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Transactional Secretary/Practice Specialist I (Dallas)

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Dallas, TX

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LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Transactional Secretary/Practice Specialist to join our Dallas office.

 

Sheppard Mullin is hiring an experienced, well-organized Corporate & Securities/Healthcare TransactionalPractice Specialist to support attorneys and paralegals in the Firm’s Corporate & Securities practice group.  This includes assisting with preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents, organizing complex transactions, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities outlined below. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role.

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new software.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
  • Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines. 

 

Education and/or Experience 

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred. 

 

License and Certification  

Nonerequired.A secretarial certification or ABA-approved paralegal certification is preferred.  

 

Computer/Software Knowledge 

Must have proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, andexperience working with a document management system. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.   

 

Work Environment

  •  Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up with working in a high-rise building).
  •  Indoor office work environment in a cubical or workstation.
  •  The current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change).
  •  Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.
 
 
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
 

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