About the client: Our client, a US-based law firm, provides transactional services to startups, small, and mid-sized businesses across a wide range of industries. They are highly client-focused and value responsiveness, professionalism, and accuracy in handling sensitive client matters. About the role: We are seeking a Legal Assistant to act as a right-hand support to the principal attorney. This full-time role will manage client communications, scheduling, document handling, research, and filings with state and court entities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and able to operate independently in a remote environment. Russian and English language proficiency is required to communicate with a significant portion of the client base. The ideal candidate brings strong initiative, learns quickly, is tech-savvy, and can “connect the dots” without requiring step-by-step direction. Previous experience with U.S. law firms is preferred What you’ll be doing: - Manage and organize the attorney’s calendar, appointments, and meetings. - Communicate with clients professionally via email and phone calls. - Draft, format, and file legal and corporate documents with state entities and courts. - Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant information from public websites. - Maintain and organize files using Google Drive or similar platforms. - Ensure all client and case information is documented accurately. - Support transactional and occasional litigation matters, including court filings and due date tracking. - Assist in onboarding new clients and managing ongoing client interactions. Who are we looking for? - 2+ years of experience as a virtual assistant, legal assistant, or similar role supporting law firm operations. - Fluency in Russian and English (spoken and written) is required. - Comfortable communicating directly with clients, state entities, and court systems. - High proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets). - Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills. - Proactive, positive, and willing to learn and adapt quickly. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment. - Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive client information. - Experience working in a US law firm is a plus. Position: Legal Assistant Remote Status: Fully Remote Preferred Location: Global Working Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Pacific Time Holidays: US Federal Holidays Salary: USD 1000 - USD 1300 per month Internal Job ID: 1205

Job Title: Intake Specialist Job Description: The Intake Specialist will be the first point of contact for potential clients, responsible for gathering essential information, assessing client needs, and ensuring a smooth intake process. This role is crucial in helping our firm provide timely and effective legal assistance. Responsibilities: • Serve as the initial point of contact for potential clients via phone, email, and in-person inquiries. • Conduct thorough intake interviews to gather essential information about the client's financial situation and legal needs. • Assess the client's eligibility for bankruptcy and other debt relief options. • Schedule consultations with attorneys and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared and available. • Maintain accurate and organized records of client interactions and case details in the firm's case management system. • Provide clients with information about the bankruptcy process, required documentation, and next steps. • Follow up with potential clients to answer questions and provide additional information as needed. • Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure a seamless client intake process. • Stay informed about changes in bankruptcy law and procedures to provide accurate information to clients. Skills and Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. • Previous experience in a legal setting USA, preferably in bankruptcy law, is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of bankruptcy law and procedures. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (English C1) • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Proficiency in using case management software and other office technology. • Compassionate and empathetic demeanor with the ability to build rapport with clients. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. #SolvoGlobal #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Remote $800 - $1,000 a month

Location: Remote (California preferred) with occasional on-site visits Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000 About the Firm Our client is a fast-paced legal operations team focused on business immigration. They use AI-powered technology to streamline the preparation of O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions, helping highly skilled foreign nationals contribute to the U.S. tech industry. The team emphasizes efficiency, quality, and innovation, with a collaborative environment where immigration specialists work closely with product, engineering, and legal teams. Employees have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Role Overview We are seeking an Immigration Specialist with 2–5 years of experience preparing O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions. The ideal candidate is meticulous, solution-oriented, and has strong legal writing skills. This role involves managing high-volume cases using AI-assisted tools, conducting quality checks, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve processes. Key Responsibilities - Prepare and draft O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions, including supporting documents - Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure accuracy before attorney review - Manage end-to-end petition processes, from client documents to assembling final submissions (300–1500 pages) - Act as a subject matter expert and copy editor for legal writing standards - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify platform issues and propose solutions - Contribute to automating legal document preparation processes Required Qualifications - 2–6 years of experience in business immigration, with focus on O-1 and EB-1 visa preparation - Strong legal writing and drafting skills - Experience in high-volume or startup environments - High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines - Solution-oriented mindset with ability to propose process improvements Preferred Qualifications - Experience at a competitor or similar company (e.g., Alma, Deel, LegalPad) - Familiarity with AI-assisted legal platforms - Based in California or able to travel for occasional on-site team meetings About Sperton This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of human rights and the environment. CIEL is comprised of attorneys, campaigners, researchers, and communicators who have extensive experience in leading international strategies to advance everyone’s right to a healthy environment. Many of our program areas explore innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, including in their direct link with other international legal fields, such as international investment law or international trade law. Our legal internship program offers a unique opportunity for law students to develop skills in the field of international environmental law, and using legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. Learning from and supervised by a diverse staff of experts and attorneys, internships offer insight into innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, by honing thoughtful and creative research and analysis. Offering this internship is central to CIEL’s mission of developing the next generation of environmental leaders and lawyers through real-world training and practice. Responsibilities of a legal intern may include researching and writing about areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy; assisting with policy analysis and advocacy; attending meetings and conferences; assisting with the production of CIEL publications, legal opinions and legal briefs; support in the preparation of amicus curiae before international tribunals and otherwise working closely with CIEL staff on various projects. Successful applicants generally possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong dedication to public interest law. Stipend: A monthly stipend is available for any intern eligible to receive it under the rules applied by their jurisdiction and educational institution. The basic stipend is $2,600 per month for a full-time internship in Washington, DC. For less than full-time internships, the stipend is prorated according to the intern’s approximate level of time commitment to CIEL. Stipends are intended to make the CIEL internship more readily available to aspiring professionals, and are not intended to provide compensation, create a legal or employment relationship between the intern and CIEL, or otherwise modify the legal nature of the internship program. Requirements: - Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a postgraduate law degree (JD, LLM) or similar professional qualification for the duration of the internship. We cannot accept recent graduates. - Applicants must possess some experience with international environmental or human rights law, either through graduate-level courses or work experience. - Applicants must be willing to make a ten-week commitment of 15 hours/week. To Apply: - To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (please, no legal memos - see FAQ below for more information). Please not send transcripts. Application Deadline: - Spring 2026 US Internship Application Deadline: Positions will be filled on a rolling basis, with an expectation that the process will be completed no later than July, 2026. FAQ: - May I undertake my internship remotely? All CIEL legal internships may be carried out remotely. Please note that we can only consider applicants for this US internship who will carry out their internship while physically residing in the United States. Remote work from other countries cannot be accommodated. - What time period does the summer session cover? Roughly June through August, although we can be flexible regarding starting and ending dates. - What should I submit as a writing sample? Feel free to submit something that you feel demonstrates your writing ability. This can include undergraduate work. Please avoid 1L legal writing memos if possible. - May I apply to both offices? You may apply to both our Geneva and Washington, DC offices. Applying for internships with our Geneva office is a separate process, please see that application page. - Will CIEL sponsor a visa for me? CIEL in the United States is unable to sponsor visas. For non-US citizens, you must be a currently enrolled student in the US and would undertake your internship as part of your university-sponsored student visa. - Does CIEL offer internships to college students? We're sorry, but due to the nature of our work CIEL cannot offer undergraduate internships at this time. If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact info@ciel.org. Location United States (Remote) Department Internships Employment Type Intern Minimum Experience Entry-level