Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, along with a minimum of five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and will demonstrate strong experience in managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, including proficiency in Relativity or similar document review platforms. Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana is strongly preferred.

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents; conducting thorough factual investigations; assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; and providing direct support during trial proceedings.

The salary range for New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. applicants is $85,000 - $97,500.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

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A highly skilled candidates must have 5+ years of large firm experience; exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills; and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, can switch quickly between tasks, is a creative problem-solver, and an excellent multi-tasker. Candidates must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will support more than one attorney. The candidate must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Litigation experience strongly preferred but not required.

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC, a law firm with over 650 attorneys throughout the United States, has an employment opportunity for a Regional Office Administrator. The position will be responsible for the day to day administrative operations of our Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia and Charleston offices. (Applications will be considered from across the entire footprint.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General management of each of the above listed offices, including tactical planning and maintaining the highest standards of service and quality.
• Office financial management, including planning, budgeting, accounts receivable and other financial functions, in coordination with the Firm Finance Department.
• Management of Human Resources functions, including recruitment, maintenance of staffing plans and acceptable staffing ratios.
• Facilities Management: including space planning/design, and facilitation of all office functions and services.
• Coordination with Firm IT department on systems management.
• Coordination with the Firm Marketing Department on office specific marketing and PR functions.
• Physical presence in the office is an essential duty of this position.
  • Regular travel to each assigned office is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Team building and engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and employees using management skills.
• Must have the ability to uncover, understand, analyze and resolve problems.
• Must have the ability to interact professionally with members of the firm's management team, the Office Managing Shareholder, attorneys, paralegals, administrative personnel and staff.
• Work requires a high level of mental effort and strain when managing multiple projects and requests. A law office is a "demanding" environment in which client needs often dictate immediate problem resolution and resources.
• Must show initiative, be proactive and maintain standards of service and quality as set out above.
• Work occasionally requires irregular hours and/or more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential functions of the position.

A minimum of five years' service in a supervisory position in the Professional Services Industry and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other related field is preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a challenging and rewarding working environment.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.

Resumes will only be accepted for the job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Litigation Legal Support Coordinator in its New Orleans office. Ideal candidate will have a high level of legal experience and administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem solving skills and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining calendars with litigation dates and deadlines, as well as other necessary dates;
• Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately;
• Formatting and setting up documents, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents;
• Preparing shell documents for attorneys in relation to discovery, orders, motions, trials and other proceedings;
• Filing litigation documents with state and federal courts – knowledge of electronic filing is required;
• Handling a high volume of proofreading;
• Updating and maintaining files, physical and electronic;
• Time entry, Processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation;
• Reviewing vendor invoices and processing for payment;
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The Raleigh office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz has an immediate opening for a full-time Corporate/Real Estate Paralegal with at least 5 years of corporate/real estate paralegal experience, including but not limited to:

• Submitting and reviewing lien searches, UCC and other secretary of state filings;
• Preparing, filing, and maintaining portfolio of UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, and terminations;
• Preparing initial drafts of form legal documents and creating and compiling signature pages and closing documents;
• Assisting with transaction closings, managing delivery of completed loan files to clients and responding to requests from client recordkeeping teams;
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 filing and maintenance laws, secretary of state filing procedures and secured finance transaction documents;
• Preparing entity formation and registration documents and coordinating submission of such filings with secretary of state offices;
• Preparing real estate documents, including contracts, deeds, settlement statements, title documents, and closing packages;
• Assisting with coordinating and managing real estate leasing and conveyancing closings among all parties;
• Performing title searches and abstracts, title opinions and order and reviewing title insurance commitments;
• Assisting with the preparation of title objection letters and resolution of title issues;
• Reviewing surveys and coordinating updates and certifications with surveyors and clients;
• Preparing and filing documents with county Register of Deeds and other local government agencies; and,
• Maintaining closing checklists, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all parties remain informed throughout the transaction.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Strong familiarity with ALTA survey standards;
• Strong familiarity with title insurance endorsements and requirements;
• Strong familiarity with Odyssey searching protocols and practices and VCAP to Odyssey migration;
• Strong understanding of NC county real estate taxation and proration mechanics in closings;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work collaboratively and seamlessly in team settings and in fast-paced environments; and,
• Responsive, strong communication skills, able to juggle competing priorities and manage deadlines.

All candidates must have either a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next stop in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Sr. Client Account Specialist. Candidates may reside in Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Houston, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Atlanta, or New Orleans areas. The position is remote other than the 2nd and 4th mandatory Wednesdays of each month.

Salary is based upon years of experience and location.

This position will be responsible for collecting the firm’s accounts receivable through working directly with the client billing attorneys and, in many situations, directly with the client. Sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts. Document and maintain accurate records. Know commonly used collection concepts, practices, and procedures. Use firm established guidelines and procedures to perform the functions of the job. Maintain ambitious standards and professional collection activities and support. This position is considered professional level. Reports directly to the Client Accounts Manager. Daily contacts include but are not limited to the Director of Revenue Services, CEO, COO, CFAO, Managing Shareholder, Office Administrators, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Attorneys, and Secretaries.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Collaborate with client (billing) attorneys regarding their aged A/R.
2. Communicate with clients via email and telephone regarding aged accounts receivable upon billing attorney approval.
3. Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate billing and payment applications.
4. Compile information for reporting of the progress of collections and accounts receivable aging.
5. Analyze, investigate, and clarify problem
6. Report problem and/or doubtful accounts to appropriate parties (CEO, COO, Managing Shareholders, Office Administrator, CFAO, Director of Revenue Services).
7. Facilitate and expedite the allocations of aged accounts
8. Monitor the opening of new matters for existing clients with collection and/or write-off issues.
9. Monitor accounts with collection
10. Oversee automatic reminder statements for the Firm, making sure that waivers and reminders are generated and mailed.
11. Follow up on approved electronically billed
12. Monitor receivable write-offs for the
13. Manage any client/attorney
14. Participate in monthly Client Accounts meetings to report collection
15. Assist Manager with compiling, tracking, and monitoring Firm fiscal year end process as requested.
16. Manages other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Qualifications will include:
17. Computer experience with knowledge of Word, Excel, Collections software
18. ARCS and ADERANT a plus
19. Must have good organizational, communication and math skills.
20. Must be detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
21. Ability to use good judgement and discretion in establishing and maintaining relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
22. Overtime may be required.
23. Travel may be required.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.  Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail-oriented and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.  Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.

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Ideal candidate must have administrative support experience in a professional work environment, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, top-notch organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group and independently.  Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will support several attorneys in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for impact players only – people who want to start a career, gain essential skills and grow with us.

Initially, this position does not have a remote work option until after one year of employment, and then the maximum of one day remote per work week, dependent on performance. 

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