Litigation Paralegal
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP job in San Francisco, CA or remote
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated toxic tort litigation paralegal with 2-5 years of experience for its San Francisco, CA office. The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials and willingness to learn from a dedicated and successful litigation team. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented paralegals who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team. Recent graduates of Paralegal programs are encouraged to apply. Salary range is $75,000-80,000 per year.
HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across offices located in Atlanta, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, Orange County, Raleigh, St. Louis, San Diego, San Francisco and West Virginia.
If you would like to be a part of this fast-paced team, this opportunity may be the right one for you.
What Our Paralegals Do:
* Case management involving maintaining document control, calendaring docket deadlines and coordination and monitoring of local counsel
* Preparation and organization of a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
* Deposition and record review and summaries
* Preparation for depositions, and preparing attorneys for depositions in advance
* Preparation for hearings
* Document production
* Draft discovery documents
* Request documents and records
What You Need To Bring:
* 2-5 years of experience and/or paralegal certificate
* Toxic tort litigation experience
* Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
* Demonstrated attention to detail
* Strong Outlook skills and proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel
What You Will Receive
* Remote work arrangement
* Exposure to varied practice areas
* 401K plan
* Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision
* HSA and FSA plans
* Company-provided life insurance with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
* Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
* Parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program
Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.
Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Legal Secretary - Litigation - Santa Ana
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP job in Santa Ana, CA
Hawkins Parnell is seeking a Legal Secretary to join a successful litigation team based in its Santa Ana office, collaborating with the nationwide HPY litigation team. The Legal Secretary performs as a critical member of the team by providing support to 3-5 attorneys with tasks such as document drafting and proofreading, e-filing, calendar management, document production, and other support duties. We are looking for someone who is organized, responsive and has an eye for detail. We value flexibility, the ability to adapt to last-minute changes, and deadline-driven individuals. This position is part of a busy, well-established, highly functioning firm with a proven success record.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disability and Profit Sharing.
Litigation Legal Secretary candidate(s) must have at least two years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary or a paralegal in a law firm and must have intermediate to advanced MS Word and Excel skills. Responsibilities will vary, but will include document production, entering attorney time, e-filing documents with courts, managing calendars of attorneys, preparing hard-copy materials like trial and mediation binders, scheduling conference calls, arranging meetings and occasional travel, preparing expense reports, and communicating with clients, court officials, and others for attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) to whom assigned.
The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
* Draft, transcribe, proofread, edit and file court documents and related correspondence, memorandum, pleadings and related documents
* E-file documents with local, state, federal and appellate courts and assist with paper filing in office
* Handle the incoming and outgoing mail for the attorneys supported
* Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
* Schedule meetings, conference calls, assist with travel arrangements when necessary and reserve conference rooms
* Communicate by phone and email with clients, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service at all times
* Schedule depositions
* Enter time and handle billing for assigned timekeepers
* Assist in trial preparation
* Maintain files on a regular basis
* Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports
* Answer and handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner
* Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed and requested
Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and will work with a great team.
Required Skills and Experience:
* High school diploma required. Bachelors degree preferred.
* Two or more years of litigation secretarial experience is required. Large to midsize law firm experience is a plus. Insurance/PI/professional malpractice defense experience is a major plus. Experience with hourly billing and communicating with clients' legal departments and claims adjusters is a major plus.
Practice Areas:
Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Transportation
Insurance Coverage Litigator - Hybrid (San Francisco)
Remote or San Francisco, CA job
A leading national law firm is seeking an attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice in San Francisco. The role involves representing insurance clients in complex litigation, requiring admission to the California bar and civil litigation experience. The firm offers career development, mentorship, and a hybrid work environment with a focus on work-life balance. Salary is estimated between $125,000 and $175,000.
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Insurance Coverage Attorney - Hybrid (California)
Remote or San Francisco, CA job
A national law firm in San Francisco seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Services practice group. The position involves representing clients in complex insurance coverage matters and requires strong civil litigation experience. Ideal candidates will have admission to the California bar and excellent research and writing skills. The firm values work-life balance and offers hybrid work arrangements. Competitive salary estimated at $140,000 to $180,000.
