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Sobel Pevzner, LLC

Insurance defense firm seeking a receptionist/legal assistant for our New York City Offices. Responsibilities include answering and carefully screening phone calls; triaging messages to appropriate staff members; and assisting with basic administrative support to facilitate the workflow as needed.Candidates must have a professional appearance, polished demeanor as well as a respect for confidentiality and discretion. Candidates should also be detailed oriented and possess a positive and upbeat attitude.Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reception/Public Contact - Answers telephone calls, takes detailed messages, responds to inquiries and routes calls to appropriate parties.</li><li>Filing - Maintains office filing and storage systems by sorting, and filing written material in alphabetical, numerical, or subject order as needed. Retrieves material from files upon request and keeps records of the movement of file materials.</li><li>Mail Distribution - Receives sorts and performs simple screening of mail and send out dated materials and other documentation according to predetermined instructions. Opens, sorts, routes and distributes mail to the appropriate party.</li><li>Administrative Support - Provides basic administrative support such as preparing letters, memorandum, correspondence and other documents.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Brach Eichler

One of New Jersey’s Top Ranked Law Firms seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to provide support to the healthcare department. Candidate will be carrying out various administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or healthcare organization. Candidate must possess a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional document drafting skills, and ability to interact effectively with attorneys and clients. Qualifications and Skills Required:
 Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF.
 Ability to coordinate work assignments, prepare legal correspondence and documents, transcribe digital dictation, organize and maintain files and records.
 Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package. Benefits provided include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan and time-off benefits. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications. For more information, or to apply for employment, please send resume and salary expectations to: Kristin Wrona, Director of Human Resources - kwrona@bracheichler.com.
 Brach Eichler LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Minorities and/or women are encouraged to apply.

Legal Assistant – Healthcare (5+ years’ experience)

Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider

<div>Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We&rsquo;re Axinn.
Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.
Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.
At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients. 
Under the supervision of the Administrative Team Manager, this position has primary responsibility for the performance of clerical/administrative activities and coordination of activities and events as necessary. This position will perform a variety of administrative and staff support duties for the assigned area or pool, with limited supervision.
Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>
General administrative support services<ul><li>
Maintain calendar and contacts</li><li>
Room scheduling/reservations (individual and group meetings)</li><li>
Meet/greet clients; arrange meetings (including any beverage/food and AV requirements)</li><li>
Track monthly expenses, prepare expense reports and manage corporate card accounts</li><li>
Make travel arrangements</li><li>
Respond timely to emails requesting other assistance</li></ul></li><li>
Documentation<ul><li>
Proofread documents upon attorney request</li><li>
Perform photocopying, scanning, faxing, binding, filing, etc.</li><li>
Create TOCs and TOAs</li><li>
Prepare legal correspondence, documents, electronic filings, etc.</li><li>
Create and maintain files</li><li>
Prepare new client/matter forms; engagement letters, etc.</li><li>
Create binders</li></ul></li><li>
Track attorney bar/court admissions/CLE information</li><li>
Conduct minor non-billable research for assigned attorneys (i.e., filings, court cases, patents, etc&hellip;)</li><li>
Enter attorney hours into time management system and manage contract attorney time as applicable</li><li>
Review and edit of monthly prebills; drafting cover letters for same</li><li>
Minor personal work for a Partner</li><li>
Provide back-up services for other admins or office personnel</li><li>
Other duties and special projects as assigned</li></ul>
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:<ul><li>
Associate&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
2+ years general office experience required, prior law firm experience is preferred.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>
General knowledge of office equipment and tools.</li><li>
Strong Microsoft Office skills &ndash; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various document management tools.</li><li>
Ability to build rapport with attorneys and professional staff.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.</li><li>
The ability to work independently but within a team environment.</li></ul>
Benefits
At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:<ul><li>
Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility</li><li>
Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)</li><li>
Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance</li><li>
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)</li><li>
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options</li><li>
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)</li><li>
Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Student loan refinancing discounts</li><li>
Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program</li><li>
Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)</li></ul>
Position Details
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay will be commensurate with the incumbent&rsquo;s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $36.00 &ndash; $43.00 hourly. This position is currently available in our NY office location only.
Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond</div>

