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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

<div>
 
 Cadwalader, Wickersham &amp; Taft LLP, a global law firm established in 1792, serves a diverse client base, including many of the world's leading financial institutions and corporations in more than 50 countries. We have earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients' goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Attorney Development Department handles all aspects of attorney development initiatives including first year associate orientation programs, mentoring, evaluations, compensation, department specific training, firm-wide training, inclusion and engagement initiatives and general attorney policies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Assist Managers of Professional Development, Senior Managers, Directors, and the Chief Attorney Development and Inclusion Officer
 
 
 with various projects including providing administrative support to the attorney evaluation and compensation process.
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 Assist Managers of Professional Development with practice group specific weekly deliverables, administrative tasks, initiatives and events.
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 Coordinate and attend attorney functions and is a visible part of the Firm culture.
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 Direct attorneys to resources within the Firm to help resolve concerns or issues and coordinate available resources to find solutions.
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 Track department calendar of activities and identifying potential conflicts with other firm events.
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 Manage meeting and program logistics including scheduling, securing meeting rooms, coordinating meeting room set-up and materials, and trouble-shooting.
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 Draft and distribute firm-wide electronic invitations.
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 Assist with maintaining and updating all CLE and lawyer training and professional development files and records.
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 Help coordinate first year associate program and firm-wide training programs.
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 Help coordinate inclusion and engagement initiatives and programs.
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 Help coordinate pro bono initiatives and programs.
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 Perform ongoing administrative tasks for the department such as: update budget tracking spreadsheets and other department reports; department correspondence; maintain files; data entry and database maintenance.
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 Requirements
 
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 Bachelor's Degree
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 Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; background with Survey Monkey a plus
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 Excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling skills
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 Ability to work collaboratively with others and interact with all levels of staff
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 Professional demeanor
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 Strong communication skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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 Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
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 The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $55,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location from which the applicant will be performing the job.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 EEOC:
 
 Cadwalader is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local law
 
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Attorney Development Assistant

The ONeil Search Group

<div>
 
 Attorney Assistant needed at a Leading Global Law Firm in NYC
 
 
 
 
 Two (2) &ndash; five (5) years in legal or professional services; large firm experience a plus
 
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Be the first point of contact for clients as a friendly and responsive professional.
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 Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings across global time zones.
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 Review and triage emails and calls to reduce administrative burden on attorneys.
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 Handle client onboarding to include conflict checks, engagement letters, and database updates.
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 Own the billing process: prepare proformas, monitor budgets, and liaise with clients.
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 Coordinate travel, prepare expense reports, and manage vendor payments.
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 Create and edit documents with precision, following firm standards.
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 Support client meetings, video conferences, and events with seamless logistics.
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 Maintain client and matter files, assist with audits and compliance reporting.
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 Collaborate across departments and volunteer for overflow work.
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 Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
 
 
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 What You Bring
 
 
 
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 Experience: Two (2) &ndash; five (5) years in legal or professional services; large firm experience a plus.
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 Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office, top-notch communication, and organizational finesse.
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 Mindset: Forward-thinking, proactive, and committed to excellence.
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 Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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 Billing Expertise: Experience with electronic billing and budget tracking is a plus.
 
 
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Attorney Assistant

Law Offices of Vlad Portnoy, P.C.

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 $55 &ndash; $60 hourly
 
 
 
 
 
 No Recruiters
 
 
 
 
 The Law Offices of Vlad Portnoy, P.C., a boutique trusts &amp; estates firm serving New York and New Jersey, is seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Associate Attorney to support the firm while our Senior Attorney is on maternity leave. This is a contract role with temp-to-perm potential after a 90-day period.
 
 
 You will work closely with Managing Attorney Vlad Portnoy, Esq., and play a key role in managing active cases and supporting ongoing client needs.
 
 
 
 Work Structure
 
 
 
 This role offers a hybrid schedule with a blend of in-office and remote work. Specific office/remote days will be coordinated with the managing attorney.
 