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Marketing Specialist, Client Engagement
Palo Alto, CA job
The Marketing Specialist is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Specialist plans and manages a range of marketing activities for the office/region that elevate the profile of the Firm in the market, create opportunities for lawyers to connect and build relationships with clients and prospective clients, and support the business development objectives of the practices in the office/region. The role requires the development of strong and effective working relationships within the Marketing Department, as well as with other administrative departments and lawyers, to ensure the success of our regional marketing initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, plans, leads, and executes Firm-sponsored programs for current and prospective clients
This includes:
Serving as the marketing lead for events and sponsorships
Creating event plans and managing critical dates and timelines
Drafting and managing internal and external communications related to the program, including coordinating with the Digital Marketing team on postings to the Firm's website and social media channels
Collaborating with other Client Engagement team members and relevant practice/industry BD and Marketing liaisons on event logistics, including invitations, strategic development of guest lists, speaker invitations and prep, handout materials, nametags, site management, visual presentations, and follow-up
Supports the office/region's client entertainment activities, including management of the Firm's ticket assets and allocation system
Coordinates the production and distribution of various legal updates sent to clients, including formatting documents for print, web, and email, obtaining appropriate approvals from lawyers and colleagues, posting to the website and other databases, and creating post-distribution readership reports
Helps prepare and manage the office marketing budget; tracks and analyzes office/regional initiatives, evaluating the ROI of activities to recommend and plan future efforts
Supports the maintenance of and engagement with the Firm's CRM system in the office/region, and leverages the system to connect lawyers, clients, and other contacts
Identifies, tracks, and secures relevant speaking and other credentialing opportunities for lawyers in the office/region; creates relevant materials to support those efforts
Assists in the onboarding and integration of new lawyers and lateral partners
Assists in the development and execution of lawyer workshops on developing a professional biography and LinkedIn profile
Works on special projects as requested by the (Senior) Marketing Manager and office leadership
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $110,000 - $130,000 if located in California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
A minimum of five (5) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience
A minimum of two (2) years' experience planning and leading events in a professional services environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Preferred:
Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing
Advanced knowledge of marketing databases and technologies to track, maintain, and disseminate content, such as Vuture, SalesForce, and InterAction
Solid understanding of the competitive landscape in the local/regional market
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyInclusion Manager
Los Angeles, CA job
The Inclusion Manager is located in California and helps manage, develop, implement, and administer key inclusion programs and projects in the Firm's California offices and Firmwide. The Manager will report to the Inclusion Director who sits in the Los Angeles office. The Manager will also work closely with Firm lawyers, Inclusion Committees, Affinity Groups, Firm leadership, the Inclusion Specialist, and strategic partners, including Marketing, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Event Planning, Technology, Wellness, Learning & Development, and Recruiting.
As part of the Firm's global Inclusion Team, the Manager will contribute to fostering a collegial environment, advancing Firmwide inclusion initiatives, implementing best practices, and promoting equal opportunity for all lawyers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Building Community and Belonging
Develops, implements, and/or oversees client and in-office events and activities that enhance community building and belonging in the California offices, working in close collaboration with Event Planning and other strategic partners.
With the guidance and support of the Inclusion Director, conducts Inclusion Team orientations for all new attorneys in the California offices, and conducts regular, consistent outreach to all associates in California to strengthen both relationships with associates and local efforts to enhance community-building and belonging.
Works in collaboration with the Inclusion Director in implementing practices and processes that support the Firm's commitment to equal opportunity for all lawyers. This responsibility will require extensive collaboration with Inclusion Team colleagues, Inclusion Committees, office leadership, and strategic partners in other departments.
Affinity Group Management and Support
Manages and provides support in the California offices for all Firm Affinity Groups, which are open to all attorneys. This includes developing, implementing, and/or overseeing client and in-office programs and events, including for incoming and summer associates, that focus on building community and belonging and promoting learning and understanding; (b) organizing and managing meetings; and (c) addressing questions.
Provides support at the Firmwide level to assigned global Affinity Groups. This includes collaborating with Affinity Group leadership in developing and implementing annual and quarterly plans, and organizing and managing global Affinity Group meetings.
Inclusion Committee Management and Support
Manages Inclusion Committee governance in California offices, including collaborating with Inclusion Committee leadership in developing and implementing plans; organizing and managing meetings; managing budgets; and coordinating resources.
Manages local sponsorships, including coordinating approvals and overseeing logistics, such as internal and external communication and Firm attendance at related events.
Develop and Support Firmwide Inclusion Programming
Manages content, communications, and production coordination for assigned Firmwide virtual programs for observance months. This includes collaborating with Affinity Group and Inclusion Committee leaders, researching and engaging speakers, and working in collaboration with strategic partners in other departments on all other aspects of developing and implementing virtual programs from beginning to end.
Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop and deliver global programming focused on belonging and inclusion and related programming at Firmwide meetings, such as new associate orientation. This responsibility requires extensive collaboration with the Inclusion Team, Firm leadership, Firm lawyers, and strategic partners in other departments.
Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop standardized workflows, policies, and processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Firmwide Inclusion programming.
Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Hires, develops, coaches, and supervises direct reports, and conducts annual performance reviews.
This position may require working non-standard hours, as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $150,000 - $160,000 if located in California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ********************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of 5 years of related prior work experience
Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based services and related applications
Strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to spot concerns and issues and to formulate and execute responses or solutions
Demonstrated ability to marshal the resources of an organization across many departments to present excellent programs and effective initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and cross-cultural communication
Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time, primarily to California offices, including overnight travel
Preferred:
Advanced degree, particularly a J.D.
