain Notary Public certification. Paralegal certificate (e.g. NALA, NFPA) preferred Demonstrated experience supporting CLM implementation projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, e-signature tools (DocuSign), e-billing software (Brightflag), and entity management (CSC), considered a strong plus. Previous in-house experience preferred. Certified Ironclad CLM Solution Administration or ability to obtain certification. If you're looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can't wait to meet you.

Posted 30+ days ago

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AllianceBernstein Holding LPNashville, TN
Who You'll Work With: We are looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join our Mutual Fund Legal Group in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Your impact as both an individual contributor and a team member is critical to the success of the team. The Mutual Fund Legal Group is responsible for coordinating and supervising the legal aspects of our domestic, US registered funds, including ETFs and closed-end funds. AB's funds complex currently consists of over 90 portfolios covering a broad range of investment services including alternatives, equity, fixed income and multi-asset funds. What You'll Do: Assist attorneys with the preparation and update of fund registration statements including Part Cs, and supplements to prospectuses. Assist attorneys in the preparation of documentation related to the organization, reorganization, modification, and liquidation of funds. Assist with uploading and managing Board materials to Diligent and performing other duties relevant to Board materials. Coordinate, compile, organize and review agendas, resolutions, and materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings; assemble and obtain applicable reports for Board Books. Assist in the preparation and execution of fund contracts. Review various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including shareholder reports and N-CENS. Maintain internal document repositories--organize and maintain fund records for assigned funds, including electronic document and file management. Maintain up-to-date listing of officers and portfolio managers for our funds in databases. Develop and maintain "tickler" files and calendars for assigned funds to coordinate workflow and assure adherence to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines. Manage the legal invoice billing process for the group. Assist with certain administrative tasks for the team including scheduling meetings, arranging travel, providing phone coverage and drafting routine correspondence. What We're Looking For: College degree. Minimum of five years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in an in-house legal department of a financial services company, or comparable law firm experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and the ability to learn new databases/programs quickly. Knowledge of Diligent Boards software a plus. Experience working with open-end, closed-end, and exchange-traded funds a plus. We are interested in candidates that pay careful attention to details, are organized and flexible with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced people-oriented environment. Candidate should be a self-starter and must be comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team. About AB We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria. Nashville, Tennessee

Posted 30+ days ago

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StepStone Group Inc.Charlotte, NC
We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world's investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed. POSITION OVERVIEW: You will be responsible for supporting the compliance, corporate governance, and asset management functions within Legal & Compliance for the StepStone Private Wealth team and report into the lead attorney for Private Wealth. You will focus on legal and compliance matters related to the StepStone Private Wealth funds that are regulated under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940 and their subsidiaries and affiliated investment vehicles. You will be responsible for supporting StepStone's asset management functions for Private Wealth and assisting attorneys in North America and Europe with closing private markets investments. You will also work with the lead attorney for Private Wealth and Chief Compliance Officer of the StepStone Private Wealth funds to manage board matters and the implementation of the funds' compliance program. Essential Job Functions Assist the Legal team in all phases of investment transactions from inception to closing, including coordination of communications within and outside the firm, document preparation, closing mechanics and post-closing administration Assist with respect to corporate governance and recordkeeping matters, including board and shareholder matters - resolutions, minutes, meetings, relating to StepStone Private Wealth funds Complete subscription and related documents for private markets fund investments, co- investments, secondary investments and direct investments Assist with testing policies and procedures as they pertain to StepStone Private Wealth funds Support the day-to-day implementation of the StepStone Private Wealth funds' compliance program, including assisting the funds' Chief Compliance Officer in the review of co-investment transactions and compliance reporting Review and negotiate confidentiality agreements Review and complete documentation for transfers in firm-sponsored funds administered by the StepStone Private Wealth team Liaise with broader StepStone Legal Team on entity management matters Organize and appropriately handle/file legal documents and sensitive, confidential information and ensure action/attention required is addressed Assist with regulatory filings, as required and requested Provide additional assistance on securities and general corporate matters as required Gather data and compile various reports for Legal team Partner with attorneys with respect to invoice management and other legal operations matters Educations and/or Work Experience Requirements 5+ years' experience preferred Prior paralegal experience in the fund formation (private equity, real estate private equity, infrastructure private equity or hedge funds) group of a law firm or in-house asset management firm legal department is strongly preferred Experience in corporate governance and securities law matters is a plus 4-year college degree required Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Professionally communicate with all levels of staff, internal and external Highly organized individual who is detail-oriented, logical, able to multi-task and committed to meeting deadlines with limited supervision Strong process improvement orientation; project management skill sets Possess excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written form, and proficiency in the use of electronic document databases and filing systems software and other office equipment is required High level reasoning and ability to make common sense decisions tempered by knowledge, often under difficult time constraints Utilize effective time management skills to maintain a commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is completed accurately and on time Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate Have a strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of StepStone Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Developing People at StepStone

