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Job Description This role is located in New York City and will require a hybrid work schedule of at least 2 days in office per week. About the Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited was established through the merger of The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd with Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking, Ltd. on April 1, 2012. We are one of the largest asset managers in Asia and number one among Japanese financial institutions by AUM, with approximately $850 Billion USD in AUM. The Bank provides an assortment of financial solutions and manages a broad spectrum of financial products across its global branches. Department Overview: The Americas Division ("AD") was established in the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch) ("SMTBNY") to perform corporate functions and supervise U.S. entities. Established under the AD are the "Global Banking Unit ("GBU"), Americas Division" and "Global Markets Unit ("GMU"), Americas Division" which performs business functions. The Legal Department ("LGL") provides support to all departments of the New York Branch for legal consultation and advice in order to reduce legal and regulatory risk and to reduce the overall legal costs of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited ("SMTB"). Your Role Overview: Follows established guidelines for day-to-day, routine operational and administrative work. May be required to use some independent thought to handle complex issues. Focus on execution within defined parameters. Your Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains the law library., • Provides coverage for following functions when necessary:, • Performs all word processing and spreadsheet functions including Proofreading. Prepares internal memos, external correspondence, spreadsheets and other material., • Answers telephones and takes messages., • Makes photocopies and sends faxes., • Sorts and distributes incoming mail. Coordinates outgoing mail and packages with the mailroom., • Maintains files for department documents., • Provides general support for lawyers in department as needed. Your Qualifications • High school degree or equivalent., • Proficiency in PC word processing (Word) and spreadsheet software (Excel)., • Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Why you should join SuMi Trust: SuMi Trust embraces flexible ways of working when the business and role permits. We provide employees with a hybrid working model, allowing for in-office work and work from home. Our diverse and inclusive environment along with our global presence enables us to collaborate and communicate to meet our business needs. We believe that efficient teams need truth, loyalty, and a strong sense of purpose to balance risk and their targets. We make sustainable business decisions to improve our society and the world. We believe that each person brings a unique value that drives the business though their creativity and passion. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SuMi Trust provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know when the Human Resources staff reaches out to you for an interview. The anticipated salary range for this role is listed above. The specific salary offered to an employment applicant is based on the individual’s qualifications, experiences, the job responsibilities, an analysis of the current compensation paid for similar roles in the local geographic area, and key distinctions of the job as compared to current jobs in the Branch. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited New York Branch is a branch of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Group. Learn more about the company, the values, and vision at

Job Description We have an immediate need for a Litigation Legal Assistant at a leading law firm conveniently located in mid-town Manhattan. This is a full-time direct hire opportunity. Job Duties Include: • Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, Court events, etc., • Contact Courts (confirm hearings, obtain dockets, e-filing procedures, etc.) and adjusters/clients as needed, • Schedule conference calls/meetings and handle scheduling/calendaring for their assigned team, • Open and close client files, • Associate and download documents, emails, and court filings into iManage document system, • Review invoices for payments and submit expense reports, • Prepare pleadings, discovery (requests and answers), e-filings to be filed (drafting and exhibits), and general correspondence, • Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit lists, • E-file legal documents in various courts (pleadings, motions, praecipes, etc.), • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant, • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, proofreading, time management, and organizational skills, • Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules), • Ability to occasionally work over 35 hours per week to meet client demands, • High proficiency in MS Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management software

