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LHH · 10 hours ago

Legal Assistant

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

LHH is assisting a large Texas law firm in seeking a Finance Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) in their Dallas office. The Finance LAA provides support to the lawyers and paralegals in the Finance Practice Group, managing multiple projects while ensuring accurate legal documentation and communication.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Jamie Stone

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize incoming workflow to meet all deadlines

Assist with document revisions and preparation of sets of documents to be circulated for execution

Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents from written and oral drafts; draft standard correspondence and other documents

Scan, profile, and e-mail client documentation to team members as directed

Manage electronic file documentation by saving into appropriate electronic folders

Answer telephone calls and forward messages to appropriate staff members as needed

Establish and maintain deadlines associated with a file through the appropriate calendaring system

Prepare legal and closing documents in both physical and electronic format for deal closings

Request conflict of interest checks with Conflicts Coordinator, open files, and maintain all client and general files

Conduct periodic review for possible storage of older files and prepares files to be closed

Greet clients and visitors; maintain good public relations with clients; observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship

Schedule conference rooms for attorney/client meetings

Makes travel arrangements when needed; request checks and submit expense reimbursements when appropriate

Qualification

Finance legal experienceMS Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatDocument Management SystemCommunicationOrganizational skillsTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

5+ years of experience working with Finance or Real Estate attorneys within a TEXAS law firm

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Ability to work effectively and proactively, both independently and within a team environment

Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, accuracy and attention to detail

Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced busy environment

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines

Strong computer proficiency in the use of relevant software, applications, and programs including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, pdfDocs, TimeEntry, Document Manage System (iManage), and database software

Ability to handle confidential documents and information appropriately

Ability to recognize, diagnose, and solve issues associated with a transactional law practice among multiple attorneys

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university