Current Job Opportunities

August 15, 2008 - August 29, 2008

This is a partial list of opportunities that are currently available with Forrest Solutions and our clients.

To apply for a position, simply email your resume as a WORD attachment to the designated contact with the Position Title in the subject line.

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Accounting & Finance Consulting Positions

Position Title: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE CLERK
Type: Temp
Industry Advertising
Experience: Minimum 2+ years
Location: Manhattan
Contact: csanchez@Forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Advertising company seeking an Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk for its Midtown location. We are searching for a self motivated individual whose duties include but are not limited to:
  • Data Entry
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Reconciliations
  • Filing and Maintaining Files

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Great computer skills-including QuickBooks, Excel, Word, Outlook
  • College Degree preferred
  • Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Pleasant telephone demeanor
  • Strong math skills
Position Title: PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Type: Temp
Industry Non Profit
Experience: Minimum 3+ years
Location: Manhattan
Contact: csanchez@Forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Our client is seeking an experienced payroll specialist
Duties include:
  • Maintain financial data
  • Manage all aspects of high volume payroll, process 400 employees

Candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

  • Similar work experience and successful track record working within paychex payroll system.
  • Reconciliations
  • Minimum of 3 years experience
Position Title: COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST
Type: Temp
Industry Advertising
Experience: 2 years minimum
Location: Manhattan
Contact: csanchez@Forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Manage collection efforts focused on recovering the assets by collecting delinquent accounts.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Collect delinquent accounts by locating and notifying customers with delinquent accounts.
  • Establish repayment schedules through contacts with customers by telephone and in written format.
  • Reconcile accounts, open accounts, release orders, assist with cash application as needed, monthly utility billing, and month end credits and adjustments.
Position Title: FINANCIAL ANALYST
Type: Temp
Industry Internet
Experience: 1-3 years
Location: New York
Contact: csanchez@Forrestsolutions.com
More Details:
  • Run weekly pipeline reports and bookings data, aggregate into user friendly format for sales to read and analyze. Inputs come from 3 different systems and need to be aggregated.
  • Calculate week/week changes in forecast and identify fluctuations by sales team.
  • Consolidate sales bookings reports out of three different systems on a weekly basis and provide to sales teams for assistance with forecasting.
  • Consolidate weekly excel forecast submissions from 14 different sales teams to provide full view of sales forecast.
  • Provide weekly fluctuation analysis.
  • Assist with pulling together data across variety of key display and search metrics to inform weekly and monthly corporate forecast submission.
  • Assist with commission payouts at the end of the quarter - ensure revenue across multiple platforms is accurately attributed to sales reps payouts are accurate.
  • Run and consolidate weekly reports to report on display off-network bookings.
  • Assist with assigning industries to new advertiser information to provide a roll up of advertisers by industry.
  • Assist with monthly dashboard, analyzing key metrics across search and display.
  • Create planning templates to forecast revenue across search and display for top advertisers.
  • Assist with cleaning up sales rep data needed in order to analyze sales productivity per head/tenure across search & display.
  • Analyze data to be used in quarterly business reviews.
Position Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Type: Temp to Perm
Industry Real Estate
Experience:  
Location:  
Contact: csanchez@Forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Senior AccountantResponsibilities: (For the Given Portfolio of Projects)Updating proforma analysis on a monthly basis. Updating of Sales & Earnings Reports in all aspects that we have implemented (Sales Agent Draws) Agent Draw Reconciliation, Monthly Commission Payments and True Ups (Accrual For Month End), Assist in keeping track of closing on the portfolio as well as contacting attorneys as to the status of losings, Communication and Correspondence with Agents, Monthly closing process Involved in Budget/ Forecast Process. (Contact with Directors/Managers/Attorneys for status of Projects)Financial analysis, Special projects to improve efficiency in reporting.
Position Title: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Type: Temporary
Industry Private Equity
Experience: 2-4 year of experience needed
Location: Manhattan
Contact: csanchez@Forrestsolutions.com
More Details: We are in need of an accounts payable clerk, this position is a long term temp assignment with potential for perm. conversion. The ideal candidate must know QuickBooks and Great Plains. They should also have a degree and 2-4 years experience. This role is with a private equity firm. The hours are 8:30a.m.-6:00p.m. The client is looking for a solid performer; they do not tolerate mistakes very well so the candidate needs to be sharp.
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Accounting & Finance Direct Hire Positions

Position Title: SR. ACCOUNTANT
Type: Full Time
Industry Media
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Location: NYC
Contact: acurtis@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: We are seeking a smart, savvy, knowledgeable and seasoned person to join our Finance and Accounting Department as a Senior Accountant. This position works with a collaborative group of senior professionals and Executive Management.
Key Accountabilities include:
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual financial closes
  • General ledger account analyses and reconciliations for both P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements
  • Prepare key analyses supporting 10-Q and 10-K
  • Preparation, review and input of Journal Entries
  • Various special accounting projects
Position Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
Type: Full Time
Industry Banking
Experience: 3+ years experience
Contact: hmark@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: A New York-based international bank is seeing a superstar Quality Assurance Specialist. This is the perfect position for someone who wants to join a fantastic organization!

