Total 64 legal counsel job vacancies in The United States of America

Legal Administrator

Salary: £21k+ DOE
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

I am currently representing an amazing business based in the centre of Huddersfield, who are looking to increase their business support team and bring on an innovative and dynamic administrator to support their legal teams within conveyancing and probate.

The Legal Administrator will receive some great benefits!

• Excellent Holiday entitlement
• Ability to buy/sell holidays for when you need that extra time to wind down
• Perkbox Membership - Discounts on loads of High Street stores
• On-Site Parking where required
• Professional development opportunity

The Key Duties of the Legal Administrator:

• Working across 2 teams, providing administrative support where required
• Maintaining records and handling enquiries
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, such as letters, contracts, and court pleadings
• Other adhoc duties where required

It would be great to hear from you, so please apply or call the Search Business Support Team in Leeds for more information about your next opportunity.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Position: Legal Secretary
Location: Fife
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Salary: £23,500 - £26,000

A well-established and reputable law firm providing comprehensive legal services to clients in Fife and the surrounding areas are currently seeking a skilled and organised Legal Secretary to join their team!

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to solicitors and legal professionals
- Prepare and draft legal documents, including correspondence and contracts
- Manage and maintain case files and legal records
- Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings
- Answer phone calls and handle client inquiries
- Assist with research and document preparation
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Requirements:

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role
- Experience in Conveyancing or Private Client roles
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficient in using legal software and MS Office Suite
- Excellent typing and proofreading skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity for professional development and growth
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients
- On-site parking

If you are a motivated individual with a strong attention to detail and a passion for the legal field, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Chris.Tracey@search.co.uk with "Legal Secretary - Fife" in the subject field.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Preparing and formatting letters, legal documents and other correspondence
Audio and copy typing
Providing support utilising the firms case management system
Document filing and archiving
Assistance in the preparation of legal and court forms
Preparing and issuing invoices
Assist with incoming and outgoing mail, including distribution and delivery of correspondence.
Diary management
General Office / Administration duties

What we're looking for
* Previous legal secretarial or legal experience in general
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* An excellent knowledge of Microsoft platforms including Word, Outlook, etc.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Full time, Aberdeen with a salary: up to £32k + performance bonus and annual company bonus

We are looking for a dedicated Secretary/EA to work collaboratively as part of a highly successful private client team. As an Executive Assistant, you will provide crucial support to the private client practice area and ensure the delivery of top-notch services to the firms external clients.

If you currently are a Legal Secretary looking for your next move up we still want to hear from you, this may the perfect opportunity for you to progress your career.

Day to day you will be involved with:

- Diary management
- Proactive mailbox management
- Drafting Letters of Engagement
- Maintaining data room sites
- Updating contacts and distribution lists
- Compiling and updating records
- File management
- Billing support
- Business development tasks
- Travel coordination
- Minute taking
- Social media profile management

To be shortlisted you will come with:

- Experience in a conveyancing secretarial role
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong initiative and communication skills
- Team player with flexibility in tasks
- Professional image and proactive service mindset
- Willingness to adapt to changing work practices

If this is the EA role you've been waiting for, please do not hesitate to apply - interviews will commence immanently

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

My client, a leading full service firm in East Sussex, seek a Private Client Lawyer with a minimum of 2 PQE. The firm are long established and boast a highly regarded Private Client department made up of several partner led teams which serve clients throughout the region.

Due to an abundance of work they are looking for an experienced lawyer to join one of their thriving teams in Hastings or Bexhill to undertake a varied caseload of Wills, Probate Administration, LPA's and Deputyship Applications. You will join a highly regarded team of private client lawyers, led by a partner and with several fee earners and assistants to support you in your role and receive secretarial support and training to help you reach your full potential.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision therefore, candidates a sought with a minimum of 2 years experience.

This role can be taken on either a full time or part time basis and will be office based due to the client facing nature of the role.

Salary will be dependent on experience but will be in the upper echelons of what you can expect to receive locally.

If you would like to find out more about this role, or others that I'm recruiting for, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Description:
-Work closely with internal and external clients to establish a comprehensive understanding of the hiring needs and to meet hiring goals and expectations
-Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping clients find, hire, and retain quality candidates
-Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates
-Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
-Degree or Diploma in Business, HR or other related field
-Certified CEI (Certificate of Employment Intermediaries) is essential
-At least 2 to 5 years of working experiences in recruitment
-Possesses strong communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
-Possess a can-do attitude, persistence and a positive mindset towards work
-Meticulous, attentive to details and ability to work under pressure

Our Client, a Leading International firm is seeking to recruit a Partner/Senior Associate for their growing IP practice.

