Samantha Traum

Senior Recruiter

Samantha Traum is a recruiter specializing in placing legal professionals with boutique and mid-sized law firms across the U.S. West Coast. She focuses on hiring paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys. Samantha also helps place business development professionals across the top 200 law firms in the U.S. She began her recruitment career in 2022 and holds a degree from the University of Delaware.

Latest jobs

  • Law firm
  • Contract-to-hire

Legal Assistant (Real Estate) – Duluth, GA

Key Responsibilities Real Estate Transaction Support Assist attorneys with residential and commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing. Coordinate transaction timelines and monitor critical deadlines. Maintain transaction files and ensure all required documentation is complete and properly organized. Prepare, review, and assemble closing packages and transaction documents. Schedule closings and coordinate with lenders, real […]
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

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  • Law firm
  • Contract-to-hire

Corporate Paralegal (Securities Focused) – Hybrid – Chicago, IL

Our client is a growing boutique business law firm with a national footprint and a sophisticated transactional practice. The firm advises entrepreneurs, private funds, real estate sponsors, investment groups, and middle-market companies on a wide range of corporate transactions, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance matters. The firm is seeking a highly organized […]
  • Salary USD40 – USD45 per hour
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Temporary

Assistant Managing Clerk- Temporary/Contract

Overview A prestigious international law firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Managing Clerk to support its litigation practice during a period of transition. This is an immediate need, and the firm is looking for a seasoned professional who can step in quickly and manage all aspects of docketing, court procedures, and case management. The Assistant […]
  • Salary USD50 – USD65 per hour + Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401K
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Contract-to-hire

Litigation Paralegal

Our client, a growing plaintiff-side litigation practice, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role supports attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation, from case inception through trial preparation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment while […]
  • Salary USD32 – USD36 per hour + Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401K
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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  • Professional services
  • Contract-to-hire

Commercial Litigation Paralegal

A growing litigation practice is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team in a contract-to-hire capacity, with the potential for long-term employment based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience, […]
  • Salary Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401K
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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  • Contract-to-hire

Office Services Coordinator

A professional services organization is seeking a highly organized Office Services Coordinator to support daily office operations and provide administrative, document production, and front desk support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys delivering exceptional internal customer service, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. […]
  • Salary USD20 – USD28 per hour + Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and 401K
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Public accounting
  • Permanent

Senior Assurance Manager

Senior Assurance Manager w/ Equity Partnership Track – Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid) Our client is a well-established Mid-Size CPA Firm who are performing a select search for a talented Senior Assurance Manager to join its team in Grand Rapids, MI on a Hybrid schedule. The plan is to put this individual on an Immediate Path […]
  • Salary USD130000 – USD160000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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