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Assist in performing quality control reviews of different businesses of the bank, to include, Funds Transfers, Documentary Products, Factoring, and Correspondent Banking with concentration on BSA/AML.
  • Conduct quality control reviews on BSA/AML processes, such as OFAC, SAR Filing, Currency Transaction Reporting, Pouch Activity, Purchase of monetary instruments with cash, etc.
  • On a monthly or quarterly basis take and review samplings of the account opening process (domestic & foreign accounts), ensuring appropriate documentation is obtained. Missing documents require sending a RFI (request for information) to the account officer to obtain the missing documents.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to detect deficiencies in a process, analyze findings, and make appropriate recommendations for resolution
  • Oral and written communication (some working knowledge of writing procedures/involvement in procedure writing - good writing skills a must)
  • A banking background for at least 3+ years

SKILLS:
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, etc.) a must

EDUCATION:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience — minimum of 3+ years banking experience in diverse banking functions

SALARY:
  • Up to $50,000 with fantastic benefits
Position Title: LOAN OFFICER
Type: Full Time
Industry Banking
Experience: At least 3 years of experience
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: tkon@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Great growth opportunity in a Midtown Credit Union! We are seeking a bright, career minded individual who has experience in commercial business loans. This individual must have experience in underwriting of loans, approvals and loan processing. The individual must also have a full understanding of credit reports. Other qualifications include very good people skills and comfort working on the computer. The credit union utilizes Excel, Word and an internal database. Please send resumes as an attachment to tkon@forrestsolutions.com. You can also call 212-204-1141.
Position Title: JUNIOR ANALYST
Type: Full Time
Industry Financial (Hedge Fund)
Experience: 1-4 years maximum
Location: New York, NY
Contact: jallen@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Great opportunity! Midtown Hedge Fund is seeking a Junior Analyst that has recently finished, or is in the process of finishing, an analyst program at their current employer. The position is part of the firm's Special Opportunities Group.

Must have a good GPA from a top-tier school.

Total compensation up to $200k.
Position Title: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Type: Full Time
Industry Private Equity
Experience: 7-10 years
Location: New York, New York
Contact: lglick@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: The position will oversee all aspects of the monthly financial statements for their US Offices (NY, California and Texas) and manage 2 Accounts Payable clerks.
Position Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Type: Full Time
Industry Professional Services
Experience: 2-5 years
Location: New York, NY
Contact: lglick@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: This position is to assist the Controller/Assistant Controller in the day-to-day planning and operations.2-5 years of experience. Public/Private experience a plus. Knowledge of FRx (Solomon financial reporting package)
Position Title: FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER
Type: Full Time/Direct Hire
Industry Manufacturing
Experience:
  • CPA or CMA highly desirable.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of GAAP and current on FASB accounting.
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: bboyd@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Growing publicly traded organization seeking a dynamic Financial Reporting Manager to join the team.
  • Financial management and controls including establishing SOX compliance across the finance and accounting function.
  • Establish policies and procedures to maximize efficiencies.
  • Financial reporting, budgeting, strategic planning and long-range forecasting.
  • Manage the internal and external audit process as well as tax preparation.
  • Serve as a business partner to the COO in helping design short- and long-term strategies for various aspects of the business.
  • Knowledge of FASB pronouncements needed.
Position Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Type: Full Time/Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Experience: The most qualified candidate should possess the following:
  • Accounting Degree. 1-5+ years relative experience.
  • Excellent verbal/written communications skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Detail oriented and analytical.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Dependable/Reliable.
  • Microsoft Excel and Word proficient, Elite experience a plus.
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: mwallack@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: The Staff Accountant will be reporting to the Manager of Accounting. The essential duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Participate in the corporate monthly closing process including making journal entries and running reports.
  • Reconcile/analyze general ledger accounts.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end audit work papers.
  • Participate in the monthly corporate consolidation process utilizing Great Plains software.
  • Ability to analyze and recognize issues and bring them to management.
  • Participate in the quarterly financial review with external auditors.
  • Assist in the annual testing of controls required by Sarbanes-Oxley for the financial reporting process.
Position Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Type: Full Time/Direct Hire
Industry Real Estate
Experience: 5-10+ years
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: mwallack@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Looking for a senior accountant or assistant controller coming out of Real Estate. CPA preferred, 4-5+ years experience. Need someone who can roll their sleeves up and start working on some special projects to help move the accounting department towards a more technologically capable department. This will NOT be a supervisory role. The most important requirement would be someone who is computer savvy and VERY good at Excel... someone who can pick up new systems quickly.
Position Title: PENSION MANAGER
Type: Full time
Industry Financial services - large nationwide company
Experience: 3-5+ years pension management experience
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: snewman@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Knowledge of pension plans, ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations. Manage 4-5 employees in "health & wealth management and pension & retirement dept."
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Administrative & Office Support Temporary Positions