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in the Tax Practice group in the New York and Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals. The Legal Practice Assistant is responsible to the individual attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) to whom assigned for specific, day-to-day responsibilities and duties and to the Legal Support Supervisor for Firm policies and procedures, Practice Group assistance, overflow work, and overtime work. The Legal Practice Assistant should have previous work experience including basic secretarial skills, word processing, general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the ability to concentrate on details, organize work, and work with a wide spectrum of individuals. The Legal Practice Assistant must be able to handle diverse practices, be a team player, and be a liaison between the clients and the attorneys. The ability to communicate accurately and professionally with the clients is a must. In addition, it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant have strong proofreading skills, word processing skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities and Duties: • Drafts, edits, and files client documents (electronic and paper) and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc., • Handles time entry for assigned attorney(s), • Prepares Client/Matter Information Memorandum (“CIM”) conflicts check emails as well as CIM forms to be submitted to the Records., • Maintains files on a regular basis as required by attorney(s), Practice Group, and Firm procedures., • Coordinates project management of attorney matters and cases., • Maintains and updates attorney(s) calendar and contacts., • Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares travel reimbursement requests and all other reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with Practice Group procedures and accounting deadlines., • Coordinates client and in-house meetings and assist as necessary., • Retrieves and opens mail (and date stamp, if required)., • Answers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner., • Maintains confidentiality of all client and firm matters, recognizing that there should be no discussion in or away from the office regarding client or Firm matters. This confidentiality extends to emails you are privy to that are in your attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) Outlook mailboxes and folders., • Assists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed and requested. The office functions as a team, and therefore it is essential that the Legal Practice Assistant help when asked and volunteer when time permits., • Notifies and assists HR with overflow work when not busy with work from assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s), including providing overflow desk coverage for secretaries who are absent., • Keeps abreast of what is happening on assigned attorney’s clients’ matters and knows location of materials concerning those matters., • Obtains research materials as required by attorney(s) or paralegal(s). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited college or university., • Five to seven years of experience working in a legal department, law firm, or professional services organization. Tax and/or Litigation experience is preferred., • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required. Must have the ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language., • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills., • Detail-oriented, organized, and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads., • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite, Excel, and Power Point is required. Experience with Aderant and ChromeRiver software programs is highly preferred. This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $64,500 - $95,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

Job Description Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary Global Midtown Law Firm New York, New York Compensation $105,000 - $110,000 DOE PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME DIRECTLY TO: This full-time position supports a busy litigation team by providing high-level secretarial and administrative assistance in a fast-paced law firm environment. The role includes preparing and proofreading legal documents, coordinating heavy court filings in state and federal courts, maintaining both paper and electronic files, and managing calendars, travel, and deadlines for multiple attorneys. The secretary will handle confidential client information with discretion, communicate professionally with clients and court personnel, and play a key role in trial preparation, including organizing binders and working papers. Strong technical skills are essential, including proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic court filing platforms. Key Qualifications: • Minimum 10-15 years of litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience, • Large law firm experience preferred, • Expertise in court procedures and electronic filing systems (state and federal), • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands, • Excellent grammar, proofreading, and communication abilities, • High attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Description Mission Statement: Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is committed to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma informed, and compassionate services to those with mental health lived experience. Vision: Our vision is to drive a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness. We approach our role with cultural humility and mindfulness of oppressive systems. Core Values: • We value a mentoring philosophy delivered from staff with peer lived experiences., • We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis., • We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members., • We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy within all systems., • We value everyone’s desire to have opportunities to obtain their visions of wellness., • We value education and training to enhance an individual’s opportunities for growth in one’s personal journey to self-discovery. Position Summary The Administrative Assistant provides direct support to the program. This includes calendar management and successful coordination of business meetings. They serve as the main point of phone contact for calls directed to the organization’s main office. They prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with supervision. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Ability to work on multiple projects with superb accuracy., • Assist in scheduling interviews for prospective hires., • Create and update program specific literatures (Brochures, Fliers, Event invites etc.), • Office Management: Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies including but limited to purchase orders and project specific invoices., • Manage record keeping systems, forms control, file layout, archive maintenance, updating staff directory and dissemination of memorandums to line staff from administration., • Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to photocopying, faxing, and emailing., • Maintain files and scheduling., • Create and update databases for inventory, mailing lists, forms and office applications in MSWord, Access, and Excel, • Create and help maintain various databases and files in Foothold/AWARDs., • High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred., • Experience as an administrative assistant, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, • Demonstrate interpersonal skills and proficiency in business vocabulary to effectively represent the company to outside parties., • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills required., • Must have the ability to multitask in a fast paced and deadline driven environment., • Must be able to always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude., • Must be able to work in a multitask system environment., • Duties are subject to change.Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description Job Title:Legal Executive Assistant Location:New York NY 10022 Salary/Payrate:$100K-$120K annually and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Hybrid (1 day WFH after initial 30-90 day training period) Term:Permanent / Fulltime Bachelors degree required:Preferred Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-CB1 Our client is seeking a highly professional and experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to two attorneys in leadership roles with expanding client portfolios and active business development efforts. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Legal Support Services, the Legal Administrative Specialist performs a wide range of executive level litigation and administrative tasks. This role requires exceptional task execution skills, a command of complex calendar and workflow management, and the ability to operate with precision in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Key Responsibilities • Maintains full ownership of administrative workflows, tracking task execution and deliverables across legal, billing, and client service functions., • Directly manages complex and evolving attorney calendars, ensuring schedule integrity, conflict resolution, and timely attendance at all meetings and calls., • Drives communication across departments including billing, business development, and management to ensure timely execution of responsibilities., • Produces, formats, and finalizes legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism., • Utilizes advanced task management tools, including AI-integrated systems, to optimize workflow, maintain visibility across pending actions, and ensure accountability., • Maintains professional standards in all interactions, exercising sound judgment and discretion with confidential information. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing multiple priorities under deadlines., • Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail., • Professional interpersonal communication skills; able to work with individuals at all levels., • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment., • Comfortable with technology tools, calendar management systems, and billing platforms., • Willingness to support new attorney onboarding and provide practice area training. Education and Experience Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred., • Minimum of 10 years of legal administrative experience required. Those with less experience are still encouraged to apply and could be considered for a Legal Administrative Assistant role., • Experience in a leadership or administrative capacity is strongly preferred.

