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At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli is looking for a Franchise Paralegal to assist its Corporate & Transactional practice group in any city the Firm has an office. This role can be hired as hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days in-office) or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office). Candidate must be located in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Comprehensive knowledge of franchise practice, including disclosures, agreements, registrations and filings, renewals, and supplemental filings Prepare and transmit state franchise registrations and filings and franchise disclosure documents, including determination of required fees and annual updates Gather information necessary to draft and edit franchise registration and disclosure documents Maintain close contact with clients during the registration and renewal process Monitor franchise agreement expiration and renewal dates, process renewal applications, and prepare renewal franchise agreements Check status of franchisor trademark registrations with the USPTO Work with attorneys on other types of agreements Manage and update our precedent database with new types of contracts and new types of custom-drafted clauses Support the team by drafting legal documents for attorney's approval and use, by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining a document control system Execute the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients Research and execute necessary procedures to meet client requests Acquire, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents Prioritize tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines Provide timely and clear updates on project status, delays, or changes ensuring transparency Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly Take ownership of multiple projects while managing competing priorities with minimal oversight and consistently delivering high-quality work Perform well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and professionalism even when facing tight timelines Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively to team collaboration and shared goals Adapt quickly to changing priorities, showing flexibility and resilience in dynamic environments Maintain accurate and daily time entries of billable hours and clear documentation of work performed Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to Zoom chat, email, voicemail, and phone. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS USED Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Kofax iManage State-specific franchise registration portals, e.g. California's FRANSES portal, Minnesota's CARDS portal, Wisconsin's DFI portal, and others NASAA's EFD portal REQUIREMENTS Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred 5 Years' Experience Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year Hybrid 2 days remote/3 days in office or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office) after onboarding period Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Workday hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary) #IND123 The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits. Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) SENIOR PARALEGAL ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) Posting Details: Salary: $36,779-$66,009* Grade: 19 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary: The Arizona Attorney General's Office (“AGO”) is seeking highly skilled Senior Paralegals to provide legal support to the Assistant Attorney Generals with researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents. Senior Paralegals work closely with a team of attorneys to draft, review and proofread a variety of documents and policies, rules and laws, and ensure compliance with the office's legal policies and procedures. Senior Paralegals have access to highly confidential matters, such as investigations, litigation, case strategy, case evidence and witnesses. In addition, the position will have access to confidential information and reports of administrative nature, therefore discretion and confidentiality are of the utmost importance in this position. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, up to two days a week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Senior Paralegals support the following legal divisions: • Criminal Division- Current # of openings: 1-Phoenix • State Government Division- Current # of openings: 2 (Phoenix-1, Tucson-1) • Child and Family Protection Division- Openings available statewide • Civil Litigation Division- Current # of openings: 1 • Solicitor General's Office- Current # of openings: 0 *For more information about specific divisions, such as salary ranges and section descriptions, please click on the division hyperlinks above. Job Duties: • The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to timely and accurate preparation of a wide variety of legal correspondence, briefs, pleadings, motions, legal notices and forms. Draft and review legal memoranda analyzing complex legal and factual issues and performing substantive legal research. • Prepares discovery documents and files appropriate discovery documentation and pleadings with the court. • Managing the disclosure process in complex cases involving voluminous documents, including organizing the documents and bates stamping, redacting, creating the disclosure index and conducting document review and preparation of discovery materials for trial cases. Prepare for filing with the court complex disclosure statements summary reports and exhibits under the supervision of the attorney. • The position will also maintain legal records, files, and case management system. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): • Concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of law; methods and techniques of legal research; use of statutes, codes and other legal resources; methods, techniques, and principles for legal writing. • Understanding of the attorney/client relationship including the need for confidentiality and discretion. • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong analytical and organizational skills. • Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity. • Skilled in researching and extracting information from statutes, codes, legal documents and court decisions. • Proper use and application of information from legal sources; ability to elicit information in a legal investigation; write complex legal documents; establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the courts and government entities. • Work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment, respond well to changing priorities and regularly demonstrate a professional, positive and supportive attitude. • Ability to track court actions in various states. • Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records. • Ability to organize, prioritize and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously. Selective Preference(s): A certificate of completion from a Legal Assisting or Paralegal studies program. Pre-Employment Requirements: • Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver's License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically. • All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be considered. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Student Loan Assistance Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: • Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). • Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Contact Us: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at ************** or email us at ***********************. During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG's Human Resources Office at ************** or via e-mail at ***********************. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: **************, Fax: **************.

