Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview Alston & Bird LLP is an international law firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its growing Dallas office. The role is part of a team supporting attorneys in the firm’s Financial Services Groups, with responsibilities across contracts, M&A, financial services matters, REITs and real estate funds, securities offerings, and corporate governance. Responsibilities Perform a variety of administrative duties including court filings, typing and revising correspondence, memoranda, documents, time sheets, and project work; proofreading and ensuring quality of all document action; telephone and mail distribution; coordinate and plan events; coordinate travel arrangements; and maintain files. Support firm attorneys in the Financial Services Groups with matters related to contracts; M&A; financial services (complex transactional matters, including traditional and emerging payment methods); REITs and real estate investment funds through formation; public and private securities offerings and mergers & acquisitions; SEC reporting; securities law compliance and corporate governance. Engage in heavy administrative work, case and project management, typing, editing, and proofreading of correspondence and legal documents; billing; electronic filing; answering telephones and sorting mail; interacting with clients and maintaining files; maintaining client portals; coordinating travel arrangements; processing expense reimbursements. Provide organizational support to ensure timely and accurate production of documents and communications; collaborate with colleagues and clients; demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work under time constraints. Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; strong general office procedures and filing techniques; ability to concentrate on detail and manage multiple tasks. Qualifications Work experience in administrative roles with word processing, general office procedures, and filing techniques. Knowledge of transactional/corporate and financial processes and procedures; ability to work with a wide spectrum of individuals. Ability to manage heavy administrative workload, cases and projects; strong typing, editing, and proofreading of legal documents and correspondence. Billing experience and electronic filing familiarity; ability to answer telephones and sort mail; maintain client portals; coordinate travel arrangements; process expense reimbursements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong work ethic and a proactive, self-starter attitude. Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law in relation to recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary over time. A professional reference check and background screening may be required for final applicants. For accommodation requests due to disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated for referrals of candidates. Welcome to the Alston & Bird Professional Staff Career portal, where you can view our current employment opportunities and apply online. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA Alston & Bird