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Corporate Legal Administrative Assistant

Prestigious global firm that is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in the US is seeking a Corporate Legal Administrative Assistant to support a group of attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate creation of legal documents as well as editing, proofreading and processing of legal documents upon request of assigned attorneys, including correspondence, memoranda, closing documents, or other practice specific documents.
• Maintain legal files (both paper & electronic), organize and file documents in designated order.
• Update transaction information, scan and organize legal files.
• Manage document deliveries and track final executed documentation, including:
• Prepare signature pages for execution and distribute them to all closing parties via electronic means (e‑mail, DocuSign, Adobe E‑Sign, etc.).
• Compile fully executed transaction documents via PDF, including inserting executed signature pages as well as any related Exhibits/Schedules.
• Distribute final closing binders via our file transfer portal.
• Submit Conflicts Request for new matter openings; prepare draft Engagement Letter for same.
• Collaborate and work with Administrative Support Coordinators, Paralegals and other legal support team members where applicable.
• Understand firm available resources and leverage most effective resource for desired results.
• Assist with overflow work and other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience within a law firm or other professional organization.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, or agency rules of assigned practice group/dept.
• General knowledge of corporate transaction documents.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative and Legal

Industry

Law Practice