Position Title: RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Type: Full Time
Banking 2 Plus years experience
Location: Manhattan
Contact: tdelacruz@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: $45-55k
  • Responsible for all reception duties - answer incoming calls, meet and greet clients
  • Conference room booking and scheduling
  • Sort and distribute mail, ensure postage meter is kept at adequate levels
  • Coordinate bulk deliveries of items such as computers and paper via the freight elevator
  • Review and prepare invoices
  • Excellent telephone, great computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE GLOBAL HEAD OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Type: Full Time
Industry Boutique Investment Firm
Experience:
  • Previous administration experience in a corporate environment Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Strong attention to detail and follow through
  • A high level of maturity and flexibility
Location: NYC
Contact: jallen@forrestsolutions.com
More Details:
  • Managing calendar for Head of Corporate Affairs Group
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Generating presentations
  • Filing and preparing corporate, accounting and tax records
  • Updating tax records
  • General administration
  • Organizing team functions and events
  • Processing invoices
  • Maintaining organizational charts and email distribution lists
Position Title: EXCELLENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ROLE!
Type: Full Time
Industry Real Estate
Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. Assist with projects and internal events as needed. Interaction with brokerage area and corporate depts. Minimum of 2 solid years administrative experience in a corporate environment. College graduate is a must. Articulate, team-player, thrives in fast-paced corporate environment. Up to $60,000, plus Bonus.
Location: NYC
Contact: dburenstein@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Renown real estate firm looking for an executive assistant/office administrator. Incredible opportunity to use supervisory and administrative skills and be part of a high-profile premiere New York Real Estate Group.
Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR GLOBAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Type: Full Time
Industry Our client is building the leading global management consultancy, combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. The now employ more than 2500 staff working out of 40 offices in 16 countries throughout the world.
Experience: Qualifications:
  • At least three years' experience working at Executive/Partner level (experience in financial services, management consultancy and/or a similar industry would also be an advantage but is not a necessity)
  • Bachelor's Degree a MUST
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to deal with people at all levels across a multicultural environment
  • Able to act as a point of contact for all clients and infrastructure departments on behalf of assigned Partners and to prioritize and manage the Partner's time accordingly.
Location: NYC
Contact: dgrohslicht@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Job Description:
  • Maintain calendars for Partners, scheduling internal and external meetings, communicating with clients and infrastructure staff as appropriate
  • Proactively spot opportunities to add marginal internal meetings; interviews, staff meetings, etc.
  • Coordinate travel and accommodation, book cars, rail tickets, etc. Prepare letters, proposals and other documents
  • Prepare timesheets and expense reports
  • Assist with greeting clients, booking and setting up meeting rooms and organizing catering
  • Assist in organization of Partner files and offices
  • Assist the Marketing Department with the coordination of customized mailings
  • Client Development
  • Salary $50-60K
Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – MARKETING TEAM – UP TO 55K
Type: Full Time
Industry High Profile Media / Publishing Firm
Experience: You'll be a self-starter, and an excellent communicator, persuasive writer and have outstanding customer service. You'll be an individual who is flexible performing day to day administrative responsibilities. And you'll be someone who will enjoy an office environment with a motivated team that works hard, plays hard, and has a sense of work/life balance.
  • Minimum of 2 years solid administrative experience
  • 4 year College Degree
  • Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Location: NYC
Contact: tdelacruz@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Responsibilities include:
  • Greet and assist visitors and high profile clients
  • Prepare expense reports, general reports, memos, letters and other documents
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements for business and personal travel.
  • Prepare timesheets and expense reports
  • Create and prepare PowerPoint presentations
  • Assist in internal events and conference planning
Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ INVESTOR RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Type: Full Time
Industry Global Investment Bank
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate will hold appropriate business qualifications
  • Display a sound and progressive career to date from within an investor relations, capital management or research analyst capacity
  • Ideally have gained some exposure to real estate investment products and must be knowledgeable of market legislative and reporting requirements
  • Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrate the capability to understand and explain financial and analytical issues
Location: NYC
Contact: jviana@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Global financial investment bank is expanding their real estate group and are looking for a great Executive Assistant/ Investor Relations Assistant. The company blends real estate with finance expertise to add value to deals, products and markets via operations located worldwide and currently manage $30 billion of real estate assets globally. Working closely with senior management, you will assist in the marketing efforts to key stakeholders in the Capital Markets keeping various internal and external stakeholders up-to-date as well as increasing the awareness of the business among the investor base. Your responsibilities will be varied and interesting and will include assisting with the preparation of investor-related materials, reviewing and analyzing research, monitoring market trends and undertaking competitor analysis. Adding further diversity to the role, you will assist the team with special projects as required.
Position Title: PARALEGAL - ENTERTAINMENT
Type: Temporary
Industry Media
Experience: 1-2 years paralegal experience; contract exp. preferred.
Location: Midtown
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Working in the Legal Compliance and Business Affairs area of a television network; analyzing contracts (entertainment agreements) and inputting the licenses into Jaguar. The ideal candidate will be able to make at least a 6 month commitment.
Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Type: Temporary
Industry Various
Experience: Minimum 2 years Executive Assistant experience.
Location: Midtown
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Long-term temporary assignments available for Executive Assistants experienced supporting high-level C-suite individuals. Must have STRONG skills in MS Suite, experience with calendars, T&E reporting, as well as international and domestic travel arrangements.
Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Type: Temporary
Industry Various
Experience: Minimum 1 year Administrative Assistant experience.
Location: Midtown
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Short and Long-term temporary assignments available for Administrative Assistants. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and have experience working in a professional office environment.
Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Type: Temporary
Industry Museum
Experience: 6 months +
Location: NYC
Contact: sgeminder@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Prestigious museum is seeking bright college grads for temporary assignments with at least 6 months office experience that may include internships while attending school. Excellent computer skills are necessary. Fabulous working environment.
Position Title: LEGAL SECRETARIES
Type: Temporary, Temp to Hire
Industry Law firm
Experience: 4 years
Location: NYC
Contact: sgeminder@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Midtown medium sized law firm is in the market for experienced Legal Secretaries with superb computer software skills. Firm likes to hire temporary employees who exhibit great attitudes are team players.
Position Title: DATA ENTRY/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Type: Temporary (Long-term and temp-to-hire opportunities available)
Industry Publishing and advertising
Experience: 1+ years experience data entry experience with invoice processing
Location: Manhattan
Contact: ldacchille@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Data Entry/Customer Service professionals needed for an ongoing, long-term and temp-to-hire opportunity in Publishing & Advertising.

If you have solid data entry experience with invoice processing, we can get work for you right now.

Must be professional, possess superb customer service and communication skills, and be proficient in MSWord and Excel.

If we just described you, please email your resume as a WORD attachment to:
ldacchille@forrestsolutions.com and put DE/CS in the Subject line of the email. Pay range: $11.00 — $13.00 per hour. Hours: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm.
Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Type: Temporary / Temp to Hire
Industry Pharmaceutical
Experience: 2-5+ years administrative experience
Location: Midtown
Contact: ojackson@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Strong Microsoft Office skills needed (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
College grad a plus
Position Title: LITIGATION SECRETARY
Type: Temporary
Industry Law Firm
Experience: 3+ years experience in Litigation
Location: Midtown
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Litigation Secretary needed for a small firm specializing in Employment Law and Commercial Real Estate.

Ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong PC skills, including experience with a Document management program
Position Title: DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
Type: Temporary to Hire, will consider Direct Hire for the ideal candidate
Industry World Renowned 5th Avenue Retailer
Experience: 3 Years of direct management experience, 5 Years of direct customer interactionUndergraduate degree. Gemology degree a plus, 2nd language a plus.
Location: Midtown
Contact: sgaracia@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: This position requires financial responsibilities such as the planning & execution of two departmental cost centers. The NY Customer Service Department and the NY Service Center. The NY Customer Service Department has a revenue plan of approximately 2.2 million annually. The NY Service Center has a revenue plan of approximately $850,000 and expenses of approximately 785,000 annually.