Location: Central Singapore

Job Description:

• Handling a Portfolio of IP maters including Trademark and Patent Prosecutions
• Advising clients on legal rights and actions involving commercial intellectual property transactions

Requirements:

• Singapore qualified lawyer with at least 5 to 8 years of PQE
• Experience working in a Top local or International law firms are most welcome to apply
• Ability to work independently and has good leadership skills

Our Client, a Top Professional Services Firm is seeking to recruit a Senior Auditor / Audit Manager/ Senior Manager.

Location: Central Singapore

Responsibilities:

• To work with and support a Port-folio of clients in the field of audit work
• Conduct full range of audit for listed and private companies, including engagements and monitoring of progress against budget and timeline
• Function include operational, financial and management review aside providing sound recommendation of actions based on insightful analysis and investigation

Requirements:

• Degree or professional accounting qualifications
• Minimally possess 3 years and onwards of relevant experience in Professional services or Accounting firms
• For Audit Manager, require minimally 5 years of relevant experience with an accounting firm and able to lead a team
• Possess initiative and the ability to work independently
• Team player and good communication skills

Job Description:

- The Interim Assistant Accountant will provide cover for resources amid finance transformations work conducted among the Asia Finance team.

-They will be responsible for Financial & Statutory Reporting and Finance Operation activities to deliver all-rounded support to the Finance function and ensure financials are compliant to internal and statutory requirements.

-In addition, the incumbent will be the Finance contact to support the Legal and Fiduciary fee-earning operations by assisting with billing /matter maintenance requests, advising on cash receipts and handling client monies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide finance operation support and cover by processing Revenue related transactions (billing, cash receipts & client monies), Accounts Payables transactions (Vendor invoices, Disbursements & Staff Reimbursement) and Bank transactions (Daily cashbook & Bank Reconciliations) to maintain an up-to-date status of the firm’s working capital and liquidity position

• Correspond to queries from fee earners and BASE Management through analysing financial information from multiple sources (Elite Enterprise / cashbook records / Document Management System), determining solutions and delivering promptly responses

• Ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance of financial statements (P&L, B/S, Cashflow) by managing the accounting books (GL accounting, journal adjustments and balance sheet provisions), preparing balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing management accounts

• Report on the firm’s exposure status by reviewing matter reports (Unbilled time/Unpaid Fees/Holding matters), collate comments from fee earners and circulate to the fee earning team for actions

• Conduct statutory reporting such as IRAS Tax Reporting (GST returns, IRA8 reporting and Profit Tax returns) and drive annual audit assignments (Group and Local Audit) to ensure adherence to Group Policy, IRAS and ACRA requirement

• Assist in Projects, Fiduciary separation activity, process improvement projects and other enhancement initiatives

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Accounting or Finance

• Proven relevant experience gained in the legal or professional service industry

• Knowledgeable of Singapore statutory requirements

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Disciplined with proven ability to show initiative

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing technical support to the Firm’s internal customers. This person must be able to master software applications quickly, and above all, they

must have an extensive customer service background. The Service Desk Analyst possesses a good understanding of legal environment priority requirements.

The core work hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (8 hours per day, with one hour for lunch), to be worked between the hours of 5am to 2pm. In addition to regular

call/email coverage for Service Desk, rotation of on call weekend coverage and support is required.

This is a remote role with one in-office day per month to aide collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide solutions to customer problems of complex nature to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Prioritise, research, resolve, and respond to requests in accordance with current standards.
• Communicate with team members concerning work related matters and provide assistance as needed to other team members.
• Timely awareness of and impact on relevant support issues on a firm wide basis.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a high work ethic.
• Acquire, maintain, and expand knowledge of relevant product offerings, current support policies, and methods of support delivery, in order to provide technically accurate solutions to help-desk customers.
• Provide technical assistance on the Firm’s software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Teams, Adobe, iManage Document Management Software, CRM Software, the Windows operating system, basic hardware including, but not limited to, iOS devices, printers, laptops and network troubleshooting and remote connectivity troubleshooting and VPN.
• Utilise all available technical resources and current support policies in order to provide accurate solutions to customers.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A positive attitude to customers and co-workers.
• Be team-oriented and possess strong troubleshooting skills.
• Be goal-oriented and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of customer requests.
• A faultless approach to customer service, and willingness to take on any task or request.
• Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well individually or in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Multi-tasker who can handle being under pressure, whilst ensuring attention to detail.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and co-workers, team-oriented and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• High energy levels.
• Ideally possesses a degree in technology or equivalent professional accreditations.
• Working knowledge of ITIL Service Management is preferred.
• Successful candidates will have supported a user population greater than 50 people, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of current Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 10 & 11, MOS certifications preferred.
• Candidates should also have strong familiarity with Document Management Systems and a solid understanding of desktop and laptop computer hardware and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of ITIL Service Management is preferred.