Law firm, corporate experience
Prior work experience where collaboration on projects was required
Experience advising and supporting associates
Experience supporting affinity groups and/or inclusion committees
Experience developing programs focused on building community and belonging
Preferred location: Los Angeles or Century City office
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyNew Business Intake Analyst
Remote or Atlanta, GA job
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
We are seeking a New Business Intake Analyst that will interact extensively with the submitting lawyer and legal practice assistant on new business intake requests. They must be knowledgeable of the firm's new business intake policies and process, as well as understanding how to read the firm's conflict report.The firm is seeking a New Business Intake Analyst with availability from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Eastern with flexibility to work occasional pre-approved overtime. This position offers remote work as an option, subject to location approval by the firm. Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review and proof New Business Intake (NBI) forms.
Review conflict reports and determine if additional approvals are required.
Open, update, and close matters in InTapp Conflicts database.
Run reports from InTapp database and NBI workflow system.
Interact with the Finance department regarding billing information.
Create conflict alert notices.
Assist with other duties and projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Three years of data entry or administrative assistance experience preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient at reviewing and analyzing information.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be capable of handling many tasks simultaneously and working under pressure.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
Must be highly responsive.
OTHER:
Availability to work overtime as needed.
Occasional travel may be required.
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding's comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range:
Chicago: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $70,000 to $77,000.
Denver: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $70,000 to $77,000.
Washington D.C.: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $73,000 to $80,000.
New York: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $75,000 to $80,000.
The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable: City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
Auto-ApplyLitigation Associate Attorney
Santa Rosa, CA job
Hinshaw & Culbertson, a leading national law firm, seeks an attorney to join its Defense Litigation Practice group in San Francisco.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in career growth. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, taking on significant responsibilities from the start.
Position Requirements:
Must be admitted to the California bar in good standing.
Ideal candidates will have experience with general defense litigation, including tort litigation, product liability, construction defect, premises liability, automobile, and general liability matters.
Occasional travel for in-person court proceedings is required
Candidates should also have strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that offers a high level of responsibility in an exciting, growing practice. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload and will take on significant responsibilities.
We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.
To apply, please submit your resume, writing samples, and unofficial law school transcript to:
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California Candidates Only:
Estimated $140,000 to $200,000. The estimated salary range displayed is specifically for those applicants who will perform work in California if selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). It does not discriminate in employment practices based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.
Business Development Manager - Intellectual Property
San Francisco, CA job
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
The IP Litigation Business Development Manager will be responsible for implementing business development strategies, driving a range of new business and marketing initiatives, leading pitches, proposals and directory submissions, and providing strategic business development support to events, sponsorships and conferences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in developing a business development and brand story for the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice with a particular emphasis on the Bay Area, Texas, and Washington D.C. markets.
Help shape a clear, compelling brand story that reflects the practice's market-leading strengths and evolving narrative, highlighted through high-profile client work and strategic growth across internal and external channels, while driving thoughtful integration into the firm's broader platform.
Partner with stakeholders to facilitate cross-selling opportunities for the IP team, including crafting and executing a range of go-to-market strategies around these opportunities.
Organize and drive client targeting program for supported areas, including prompting and monitoring pursuit activities, and tracking and reporting on results.
Develop value-driven content for dynamic presentations in connection with pitches and other new business opportunities, including leading on drafting and coordinating content for RFP responses.
Coordinate firm-hosted business development events, including webinars, receptions, client entertainment outings, presentations, etc., working closely with participating lawyers and Marketing Department colleagues on invitation list development, event materials, participant tracking, on-site management and targeted follow-up activities.
Manage legal directory and league ranking submissions and assist the PR team in the generation of matter summaries and other information for awards submissions.
Identify and facilitate participation in sponsorships, conferences, memberships and other key profile-building opportunities for the practice, office and individual lawyers, including processing payments, fulfilling sponsorship benefits including ads and logos, and promoting K&S lawyer participation.
Craft and ensure regular updates and maintenance of marketing materials for the IP team.
Build effective agendas for team partner meetings and facilitate internal communications and knowledge sharing among team members and across the firm.
Collaborate with Business Development Managers for other firm practice areas and industry initiatives on cross-selling and cross-practice initiatives, communications, and pursuits.
Assist with analysis of ROI on related budget requests and expenses.
Conduct strategic research on potential clients, competitors and practice developments more broadly to identify business trends and opportunities and ensure that K&S is optimally positioned to grow market share.
Familiarize and become a power user and champion of BD technology, including Experience Management System (Foundation) and CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics).
Support ad hoc BD and firm initiatives as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and at least 5-7 years of experience in a comparable role at a law firm.
Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and has the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Highly intelligent and business-minded approach to all responsibilities and initiatives.
Professional, yet approachable, demeanor-displaying comfort and confidence with lawyers and staff throughout the firm.
Excellent project management skills with an ability to prioritize and execute multiple ongoing tasks under tight deadlines.
Candidates must have well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as well as website CRM platforms.
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding's comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range:
San Francisco/Silicon Valley: full-time annualized salary range $150,000- $180,000
The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable: City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
Auto-ApplyFinancial Terms Management Analyst
San Francisco, CA job
The Financial Terms Management Analyst plays a key role in ensuring Sidley's financial terms are accurately captured, implemented, and maintained throughout the client-matter lifecycle. The Financial Terms Management function centralizes ownership of financial terms to reduce downstream errors, enhance compliance, and promote operational consistency across the revenue cycle.