 
 
 Compensation &amp; Structure
 
 
 
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 $55/hr (negotiable)
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 90-day temp-to-perm evaluation period
 
 
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 Compensation:
 
 $55 - $60 hourly
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Associate Attorney

Penda Aiken, Inc.

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Title: Executive Secretary</h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h3>
The Executive Secretary provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief. This role involves managing recruitment processes, supervising clerical staff, coordinating major projects, and ensuring smooth office operations within the Labor Bureau.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Recruitment &amp; Onboarding
<ul><li>Provide optimization suggestions for improving recruitment processes and implement practical improvements.
</li><li>Develop clear implementation plans with timelines and responsibilities.
</li><li>Conduct interviews for temporary employees and coordinate interviews for potential hires.
</li><li>Assist with onboarding by submitting IT requests and ordering equipment (desk phones, laptops, nameplates).
</li><li>Manage intern hiring process: schedule interviews, send correspondence, upload documents to RMS, complete appointment forms.
</li></ul>
</li><li>Administrative &amp; Supervisory Duties
<ul><li>Supervise clerical staff: assign work, address performance issues, provide feedback, and develop improvement plans.
</li><li>Oversee mail review, sorting, and distribution for assigned Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs).
</li><li>Supervise mailings and assist with mail merges.
</li><li>Serve as Bureau&rsquo;s point of contact for agency-wide projects and communications.
</li><li>Coordinate translation and interpretation services.
</li><li>Request court reporters/videographers via Veritext.
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</li><li>Office Operations &amp; Communication
<ul><li>Report service issues for office printers and manage part replacements.
</li><li>Handle receipt and distribution of CAFA notices, Labor Law Section 215 notices, and other public notices.
</li><li>Coordinate room reservations for meetings and subpoena hearings.
</li><li>Ensure visitor clearance by updating security lists.
</li><li>Communicate with the public and other OAG divisions to resolve mail or court document issues.
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</li><li>Document &amp; Data Management
<ul><li>Maintain and update Bureau SharePoint (calendars, AODs, org charts, directories, press releases).
</li><li>Post Labor Bureau AODs to public website and shared folder.
</li><li>Manage non-compete intakes and phone intakes; enter details into NYMatters and assign as needed.
</li><li>Archive and file closed case files and WC cases using PAM database; coordinate with Records for FOIL requests.
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</li><li>Executive Support
<ul><li>Schedule meetings for Bureau Chief, Deputy Bureau Chief, and senior staff.
</li><li>Prepare agendas and ensure performance evaluation deadlines are met.
</li><li>Arrange travel and submit receipts via SFS for reimbursement.
</li><li>Coordinate office equipment and administrative needs with IT and Administration.
</li><li>Communicate building issues with NYCAdminOp.
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</li><li>General Administrative Tasks
<ul><li>Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
</li><li>Deliver and collect time-sensitive items from print shop.
</li><li>Prepare cover letters, fax cover sheets, and envelopes for attorney correspondence.
</li><li>Draft office policies and procedures for mail and fax handling.
</li></ul></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Education</h3>
<ul><li>Technical Degree or Certificate Program</li></ul></div>

Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

NYLAG

<div>About NYLAG: 
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combating economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG&rsquo;s staff of 410 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. 
 