Posted 30+ days ago

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CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICESDallas, TX
FOIA Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. 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: Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions. Redact and code responsive documents. Perform legal research. Draft legal documents. Qualifications: Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired. Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work independently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have: Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. 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 #CJ $50,000 - $200,000 a year

Posted 30+ days ago

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Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerRaleigh, NC
Overview of the firm and function Freshfields is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,700 lawyers in 27 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgments and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference in the communities in which we operate. The Freshfields Global Centre provides both business and legal services to the firm. Our services are delivered in a way which supports the global nature of our firm and our clients, enables our fee earners to deliver exceptional service to our clients and to do that in a way which is efficient and effective. Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognizing that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. Department and Role Summary The Legal Department, made up of both qualified lawyers and non-lawyers, exists to manage the firm's risk exposure and to provide advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues. The role of the Legal Department is to support the firm in pursing the effective management of regulatory, legal, operational, and information security risk to preserve and maximize the value of the firm over the long term. Our vision is for our department to be recognized as a leader amongst comparable, elite law firms. That means being acknowledged internally as providing an excellent service in a commercial and empathetic manner. It means adequately meeting the needs of the firm while remaining agile and cost effective; constantly refining our techniques, objectives and ways of working to respond to changes in the business and the threats we face. The role of the firm's regional Legal Department team is to provide advice to the firm on a range of legal and compliance issues, including conflicts, confidentiality, client due diligence, sanctions, reputational and commercial risk. The role requires a skilled paralegal who will work autonomously as part of a global team to assess straightforward business acceptance requests and ad hoc Legal Department queries. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: With supervision and guidance, to the extent required, from the Business Acceptance team, the key responsibilities include: Playing a key role in supporting the firm's risk management program. Handling securities dealing requests, under the firm's securities dealing policy to help manage the risk of insider trading. Supporting efforts to ensure client and matter data are accurate and up to date, taking a lead role in processing client and matter maintenance requests, and matter transfer requests. Helping to ensure compliance with global AML laws and regulation, by liaising with the business on updating due diligence records to meet enhanced requirements in different jurisdictions, through country clearance requests (where appropriate). Acting as a key point of contact to the business in assisting with requests for information on internal policies. Supporting the firm's anti-bribery policies by taking the lead role in clearing sponsorship, donation, and gifts and hospitality requests. Assisting with ad hoc research and other queries, particularly with respect to InTapp (our conflicts database) and other system-related questions from the wider business. Assisting with knowledge management, which includes but is not limited to maintaining outside counsel guidelines on InTapp Terms, as well as reviewing and tagging outside counsel guidelines for significant provisions. Key Requirements: General This is a hybrid role requiring in office presence three days per week in Freshfields New York or Raleigh office Strong web-based and general research skills Diligent with a strong work ethic Resilient and able to perform under pressure Has initiative and is self-motivated Able to prioritize and multitask, and works in an organized manner Recognizes need for clear, concise and accurate communication An enthusiastic team member, readily assisting on tasks that may be repetitive/administrative where necessary Accountable to others and takes pride in team success Able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring an efficient but accurate turnover of tasks Professional Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required, preferably in law or business At least two years of relevant work experience Previous paralegal experience is desirable Technical Experience: Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Familiar with Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome Competent keyboard skills Ability to obtain competence with database programs, including but not limited to World-Check, Orbis, and CapitalIQ Experience with InTapp Open preferred. Experience with SharePoint preferred. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000 to $70,000. EEO Statement Freshfields US LLP is proud to be an equal employment employer. Our policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Freshfields US LLP Freshfields US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at BusinessServicesRecruitment@Freshfields.com , or you can send your resume to BusinessServicesRecruitment@Freshfields.com , or you can call us at +1-212-277-4000.