The team is comprised of three specialized sub-teams-New Business Intake, Implementation, and Compliance-to drive agility, establish clear ownership, and manage workloads effectively across the team. Together, these sub-teams work collaboratively to ensure that financial terms are reviewed, implemented, and maintained with precision and consistency. The Financial Terms Management Analyst will be assigned to one of these sub-teams based on business needs and individual skills and experience.
The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, enjoys working with data and documents, and is eager to learn about legal financial operations in a fast-paced professional services environment. This role requires analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including partners, Conflicts and New Business, Pricing, Billing, and other revenue teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
New Business Intake Sub-Team
Partners with the Conflicts and New Business team to review and validate financial terms for both new and existing clients during the intake process. Ensures all terms align with client agreements and firm policies.
* Review and validate financial terms during the new business intake process to ensure completeness and accuracy.
* Verify that terms submitted through the New Business Form align with supporting documents, existing client agreements, and internal revenue policies.
* Correct and update financial-term entries in the New Business Form as needed.
* Collaborate with the Conflicts and New Business team to identify clients and matters requiring further review, approval, or escalation.
* Ensure intake information and finalized client financial terms are clearly documented and communicated so the Implementation sub-team can accurately configure them in the firm's financial systems.
Implementation Sub-Team
Responsible for accurately setting up, maintaining, and communicating financial terms in the firm's financial systems.
* Analyze financial terms and configure them in 3E, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with client agreements.
* Perform quality checks to verify that implemented terms are complete and consistent with intake data.
* Clearly document and communicate finalized financial terms to Billing and other revenue teams, including providing guidance on executing complex arrangements.
* Implement timekeeper billing rates for new and existing timekeepers, including ad-hoc and annual rate updates.
* Monitor and maintain client volume discount arrangements, ensuring accurate calculation, tracking, and reporting.
Compliance Sub-Team
Interprets and applies client-originated guidelines to ensure firmwide adherence and consistency. Supports dispute resolution and develops compliance education and prevention tools.
* Review financial sections of client-originated guidelines or agreements, coordinating with the Contracts and Compliance team to ensure proper integration into firm practices.
* Investigate invoice disputes, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Billing, eBilling, and Accounts Receivable teams.
* Oversee contractors responsible for reviewing time entry narratives for compliance with client and firm requirements.
* Develop training materials, tools, and guidance for timekeepers and partners to promote compliance awareness.
* Identify trends and collaborate with other Financial Terms Management teams to implement preventative solutions and improve processes.
Process Improvement and Special Projects
Supports continuous improvement efforts and strategic initiatives across all Financial Terms Management sub-teams.
* Support team leadership in identifying and evaluating process improvements and automation opportunities by providing observations, feedback, and relevant data from daily activities.
* Assist team leadership with the documentation of current workflows, procedures, and training materials to inform process reviews and updates.
* Provide input and logistical support to team leadership on special projects focused on technology enhancements, process improvements, and workflow optimization.
* Provide general support to assist the team with other business process activities and priorities as needed.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
$77,000 - $94,000 if located in Illinois or California
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
* Bachelor's degree
* A minimum of 2 years of analytical experience
* Advanced capability and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
Preferred:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology or similar field
* Experience with 3E, Intapp, Sharepoint, Smartsheets, NetDocs
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
* Strong organizational skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Good judgment
* Strong interpersonal communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
* Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyLead Software Engineer
San Francisco, CA job
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with expertise in building full-stack applications using React, .NET, Next.js, and Azure. This role will be responsible for leading technical development, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can guide a team while also contributing directly to the codebase.
Duties and Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using .NET, Python, React/Next.js on Azure.
Lead technical decision-making, providing expertise on best practices, architecture, and modern software development methodologies.
Conduct code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to define, design, and ship new features.
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.
Monitor and improve application performance, optimizing database queries, front-end rendering, and API interactions.
Ensure security best practices in web applications, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on Azure.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $147,700 - $191,580 if located in Boston, California, New York, Illinois, Washington, D.C., or reporting to a supervisor in Illinois. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the “Essential Duties”) satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack software development.
Expertise in React, .NET, Next.js, Python, and Azure.
Strong experience in code reviews, software design patterns, and scalable application architecture.
Proficiency in RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Hands-on experience with databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL solutions.
Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies.
Preferred:
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) on Azure.
Knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native applications.
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated testing best practices.
Certifications in Azure or relevant technologies.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
Strong customer service skills
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyOffice Manager
Los Angeles, CA job
Sidley's Century City Office is seeking a strong office manager that is able to work harmoniously with multiple levels of personnel to provide excellent resources and support to our lawyers, business professionals and clients while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office. The office manager works to provide functional and thoughtful leadership, ensures operational excellence, creates an inclusive and creative office culture and demonstrates an ability to support the multi-faceted needs of the lawyers, business professionals and office.