Additional Responsibilities will include managing a staff of 50 people; providing direction, training, and guidance for the Customer Service Department and New York Service Center, ensuring proper staffing and organizational structure. Will also be responsible for the identification of areas for improvement; specifically, productivity enhancements that are directed toward the improvement of the overall customer experience in the New York Customer Service Department. Incumbent will ensure the accuracy of all departmental procedures and enforce consistency in the use of these procedures. Will also ensure that the management team takes responsibility for their individual departments and the safety of the staff in those departments. Must also recruit, maintain and motivate a highly skilled workforce within the department.

Must be articulate with excellent writing skills. Some travel may be required Salary Commensurate with experience.
Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Type: Temporary
Industry Pharmaceutical
Experience: 3+
Location: Manhattan
Contact: ojackson@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Major pharmaceutical firm seeks admin assistants for their midtown office. Opportunity to join the staff. Three+ years minimum experience. Must have MS Word, Excel and Outlook. College grad preferred, but not absolutely necessary. Please e-mail your resume as a WORD attachment to ojackson@forrestsolutions.com.
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Administrative, Office Support & Management Direct Hire Positions

Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Type: 60-65K
Industry Finance
Experience Minimum 5 years experience - must be a college grad
Location Downtown, New York City
Contact: Greg Boudreau gboudreau@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: EA to be part of Admin team. Support to partners, operations and trading staff
Position Title: OFFICE MANAGER
Type: Full time
Industry Publishing
Experience 2 yrs
Location Manhattan
Contact: kdercher@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: We're seeking an Office Manager who is super organized, proactive and has a strong work ethic to join a great group. The office is casual and has a work hard/play hard atmosphere.

Duties include, yet not limited to the following: An array of administrative tasks, making travel arrangements, managing calendar schedules, project work, assist operations manager, etc.

Hours: 9-6, no OT Salary: 35-40K
Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Type: Full Time
Industry Finance / Asset Management
Experience 2+ years experience
Location Manhattan
Contact: E-mail resume by Word attachment to snewman@forrestsolutions.com and call Steve 212-204-1021
More Details: Will support 2 Managing Directors in a well established, 10–person Wealth Management Team. Must have Series 7 & Series 63...!! Good MS Word & Excel; smart; able to handle clients with kid gloves. Admin duties of correspondence, phones, e–mails, calendar through Outlook, and more. In addition, may occasionally include more specific Account Administrator functions as supervised by Team Directors. Salary to 60k depending on background and experience.
Position Title: CLIENT ANALYST
Type: Full Time
Industry Finance / Asset Management
Experience 1-2+ years experience
Location Financial District — Downtown Manhattan
Contact: E–mail resume by Word attachment to snewman@forrestsolutions.com and call Steve 212-204-1021
More Details: In addition to administrative duties, will provide support to the Private Wealth Advisors in the implementation of new client accounts and ongoing servicing of existing clients. Salary to 60k depending on background and experience.
Position Title: SALES EXECUTIVE — MEN’S & BOYS WEAR
Type: Full Time
Experience 2+ years experience
Contact: snewman@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Requirements: Great opportunity for Sales Executive who has major contacts/relationships with Sears, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Stein Mart, Burlington Coat Factory, Federated Chain or any other major chain stores.
Immediate opening available with great potential!!!
Need a seasoned professional who can build the business. Extremely lucrative income potential and benefits!!!
Position Title: MAILROOM ASSOCIATE
Type: Full Time
Location North White Plains, NY
Experience 2+ years experience
Contact: gboudreau@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Requirements:
  • Sort and deliver incoming and outgoing mail
  • Print labels (in house printing)
  • Technical bulletins
  • MAC proficiency needed - general knowledge of computer applications is preferred (Word / Excel)
  • Some lifting of heavy boxes is required
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy
  • Great people skills

*Note: This position is located in North White Plains, NY
Position Title: RECEPTIONIST
Type: Full Time
Industry Creative
Contact: dburenstein@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Seeking professional, polished, articulate and personable candidates interested in Reception work with opportunities for growth!!!

If you are a recent college graduate and are light on experience, this may be the opportunity for you! If you're a candidate with Reception experience, it must be from a creative industry.

As Receptionist, you must understand the value you bring and the importance of being the face of the company. You must be personable, polished and have strong communication skills and a Customer Service attitude. You are the face of the company.

In addition to phone and meet and greet, you will also perform Office Management duties, from tracking, ordering and distributing supplies to maintaining a calendar and other tasks. Must be a strong multi-tasker and must be able to prioritize.

You must have willingness to go the extra mile. You must be a great team player - someone others can count on.

Salary up to $35,000k, growth potential within company. Interviewing ASAP. Please send resume as an attached Word document ASAP.
Position Title: ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Type: Full Time
Industry Public Relations Firm
Contact: dburenstein@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Award winning New York-based PR agency seeks entry-level Account Executive for Travel and Tourism practice Area. This mid-sized public relations agency seeks good self-starter and all-around account person to provide support for a range of travel/tourism account responsibilities across the practice. Smart, highly organized, articulate, hard working team player who wants to grow and learn. Agency experience required - or on the client side.
College degree required.
You must be smart, polished, with strong communication and presentation skills.
Salary - $40,000.
Please submit your resume in an attached Word Document.
Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GENERAL COUNSEL
Type: Full time/Direct Hire
Industry Arts
Experience: 4+ years
Location: Midtown
Contact: jallen@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Provide admin support to the general counsel. Candidates must be very thick skinned as she is one of the top lawyers in NY (ex federal judge!!!). Executive asst will be her gatekeeper-admin support, all correspondence, HEAVY calendar mgmt & maintenance. The job does not involve a heavy volume of work but the work must be PERFECT. The current EA has been in the role for 7 years so it's not a high turnover position at all. Polish, poise and sophistication to stand in and represent her during board meetings, as well as, impeccable articulation is a must.
Legal experience and CG preferred but not required.
Salary 55-70K
9:30 - 5:30
Fully paid benefits plus many more
Position Title: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Type: Full Time
Industry Fortune 100 Company
Experience:
  • Seeking Executive Assistant with 3+ years experience in a comparable corporate environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Good writing and grammatical skills for generating and editing emails and presentations
  • Candidate must be extremely detail-oriented, flexible and reliable. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and organizational skills required
  • Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and involvement is critical
  • Exceptional phone skills. Ability to self-motivate and function autonomously
Location: Manhattan
Contact: dburenstein@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Great Opportunity to join fabulous Fortune 100 Finance Company within Asset Management Group.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing organizational charts upon request
  • Reserving conference/board rooms for meetings
  • Taking minutes at 2 monthly management meetings
  • Setting up audio/video conferences
  • Handle extensive scheduling and calendar. Handle international travel and expenses