Legal Administrative Assistant

Attorney General, Office of the

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Solicitor General DivisionCriminal Appeals & Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau – New York CityAssistant Attorney GeneralReference No. CAFHC_NYC_AAG_3806Application Deadline is September 26, 2025Salary Range: $83,594- $178,463 + $4,000 in location payTo be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneysThe Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals and Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau. The bureau represents the state in all appellate litigation arising from criminal prosecutions brought by OAG, including cases brought by the Public Integrity Bureau, the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, the Organized Crime Task Force, and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and must be provided an opportunity to intervene in any case in which the constitutionality of a state criminal statute is challenged.The bureau also responds to federal habeas corpus petitions bringing constitutional challenges to state court convictions obtained by district attorneys throughout the state, as well as challenges to state parole determinations and other state action that results in custody. Additionally, the bureau provides advice and counsel on criminal matters to state prosecutors and others throughout OAG. Attorneys in the bureau draft briefs and motion papers and present arguments in all federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout New York.
 
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience; demonstrated skills in legal research, analysis, and writing; a talent for oral advocacy; and an interest in thinking about the law. Prior criminal appellate experience or clerkship experience is required.Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state and be admitted to practice law in New York state. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
 
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page: ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdfAs an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
 
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Attorney: Criminal Appellate or Clerkship Experience (3806)

Sei Labs

<div>
 
 About Sei
 
 
 
 Sei Labs builds open sourced technology for the high-performance Sei Blockchain, the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain designed to scale with the industry. The unique optimizations built into Sei enable Web3 applications to reach Web2 level scale and performance, driving the mass adoption of digital assets.
 
 
 The Sei Labs team is comprised of former Google, Goldman Sachs, Robinhood, Nvidia, and Databricks veterans dedicated to onboarding the next billion users onto a vibrant ecosystem of applications.
 
 
 Sei Labs has raised over $30M from top investors including Jump Crypto, Multicoin Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global, Hudson River Trading, and Flow Traders.
 
 
 We're a globally distributed team with a fully remote workforce. Check out our website and docs for more details.
 
 
 Legal at Sei
 
 
 Sei Labs is seeking a motivated
 
 Associate Counsel (Commercial &amp; Corporate)
 
 to join our growing legal team. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 2-4 years of experience who is eager to expand their skills in commercial contracting, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal support. You&rsquo;ll work closely with the General Counsel and broader legal team to support Sei Labs&rsquo; growth, while building your own skill set in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
 
 
 The Associate Legal Counsel will focus primarily on
 
 commercial agreements and general corporate matters
 
 , helping to establish standard SLAs, streamline contract workflows, and support the legal team in managing day-to-day operations. At the same time, this role provides meaningful exposure to complex commercial and regulatory issues, with ample
 
 room for growth
 
 into broader areas of blockchain, fintech, and corporate law.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., SaaS, vendor, services, partnership, licensing).
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 Develop and maintain standard SLAs, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency in legal operations.
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 Support entity management and corporate governance, including drafting board consents, maintaining corporate records, and assisting with cross-border matters.
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 Collaborate with business teams (BD, Finance, Product, Engineering) to address legal issues in commercial projects.
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 Partner with senior lawyers on complex matters, including regulatory, compliance, and strategic deals.
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 Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes to &ldquo;keep the trains running&rdquo; across the company.
 
 
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 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
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 2&ndash;4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally as an associate at a law firm or in-house at a SaaS/technology company.
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 Strong drafting and negotiating skills with attention to detail in commercial contracts.
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 Some exposure to corporate governance preferred; curiosity about blockchain and emerging technology a plus.
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 Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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Associate Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Guggenheim Securities

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 Guggenheim Securities, LLC is seeking a talented, motivated individual to join a small, collegial, team-oriented legal department in support of the firm&rsquo;s fast-growing investment banking and capital markets business. This role offers broad exposure to transactional work, real-time client interaction, and the chance to work alongside subject matter experts on sophisticated financial transactions. In addition to solid contract negotiating and drafting experience and strong communication skills, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of work experience with a national law firm in a transactional law practice.
 