In partnership with the West Coast Director of Administration (DOA), the Office Managing Partner (OMP), and firmwide, regional and local management, the office manager has responsibility to supervise and/or support business professionals, office operations, coordinate office activities and social events and has responsibility for overseeing facilities functions including leasehold improvements, space planning, and coordination of internal and external moves.
The office manager should exhibit excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, sophisticated reasoning, strategic thinking and a holistic approach to personnel and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance and Accounting: Responsible for coordination of certain daily accounting functions, including but not limited to operational invoicing, reconciliation of catering and facilities billing, preparation and monitoring of budget for the Century City office and oversight of compliance with local time entry and billing deadlines.
Firmwide Support: Works to support firmwide needs on the local level by coordinating office business professionals and functions, including, but not limited to regional resource sharing, participation in departmental meetings, participation in new hire training and coordination of local marketing and recruiting events.
Facilities: Manages facilities functions (reception, catering, conference center, furnishings, maintenance/repairs, office services and supplies), communicates effectively with vendor resources, including but not limited to landlord/property manager/engineer in lease, sublease and building operations matters. Has experience managing the design, build-out and moves related to new office space.
Regional Management: Works with regional management to maintain adequate business professional levels of secretarial, paralegal and project support, billing, IT and local office business professionals. Meets regularly with local and regional department managers to help facilitate communications among business professionals. Responsible for maintaining and improving morale, make recommendations to resolve problems and ensures business professionals maintain quality production of work.
Supervisory: Supervises local non-legal business professionals, including recommendations for staffing levels, performance evaluations, performance counseling, work allocation and problem resolution. Demonstrates the ability to aide in developing personnel and promote excellence through training, team meetings and clear direction. Supervises daily functions of on-site outsourced personnel. Works collaboratively with regional and firmwide management to coordinate administrative functions and has an appropriate working knowledge of technology infrastructure and event planning. Possesses leadership skills with the capacity to motivate and guide a team.
Client relations: Foster positive client relationships by addressing inquiries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring exceptional client service standards are maintained.
Miscellaneous: Performs miscellaneous job duties as needed for support of the office, region and firm.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $200,000 - $265,000 if located in California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in office management in the legal, professional services or large enterprise context.
Bachelor's degree
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of a successful candidate:
Work harmoniously and effectively with others
Preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Work under pressure
Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities and attention to detail
Present strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Provide analytical and problem-solving skills
Exercise strong judgment
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyPart-Time Executive Personal Assistant in Westside Village
Remote or Los Angeles, CA job
We're looking for a Part-Time Executive Personal Assistant for our client who works from home in Westside Village. Typical hours will be Mon-Fri 1pm-6pm, but will need some flexibility. The ideal candidate is organized, great with kids, and comfortable with light meal prep.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling and correspondence
Manage the family's calendar, including children's activities/appointments
Research and arrange domestic and international travel (flights, accommodations, reservations, ground transportation, etc.)
Handle personal errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning, shipping/receiving, and gift purchasing
Oversee deliveries, returns, and vendor appointments at the residence
Organize closets and wardrobe, ensuring seasonal, travel, and event items are prepared and maintained
Provide styling guidance for upcoming events
Track important dates (birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions) and manage gifting/flowers
Oversee household inventory and restocking
Maintain organization of kitchen and pantry
Provide pet care (no pets yet but likely will get a dog)
Manage housekeeper's duties and responsibilities
Assist in planning and organizing events, both personal and professional
Drive kids from school and to/from after school activities
Help create social media content (light filming, light video editing)
Prepare light meals and snacks for family
Occasionally babysit (2 boys aged 9 and 11)
Salary: DOE
Attorney
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP job in San Francisco, CA
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a California licensed attorney with 2-6 years of litigation experience for their San Francisco office. If you are looking to gain experience working alongside top litigators, Hawkins Parnell is the place for you. At Hawkins Parnell, a successful candidate will enjoy learning all stages of trial preparation and trial from start to finish and an opportunity to work with a seasoned team of experienced litigators.
Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including affordable health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k), and profit-sharing.
Attorneys are encouraged to continue to grow personally and professionally. In addition to in-house educational programs, we offer CLE reimbursement and marketing budgets to support those efforts. Performance is recognized and rewarded through quarterly and annual bonuses, as well as annual merit consideration.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity in the legal profession and at Hawkins Parnell. We strongly encourage all who meet our qualifications to apply.
Responsibilities include:
* Manage a caseload of litigated claims
* Prepare for trial including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interview and witness preparation
* Research into complex litigation areas
* Take and defend depositions
* Prepare and argue motions
* Attend hearings
* Communicate with the clients
Successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills
* Client-focused mentality
* Excellent writing and research skills
* Ability to think on feet and respond strategically
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Ability to work independently and within a strong team
Practice Areas:
Product Liability, Premises Liability, Automotive Warranty, Tort, Toxic Tort and Environmental
Why Hawkins Parnell?
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our litigation team defends clients from prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.
Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.
