Privacy Attorney - Data / Cybersecurity - New York, New York - San Francisco, CA - AMLAW

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Proofreader - Day Shift - New York, New York - Salary to $70K base - Law Firm

Legal Proofreader

LOCATION: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan

DAYS/ HOURS: 4 Day (Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm)

THE ORGANIZATION: Elite International Law Firm

COMPENSATION: Base salary to $70K base, plus paid OT, Benefits; Paid Time Off; 401K; Life and AD&D Insurance; Travel Reimbursement, generous bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; and more!

SUMMARY: The Proofreader will be responsible for reviewing and proofreading both legal and non-legal documents generated by the Document Processing Department, as well as from outside the Firm, for spelling, punctuation, diction and syntax.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proofread documents for Firm style, spelling, diction, syntax, punctuation, and grammatical errors
• Use standard proofreading marks to show what changes must be made on a document
• Compare original documents with revised documents to ensure that requested revisions were performed
• Communicate with attorneys regarding specific requests and deadlines
• Close reading of documents for the Firm’s style, spelling, usage, consistency, punctuation, typographical and grammatical errors
• Perform manual redlining
• Check revised documents against markups to ensure that requested revisions were input accurately
• Enter job status information in an online database
• Scan proofreader markups to PDF
• Keep supervisor informed of the status of work requests
• Answer grammatical questions

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2+ years of experience as a legal proofreader or directly related equivalent experience devoted to proofreading
• High comfort level with text-based documents and legal terminology
• Advanced knowledge of spelling and grammar
• Knowledge of proofreading best practices
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word and basic knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to clarify job instructions
• Ability to work well under pressure both individually and as a member of a team

To Apply: https://tripointsearch.com/jobs/day-time-proofreader/

Word Processing Operator - Word Processor - Base to $95K - Overtime eligible - Midtown, Manhattan

Word Processing Operator 

(with Private Car Service Home!)

HOURS & DAYS: 

• 3 Days (Thursday & Friday; 8:00 PM – 9:00 AM AND Saturday 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
• 4 Days (Tuesday – Thursday; 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM AND Friday 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
• 4 Days (Sunday – Tuesday; 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM AND Wednesday 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
• 5 Days (Monday-Friday; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

LOCATION: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base Salary to $95,000 plus well-paid overtime; bonus, daily car service, 401K match, sick/personal days and more! Voted one of the best firms to work for in America.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and revise complex legal documents while adhering to Firm formatting guidelines
• Meet with attorneys and administrative staff to discuss documents while keeping a log of the work to be completed
• Revise, format, proofread and blackline documents
• Format and create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
• Scan documents either for conversion to Word or email in PDF format
• Convert large documents between formats including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe and Visio
• Download and print data from multiple sites
• Troubleshoot document and/or technical inquiries
• Cross-reference legal documents and perform defined term checks
• Extensive typing (either from handwritten notes, Dictaphone tapes, digital dictation, or pre-typed drafts), formatting and revising legal documents
• Provide technical help when required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ years of experience as a word processor or document processor in a legal or financial services organization
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Acrobat, OmniPage, and Outlook
• Excellent work ethic and strong teamwork skills in a high volume, minimally staffed environment
• Must be flexible, organized, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a calm, pleasant demeanor
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, make independent, well thought out decisions and troubleshoot documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff and clients
• Accurately type 60 wpm or higher

Apply at: https://tripointsearch.com/jobs/word-processing-operator-2/ 

Executive Assistant to Partner - Salary to $120K base - Law Firm - Midtown, Manhattan

Legal Executive Assistant to Managing Partner

COMPENSATION: Base salary to $95,000, plus paid overtime, generous bonus, full medical benefits, PTO, 401K, transit, all firm amenities, exceptional offices in one of New York's most prestigious office buildings ideal to all transit.  Additional benefits and health and welfare outlined in your welcome package. Noted as one of the top law firms to work for in the United States.

LOCATION New York, NY –  Midtown Manhattan  

SUMMARY: The Legal Executive Assistant will provide high-quality client and attorney support, performing administrative tasks, coordinating events and responding to inquiries from Firm clients.

