Careers for Staff

At Robinson+Cole, our top-notch team of administrative professionals deliver high quality services across a variety of disciplines including: finance, operations, information technology, business development, paralegal, and legal administrative assistant support services. Our professional staff play an integral role in the overall success of our firm and our ability to meet the needs of our clients. Our culture is one of professionalism, teamwork, and collegiality, where creativity and strategic thinking are valued. We welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our firm. 

Current Needs

Real Estate & Finance Paralegal - Boston, MA
The Boston office is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our Real Estate team. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of commercial real estate or finance transaction experience assisting  attorneys in all aspects of transactional management, document revisions, closing preparation, due diligence review, title insurance company coordination, preparing transaction binders and drafting routine correspondence. Familiarity with commercial mortgage lending, financing transactions, and Corporate State filing is preferred. Experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transactions is helpful.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Bachelor’s degree and prior real estate experience required.  Paralegal certificate preferred. Massachusetts Notary preferred.  Candidate must be detail oriented, proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel,  and be highly motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. Must take initiative, anticipate needs and follow specific detailed procedures. Flexibility for overtime is a must. For consideration email resume, including cover letter with salary requirements, and college transcript to:

Lisa M. Vooys
Recruiting, Development & Paralegal Manager
Robinson & Cole LLP
280 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Email: legalcareers@rc.com

Director of Legal Recruiting & Professional Development - Hartford, CT

The Hartford office is currently seeking a Director of Legal Recruiting & Professional Development to join our firm. The Director of Legal Recruiting & Professional Development is responsible for leading all aspects of the legal recruiting function across multiple offices for lateral hires, first-year associates, summer associates, and legal interns. This role will also partner with human resources, digital learning and development, and key members of the firm’s hiring and professional development committees to deliver professional development programs and initiatives. In addition, the Director of Legal Recruiting & Professional Development will collaborate with practice group leaders to establish goals and benchmarks for training, and ensure practice specific training needs are met and are in alignment with the professional development needs of the firm. This role may provide additional opportunities to participate on various firm committees, including, serving as a liaison to the Associate’s Council. 

Qualified candidates should have at least seven years of prior legal or corporate recruitment experience. Knowledge of CLE requirements and experience with LawCruit or similar applicant tracking software is highly preferred. This position requires strong collaboration skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The ideal candidate must embrace and lead change and adapt to multiple priorities and shifting deadlines. JD is required. The firm may consider a bifurcation of the recruiting and professional development roles depending on the candidate.

For consideration, send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Human Resources Generalist.

Robinson & Cole LLP
280 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103
E-mail: adminhr@rc.com
Fax: (860) 541-4929

Senior Systems Engineer  - Hartford, CT

The Hartford office is seeking a full-time Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT team. This position will be responsible for identifying methods and solutions to ensure the highest level of service to end users. The ideal candidate will have a security mindset and the ability to recognize and factor in potential security risks/issues associated with introducing new solutions or modifying existing solutions (technologies, processes, etc.). 

Responsibilities: 
•    Develops and supports the firm’s desktop engineering standards, including hardware, software deployment, PC imaging, and virtual computing
•    Oversees technical design, planning, and implementation of operating systems and software standards to ensure maximum user performance
•    Researches and identifies the root causes of Tier III escalated issues and provides solutions, reengineering existing standards if necessary 
•    Analyzes and solves issues with delivering, loading, configuring software images, supported applications, and drivers
•    Provides control system engineering and programming services for existing equipment in the facility that may include designing, purchasing, scheduling, reviewing safety, programming, supervising, installing, implementing start-ups, and maintaining technical support 
•    Manages and deploys systems, leveraging automation to ensure efficiency and minimal utilization of IT resources
•    Serves as a subject matter expert in system administration

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with at least 10 years of experience in desktop engineering. In addition, candidates must be proficient with the following: 
•    MS Operating Systems
•    MS Office Suite
•    PC hardware
•    LAN architecture (TCP/IP protocol)
•    Active Directory
•    PC imaging (MDT, WSUS, and specifically SCCM)
•    Software deployment systems
•    Various scripting languages 

A current Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification is strongly preferred and Prism Deploy experience is a plus. 

For consideration, send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: 
Human Resources Generalist
Robinson & Cole LLP
280 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103-3597
E-Mail: adminhr@rc.com 
Fax: (860) 541-4929

Events Coordinator- Business Development & Marketing- Hartford, CT

The Hartford office is seeking a full-time Events Coordinator in the Business Development and Marketing department who will be responsible for business development and marketing events across the firm. Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing Operations, this position will be responsible for planning and executing external client-related events for the purpose of client relations and business development. This position also oversees inventory and procurement firm promotional materials through vendor negotiations. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 
•    Responsible for overseeing the success of all revenue generating marketing events including ensuring adequate attendance, production of materials, catering, location selection, and set-up
•    Work collaboratively and proactively with lawyers, Business Development Managers & Specialists and outside vendors to plan, implement, and execute all aspects of on- and off-site events, meetings, receptions, and seminars
•    Identify and develop relationships with hotels, off-site venues, vendors, suppliers, and caterers
•    Serve as firm liaison with event vendors
•    Manage production and compilation of event materials and handouts such as; invitations, presentation packets, evaluation forms, name tags, signage, follow up mailings, etc.
•    Handle on-site event management
•    Provide strategic and creative input when planning events with lawyers
•    Provide strategic follow up and debriefing
•    Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing Operations
This role demands a highly organized, detailed-oriented individual who will serve as a contributing team member to the Business Development and Marketing Department with a “can do” attitude and superior client service skills. The ideal  candidate will be successful working both autonomously and collaboratively within a matrix organization, possess the ability to multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
Candidate must have 2+ years of event planning experience. Bachelor’s degree required. A focus on business or marketing and project management with an interest in legal, commercial, or business issues is desirable. 
For consideration, send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Human Resources Generalist 
Robinson & Cole LLP
280 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103
E-mail: adminhr@rc.com
Fax: (860) 541-4929

Connecticut

Massachusetts

New York