Corporate Finance Legal Administrative Assistant

The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment that occasionally includes after-hours firm or recruiting events. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in a transactional practice, such as Corporate, M&A, Real Estate, Finance, or Securities.

Position Overview
A prestigious national law firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in its Corporate Finance Practice Group in Dallas. This is a great opportunity for someone with 3–5 years of legal administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in a transactional practice, such as Corporate, M&A, Real Estate, Finance, or Securities. Specific Corporate Finance experience is not required, but a general understanding of transactional legal work is preferred.

This position will primarily support a busy, highly involved partner who serves as the Dallas office's Recruiting Partner. The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment that occasionally includes after-hours firm or recruiting events.
Responsibilities

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  Provide administrative support to attorneys within the Corporate Finance Practice Group.
  
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  Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and transactional materials.
  
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  Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments and travel.
  
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  Assist with organizing and maintaining transaction-related documents and files.
  
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  Coordinate communication with clients, attorneys, and internal staff.
  
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  Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
  
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  Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  
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  Provide support with firm events, recruiting activities, and occasional after-hours functions.
  
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  Maintain confidentiality and deliver excellent client service.
  

Qualifications

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  3–5 years of legal administrative assistant experience, preferably in a transactional practice.
  
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  Experience in Corporate, M&A, Real Estate, Finance, Securities, or a related transactional area preferred.
  
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  Previous law firm experience required.
  
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  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  
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  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
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  Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and support busy attorneys.
  
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
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  Professional, dependable, and proactive with a positive attitude.
  
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  Flexible and willing to assist with occasional evening events as needed.
  

Compensation & Benefits

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  Salary: $55,000–$75,000, depending on experience.
  
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  Hybrid Schedule: Four days in the office and one remote day (Monday or Friday).
  
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  Collaborative, professional work environment.
  
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  Opportunity to work closely with established attorneys at a nationally recognized law firm.
  
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  Competitive benefits package.
  

Ideal Candidate
Someone who is early in their legal career, has a solid foundation in transactional legal support, and is looking for an opportunity to grow with a respected law firm. This person should be able to keep up with a busy partner, anticipate needs, stay organized, and enjoy being part of an active, team-oriented office.





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