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Kincaid Law Firm

DescriptionWe are a growing law firm seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Office Administrator to support day-to-day firm operations. This fully remote role is ideal for someone with prior law firm experience who is comfortable handling billing, client intake, administrative workflows, and client communication with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage client accounts, billing, invoicing, payments, and some light bookkeeping</li><li>Oversee client intake processes, onboarding paperwork, and ongoing client communication through closing out the intake</li><li>Track deadlines, manage calendars, and support document filing and organization</li><li>Communicate with clients, vendors, and third parties professionally and empathetically</li><li>Assist with administrative systems, workflows, and general firm operations</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent (required)</li><li>Prior experience with administrative and operational support (required)</li><li>Post‑secondary education in business, administration or operations, or legal studies (preferred)</li><li>Prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment (preferred)</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Comfortable handling confidential information and working remotely</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calendaring tools, and document management systems</li></ul>Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Washington State (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Legal Office Administrator

Modern Family Law

<div>Modern Family Law, a boutique law firm which specializes in Family Law, is looking for a compassionate, innovative, and respected Senior Systems Administrator &amp; Cyber Security Specialist to work remotely near one of our locations. Modern Family Law offers dynamic compensation, a wide array of benefit selections, and a culture built on family.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator &amp; Cyber Security Specialist to support and secure our 100% remote law firm operating in an all-Apple macOS environment. This role is critical to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive legal and client data while supporting a modern, cloud-first technology stack. 
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, cybersecurity best practices, and macOS enterprise management, combined with a strong understanding of compliance and risk management in a professional services or legal environment. 
This role is fully remote and requires the ability to work independently, proactively, and with a high degree of ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
Systems Administration &amp; Infrastructure<ul><li>
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure with an emphasis on Microsoft Azure architecture and integration with Microsoft 365.</li><li>
Administer and optimize Microsoft Office 365, including Azure AD (Entra ID), identity management, conditional access, MFA, and security policies.</li><li>
Manage and support a 100% macOS endpoint fleet using Jamf Pro and Apple best practices.</li><li>
Oversee user provisioning, device lifecycle management, patching, and endpoint compliance.</li></ul>
Cyber Security &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>
Lead the firm&rsquo;s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring protection of confidential legal and client data.</li><li>
Administer and monitor Bitdefender for endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response.</li><li>
Implement and enforce security controls aligned with CompTIA Security+ domains, NIST principles, and legal industry best practices.</li><li>
Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments.</li><li>
Develop and maintain incident response plans, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery procedures.</li></ul>
Cloud Applications &amp; SaaS Administration<ul><li>
Administer and support key SaaS platforms:</li><li><ul><li>
NetDocuments (document management and security configurations)</li><li>
Zoom (secure collaboration and meeting governance)</li><li>
Adobe (licensing and security management)</li><li>
Salesforce (user access, security controls, and integrations)</li><li>
ChatGPT / AI tools with a focus on secure and ethical usage within a legal environment</li></ul></li><li>
Ensure secure integration and access control across all platforms.</li></ul>
Identity, Compliance &amp; Governance<ul><li>
Architect and manage Azure-based identity and access management solutions.</li><li>
Enforce least‑privilege access models and Zero Trust principles.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with legal industry standards related to data privacy, attorney‑client confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Produce documentation, policies, and procedures related to security, IT operations, and compliance.</li></ul>
Leadership &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>
Act as a senior technical advisor to firm leadership on technology and security strategy.</li><li>
Provide escalation support and mentorship for IT operations as needed.</li><li>