Job Description Executive Assistant Corporate Legal Department Location:Hybrid | New York or Northern NJ (preferred) Schedule:Full-Time | Hybrid Compensation:Up to $140,000 (commensurate with experience) Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package What Youll Do: As an Executive Assistant supporting the Corporate Legal Department, you will provide high-level administrative and legal support with a focus on corporate governance, document management, and board processes for two public companies. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of department operations and board communications. Key Responsibilities: • Board Support:, • Administer board portal systems for two public companies, • Coordinate scheduling, agendas, and meeting logistics for board and committee meetings, • Compile and distribute meeting materials; liaise with board members and their executive assistants, • Prepare and manage director & officer questionnaires, annual evaluations, and surveys, • Assist with meeting minutes and corporate recordkeeping, • Corporate Legal Administration:, • Maintain corporate books and records, • Manage processing of department invoices: code expenses, track projects, assist with budgeting and accruals, • Coordinate execution of legal documents, both hard copy and via DocuSign, • Departmental & Administrative Support:, • Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reports, • Provide word processing, proofreading, and file organization support, • Maintain legal department subscriptions and assist with internal communications What Youll Bring: • 5 to 7+ years of experience in an executive administrative or legal assistant role, preferably within a corporate legal or public company setting, • High level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, • Strong attention to detail, organization, and process orientation, • Advanced proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite(Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), • Experience withboard portal software,DocuSign, andBasware(or similar accounts payable systems) preferred, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively; proactive, reliable, and team-oriented

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our New York City and Long Island Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position Wilson Elser's Long Island's office seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our thriving litigation practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and format legal filings, including proofreading, redacting and organizing exhibits., • Manage electronic filings with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures., • Open and maintain new client matters, including document organization, indexing, and electronic file management., • Conduct research and retrieve court decisions from Westlaw., • Prepare correspondence, including cover letters for billing statements., • Accurately input billing information into the firm's billing software., • Schedule and coordinate conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars., • Minimum of 3 years litigation experience, including familiarity with legal filing, e-filing processes, and preparation of tables and authorities. Knowledge of New York and New Jersey state and federal court procedures and rules., • A collaborative attitude and willingness to take on new challenges., • Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)., • Strong typing skills with meticulous attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law. #ZR