Thompson Coburn LLP · 1 hour ago
Legal Administrative Assistant – Corporate/Transactional
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThompson Coburn LLP is a large full-service law firm seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Dallas office. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing attorney schedules, and ensuring effective communication between attorneys and clients while maintaining confidentiality.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Plans, produces, edits and formats correspondence, memoranda, reports and other legal documents in a timely manner while utilizing computers, transcription equipment and other office equipment
Supports multiple attorneys and paralegals as primary assignment in the preparation of legal documents
Manages attorney calendars, schedules appointments and coordinates travel arrangements
Professionally manages incoming calls in a courteous and timely manner and provides client assistance when needed
Establishes and maintains client-based calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilizes Firm’s centralized docketing and calendar systems
Processes check requests and expense reports through Firm accounting software system
Collaborates with administrative support staff (document production, receptionists, business office, etc.), and proofs documents returned from document production
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least two (2) years of corporation/transactional legal experience required
Demonstrates strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail
Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft, dictation or transcription at a level of seventy (70) wpm
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong proofreading, grammar, and editing abilities
Able to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines with minimal supervision
Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions
Able to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining confidentiality
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to adapt to change and solve problems using critical thinking
Willing to work overtime as needed and manage occasional high-volume workloads
Preferred
Associate Degree preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of corporation/transactional legal experience preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance & ADD policies
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Profit Sharing plans
Parking/Transportation Stipend
Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
Long Term Care
Company
Thompson Coburn LLP
Thompson Coburn is a full-service, values-driven law firm with offices strategically located in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Southern Illinois, St.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Finke
Chief Financial Officer
Allen Capdeboscq
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2023-05-19
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