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff in a remote‑first environment.</li></ul>
Technical Environment:<ul><li>
Operating Systems: macOS (100%), iOS</li><li>
Cloud &amp; Identity: Microsoft Azure, Azure AD / Entra ID</li><li>
Productivity: Microsoft Office 365</li><li>
Document Management: NetDocuments</li><li>
Security: Bitdefender, MFA, Zero Trust</li><li>
Endpoint Management: Jamf Pro</li><li>
Collaboration: Zoom</li><li>
CRM: Salesforce</li><li>
AI Tools: ChatGPT (secure and compliant use)</li></ul>
Work Environment<ul><li>
100% Remote</li><li>
Must be available during standard U.S. business hours with flexibility for security incidents.</li><li>
High level of autonomy and trust; performance driven by outcomes, not micromanagement.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Experience<ul><li>
10+ years of progressive experience in systems administration, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure roles.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience as an Azure Architect, including:</li><li><ul><li>
Azure AD / Entra ID</li><li>
Microsoft 365 security &amp; compliance</li><li>
Cloud identity, networking, and security design</li></ul></li><li>
Extensive experience managing macOS environments at scale.</li><li>
Proven experience supporting remote‑first organizations, ideally in a law firm, legal services, or other high‑confidentiality industry.</li><li>
Hands‑on experience with:</li><li><ul><li>
Jamf (MDM)</li><li>
Bitdefender or comparable endpoint security platforms</li><li>
NetDocuments or similar legal DMS platforms</li></ul></li></ul>
Certifications (Required and/or Strongly Preferred)<ul><li>
CompTIA Security+ (Required)</li><li>
Microsoft Azure certifications (strongly preferred), such as:</li><li><ul><li>
Azure Solutions Architect Expert</li><li>
Azure Security Engineer Associate</li></ul></li><li>
Apple certifications (preferred):</li><li><ul><li>
Apple Device Support or Deployment certifications</li></ul></li><li>
Additional cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are a plus.</li></ul>
Education (Preferred, Not Required)<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred but not required.</li><li>
Significant, directly relevant professional experience combined with industry‑recognized certifications is considered equally qualifying.</li><li>
A Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus but not a determining factor for this role.</li></ul>
Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>
Systems thinking with the ability to understand and optimize complex workflows.</li><li>
Strong process design and optimization capabilities.</li><li>
Ability to structure and interpret data to drive decision-making and performance improvements.</li><li>
Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff.</li><li>
Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context.</li><li>
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to quickly learn new technology.</li><li>
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.</li><li>
Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> 
Physical &amp; Communication Requirements<ul><li>
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a telephone, text messaging, or email.</li><li>
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk while typing, using a mouse, and looking at a computer screen.</li><li>
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and lift items up to 10 lbs as needed.</li></ul>
 Equal Emphasis Statement
We recognize that technical excellence comes from a variety of paths. Candidates with extensive real‑world experience, strong certifications, and a proven track record of securing and operating complex environments are encouraged to apply, regardless of formal education.
Mandatory Notices for Applicants:
ADA Compliance: Candidates must be able to perform the role with or without reasonable accommodation. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Director of People &amp; Culture in advance. 
Compensation and Benefits: $120,000 - $135,000. This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the base salary that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, HSA/FSA options, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and access to an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations. 
Modern Family Law will consider all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has zero tolerance for harassment of any kind. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender experience, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, military status (including discharge status), genetic information, or any other protected class status as set forth by local, state, and federal law. 
Benefits 
<ul><li>
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li><li>
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)</li><li>
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)</li><li>
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li><li>
Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability</li><li>
Training &amp; Development</li>
Work From Anywhere <li>- eligible after 6 months</li></ul></div>

