Careers

Careers with Seventh Amendment Holdings

Below are our current open positions available with Milestone or its related entities. All positions are based in Buffalo, NY, unless noted otherwise. If you think you would be an asset to our team but do not see a relevant position open currently, please feel free to reach out!

Director of People Operations

Do you love team-building exercises? Are you that person who goes out of their way to make sure everyone at a party is having a good time? If you have a high emotional intelligence and a bias for action, then you could be a perfect fit for our Director of People Operations role.

As the Director of People Ops at Milestone, your job is to help the CEO and other key executives be better attuned to the successes and challenges of the overall team, filtering both the positives we need more of and the negatives that require large-scale changes/initiatives that must be driven from the top down.

This role will focus on investing in people in order to secure and strengthen the company’s foundation for future growth.
 
** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **
You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.
Do not apply through the contact information on the website.
To Apply: Please call 716-281-1547 for step-by-step instructions.
 
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Understand the CEO’s vision and long-term goals/objectives, and analyze our business in order to create an organization that supports that vision 
• Effectively communicate and champion the company vision to all employees
• Report to the CEO and partner with other members of the leadership team to develop, communicate, and execute a holistic People strategy
• Support and motivate the internal leadership and teams to drive the company forward
• Build and embed programs, structures and frameworks that cause the team to seamlessly deliver the best work they are capable of
• Help find, develop, motivate and retain the team at Milestone 
• Oversee HR functions and ensure adequate systems and policies are in place for our employees
• Double down on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and ensure Milestone is an incredible place for anyone and everyone to work
• Contribute to our growth strategy by establishing a roadmap for greater retention and strategic hires, as well as identifying ways to elevate and empower current employees
• Open communication channels and strengthen cohesion across all entities 
• Identify scalable processes to support the company as it grows
 
Perks:
• A few benefits you’re sure to enjoy:
• Health Insurance stipend
• Generous PTO Package
• 401(k) with company match
 
About Milestone Consulting:
Milestone Consulting is a fast-growing company with a laser-focus on being the best settlement planning company in the market today. We’re all about working hard and playing hard. Our suite of companies covers all aspects of the civil justice journey, and we’re passionate about the trial lawyers and individuals we get the honor to work with. 
 
Why You Should Work Here:
• You will become part of an incredibly crafted and unified company culture with teammates who are truly dedicated to success.
• You will work with people from all departments who are happy to help and teach as you work towards growth.
• You will experience working for a company that is truly leading the industry and constantly innovating. Complacency is not part of our vocabulary.
• You will be in an environment that is always ready to tackle a new initiative and put creative ideas into action.
 
If you’re looking for a job that’s boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put 110% into everything we do. Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we’re determined to be great. 
If you’d like to be part of a nationally recognized, collaborative and downright amazing team, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
 
Requirements:
 
• 5-7 years of HR, People Operations, or Talent Acquisition experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience leading a People Operations or Human Resources team
• Experience developing high-performing leaders, employees and teams
• A demonstrated ability to challenge conventional approaches and a willingness to build a unique approach
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
 
Job specs and details:
• Hours: Monday – Friday 9-6
• Salary commensurate with experience 
• Position located in Buffalo, NY

Trust Officer

Position Details and Requirements

The Trust Officer will be dedicated to the Special Needs Solutions Team. This position is responsible for serving as a relationship manager on a book of business solely comprised of Special Needs Trusts, Settlement Preservation Trusts, Guardianships & Conservatorships. Candidates for this role should be familiar with all aspects of means-tested benefits and Social Security Administration. In addition, candidates must be able to interact well with disabled beneficiaries and their families, standing firm when necessary, while always maintaining understanding & empathy for each situation.

** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **

You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.

Do not apply through the contact information on the website.