Hawkins Parnell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Marketing Specialist, Client Engagement
San Francisco, CA job
The Marketing Specialist is a key team member within the Marketing Department. The Specialist plans and manages a range of marketing activities for the office/region that elevate the profile of the Firm in the market, create opportunities for lawyers to connect and build relationships with clients and prospective clients, and support the business development objectives of the practices in the office/region. The role requires the development of strong and effective working relationships within the Marketing Department, as well as with other administrative departments and lawyers, to ensure the success of our regional marketing initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, plans, leads, and executes Firm-sponsored programs for current and prospective clients
This includes:
Serving as the marketing lead for events and sponsorships
Creating event plans and managing critical dates and timelines
Drafting and managing internal and external communications related to the program, including coordinating with the Digital Marketing team on postings to the Firm's website and social media channels
Collaborating with other Client Engagement team members and relevant practice/industry BD and Marketing liaisons on event logistics, including invitations, strategic development of guest lists, speaker invitations and prep, handout materials, nametags, site management, visual presentations, and follow-up
Supports the office/region's client entertainment activities, including management of the Firm's ticket assets and allocation system
Coordinates the production and distribution of various legal updates sent to clients, including formatting documents for print, web, and email, obtaining appropriate approvals from lawyers and colleagues, posting to the website and other databases, and creating post-distribution readership reports
Helps prepare and manage the office marketing budget; tracks and analyzes office/regional initiatives, evaluating the ROI of activities to recommend and plan future efforts
Supports the maintenance of and engagement with the Firm's CRM system in the office/region, and leverages the system to connect lawyers, clients, and other contacts
Identifies, tracks, and secures relevant speaking and other credentialing opportunities for lawyers in the office/region; creates relevant materials to support those efforts
Assists in the onboarding and integration of new lawyers and lateral partners
Assists in the development and execution of lawyer workshops on developing a professional biography and LinkedIn profile
Works on special projects as requested by the (Senior) Marketing Manager and office leadership
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $110,000 - $130,000 if located in California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
A minimum of five (5) years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience
A minimum of two (2) years' experience planning and leading events in a professional services environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Preferred:
Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing
Advanced knowledge of marketing databases and technologies to track, maintain, and disseminate content, such as Vuture, SalesForce, and InterAction
Solid understanding of the competitive landscape in the local/regional market
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyInclusion Manager
Los Angeles, CA job
The Inclusion Manager is located in California and helps manage, develop, implement, and administer key inclusion programs and projects in the Firm's California offices and Firmwide. The Manager will report to the Inclusion Director who sits in the Los Angeles office. The Manager will also work closely with Firm lawyers, Inclusion Committees, Affinity Groups, Firm leadership, the Inclusion Specialist, and strategic partners, including Marketing, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Event Planning, Technology, Wellness, Learning & Development, and Recruiting.
As part of the Firm's global Inclusion Team, the Manager will contribute to fostering a collegial environment, advancing Firmwide inclusion initiatives, implementing best practices, and promoting equal opportunity for all lawyers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Building Community and Belonging
Develops, implements, and/or oversees client and in-office events and activities that enhance community building and belonging in the California offices, working in close collaboration with Event Planning and other strategic partners.
With the guidance and support of the Inclusion Director, conducts Inclusion Team orientations for all new attorneys in the California offices, and conducts regular, consistent outreach to all associates in California to strengthen both relationships with associates and local efforts to enhance community-building and belonging.
Works in collaboration with the Inclusion Director in implementing practices and processes that support the Firm's commitment to equal opportunity for all lawyers. This responsibility will require extensive collaboration with Inclusion Team colleagues, Inclusion Committees, office leadership, and strategic partners in other departments.
Affinity Group Management and Support
Manages and provides support in the California offices for all Firm Affinity Groups, which are open to all attorneys. This includes developing, implementing, and/or overseeing client and in-office programs and events, including for incoming and summer associates, that focus on building community and belonging and promoting learning and understanding; (b) organizing and managing meetings; and (c) addressing questions.
Provides support at the Firmwide level to assigned global Affinity Groups. This includes collaborating with Affinity Group leadership in developing and implementing annual and quarterly plans, and organizing and managing global Affinity Group meetings.
Inclusion Committee Management and Support
Manages Inclusion Committee governance in California offices, including collaborating with Inclusion Committee leadership in developing and implementing plans; organizing and managing meetings; managing budgets; and coordinating resources.
Manages local sponsorships, including coordinating approvals and overseeing logistics, such as internal and external communication and Firm attendance at related events.
Develop and Support Firmwide Inclusion Programming
Manages content, communications, and production coordination for assigned Firmwide virtual programs for observance months. This includes collaborating with Affinity Group and Inclusion Committee leaders, researching and engaging speakers, and working in collaboration with strategic partners in other departments on all other aspects of developing and implementing virtual programs from beginning to end.
Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop and deliver global programming focused on belonging and inclusion and related programming at Firmwide meetings, such as new associate orientation. This responsibility requires extensive collaboration with the Inclusion Team, Firm leadership, Firm lawyers, and strategic partners in other departments.
Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop standardized workflows, policies, and processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Firmwide Inclusion programming.
Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Hires, develops, coaches, and supervises direct reports, and conducts annual performance reviews.
This position may require working non-standard hours, as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $150,000 - $160,000 if located in California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ********************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of 5 years of related prior work experience
Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based services and related applications
Strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to spot concerns and issues and to formulate and execute responses or solutions
Demonstrated ability to marshal the resources of an organization across many departments to present excellent programs and effective initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and cross-cultural communication
Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time, primarily to California offices, including overnight travel
Preferred:
Advanced degree, particularly a J.D.
Law firm, corporate experience
Prior work experience where collaboration on projects was required
Experience advising and supporting associates
Experience supporting affinity groups and/or inclusion committees
Experience developing programs focused on building community and belonging
Preferred location: Los Angeles or Century City office
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyFinancial Terms Management Analyst
San Francisco, CA job
The Financial Terms Management Analyst plays a key role in ensuring Sidley's financial terms are accurately captured, implemented, and maintained throughout the client-matter lifecycle. The Financial Terms Management function centralizes ownership of financial terms to reduce downstream errors, enhance compliance, and promote operational consistency across the revenue cycle.
The team is comprised of three specialized sub-teams-New Business Intake, Implementation, and Compliance-to drive agility, establish clear ownership, and manage workloads effectively across the team. Together, these sub-teams work collaboratively to ensure that financial terms are reviewed, implemented, and maintained with precision and consistency. The Financial Terms Management Analyst will be assigned to one of these sub-teams based on business needs and individual skills and experience.
The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, enjoys working with data and documents, and is eager to learn about legal financial operations in a fast-paced professional services environment. This role requires analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including partners, Conflicts and New Business, Pricing, Billing, and other revenue teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
New Business Intake Sub-Team
Partners with the Conflicts and New Business team to review and validate financial terms for both new and existing clients during the intake process. Ensures all terms align with client agreements and firm policies.
Review and validate financial terms during the new business intake process to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Verify that terms submitted through the New Business Form align with supporting documents, existing client agreements, and internal revenue policies.
Correct and update financial-term entries in the New Business Form as needed.
Collaborate with the Conflicts and New Business team to identify clients and matters requiring further review, approval, or escalation.
Ensure intake information and finalized client financial terms are clearly documented and communicated so the Implementation sub-team can accurately configure them in the firm's financial systems.
Implementation Sub-Team
Responsible for accurately setting up, maintaining, and communicating financial terms in the firm's financial systems.
Analyze financial terms and configure them in 3E, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with client agreements.
Perform quality checks to verify that implemented terms are complete and consistent with intake data.
Clearly document and communicate finalized financial terms to Billing and other revenue teams, including providing guidance on executing complex arrangements.
Implement timekeeper billing rates for new and existing timekeepers, including ad-hoc and annual rate updates.
Monitor and maintain client volume discount arrangements, ensuring accurate calculation, tracking, and reporting.
Compliance Sub-Team
Interprets and applies client-originated guidelines to ensure firmwide adherence and consistency. Supports dispute resolution and develops compliance education and prevention tools.
Review financial sections of client-originated guidelines or agreements, coordinating with the Contracts and Compliance team to ensure proper integration into firm practices.
Investigate invoice disputes, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Billing, eBilling, and Accounts Receivable teams.
Oversee contractors responsible for reviewing time entry narratives for compliance with client and firm requirements.
Develop training materials, tools, and guidance for timekeepers and partners to promote compliance awareness.
Identify trends and collaborate with other Financial Terms Management teams to implement preventative solutions and improve processes.
Process Improvement and Special Projects
Supports continuous improvement efforts and strategic initiatives across all Financial Terms Management sub-teams.
Support team leadership in identifying and evaluating process improvements and automation opportunities by providing observations, feedback, and relevant data from daily activities.
Assist team leadership with the documentation of current workflows, procedures, and training materials to inform process reviews and updates.
Provide input and logistical support to team leadership on special projects focused on technology enhancements, process improvements, and workflow optimization.
Provide general support to assist the team with other business process activities and priorities as needed.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $77,000 - $94,000 if located in Illinois or California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 2 years of analytical experience
Advanced capability and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology or similar field
Experience with 3E, Intapp, Sharepoint, Smartsheets, NetDocs
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyOffice Manager
California job
Sidley's Century City Office is seeking a strong office manager that is able to work harmoniously with multiple levels of personnel to provide excellent resources and support to our lawyers, business professionals and clients while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office. The office manager works to provide functional and thoughtful leadership, ensures operational excellence, creates an inclusive and creative office culture and demonstrates an ability to support the multi-faceted needs of the lawyers, business professionals and office.
In partnership with the West Coast Director of Administration (DOA), the Office Managing Partner (OMP), and firmwide, regional and local management, the office manager has responsibility to supervise and/or support business professionals, office operations, coordinate office activities and social events and has responsibility for overseeing facilities functions including leasehold improvements, space planning, and coordination of internal and external moves.