Senior Systems Administrator & Cyber Security Specialist

City of Washington

<div>Job Summary
The City of Washington is seeking an energetic, organized, and high-level executive assistant and communications expert to serve as our next Assistant to the City Administrator/Communications Coordinator. This unique and dynamic position provides direct support to executive leadership and elected officials while playing a key role in shaping and implementing the City's communication strategy.
Key RespONSIBILITIES
ExecutiveAdministrative Support<ul><li>
Provide direct support to the City Administrator on key initiatives and special projects. Project management opportunities abound!</li><li>
Assist in preparation of City Council agendas, reports, presentations, and briefing materials.</li><li>
Attend meetings and events with City leadership, providing follow-up and coordination as needed.</li><li>
Help track strategic priorities, departmental projects, and organizational goals.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison between the City Administrator's office, departments, and elected officials.</li></ul>
CommunicationPublic Engagement<ul><li>
Lead and implement the City's strategic communications efforts across multiple platforms.</li><li>
Develop engaging content for social media, website updates, newsletters, and press releases.</li><li>
Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and public information requests.</li><li>
Enhance community outreach initiatives and promote transparency in local government.</li><li>
Design visually appealing materials using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Assist with branding, messaging, and storytelling to strengthen community identity.</li></ul>
Ideal Candidate<ul><li>
Outgoing, approachable, and relationship-driven.</li><li>
Politically astute with an understanding of local government operations.</li><li>
Highly-organized with strong attention to detail.</li><li>
Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Creative and willing to bring forward new ideas and approaches.</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Degree in Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, or related field.</li><li>
2&ndash;5 years of relevant experience (municipal experience preferred).</li><li>
Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), and social media platforms.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.</li></ul>
How to Apply
Send in your cover letter and resume via our City website at https://ciwashington.aaimtrack.com/jobs/
Questions? Contact our Human Resources Manager, Maureen Chambers, at mchambers@ci.washington.il.us.
History of Washington
Established in 1825, Washington has a rapidly growing population of over 16,000 residents. We're proud of our reputation as a vibrant community offering a high quality of life supported by excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, diverse parks and recreational offerings, and a resident population motivated by community involvement and volunteerism.
Who We Are
As a local government agency, we strive to provide superior City services through participation in a responsible, accessible, and transparent City government, and recognize that being of service to the citizens and visitors of Washington is at the center of everything we do.
The City employs roughly 80 highly qualified individuals and offers a robust benefits package. We work hard, care for each other, and find joy in serving the community of Washington.</div>

Assistant to City Administrator/Communications Coordinator

BreakForth Solutions

<div>BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Analyst (Executive Administrator) to join our team of dynamic professionals. We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!
Position Information:
BreakForth Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Program Analyst (Executive Administrator) to support the effort of the team supporting our federal customer&rsquo;s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) senior executives and front office. The candidate should have experience in administrative, advisory, analytical, and project management support to senior federal executives. Experience working in Federal IT organizations is preferred.
Essential Functions:
This role will be responsible for performing tasks such as but not limited to:<ul><li>
Work onsite at the agency headquarters location in downtown Washington, D.C. multiple days per week.</li><li>
Calendar management, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences, managing conflicts, and ensuring timely reminders for the executive.</li><li>
Travel arrangements including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation for official travel, including managing itineraries and necessary documentation, as well as preparing post-travel expense reports.</li><li>
Correspondence management, including drafting and editing letters, emails, and reports, policy documents, ensuring accurate and professional communication, and tracking official documentation through executive processes for executive signature and dissemination.</li><li>
Provide programmatic, analytical, and project management support across a broad portfolio of initiatives to senior executives within the IT organization.</li><li>
Review, refine, and approve draft materials prepared by subject matter experts to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and executive-level quality.</li><li>
Manage and track executive priorities, ensuring actions are completed on time and aligned with leadership intent.</li><li>
Track tasks, deliverables, and milestones across multiple initiatives; ensure deadlines are met and issues are elevated appropriately.</li><li>
Coordinate closely with subject matter experts, action officers, and leadership staff to drive tasks to completion.</li><li>
Support and manage short-notice and high-priority special projects that arise from senior leadership.</li><li>
Prepare executive-level briefing materials, talking papers, white papers, reports, and presentations.</li><li>
Provide &ldquo;white-glove&rdquo; support for executive deliverables, ensuring materials meet senior leadership standards.</li><li>
Manage communications between Assistant Directors (ADs), internal program offices, and executive leadership.</li><li>
Serve as a central coordination point to ensure information flowing to senior leadership is accurate, timely, and complete.</li><li>
Act as a trusted liaison between internal stakeholders, senior executives, and external partners.</li><li>
Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, workflows, and communication effectiveness.</li><li>
Develop recommendations, process documentation, and implementation plans for leadership consideration.</li></ul>
Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:<ul><li>
Minimum Education: Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum Experience: 5 years of relevant executive program analyst experience.</li><li>
Education/Experience Equivalent: Associate&rsquo;s degree + 7 years relevant experience or HS + 9 years relevant experience.</li><li>
Significant experience providing program analysis, project management, or executive support within a federal environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated administrative experience supporting senior federal executives (SES or equivalent).</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level briefings and correspondence.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>
Experience with stakeholder engagement and coordination.</li><li>
Strong Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information.</li></ul>
Desired Knowledge/Skills<ul><li>
Experience supporting federal IT, and/or finance and resource organizations, and other mission-critical federal programs.</li><li>
PMP or other project management certifications</li></ul>
BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.</div>

