Transactional Legal Assistant

A bit about us:

Jobot is proud to partner with a top Dallas full service firm that is seeking a transactional legal secretary to join it's growing team. The firm offers a full range of services and has been recognized as a "Top Place to Work" by the Dallas Morning News!

Why join us?

The comprehensive benefits package includes paid health and dental premiums for our employees, 401(k), paid parental leave, and fully paid downtown parking.

Job Details

Supports attorneys in preparing, drafting, and managing complex legal and corporate documents across M&A, real estate, tax, and finance. Work includes closings, signature packets, Secretary of State and UCC filings, entity formations, dissolutions, and corporate maintenance. Must manage priorities, keep deals moving, and become a trusted resource for attorneys and fellow legal assistants.

Responsibilities

Maintain electronic matter files, closing binders, and document repositories; track closing checklists, filing timelines, and deadlines across concurrent matters.
Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
Run business intake and conflict searches, draft engagement letters, and open new matters.
Process attorney expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests.
Enter attorney time and assist with client billing.

Qualifications

3-5 years of Corporate, M&A, Finance, or Commercial Transactions experience preferred.
Working knowledge of corporate filings, entity management, and Texas Secretary of State and UCC filings.
Experience with iManage, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, and redlining tools (e.g., Litera Compare).
Excellent spelling and proofreading skills; highly organized and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.
Regular, consistent attendance; 8-hour schedule Monday-Friday (plus 1-hour unpaid lunch).
Ability to work occasional overtime as needed.

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