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Enbridge Inc.Houston, TX
Posting End Date: October 09, 2025 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position At Enbridge, we embrace new ideas and offer an environment where employees are recognized and respected for their input and opinions. We view our employees as our future leaders and strive to provide an environment that encourages self-improvement, innovation, and growth so that we can promote from within. We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Enbridge offers an exciting, dynamic, and positive work environment. Apply today, we'd love to hear from you! #joinourteam What You Will Do: This Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for document production in litigation responding to subpoenas, assisting on production where necessary, organizes and drafts audit reports, analyzes and summarizes legal documentation, performs legal research, manages litigation dockets and helps contribute to effective legal services. Will work independently, prioritize and deliver against deadlines, across multiple workstreams. Manage and conduct document production in legal proceedings, including but not limited to document review for relevance and risk, redaction, and creation of privilege logs. Support the Digital Forensics Specialist in managing the legal hold process for all of Law Organize, assess, manage, and maintain all the electronic discovery shared between parties during the discovery process of a legal proceeding. With the Digital Forensics Specialist, manage document retention for each BU within the organization. Coordination of filings and responses. Outside Counsel coordination & fees management. Calendar upkeep. Manage assigned litigation files by working directly with the in-house attorneys, business units, outside and opposing counsel. Draft Reports, including audit reports, for ongoing litigation. Draft legal documents and correspondence such as petitions, settlement agreements, letters and memoranda. Provide support to lawyers advising on employee relations issues, such as gathering relevant records and information. Respond to administrative agencies; draft position statements on legal issues and fact situations (for example, EEOC responses, and demand letters). Who You Are: Paralegal with 2-4 years paralegal experience, or a combination of paralegal certification and relevant experience. Experience in litigation, employee relations/employment law support, and/or corporate matters preferred Undergraduate Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience Knowledge of US legal system, including federal and state court systems and legislative and administrative systems and substantive, procedural, public, private and civil law; the ability to identify sources of US law Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and presentation skills. Microsoft Office Suite to include, MS Word, Teams, SharePoint, Excel and Power Point Extensive knowledge of and familiarity with one or more electronic discovery tools. Highly motivated and a quick learner Working Conditions Office environment Periodic travel Need to meet multiple shifting deadlines and priorities often with very specific timelines Perform physical tasks such as lifting objects, reaching, and moving in various terrains Mental Requirements: Ability to comprehend and apply instructions, solve problems collaboratively, articulate ideas clearly, prioritize tasks, make impactful decisions, follow guidelines, and communicate effectively. Flexwork Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #joinourteam #LI-Hybrid At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com. Information For Applicants: Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only. We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check. To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

Posted 3 days ago

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Suffolk CountyHauppauge, New York
An employee in this class provides assistance to attorneys in researching questions of law, investigating facts and preparing various legal documents. Duties are performed under the supervision of an attorney. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : : Research legal issues and questions of law for reference and use in court by attorneys. Research case law and prepare memoranda. Reviews case files to ensure legal sufficiency, a sound factual basis for evidence, and the availability of evidence in pending civil or criminal matters. Prepares subpoenas for attorney review. Conducts preliminary interviews of complainants and witnesses. Prepares draft of discovery and other legal responses for attorneys to review. Drafts various legal papers and routine motion papers in civil and/or criminal matters, and, after review by an attorney, files papers with the court. Prepares reports of witnesses’ observations and/or the nature of a complaint for review and determination by an attorney. Enters notes into the department’s Court Alert case management system as to what transpired on court cases. May be asked to appear in court with an attorney. Processes medical authorizations and reviews and redacts privileged medical information. Assists in gathering relevant documentation from all County departments and reviews and redacts privileged information contained in the documents. Assists attorneys in preparing for trial. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. Salary Range: $49,825 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOPEN COMPETITIVE Either: (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies; OR (b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State; O R (c) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of clerical experience in a law office, at least one (1) year of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research; OR (d) Successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and three (3) year of clerical experience in a law office, at least two (2) years of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Paralegal, Litigation

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.Tysons Corner, VA

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Job Description

Provides paralegal support to include drafting correspondence, reviewing and responding to subpoenas and information requests. Conducts legal research and proofreads legal documents as assigned.

Are you looking for purpose and meaning in your work? Does the idea of working for a financial regulator speak to your moral compass?

As a not-for-profit entity, FINRA operates under the oversight of the SEC and sits at the nexus of broker-dealers, policymakers and investors. Because of this structure, FINRA is uniquely positioned to stimulate vibrant markets that protect investors, ensure robust trading activity, foster liquidity, and support innovation and growth.

FINRA is hiring a paralegal with strong technical skills including Relativity.

Daily use of Relativity is a critical component of this role.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Reviews, organizes, and tracks court, arbitration and administrative subpoena requests and files.
  • Researches legal and regulatory sources to locate decisions and responsive documents.
  • Assembles, organizes, duplicates, and disseminates legal materials in response to subpoenas.
  • Drafts correspondence and legal documents, such as record certifications for the corporate secretary and other corporate officers.
  • Proofread, edit, format and finalize legal documents.
  • Categorizes, maintains, and stores legal records and information.
  • Maintains document and electronic files.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries from internal and external constituents regarding legal matters.

You'll work in one of our beautiful offices 3x week, DC/Tyson's corner.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred and paralegal certificate.
  • One year of legal office experience.
  • Familiarity using a computer with the full suite of electronic office product applications and electronic discovery.
  • Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Will need to be able to work in internal electronic databases.

Work Conditions:

  • Normal office cubicle environment including regular use of computer and telephone.
  • Limited requirement to travel outside the local area.
  • Some overtime may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

CO*: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $52.26

IL*: Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $57.46

Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $35.35, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

MA: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00

NJ State: Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

NY State: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

  • Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Please note: If the "Apply Now" button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly.

FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at EmployeeRelations@finra.org. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

  • Based on full-time schedule

Important Information

FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code's investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions-including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA's Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President-by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.

You can read more about these restrictions here.

As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.

Search Firm Representatives

Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.

FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at EmployeeRelations@finra.org. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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