Senior Program Analyst (Executive Administrator)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Claims Management Program Analyst (O-4 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Jobot

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Legal Administrative Assistant

Applied Information Sciences

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Why AIS?
</h1>When you join AIS, you&rsquo;re joining a mission-driven team that&rsquo;s passionate about making a difference. You&rsquo;ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
<ul><li>Employee Ownership : Your contributions directly impact the company&rsquo;s success, and you share in its achievements.
</li><li>Continuous Learning : Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
</li><li>Inclusive Culture : A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone&rsquo;s voice is valued.
</li><li>Mission-Driven Work : Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities. 
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">What are we looking for?
</h1>At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles. 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Working@AIS
 
</h1>At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Lead Infrastructure Engineer.&amp;#xa;
<ul><li>Core Knowledge &amp; Skills: Aligns infrastructure strategy to business goals, leads large projects, applies compliance frameworks, designs high availability/disaster recovery and performance optimization patterns, and shapes deployment pipeline design.
</li><li>Work &amp; Complexity: Directs cross-team programs, performs advanced tuning, implements high availability/failover architectures, leads audits, plans growth, and manages budgets.
</li><li>Quality &amp; Independence: Delivers high-quality outcomes, sets team standards, introduces innovative solutions, and makes high-impact decisions.
</li><li>Teamwork &amp; Communication: Leads the engineering team, develops talent, resolves conflicts, and communicates effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.
</li><li>Consulting &amp; Engagement: Provides high-level consulting to leadership, builds roadmaps, negotiates vendor contracts, and sponsors innovation initiatives.
</li></ul>&amp;#xa;As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Sr Postgres Database Administrator.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;
<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Project Summary 
</h1> 
The PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) SME will serve as the technical authority for enterprise PostgreSQL environments, leading the design, implementation, optimization, and security of mission‑critical database systems. This role supports high‑availability architectures and compliance‑driven environments, guiding database strategy, performance tuning, and data protection initiatives across the organization. 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Key Responsibilities
</h1><ul><li>Serve as the PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert SME, providing architectural guidance, standards, and best practices
</li><li>Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL database clusters, including high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) environments
</li><li>Design and implement HA/DR solutions using streaming replication, logical replication, and automated failover
</li><li>Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning for enterprise systems
</li><li>Coordinate changes to computer databases and ensure operational stability
</li><li>Manage database security, including roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing
</li><li>Develop and support backup and recovery strategies, including WAL archiving and Point‑In‑Time Recovery (PITR)
</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks
</li><li>Automate database administration tasks using scripting languages such as Bash and Python
</li><li>Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard databases
</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable security and regulatory standards (e.g., STIG, RMF, NIST) 
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Required for This Opportunity
</h1><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience as a PostgreSQL Database Administrator
</li><li>Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals, including WAL, MVCC, vacuuming, and indexing
</li><li>Strong experience with PostgreSQL replication and clustering technologies
</li><li>Advanced knowledge of SQL performance tuning and query optimization
</li><li>Hands‑on experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
</li><li>Experience administering PostgreSQL in cloud environments, including AWS RDS
</li><li>Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk and AWS CloudWatch
</li><li>Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
</li><li>Top Secret Clearance is required. 
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Nice to Have Skills
</h1><ul><li>Experience supporting large‑scale or mission‑critical enterprise environments
</li><li>Familiarity with compliance‑driven or regulated systems
</li><li>Experience documenting database architectures, standards, and operational procedures
</li><li>Exposure to DevSecOps or Infrastructure‑as‑Code practices
</li></ul></div>&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;The targeted base salary range for this role is $121,000-$182,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.</div>

Sr Postgres Database Administrator

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