Legal Recruitment

Management Opportunity

International Corporate Business

Unrivalled Career Progression

Search is widely regarded as one of the leading agencies in London for legal recruitment, assisting legal professionals find opportunities from partner to NQ. In an ever changing marketplace, we have retained our core values and since our inception in 1987 we have adopted a consultative approach that is direct, transparent and consistently reliable. Clients value our exceptional customer service and extensive market knowledge.

We have built a solid reputation delivering bespoke consultancy services to the legal profession providing expertise in the recruitment of all fields with a particular focus on fee earning lawyers.

We currently have two halves to our legal recruitment function. One being private practice and one being in house recruitment. I am looking for an established legal recruiter to take on a managerial position in our newly acquired London Bridge office.

We already have several teams servicing the London market across various levels, and I need someone hungry to super charge their career and help me develop the offering further.

We are already on numerous client PSL's but, I want someone with a sales mentality and someone who is not afraid to be on the phone. I can find a resourcer to fill client orders anywhere. I want someone who wants a career in recruitment, not a career recruiter.

What I will offer to you is unwavering support in mentoring as well as building your own dedicated team. As well as this, I will give you an extremely competitive package and clearly defined career progression to propel you through our business. As an organisation we promise to inject capital into your new business as well as a dedicated management training team to assist you on your journey.

This is genuinely a fantastic opportunity and I'd be happy to discuss this further with whoever is interested.

Please apply as directed or contact Joseph Hughes at Search directly.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Our client is a specialist law firm with Fraud, Financial Crime & Investigations Practice. They are seeking for newly qualifed lawyers/associate to join their team.

Their team has acted in some of the largest and most complex fraud and financial crime matters seen in the region, from multi-jurisdictional Ponzi schemes, corporate diversions, bribery and corruption, to money laundering and international sanctions.

With deep experience in this field, their lawyers are recognised in international legal directories as thought leaders and experts. They are also specialists in obtaining court-ordered relief in support of cross-border investigations and asset recovery efforts, such as freezing injunction, receivership, and disclosure orders.

About the Role

The Compliance Analyst reports to Regional Head of Compliance - Asia and supports the Compliance Team in providing advice, assistance and guidance for routine KYC activities.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Identifying, assessing and addressing, where possible, KYC issues requiring escalation

• Reviewing KYC documentation and following-up KYC requests (where applicable) • Ensure that the KYC is obtained in the most efficient manner

• Demonstrate compliance with KYC policies and correct use of KYC methods of approval

• Help ensure the overall KYC status is within the parameters for KYC non-compliant percentages

• Reviewing and monitoring the quality of KYC materials collected in accordance with the risk based review procedures and identifying and filling any deficiencies

• Reporting to the Regional Head of Compliance (as appropriate) on a regular basis summarising any queries or any trends identified

• Dealing with any other compliance related queries as assigned

EXPERIENCE What You Bring In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Flexibility and willingness to learn

• Knowledge of Hong Kong or Cayman Islands anti-money laundering regulations and legislation preferred but not required

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese

• Candidates with KYC/AML experience with financial institutions are preferred

Our Client, a Top Services Provider Firm is seeking to recruit an Assistant Event Manager

Location: Central Singapore

Job Description:

• In charge of event planning, from management to execution
• Source, evaluate, negotiate and management of third party vendors and venues
• Manage registration process to create a streamlined experience for invitees
• Attend and facilitate meetings
• Management of event collateral design and production
• Ensure successful delivery of the event
• Management of stakeholders and assigned team members, including overall resource planning of roles and responsibilities pre-event and onsite
• Budget and timeline management

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Management
• At least 2 to 3 years of related experience in events management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Meticulous and possess good communication skills
• Ability to work well as a team player

Our client, a Prestigious International Law Firm is seeking to recruit a Senior Associate for their growing Construction practice.

Location: Central Singapore

Job Description:

• Involved in a mixed of contentious and non-contentious work across a portfolio of multinational and well-ranked Construction and Engineering companies
• Provide advice on a diverse range of transactions and disputes concerning some of the largest, most complex and high profile projects in the world

Requirements:

• Candidates must be qualified to SG and/or UK Bar
• He/She must have worked for a Top local or International law firm with at least 3 PQE or above
• Must have demonstrated strong interest, technical excellence and a commercially sensible approach in handling construction and infrastructure disputes and advisory work
• Ability to work well in a team