Corporate Transactional Legal Assistant

Join a vibrant and prestigious law firm in downtown Dallas as a Legal Assistant supporting their Corporate and Real Estate partners. This firm not only excels in serious business but also fosters a fun and trusting environment where professionals are empowered to thrive. If you have a passion for supporting others and enjoy working in a collaborative and lively setting, this could be your ideal career opportunity.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a team that expertly balances diligence with a sense of fun. You’ll be trusted to excel in your role while enjoying a workplace that values camaraderie and mutual support.
• Attractive Compensation: Benefit from a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parking and flexible working hours to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread various legal documents, such as correspondence, pleadings, and discovery, with meticulous attention to detail.
• E-file documents with the courts demonstrating your knowledge of legal procedures.
• Efficiently managing appointments and travel arrangements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail promptly and efficiently, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Oversee and maintain files, schedule appointments, and track deadlines to ensure the smooth operation of legal proceedings.
• Input attorney billable time and handle reimbursable expenses.
• Perform general office tasks such as filing, faxing, and answering phones.
• Communicate and acquire information on behalf of attorneys, follow up on delegated tasks, and act as a liaison between attorneys, firm personnel, and the courts.
• Assist attorneys with personal business matters, demonstrating your ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities.
• Arrange travel itineraries and process expense reimbursements accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and handle client correspondence and billing.

Ideal Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing corporate or real estate transactional cases in a legal setting is required.
• Strong drafting and editing skills
• Managing both paper and electronic filing
• Work well in supporting multiple attorneys at the same time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong typing skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible on the start/end time
• 100% in-office position located in downtown Dallas

Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level in a firm that combines professionalism with a fun atmosphere? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.