Salary: 65,000+
Position Title: MARKETING COORDINATOR
Type: Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Prior experience in a law firm environment is a must
Strong Microsoft Office skills
College grad
2+ years of experience
Location: Manhattan
Contact: wsinger@forrestsolutions.com
More Details:
  • Work on solo projects as head of the New York office's Marketing department
  • Work with the global Marketing Director on firm-wide initiatives
  • Coordinate mailings and marketing initiatives for the New York office
  • Measure effectiveness of marketing efforts
  • Plan and execute special events
  • Partner on global marketing initiatives with other Firm professionals
The NYC team will grow over the next year to include a Marketing Assistant.

Salary up to $70,000, based on experience.
Position Title: NORTH AMERICAN MARKETING ASSISTANT
Type: Full Time
Industry Media
Experience: The NA Marketing Assistant works as a member of the North American Marketing Department’s team to support the development, implementation and execution of various marketing-oriented initiatives in North America including, but not limited to: general marketing administration support, direct mailings support, research support and database maintenance support.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 1-2 years of working experience preferred
  • Experience preferred with direct marketing, marketing communications & general administrative duties
  • Knowledge of the financial services industry preferred
  • Salesforce automation/CRM or contact database experience preferred (SalesLogix experience a plus)
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Lotus Notes
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills (in person and on the phone)
  • Strong time management skills
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with a commitment to successful completion of work
  • Good sense of humor
  • Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and against deadlines
Location: NY Metro Area
Contact: jallen@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Key Responsibilities

  • Provide marketing distribution and administrative support to NA Marketing Distribution Manager and NA Marketing Distribution Coordinator as needed.
  • Provide general administrative support to Product Team as needed.
  • Help execute mailings-mail merge, envelope stuffing.
  • Help populate contact database with updated information.
  • Assist in fulfilling collateral requests from directors, clients, etc.
  • Assist in arranging internal/external meetings as needed and take minutes of meetings.
  • Participate in NA Marketing meetings (i.e., meeting minutes, agenda, and updating activity schedule).
  • Update marketing calendar for monthly marketing call.
  • Conduct regular inventory of marketing collateral. Replenish and supplement when necessary. Coordinate with office services and anticipate new arrivals of publications. Add new arrivals and alert NA Marketing Distribution Coordinator and NA Marketing Team.
  • Update Marketing Collateral Database.
  • Validate client details by researching on-line or by phone when requested.
  • Assist in sending out collateral to event sites as well as to the various global offices.
  • Assist the team with follow-up calls after events take place.
  • Continuously develop and refine skills for further professional development.
Position Title: SALES ADMINISTRATOR
Type: Full Time
Industry Fashion
Experience: 1-2 years
Location: New York City
Contact: wsinger@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: One of the largest Fragrance companies in the world seeks a College Grad to assist the sales and marketing team. This candidate will get involved in special project, reports and basic administrative duties. This is an amazing environment. Candidate must have Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Position Title: HR DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT)
Type: Full time and/or consulting
Industry Finance
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Harborside)
Contact: jallen@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Responsibilities/Projects
The candidate will be responsible for managing all firmwide Organizational & Development (OD) initiatives:
  • Partner with senior management to provide consulting services to increase Business Unit’s effectiveness in developing, managing, engaging and retaining talent
  • Manage the firm’s Talent Management and Succession Planning process
  • Manage the Officer Promotion process
  • Develop OD tools and processes as necessary
  • Partnering with Diversity Officer to drive firm-wide diversity initiative forward
  • Generating diversity presentations for senior officers
  • Participating in and/or facilitating meetings with Diversity Advisory Board, Steering Committee, and other business partners
  • Ad hoc projects determined by department manager

Job Requirements
Communication Skills
The candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must be able to clearly articulate firm’s vision to all levels of management through email correspondence, summary reports, platform presentations, and assorted interactions with firm’s leaders and staff. Listening skills - specifically analytical listening skills are critical to the candidate’s success as he/she meets with management team.

Project Management
This position requires strong project management skills, including strategic planning and detailed record keeping. Candidate will have responsibilities for managing deadlines, partnering with vendors, consulting with business partners across the organization to better their needs and to assist them in meeting firm's goals.

Consulting and Analytical Skills
Candidate must possess adequate consultative skills, including conducting formal and informal needs analysis, facilitating strategy and updates meetings, and providing critical feedback on existing or proposed programs, processes, and procedures. Candidate must be able to review data and assist with comprehensive reporting on metrics, trends, etc.

