Legal Assistant

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, highly respected law firm with a national practice representing sophisticated clients in complex transactional matters. Our attorneys are recognized for delivering practical, results-driven counsel while fostering long-term client relationships built on trust, collaboration, and exceptional service.

Our firm offers a collegial, team-oriented environment where legal professionals work together to support meaningful, high-impact transactions. We value professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional development, and the ability to build long-term careers with a firm that prioritizes both client success and employee growth.

Why join us?

• Join a respected law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence and client service.
• Support sophisticated, high-value transactional matters in a collaborative legal environment.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals who value teamwork, mentorship, and professional development.
• Gain exposure to complex commercial transactions while expanding your technical and organizational skills.
• Enjoy a stable, supportive workplace that values long-term career growth and employee contributions.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized legal practice.

Job Details

Our client, a nationally respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Transactional Legal Assistant to provide administrative and transactional support to a busy team of attorneys. This position plays a key role in coordinating complex transactions, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring matters progress efficiently from inception through closing.

Responsibilities:

• Transaction Support
• Provide comprehensive support throughout all phases of commercial transactions.
• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and closing materials.
• Assemble and maintain transaction files, due diligence documents, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate document execution through electronic and traditional signature processes.
• Prepare electronic and physical closing binders upon completion of transactions.
• Monitor transaction timelines and assist with meeting critical deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, conference calls, and transaction closings.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, consultants, and other transaction participants.
• Open new matters, maintain client files, and organize electronic documents within the firm's document management system.
• Process attorney time entries, expense reports, and other administrative requests.
• Prepare signature packets and organize executed transaction documents.
• Maintain version control for complex legal documents.
• Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assist with compiling due diligence materials and closing deliverables.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and transaction participants.
• Respond promptly to requests while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Deliver outstanding administrative support to attorneys and legal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Word formatting.
• Experience with document management systems such as iManage, NetDocuments, or similar platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic signature platforms, including DocuSign, is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

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