Job description 
NYLAG&rsquo;s Community Access Programs Unit and Consumer Protection Unit have an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney to join our team and work on increasing access to justice in Brooklyn. The Staff Attorney will focus on combatting deed theft, and other scams, aimed at robbing New Yorkers of their ability to maintain generational wealth. The Staff Attorney will staff CAPU&rsquo;s Mobile Legal Help Center and partner with elected officials and community-based organizations to bring legal services directly into the communities NYLAG serves. The Staff Attorney will conduct intake, provide advice and counsel, and assist clients with other brief legal services. The Staff Attorney will also create and give, Know Your Rights presentations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work directly within the communities NYLAG serves. The Staff Attorney will be supervised by the Director of the Community Access Programs Unit and also report to the Associate Director of the Consumer Protection Unit. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provide direct legal services, including executing basic wills, Transfer on Death Deeds, property transfers and Powers of Attorney as well as assisting with pro se probate and administration petitions, Heir at Law Deeds, analyzing homeowners&rsquo; circumstances in order to advise on courses of action and other legal matters that arise.</li><li>
Conduct intakes on NYLAG&rsquo;s Mobile Legal Help Center and at community-based sites.</li><li>
Assist with building relationships with community-based organizations and elected officials.</li><li>
Provide legal guidance and respond to inquiries from partner organizations, clients, volunteers, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Develop and deliver Know Your Rights presentations.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison between the various NYLAG units doing trusts and estates and advance planning work.</li><li>
Complete administrative duties including updating NYLAG case management records, maintaining and updating files and case notes, and assisting in grant reporting as needed.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 

Qualifications<ul><li>
JD from an accredited law school.
</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice is preferred.</li><li>
Experience in trust and estates law is preferred.</li><li>
Experience conducting community outreach, including but not limited to Know Your Rights events, is preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to respond promptly to high volume communications.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively with a team as well as independently.
</li><li>Comfort with outreach, networking and professional relationship building.</li></ul> 

NYLAG&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Employment type:
 
 Full-time 
 
Professional Level:
<ul><li> Professional</li></ul> 

Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $87,210 - $93,175. 
 
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. 
 
Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf. 
 
Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. 
 
NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG&rsquo;s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG&rsquo;s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. 

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Staff Attorney

Novo Law Group

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our reputable law firm. The ideal candidate will possess a foundation in various legal disciplines, including estate planning, personal injury law, litigation, and patent law. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your legal expertise within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling diverse legal matters, conducting comprehensive research, and drafting legal documents to support our clients' needs.Duties<ul><li>Manage and oversee a wide range of legal cases across multiple practice areas</li><li>Conduct thorough legal research utilizing tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and legal opinions.</li><li>Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, contracts, briefs, and memoranda with precision and clarity.</li><li>Negotiate on behalf of clients in settlement discussions or contractual agreements to achieve favorable outcomes.</li><li>Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, or negotiations when necessary.</li><li>Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues on complex legal issues and contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures.</li><li>Stay current with evolving laws and regulations relevant to practice areas</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>Admission to the state bar and in good standing in NY or NJ. (candidates awaiting admission is ok)</li><li>Proven experience or strong interest in practice areas such as civil litigation.</li><li>Proficiency with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.</li><li>Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear and persuasive legal documents.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with a strategic approach to client advocacy.</li><li>Experience with legal drafting and administrative tasks within a law office setting is preferred.</li><li>Ability to conduct detailed legal research and analysis efficiently.</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple cases simultaneously. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for attorneys committed to delivering exceptional legal services across diverse practice areas while continuously expanding their expertise.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

High Rise Capital

<div>High Rise Capital LLC is a growing funding company. We are looking for an in-house general counsel. Must have experience in serving lawsuits and handling disputes. We are a high-volume firm seeking a motivated and dependable attorney. Must have experience in Business litigation. Must practice in New York and Connecticut. Experience in any of those states is necessary.
Description:<ul>
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Managing a high-volume caseload</li>
<li>Drafting summons and complaints, Affidavits of debts, and dealing with the marshals</li>
<li>Post judgment enforcement</li>
<li>Sending out UCC and negotiating settlements</li>
<li>Litigating cases</li>
<li>High volume (6-7 figures regularly) settlements</li>
<li>Reviewing pleadings and other legal documents</li>
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Requirements<ul>
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Admitted attorney with at least two years of experience</li>
<li>Independent worker</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Must be able to manage a caseload from start to finish</li>
<li>Must have license in Connecticut(preffered) and New York
</li></ul>Benefits
This can be a part-time job or full-time job</div>

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