PC Skills
The candidate must be adept in using MS applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Also must be familiar with Lotus Notes. A large portion of the position requires inputting and manipulating data for senior level reports and presentations.
Position Title: PENSION MANAGER
Type: Full Time
Industry Financial services - large nationwide company
Experience: 3-5+ years pension management experience
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: snewman@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Knowledge of pension plans, ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations. Manage 4-5 employees in "health & wealth management and pension & retirement dept."
Position Title: HR DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, VP
Type: Full time and/or consulting
Industry Finance
Experience: Human Resources professional responsible for managing people-related processes and activities. Oversees Human Resources Generalists and provides support to at least one business group in the firm’s technology group. Ensures the delivery of quality Human Resources services (e.g. recruitment, employee relations, development, special projects and Human Resources consulting) working closely with internal and external resources.
  • BA degree preferred;
  • 7-10+ years experience as a human resources generalist, in a technology environment, preferred;
  • Prior organizational development/training experience preferred;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Strong analytical and process improvement skills (prior PCMM experience desired);
  • Strong recruitment background in a technology environment;
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills; strong consultative skills, ability to partner effectively with all levels across the organization, including development center in India;
  • Must have a strong client focus; and decision making capabilities;
  • Self motivated; ability to work independently from a detached office;
  • Solid managerial skills, including good project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Harborside)
Contact: jallen@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Key: People CMM exp. A huge plus , Analytical, Matrix, Score Cards, strategic, measuring trends, turnover, supporting 200 people and a globalKey: People CMM exp. A huge plus, Analytical, Matrix, Score Cards, strategic, measuring trends, turnover, supporting 200 people and a global perspective.
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Information Technology Direct Hire Positions

Position Title: PERL AND/OR SHELL SCRIPTS DEVELOPER
Type: Full Time
Industry Financial Services
Experience: 2+ years
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - gswart@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: A Financial Application Service Provider (Located in Downtown Manhattan) is looking for a Developer/Support Analyst.

Must have experience developing in either Perl or Shell Scripting with Unix & SQL (Sybase preferred) on the backend.

  • Member of an international team of IT professionals responsible for running a 24/7, mission-critical financial trading and risk management system.
  • Strong Unix/Linux ** including command line, and shell scripting
  • Strong SQL skills. Sybase a plus.
  • Proficient with Perl scripting, strong experience a plus.
Position Title: #30284 DEVELOPER
Type: Full Time
Industry Financial Services
Experience: BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Solid knowledge of C++, Strong Object-oriented design and methodology, Knowledge of Windows NT and Unix/Linux OS, Motivated self-starter; strong "take-charge" attitude, Excellent follow through and attention to detail, Strong organizational skills and Strong communication skills
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - alane@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: up to 120K plus Bonus

We are looking for an excellent software developer to expand our team and play a key role in the development of our innovative, enterprise class, real-time equity trading system. Be a major contributor in the design, development and deployment of a large-scale distributed financial application.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a suite of back-office applications. The system is written in C++, Oracle PL/SQL and running on Windows and Linux platforms.

You should have a proven history of being successful within a team-oriented environment. You must also have a solid history of application development, testing automation, support, enhancements and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred
  • Knowledge of event-driven (publish/subscribe) programming models
  • Knowledge of various relational databases including Oracle
  • Knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL and experience writing stored procedures
  • Knowledge of C# /Python
  • An understanding of electronic financial messaging standards/protocols, including FIX
Position Title: #30543 LEAD QA ANALYST
Type: Full Time
Industry Financial Services
Experience: Test Case Design, Planning and Implementation, Working knowledge of XML and related transforms, Autonomy, GUI Testing of Java Applications, Generation of SQL scripts for complex data analysis, UNIX/Linux Shell Scripting, Fault Tolerance Testing across TCP/IP & Functional Testing of Middleware & Multi-platform Applications.
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - alane@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: 90-110K Plus Bonus

Candidates must have experience developing, running and maintaining test scripts for functional testing of a distributed application. This position requires frequent interaction with developers as well as product managers, thus the candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of QA testing on Windows and Linux/UNIX platforms is required.
  • Three + years of successful commercial software QA experience including both manual and automated testing is preferred.
  • Candidate must demonstrate good knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
  • Candidate must also have sufficient technical writing skills to generate functional specifications and to clearly and accurately report bugs.
  • Experience with Business Intelligence and Reporting tools such as Cognos or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience with Data Warehouses, such as testing ETLs, Data Marts, and data quality is a plus.
  • Experience in the Securities and Trading industry particularly with respect to trade settlement and reporting is preferred.
Position Title: #30363 HELP DESK ANALYST (DAILY LEVEL 1 SUPPORT)
Type: Full Time
Industry Insurance
Experience: Strong background in systems Help Desk Support with a minimum of 2-3 years experience. Local Area Networking hands-on experience required with an understanding of Global networks - minimum 1-2 years. Technical skills including however not limited to operating systems, networking, PC’s LANS, WANS, applications and telecommunications including PBX. Desired Insurance/Reinsurance Industry experience and knowledge with an understanding of the terminology, business functions and processes. Very strong problem solving and analytical skills and is a systemic thinker. Team Player, Customer focused and Seeks to expand knowledge and experience and is committed to continuous learning.
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - alane@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: up to 60K Plus Bonus

This position is accountable for the daily Level One Support of the local users operating within a Global Infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical, first line hardware and software support for end users by setting up their desktops, laptops, printers, etc.
  • Answer and respond to all Help Desk calls.
  • Administer MS Outlook messaging including loading of all new User id’s, groups, and management of the data bases requested by Users
  • Administer the telephone systems. This includes setting up all new users and training both new and current users on the telephony system.
  • Training of all employees on maneuvering throughout the desktop.
  • Maintenance of all servers and back-ups associated with those servers.
  • Develop and establish working relationships with Endurance Management;
  • Provides back-up technical support to Global Infrastructure Vice President as needed.
  • Travel as required.
  • Provide daily reporting of active support tickets Administer the daily support queues.
Position Title: #28454 SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER ANALYST - C# AND SQL SERVER 2005
Type: Full Time
Industry Non-Profit
Experience: 3+ years experience in an application development environment. Microsoft .Net environment including C#, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services and ASP, Microsoft SQL 2005 knowledge, Expertise in C#,.
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - alane@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: 55K to 60K

Strong development skills in the Microsoft .Net environment including C#, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services and ASP. Excellent technical troubleshooting, code debugging, and problem solving skills. Extensive Microsoft SQL 2005 knowledge. Expertise in C#. Advanced knowledge of programming languages. Considerable knowledge of principle and practices of computer generated screens, reports and programs. 3+ years experience in an application development environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS environments. Excellent communication skills.
Position Title: #28368 SENIOR LINUX ENGINEER
Type: Full Time
Industry Financial Services
Experience: 3-6+ years experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux. BA/BS degree preferred.
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - alane@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: 95K - 107K