 
 The legal department provides its lawyers with hands-on legal training and mentoring, as well as with myriad opportunities to develop unique legal and analytical skills across a wide variety of transactions and strategic situations, including in areas of unique relevance to in-house lawyers at financial institutions, such as advisory support, engagement letter negotiation, participation in committee processes and risk calibration. We believe talent development is critical to our growth strategy in the changing legal services landscape.
 
 
 
 Essential Job Functions
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate and maintain key documentation associated with investment banking and capital markets transactions, including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, marketing and disclosure documents and disclaimers
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 Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across a wide range of coverage areas
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 Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and contract management systems
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the firm to deliver timely, practical legal guidance
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 Other duties as assigned, which may include support for senior legal team on transactional and restructuring matters such as assistance with Chapter 11 filings, disclosures and court documents
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Knowledge of the financial services industry, and awareness of laws, rules, regulatory requirements and risks impacting broker-dealers
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 Effective process management abilities
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 Self-starter who enhances technical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, research and staying current with best practices and relevant developments
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 Interest in developing the &ldquo;trusted advisor&rdquo; brand and building internal and external contact networks
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 Highly motivated, critical thinker, who is proactive, innovative and creative
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 Excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills
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 Intellectual curiosity and comfortable navigating new legal issues
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 High professional maturity; confident engaging with senior bankers and external counsel
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 Sound judgment with an ability to identify practical solutions to business questions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
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 Ability to multi-task, meet dynamic deadlines and prioritize among multiple assignments
 
 
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 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 At least 2 years of work experience with a national law firm in a transactional law practice, with a J.D. from accredited law school, admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
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 Exposure to sophisticated M&amp;A, capital markets and/or generalist practice (ideally with rotation through two or more practice areas)
 
 
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 Work Location
 
 
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 Currently, this role is expected to be in the &shy;&shy;&shy;&shy;New York office at least 4 days per week.
 
 
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 Salary
 
 
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 Annual base salary between $175,000 - $190,000
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 The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.
 
 
 Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
 
 For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at GSLateralRecruiting@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.518.9200.
 
 
 
 Guggenheim Securities, LLC (&ldquo;GS&rdquo;) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.
 
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Associate Legal Counsel

Court Administration, Office of

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Unified Court System’s Office for Justice Initiatives (OJI) oversees the implementation of programs that aim to provide equal access to justice in New York State Courts, judiciary civil legal services programming, New York’s problem-solving courts, child welfare, and juvenile and adolescent justice initiatives, including implementation of legislation raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York, and the court system’s Equal Justice Initiative. This position is assigned to the Division of Access to Justice within the OJI and will include collaboration across divisions. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; developing written materials for unrepresented court users; developing and overseeing volunteer programs such as the Attorney Emeritus Program and the Court Navigator Program; training volunteers; collecting data; and drafting reports. Some travel is required.
 
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM’S OFFICE FOR JUSTICE INITIATIVES (OJI) IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) POSITION IN THE COUNSEL SERIES. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED.POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE COUNSEL JG: 28BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Senior Counsel title; or Three years relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months pre-admission experience.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Counsel research, prepare and analyze complex legal questions and issues concerning proposed administrative rules, legislation, and litigation. They advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs and perform other related duties. Associate Counsel also assist the Assistant Deputy Counsel in specialized areas of the law which relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the unified court system.POSITION TITLE: SENIOR COUNSEL JG: 26BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and two (2) years of service in the Senior Assistant Counsel title; or Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Counsel research and analyze complex legal questions and issues related to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. With substantial independence from supervision, Senior Counsel draft proposed rules and legislation, litigate cases, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNSEL JG: 23BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Assistant Counsel research and analyze legal questions and issues related to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. Under supervision, Senior Assistant Counsel prepare proposed administrative rules and legislation, litigate cases, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.LOCATION: OFFICE FOR JUSTICE INITIATIVESNEW YORK, NY (MANHATTAN)
 
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