Transactional Secretary/Practice Specialist I (Dallas)
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Dallas, TX
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.
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