Administrative experience with the following UNIX protocols: DNS, NTP, SSH, NFS, SMTP, LDAP. Experience with RPM and building custom packages. Ability to troubleshoot issues using utilities such as iostat, vmstat, truss, gdb, dtrace. Experience with Apache Web server and with managing SSL certificates. Experience with mysql. At least 4 years working with Perl and some exposure to object oriented development. Familiar with standard development utilities such as make, cvs, ldd, nm, etc. Production installation and support of Apache and JBoss systems. Veritas Products (Netbackup, VCS), Able to automate routine tasks using Shell or Perl scripting. Understanding of security best practices such as minial install sets, server hardening and system patching. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Solaris and RedHat certifications a plus.
Position Title: # 30275 MS SQL SERVER DBA/DEVELOPER
Type: Full Time
Industry Healthcare
Experience: Candidate must have proven skills working with mission critical databases accessed from multiple windows and web applications, and be able to provide overall support for the development and maintenance of our databases. Experience in the Health Insurance and Fund Management industry is a plus as well as HIPAA compliance.
Location: New York City
Contact: Alyce Lane - alane@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: 80K - 85K

Daily review of backup and maintenance jobs. Replication/mirroring/clustering configuration and maintenance. Be able to administer SQL Server Security and contribute to the team valid security related ideas and suggestions. Ad-hoc data requests and table updates for our business/research users and external strategic partners. SQL development utilizing the SSIS packaging component, reporting services and encryption/decryption technologies. Will be responsible for developing triggers, stored procedures, packages, views, and indexes. The candidate must have full software lifecycle experience from conceptualizing through deployment. Will also be assisting the development team in all SQL Server related development assignments. The candidate should have the ability to create automated, repeatable processes to carry out various database operations for production operations, maintenance and security monitoring purposes.
Position Title: # 27157 WEB DEVELOPER
Type: Full Time
Industry E-Commerce
Experience: Four year college degree. Minimum of 2-5+ years hands-on HTML, CSS and JavaScript, SQL, DHTML, XML and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator. MUST HAVE experience working directly with the code!!!
Location: New York City
Contact: gswart@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Salary: 60K-70K

Experience delivering major projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML, SQL, and XML. Strong object-oriented design and problem solving skills. Attention to details and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient with Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator. Effective communication and technical documentation skills. Knowledge of Flash, MS SQL, VB, C#, SourceSafe, IIS, and Perl. Experience with Microsoft Windows, Mac and UNIX platforms is a plus.
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Legal/Attorney Search Temporary Positions

Position Title: LITIGATION SECRETARY
Type: Temporary
Industry Law Firm
Experience: 3+ years experience in Litigation
Location: Midtown
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Litigation Secretary needed for a small firm specializing in Employment Law and Commercial Real Estate.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong PC skills, including experience with a Document management program
Position Title: TRADEMARK PARALEGAL
Type: Temporary to Hire
Industry Consumer Products
Experience: 5-10 years
Location: New York, NY
Contact: sgeminder@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Company is looking for a critical thinker who can assess trademark issues and work closely with intellectual property counsel.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct company-wide trademark due diligence on potential marks, including providing assistance with the clearance of national and international trademarks.
  • Assist in all aspects of trademark protection, registration and maintenance, including day to day maintenance of national and international trademarks, including effecting appropriate trademark assignments.
  • Assist with trademark prosecution, including taking responsibility for collecting necessary data for responding to oppositions and office actions and for lodging oppositions.
  • Review products, advertisements and promotional materials for trademark purposes and to ensure adherence to corporate and contractual requirements.
  • Respond to general trademark related inquiries from business clients.
  • Update and enter information into a trademark management system, including testing and working on enhancements to same.
  • Management and maintenance of patent portfolio.
  • Management of basic domain name maintenance, including registration, renewal and assignment.
  • Assist in anti-piracy efforts.
  • Have experience with administering contracts, including rights research and analysis.
  • Draft legal notices.
  • Assist in company due diligence projects.
  • Strong background needed in online and historical corporate research.
  • Background in copyrights would be helpful.
  • Train and manage support staff.
Position Title: LEGAL SECRETARY
Type: Temporary
Industry Legal
Experience: 2+ years Legal Secretary experience
Location: Midtown
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Legal Secretary with strong skills in MSWord, Typing of 65+wpm and experience working with a Document Management System.
Position Title: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT — FLOATER
Type: Temporary, Temporary to Hire for the right person
Industry Legal
Experience: Minimum 3 years prior legal Experience. Strong Secretarial skills, knowledge of filing, good organizational skills, effective oral and written communication skills, knowledge of MS Word, typing of 55 wpm and the ability to work overtime when required.
Location: Times Square
Contact: jcarter@forrestsolutions.com
Position Title: LEGAL PROOFREADER
Type: Temporary
Industry Legal
Experience: 6 months of relevant work experience, Must be skilled in RED & BLACK LINING and SOLO & TANDEM READ.
Location: Midtown
Contact: ojackson@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: A top-tier law firm has retained us to recruit several experienced temporary legal proofreaders for both long and short term assignments. This is a great opportunity for the right individual. The firm offers COMPETITIVE RATES and FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES all in a GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Legal Direct Hire Positions

