Dykema · 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant - Transactional
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expDykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for an experienced Transactional Administrative Assistant in their Dallas office. The role involves assisting attorneys and paralegals by preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, managing client communications, and performing various administrative tasks.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Types, revises, modifies all correspondence, memoranda, notes, outlines, legal documents, charts, forms, etc., whether from drafts, originals or dictation
Enters new clients and matters into new business intake (NBI) software system. Prepares and submits conflict check forms, screening forms and new matter request forms through NBI. Sets up engagement letters
Maintains attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling and reminding attorneys of appointments and various other dates. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries
Maintains and organizes digital and hard files on request
Enters and/or releases attorneys’ time, if required. Maintains list of all current billing numbers for assigned timekeepers
Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists callers independently on a regular basis. Exhibits the discretion to know when to contact the attorney concerning urgent or emergency calls and when to refer to another party
Exercises independent judgment in determining priority levels of all work assigned on a daily basis. Assures that high priority items are completed in a timely manner
Conducts all business in a confidential manner
Assists other administrative assistants with work overflow
Perform other responsibilities/tasks as requested
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Three to five years of related work experience in a law firm or corporate legal department supporting a transactional practice required
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word required
Proficiency in Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, spelling and proofreading
Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
Customer service oriented with ability to deliver superior professional service to all internal and external clients
Self-motivated, amiable and resourceful; ability to work successfully with individuals at all levels of the firm and externally
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients, guests, documents, conversations, etc
Typing speed of 55 WPM or greater
Preferred
One to two years of post-high school education preferred
Experience in additional practice areas is a plus
Knowledge of Intapp and BigHand, helpful
Benefits
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Holiday leave
Retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees
Flexible spending programs
Health savings account
Commuter benefits
Personal and parental leave programs
Work-life balance
Wellness programs
Access to mental health support
Professional development programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Various employee discounts and perks
Company
Dykema
You should expect more from your law firm than only excellent legal counsel.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Len Wolfe
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Todd Welu
Chief Financial Officer
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