The office manager should exhibit excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, sophisticated reasoning, strategic thinking and a holistic approach to personnel and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance and Accounting: Responsible for coordination of certain daily accounting functions, including but not limited to operational invoicing, reconciliation of catering and facilities billing, preparation and monitoring of budget for the Century City office and oversight of compliance with local time entry and billing deadlines.
Firmwide Support: Works to support firmwide needs on the local level by coordinating office business professionals and functions, including, but not limited to regional resource sharing, participation in departmental meetings, participation in new hire training and coordination of local marketing and recruiting events.
Facilities: Manages facilities functions (reception, catering, conference center, furnishings, maintenance/repairs, office services and supplies), communicates effectively with vendor resources, including but not limited to landlord/property manager/engineer in lease, sublease and building operations matters. Has experience managing the design, build-out and moves related to new office space.
Regional Management: Works with regional management to maintain adequate business professional levels of secretarial, paralegal and project support, billing, IT and local office business professionals. Meets regularly with local and regional department managers to help facilitate communications among business professionals. Responsible for maintaining and improving morale, make recommendations to resolve problems and ensures business professionals maintain quality production of work.
Supervisory: Supervises local non-legal business professionals, including recommendations for staffing levels, performance evaluations, performance counseling, work allocation and problem resolution. Demonstrates the ability to aide in developing personnel and promote excellence through training, team meetings and clear direction. Supervises daily functions of on-site outsourced personnel. Works collaboratively with regional and firmwide management to coordinate administrative functions and has an appropriate working knowledge of technology infrastructure and event planning. Possesses leadership skills with the capacity to motivate and guide a team.
Client relations: Foster positive client relationships by addressing inquiries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring exceptional client service standards are maintained.
Miscellaneous: Performs miscellaneous job duties as needed for support of the office, region and firm.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range $200,000 - $265,000 if located in California Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in office management in the legal, professional services or large enterprise context.
Bachelor's degree
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of a successful candidate:
Work harmoniously and effectively with others
Preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Work under pressure
Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities and attention to detail
Present strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Provide analytical and problem-solving skills
Exercise strong judgment
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Auto-ApplyLitigation Paralegal
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP job in San Francisco, CA or remote
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated toxic tort litigation paralegal with 2-5 years of experience for its San Francisco, CA office. The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials and willingness to learn from a dedicated and successful litigation team. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented paralegals who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team. Recent graduates of Paralegal programs are encouraged to apply. Salary range is $75,000-80,000 per year.
HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across offices located in Atlanta, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, Orange County, Raleigh, St. Louis, San Diego, San Francisco and West Virginia.
If you would like to be a part of this fast-paced team, this opportunity may be the right one for you.
What Our Paralegals Do:
Case management involving maintaining document control, calendaring docket deadlines and coordination and monitoring of local counsel
Preparation and organization of a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
Deposition and record review and summaries
Preparation for depositions, and preparing attorneys for depositions in advance
Preparation for hearings
Document production
Draft discovery documents
Request documents and records
What You Need To Bring:
2-5 years of experience and/or paralegal certificate
Toxic tort litigation experience
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong Outlook skills and proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel
What You Will Receive
Remote work arrangement
Exposure to varied practice areas
401K plan
Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision
HSA and FSA plans
Company-provided life insurance with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.
Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Summer 2026 Law Clerk - Los Angeles
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP job in Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
The Los Angeles office of Hawkins Parnell is seeking a 2026 Summer Clerk to join an established legal defense team. The successful candidate will work directly with our attorneys to prepare cases for trial, will be involved in fact-finding projects, and will perform other direct support functions to case teams. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping meet our clients' needs. Please only apply if you are a current law student.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disability and Profit Sharing.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with preparation of motions, pleadings, declarations, subpoenas, and trial documents, including witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders
Drafting discovery requests/responses and analyzing co-defense discovery to develop trial defenses
Investigating relevant case facts, analyzing data, and organizing information and findings
Organizing and maintaining documents and coordinating document production
Maintaining communication with clients and updating the client files
Serving as a liaison between the trial team and third parties such as witnesses, experts, clients, vendors, and courtroom personnel
Requirements:
Current law student
Demonstrates initiative and self-direction
Demonstrates attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Experience with MS Office suite
Practice Areas:
Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Transportation
Why Hawkins Parnell?
Over the last half-century, we have grown to include more than 250 lawyers and professional staff in nine offices located in Atlanta, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco. Our firm represents some of America's largest corporations, small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country. Our continued success relies on one distinction - OUR PEOPLE. We are committed to our people by providing a culture that is vibrant, challenging and rewarding with an environment to choose your career path and experience opportunities and benefits not present at every firm.
We value diversity and strive to create a supportive environment that enables all of our personnel to achieve and deliver excellence in their professional careers. We actively embrace different backgrounds, viewpoints and perspectives as we endeavor to promote diversity in our workplace and our community. Many of our attorneys and staff participate in pro bono programs and community service to provide social, legal and economic opportunities to the underprivileged and disadvantaged.
Hawkins Parnell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.