Classification Purpose: The primary purpose of the Paralegal classification is to assess all cases referred for judicial action to establish, enforce, and modify paternity and support obligations in local, intrastate, and interstate cases in order to determine what action should be taken. Ensure all mandated timeframes are met. Assist in the prosecution of felony non-support cases. Job Duties: In accordance with all applicable statutes, case law regulations, and other rules, assess all cases referred for judicial action to establish, enforce and modify paternity and support obligations in local, intrastate, and interstate cases to determine what actions should be taken. Assess and/or review cases establishing paternity/support or executing civil enforcement of support orders, both child support and medical insurance. Assess cases for criminal enforcement of support orders to establish and enforce interstate cases and enforcement against employers. Conduct court research of administrative and other records to determine the status of cases referred for judicial actions. Prepare motions, complaints, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents or actions for review by attorney. Assist in administrative procedures to establish, enforce, and modify paternity and support obligations. Interview and correspond with agency clients and other individuals to obtain information necessary for execution of assigned duties. Interpret court orders, administrative orders, pleadings, payment records, case narratives, case files, and other documents. Prepare accurate calculations of arrearage due on documents. Prepare accurate calculations of arrearage due on accounts based upon those interpretations and in accordance with stated agency policy. Review works of support officers referred for judicial action. Prepare organized and detailed documents for use by attorneys and legal secretaries in the administration of their cases using a variety of computer software programs. Respond to inquiries from the general public, custodial parents, and/or other child support agencies or organizations verbally or in writing. Testify in court and grand jury proceedings as needed. Prepare documents and other legal reports and review pursuant to approval from supervisor. Perform clerical functions as related to assigned duties. Prepare and enter information into the document management system. Attend and participate in mandatory meetings, training sessions, or classes. Maintain legal records and perform other routine paralegal assignments. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned. Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of agency policy and procedures; law. Skill in typing, word processing; equipment operation. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; copy records precisely without error; maintain accurate records; originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures; use proper research methods in gathering data; gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; work alone on most tasks; handle sensitive inquiries from and contact with officials and general public. Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment: Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to: Associates degree with coursework emphasis in business administration with two (2) years of clerical or office administration experience. Additional Requirements: Paralegal certification is required. Supervisory Responsibilities: None required. Unusual Working Conditions: N/A

Responsible for assisting the Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys assigned to the Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney's Civil Division in the day-to-day management of civil litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. Applicant must be organized, professional, detail oriented, and have strong communication skills. Summary of Job Duties Organize new litigation matters, setting up and maintaining files; Organize and docket voluminous discovery requests and responses; Arrange phone conferences as necessary; Prepare letters, draft complaints and other pleadings and motions with strict compliance to deadlines; Perform various clerical tasks as needed; Communicate and interact with judges, bailiffs, attorneys and witnesses, as well as other court personnel; Arrange deposition dates, times and locations; Calendar events and keep track of deadlines; Research case law and statutes on Westlaw; Perform any other duties assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney or his Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Possess a working knowledge of legal office practices and procedures; office equipment; proficiency with Microsoft Word, word processing/typing, and Microsoft Excel; legal terminology and general understanding of court procedures. Possess the ability to compose letters and routine legal pleadings; general knowledge of legal matters, applications, procedures, pleadings and practice pertaining to the general practice of law; ability to gather, analyze and classify data; work in a team environment with other support staff, attorneys and supervisor; and have effective oral and written communication skills. Bachelor's Degree, or Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from an institutionaccredited by the American Bar Association, or extensive on the job paralegal training in the field of civil litigation.

Job Description HANAC, Inc. - originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee - is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City. Program: Legal Victim & Witness Program Location: Astoria, NY. 11102 Position: Paralegal Specialist Part-time: 16 hours/ week Salary: $34 per hour, no negotiation. Work Schedule: Monday to Wednesday (9:00 Am to 1:00 Pm). Afternoons when are required. Provide information and assistance to individuals who are victims of a crime in the Civil, Criminal, and Immigration systems. Welcome clients and assess them with legal matters, provide appropriate responses based on the program attorney review, and maintain track of the data caseload. Major Functions/Accountabilities Record work time on ADP and report to the manager any issue related to attendance. Open contacts and matters in CLIO & immigration program accounts. Data and notes are required to be maintained on a daily bases. All documents are reviewed in Grammarly HANAC premium accounts first before sending drafts for review. Update caseload in excel with the services statistics. Complete court forms for program attorney review. Prepare client`s matters to submit in New York City courts and post office. Handle sensitive and personal information with an understanding and respect for client confidentiality. Maintain HIPPA regulations is required. Respond to telephone & e-mail requests for information and following up with clients & coworkers. Act as a liaison between the clients and any city departments or service departments. Make copies of any relevant material & prepare trial notebooks, affidavits, motions, claims, forms, and communications for client`s cases. Attend client`s hearings with the program attorney. Work with HANAC staff on client matters. Apply program assessments and elaborate safety planning when required. Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director and program attorney related to research in client`s cases. Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases. Keeping track of changes in the legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes. Help with translations from Spanish to English when needed. The same help with the translation of Spanish to English, and other languages with the use of a translation line. Other office assignments and reports preparation upon attorney and management request. This job requires permanent traveling to the NYC Courts, and Police Precincts and maintaining receipts for transportation logs and reimbursements. Apply HANAC handbook policies all the time. Business attire is required Monday to Thursday. Remote work is allowed after probation, this position is mostly onsite. Apply and follow the program services manual. Attend training available. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree, minimum from an accredited four-year university or equivalent combination of training and experience, may be substituted for the educational requirements. 1-2 years of experience working in legal applications and case management databases is required. The ability to work on multiple client cases & good time management is required. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Provide writing samples when you apply for this job. Must have demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and be familiar with entering data into online systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality, apply program guidelines, and follow procedures. Must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends when needed). Ability to work both independently and with others to resolve issues and maintain composure and professionalism in an environment of changing and/or multiple priorities. Bilingual English/ Spanish required. Knowledge of U-Visas, VAWA, T-Visas, Asylums, and Complex immigration cases is a plus. A notary license is a plus. Powered by JazzHR 8tPcCsJXzO