To Apply: Please call 716-281-1547 for step-by-step instructions.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Manage all types of Special Needs accounts in accordance with the terms of the various governing documents, government agencies, applicable law, and consistent with the needs of the principals, income beneficiaries, and remaindermen.
  • Perform day-to-day administrative duties associated with ongoing Trust accounts in the Seventh Amendment Trust portfolio, including but not limited to: review, analyze and interpret documents for direction; have face to face interaction with the beneficiaries & their family; review the beneficiary’s needs and develop appropriate plans to maximize benefits & improve overall quality of life; evaluate accounts for completeness and accuracy, monitor and review account transactions; respond to incoming correspondence and any other client requests to ensure compliance with the governing document, applicable law and policies and procedures.
  • Work actively with attorneys, accountants, beneficiaries, and co-fiduciaries in the administration of Trusts/Estates to abide by the terms outlined in the legal instrument and Court Orders underlying the Trust/Estate and mitigate fiduciary risk.
  • Review and discuss discretionary payment requests with Trust beneficiaries and co-fiduciaries in accordance with the terms and standards in the instruments. Provide evaluation and recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval or non-approval of the same.
  • Proactively communicate and meet with existing clients on a regular basis to continuously evaluate their needs and deliver high quality service in accordance with service level standards.
  • As a part of new business development activities, serve as a representative of the Trust in the market, including attendance at community events, seminars, professional networking events and Board meetings.
  • Work alongside Monolith Advisors to open and close accounts and to understand the wealth planning process for all clients.
  • Help to develop solutions to most issues brought forth by care managers, beneficiaries and their families, and State Agencies.

Perks

  • A few benefits you’re sure to enjoy:
    • Health Insurance stipend
    • Generous PTO Package
    • 401(k) with company match


About Milestone 

Milestone Consulting is a fast-growing company with a laser-focus on being the best settlement planning company in the market today. Our suite of companies covers all aspects of the civil justice journey, including life and financial well-being after settlement. Bairs Foundation is our 501(c)3 non-profit organization and will be overseeing the Seventh Amendment Trust. 

Why You Should Work Here

  • You will become part of an incredibly crafted and unified company culture with teammates who are truly dedicated to success.
  • You will work with people from all departments who are happy to help and teach as you work towards growth.
  • You will experience working for a company that is truly leading the industry and constantly innovating. Complacency is not part of our vocabulary.
  • You will be in an environment that is always ready to tackle a new initiative and put creative ideas into action.

If you’re looking for a role that’s boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put 110% into everything we do. Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we’re determined to be great.

If you’d like to be part of a nationally recognized, collaborative and downright amazing team, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

Requirements:

  • 4 Year College Degree required, CTFA or JD desired
  • 2 or more years’ experience in a Trust Officer role (Experience with Special Needs Trust Administration is strongly preferred)
  • Experience working with caregiver agencies, Medicaid/SSI offices, and/or real estate firms
  • Excellent social, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task and work independently in a professional, fast-paced, and high traffic environment
  • Ability to thrive in a highly regulated environment that demands full compliance with policies and procedures
  • Strong problem solving, project planning and execution skills
  • A positive, can-do attitude that motivates and inspires others
  • Advanced Microsoft Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job specs and details:

  • Hours: Monday – Friday 9-6
  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Office located in Buffalo, NY (a stipend for relocation costs will be provided if necessary)

Technology Project Manager

Position Details and Requirements

Do you spend weeks looking forward to the latest Apple product roll outs? Are you that person who is always on top of the newest tech trends? If you have a passion for technology and have experience overseeing and implementing projects, then you could be a perfect fit for our Technology Project Manager role.

As the Tech Project Manager at Milestone, your job is to help the CEO and other key executives optimize their productivity by identifying and executing tech solutions to current problems. This role will focus on investing in technology and developing reports, dashboards, workflows, and integrations to enable our team to operate most efficiently and to meet our business goals. We are seeking someone with excellent technical and communication skills who can interface directly with internal stakeholders to understand their needs in order to administer and enhance the systems accordingly.

** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **

You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.

Do not apply through the contact information on the website.

To Apply: Please call 716-281-1547 for step-by-step instructions.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Project manage all the firm’s tech initiatives
  • Salesforce specific:
    • Own the management of and all system changes made within Salesforce
    • Ensure company is optimizing use of Salesforce and other existing software
    • Oversee data quality, migration, and maintenance
  • Identify company’s technology needs and all opportunities to streamline operations, and assess available tools and make recommendations to leadership
  • Develop and document company processes and workflows
  • Maintain the security and integrity of all technologies
  • Effectively communicate and onboard employees to new software
  • Troubleshoot and solve any tech issues
  • Seek ways to improve company infrastructure and lay the foundation for rapid company growth and scalability through use of tech tools

Perks

  • A few benefits you’re sure to enjoy:
    • Health Insurance stipend
    • Generous PTO Package
    • 401(k) with company match

About Milestone Consulting

Milestone Consulting is a fast-growing company with a laser-focus on being the best settlement planning company in the market today. We’re all about working hard and playing hard. Our suite of companies covers all aspects of the civil justice journey, and we’re passionate about the trial lawyers and individuals we get the honor to work with.