Position Title: ADMINISTRAVE ASSISTANT - LERAN LEGAL
Type: Full Time
Industry Law
Experience: 2 years administrative experience
Location: Midtown East
Contact: jpharding@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Top Ten Law Firm- is adding to secretarial staff with 6 floaters. They will see experienced administrative assistants with solid 2 years work experience in any field. They will train people in the legal aspects of the job if they come with excellent PC skills. Must type 60 WPM clean and be proficient in MSW - Excel and PowerPoint. Salary 40-65K (commensurate with experience).
Position Title: FLOATER - EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY.
Type: Direct Hire
Industry Law
Experience: College Graduate
Location: Midtown East
Contact: jpharding@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Move from practice group to practice group in top 10 Law Firm. You can decide to move to a dedicated desk or continue as a valued member of the Floating Support Team. Work for associates as well as partners. This spot is great for exposure to different areas of the law and to the expectations of differing lawyers.
Great space to increase your skills and the breadth of your expertise.
Position Title: CORPORATE PARALEGAL
Type: Direct Hire / Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: 3 + years Corporate Practice Area experience.
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Contact: E-mail resume by Word attachment to snewman@forrestsolutions.com and call Steve at 212-204-1021
More Details: Will assist attorneys at closings (Notary desirable), put together closing binders, scan and index binders for firm and client copies Must know UCC article 9 and UCC searches and perfection. Dept handles asset based lending, derivatives and swaps. Salary to 80k depending on background and experience.
Position Title: LEGAL SECRETARIES
Type: Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Experience: 1 year legal secretarial experience
Contact: jweiss@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Seeking legal secretaries to work for the top law firms in New York. Must have at least one year of legal secretarial experience. Areas of importance are litigation, patent prosecution and corporate.
Position Title: CORPORATE LEGAL ASSISTANT
Type: Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Experience: Section 16 and 8K SEC Reporting experience required
Location: Midtown
Contact: Stephen Lozowick, Esq. slozowick@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Legal Assistant to perform a wide variety of duties including Section 16 and 8K SEC reporting requirements, assisting with drafting the annual proxy statement, employee stock awards administration, director compensation, corporate housekeeping for subsidiaries, compilation and distribution of quarterly board materials, negotiating ISDA master Agreements, assisting with the review and execution of swap confirmation and responding to AML and KYC requests from swap counterparties. The Legal Assistant is part of a team of two lawyers and the General Counsel.

Salary — up to 90K, depending upon experience
Position Title: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Type: Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: 2-3yrs of Corporate Governance Experience
Location: New York
Contact: carthurs@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Paralegal, accountant or other professionals with corporate governance experience will be considered. Prior experience in banking or finance would be a plus. Should also be familiar with corporate transactions, licensing and registration training. Must have a four year degree, Paralegal Certificate or other similar training. Responsibilities include: General corporate housekeeping, maintenance of minute books, preparation of minutes and resolutions, licensing of corporate entities, filing of property taxes and annual reports.
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Attorney Opportunities

Position Title: CORPORATE ASSOCIATES
Type: Full time
Industry Legal
Experience: 3 - 6 years
Location: Manhattan, New York
Contact: lcheshier@forrestsolutions.com
More Details: Top law firms have asked us to assist in finding outstanding candidates for positions which require ability to take on significant responsibilities. Partnership track positions. Must have excellent academic background. Outstanding Opportunity for career growth.
Position Title: JUNIOR COMPLIANCE ATTORNEY
Type: Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: 2+ years of experience at an asset management firm, investment adviser, hedge fund manager or law firm
Location: New York City
Contact: slozowick@forrestsolutions.com — No calls please
More Details: **Position requires an Ivy or equivalent JD, stellar grades, and a record of intellectual and academic achievement**

A highly successful investment and technology development firm seeks a junior attorney to work closely with the firm's compliance professionals to research and advise the firm's business managers on securities laws and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a strong plus.

Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, excellent communication and drafting skills, an obsessive regard for detail, and the ability to identify and analyze issues in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment are required.
Position Title: REGULATORY COUNSEL
Type: Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: 4+ years
Location: New York
Contact: slozowick@forrestsolutions.com — No calls please
More Details: **Position requires an Ivy or equivalent JD, stellar grades, and a record of intellectual and academic achievement**

A global investment firm seeks an investment management lawyer with four or more years experience. Responsibilities will include assisting in the evaluation and structuring of new businesses and fund products, drafting documentation for new funds, participating in evaluating firm-wide legal risks, as well as contributing to other projects for the legal department and other departments throughout the firm. The ideal candidate must be exceptionally intelligent, creative, and hard-working; and possess superior writing and analytical ability, impressive organizational skills, and an obsessive concern for detail. Extensive experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 is required. Experience with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is a strong plus. The firm offers a casual, collegial working environment and attractive compensation package.
Position Title: REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Type: Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: 3-5+ years
Location: New York
Contact: slozowick@forrestsolutions.com — No calls please
More Details: **Position requires an Ivy or equivalent JD, stellar grades, and a record of intellectual and academic achievement**

A global investment firm with approximately US $35 billion in aggregate capital seeks a third- to fifth-year real estate attorney. The ideal candidate will have experience in acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, loan origination and acquisition, and entity-level investments (including going private transactions). Candidates must have an extraordinary record of academic achievement and sophisticated transactional experience at a prominent law firm. Exceptional analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, an obsessive regard for detail, and the ability to identify and analyze issues in a fast-paced business environment are also required.
Position Title: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ATTORNEY
Type: Full Time
Industry Legal
Experience: 5+ years of experience at an asset management firm, investment adviser, hedge fund manager or law firm
Location: New York
Contact: slozowick@forrestsolutions.com — No calls please
More Details: **Position requires an Ivy or equivalent JD, stellar grades, and a record of intellectual and academic achievement**

A highly successful investment and technology development firm seeks an experienced attorney to work closely with the firm’s compliance professionals and Chief Compliance Officer. Responsibilities will include advising the firm’s business managers on securities laws, regulatory requirements, and structuring issues. Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is essential. Familiarity with foreign and international regulation of securities is a strong plus.

Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, excellent communication and drafting skills, an obsessive regard for detail, and the ability to identify and analyze regulatory and compliance issues in a fast–paced and rapidly changing business environment are required.
Position Title: COMMERICAL LITIGATION PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
Type: Full Time/Direct Hire
Industry Legal/Law Firm
Location: New York City
Contact: Stephen Lozowick, Esq. - 212-204-1164
More Details: A NY based partnership, with over 400 attorneys and a global platform from which to expand one’s practice seeks litigation partners who have handled complex commercial matters. The commercial litigation department’s growth is a firm priority. This is truly a unique opportunity, in a solid firm. With profits per partner circa $1.4 million, it’s a firm worth looking into.