Must have the confidence and technical skillset to support a fast-paced Partner desk.  Someone who has a willingness to work hard as a member of their team, work well-paid overtime and a desire take their career to the next level, with a top-ranked law firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide executive-level legal support to Managing Partner and team
• Function with autonomy and work on special projects with each case and client
• Handle complex Legal Assistant activities (may be highly confidential and require discretion)
• Performs research as directed by attorneys
• Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationship with clients
• Communicate effectively on busy, multiple telephone lines
• Assist with time entry and billing as needed; set up invoices and statements, enter and track attorney’s billable hours, create reports and maintain records
• Draft and proofread correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents; perform blacklining and redlining; create table of contents and table of authorities
• Coordinate travel for Clients, Witnesses and Experts; research cost-effective travel and alternatives
• Type, format, edit and finalize legal documents
• Compose routine letters and memoranda and prepare reports
• Assist in the preparation of time-keeping, travel, expense reports and other personnel records;
• Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5+ years of executive level support in a law firm or professional services setting
• Ability to work paid overtime on a regular basis 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and function under pressure in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
• Excellent attendance, punctual and flexible to work overtime
• Ability to collaborate smoothly with many other people and departments
• Detail oriented with strong day-to-day organizational skills
• Ability to be proactive, organize/prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

To Apply: https://tripointsearch.com/jobs/practice-assistant-to-senior-partner/

Legal Billing Coordinator - Elite - Base Salary to $90K - Top Law Firm - Manhattan - New York City

Legal Billing Coordinator

Large Global Law Firm

Location: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan
Organization: An International Law Firm

Compensation: Base salary up to $90,000 based on related experience plus well-paid overtime and bonus; Medical and Dental Coverage; Paid Time Off; 401K; Savings Accounts; Transit; All Firm Amenities; Exceptional Work Environment and Firm Culture. Beautiful offices in an ideal location for all forms of mass transit, shopping and restaurants.

Summary: The Billing Coordinator is responsible for the completion of all facets of the billing and collection function. Responsibilities include working with the Billing Manager, Senior Billing Coordinators, and/or partners to proactively administer their billing responsibilities, preparation and processing of timely and high-quality invoices, and monitoring and follow-up on outstanding receivables. This person should enjoy the interaction with Attorneys and co-workers in an upbeat, professional, friendly and highly desired work environment. The firm is noted as being one of the most desired law firms to work for globally.

Essential Functions:

• Perform client billing and collection activities for assigned clients in a timely manner
• Monitor aging of unbilled fees for assigned partners and/or clients
• Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable, unapplied funds and collection efforts
• Meet with the Billing Manager, Senior Billing Coordinators, and/or partners to discuss monthly billing, outstanding invoices and strategy for collections
• Generate Proformas for each assigned partner at the beginning of each month, after the time entry deadline
• Prepare billing packages for each assigned partner (i.e. draft cover letters, invoices, etc.)
• Review Proformas for misallocated time and ensure time entries are in accordance with client policy
• Communicate new/changes in client policies to timekeepers
• Edit draft invoices based on partners’ mark-up, including: Write-offs, in accordance with firm policies/procedures
• Time/cost transfers; investigate the appropriateness of where entries should be billed
• Time entry narrative changes with respect to additions, corrections, deletions
• Verify client-specific rate accommodations and if necessary, apply approved discounts to the face of the invoices; keep track of volume discounts based on thresholds reached
• Pull back-up of costs to include with final invoices based on a client’s billing requirements
• Generate billing variance reports and write-off reports; acquire appropriate write-off approvals based on write-off amount thresholds
• E-Billing and prepare electronic invoices in LEDES; submit electronic invoices to clients via their designated electronic billing system and verify successful submissions
• Establish working relationships with e-billing site vendors; make certain all timekeepers and rates are up-to-date on the sites; submit timekeepers and rates for approval as needed
• Ensure three-way communications between e-billing site, client and the Firm (as the e-billing site processes invoices based on the Clients’ Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines)
• Track status of bills submitted, identify issues, and work to address rejections and reductions as they arise
• Monitor payment of assigned clients’ accounts receivable and coordinate collection efforts
• Collaborate with Billing and Collection Committee members and/or Financial Managers to coordinate billing and collection efforts
• Provide assistance to partners and clients regarding outstanding and/or short paid invoices
• Communicate situations as they arise that may require follow-up, such as rate issues, delays in billing, difficult requests, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Related Billing experience in a law firm or professional services company
• MS Office with emphasis on Word and Excel
• Elite 3E Electronic Billing Systems experience a plus. The firm will cross-train a person with solid related legal or professional services billing experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within a team environment, as well as independently with a great group of co-workers.
• Ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced and upbeat department that is known for excellence

To Apply: https://tripointsearch.com/jobs/legal-billing-coordinator/