Why You Should Work Here

  • You will become part of an incredibly crafted and unified company culture with teammates who are truly dedicated to success.
  • You will work with people from all departments who are happy to help and teach as you work towards growth.
  • You will experience working for a company that is truly leading the industry and constantly innovating. Complacency is not part of our vocabulary.
  • You will be in an environment that is always ready to tackle a new initiative and put creative ideas into action.

If you’re looking for a job that’s boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put 110% into everything we do. Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we’re determined to be great.

If you’d like to be part of a nationally recognized, collaborative and downright amazing team, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years project management experience
  • At least 3 years’ experience in software implementation, support, and/or training
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 3 years in an IT system support or related technology position
  • Experience with cybersecurity monitoring
  • Experience in implementing Salesforce-based solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and willingness to take ownership of a project’s success
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Job specs and details:

  • Hours: Monday – Friday 9-6
  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Office located in Buffalo, New York

Operations Paralegal / Case Manager

Are you that person who creates a spreadsheet for everything? Have you worked in a legal environment and have an appreciation for lawyers? If you’re a “get-stuff-done” kind of person, then you could be a perfect fit for our Operations Paralegal / Case Manager role.
 
As the Operations Paralegal / Case Manager at Milestone, your job is to provide support to the Case Management team on varying projects related to settlement. Your understanding of the legal industry coupled with your superb organization skills and attention to detail make you a critical asset to our daily operations.
 
** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **
You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.
Do not apply through the contact information on the website.
To Apply: Please call 716-281-1547 for step-by-step instructions.
 
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Extensive collaboration with the Case Management team to determine priority of needs and how to triage projects.
• Daily operations tasks such as data entry, assisting with case accounting for individual and mass tort claims, and file management.
• Draft/review settlement-related documents and assist with preparing and finalizing settlement plans for clients.
• Responsible for client-related distributions and mailings.
• Uphold confidentiality and handle confidential material and information professionally.
• Execute projects of varying difficulty and complexity to support organization-wide case management functions.
 
Perks:
• Health Insurance stipend
• Generous PTO Package
• 401(k) with company match
 
About Milestone Consulting:
Milestone Consulting is a fast-growing company with a laser-focus on being the best settlement planning company in the market today. We’re all about working hard and playing hard. Our suite of companies covers all aspects of the civil justice journey, and we’re passionate about the trial lawyers and individuals we get the honor to work with. 
 
Why You Should Work Here:
• You will become part of an incredibly crafted and unified company culture with teammates who are truly dedicated to success.
• You will work with people from all departments who are happy to help and teach as you work towards growth.
• You will experience working for a company that is truly leading the industry and constantly innovating. Complacency is not part of our vocabulary.
• You will be in an environment that is always ready to tackle a new initiative and put creative ideas into action.
 
If you’re looking for a job that’s boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put 110% into everything we do. Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we’re determined to be great. 
If you’d like to be part of a nationally recognized, collaborative and downright amazing team, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
 
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, paralegal certificate preferred but not required, or equivalent job-related experience. 
• 3+ years of legal experience in litigation, such as mass torts, personal injury settlements, and/or products liability litigation; knowledge of lien resolution a plus.
• Computer literate. Highly experienced in MS Office Suite, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Must be able to meet deadlines, wear multiple hats, maintain flexibility to pivot as needed throughout the day, and thrive in pressure situations.
• Maintain a high degree of attention to detail and professionalism in working with time-sensitive materials, and confidential matters.
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on managing time, documents, projects and relationships. 
• Must be a self-starter able to work independently under minimal supervision, but also take direction/guidance well and function efficiently as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and juggle multiple tasks/projects/deadlines simultaneously.
 
 Job specs and details:
• Hours: Monday – Friday 9-6
• Salary commensurate with experience 
• Office located in Buffalo, NY