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Whitley Penn .
Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is seeking an intelligent, upbeat, and tireless individual who can not only meet and exceed important deadlines but will also exhibit a high degree of accuracy and quality in the tasks assigned while maintaining a positive attitude. The ideal candidate must be professional, flexible, punctual, and dependable in order to accommodate busy and detail‑oriented executives and staff. This position works with the Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services team.
Job Details
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services
Location: Fort Worth
Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed
How We Work Whitley Penn is one of the most distinguished and fastest‑growing public accounting firms in Texas. We promote collaboration, open‑door policy, and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Employees learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together.
Responsibilities
Scan paper documents to be electronically filed
Conserve executive and staff time by managing incoming/outgoing correspondence, busy appointment calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and assisting with presentations
Answer/screen incoming phone calls, coordinate conference calls, and receive visitors as required
Type, edit, copy, and process correspondences, reports, and financial information. Proofread for accuracy, correct grammar/punctuation and issue final documents/reports
Schedule regular and special meetings; prepare and distribute agendas, pre‑meeting materials, record and route minutes as well as coordinate room, audio‑visual, and food arrangements
Qualifications
Minimum 2+ years of general clerical/administrative assistance experience supporting multiple executives and staff
Experience in accounting or legal environment is strongly preferred
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and good judgement
A demonstrated aptitude for dealing with a variety of situations and people in a professional yet personal manner is required
Ability to multitask, work at a fast pace, and meet critical deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess excellent typing and grammatical skills. Strong analytical and demonstrated effective verbal, written, and listening skills
High degree of proficiency with business and communications software including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Able to quickly learn other software and database programs as needed
Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
Benefits
Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Accounting
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E‑Verify. Please review the disclosure notifications at https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E‑Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Legal Administrative Assistant
role at
Whitley Penn .
Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is seeking an intelligent, upbeat, and tireless individual who can not only meet and exceed important deadlines but will also exhibit a high degree of accuracy and quality in the tasks assigned while maintaining a positive attitude. The ideal candidate must be professional, flexible, punctual, and dependable in order to accommodate busy and detail‑oriented executives and staff. This position works with the Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services team.
Job Details
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services
Location: Fort Worth
Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed
How We Work Whitley Penn is one of the most distinguished and fastest‑growing public accounting firms in Texas. We promote collaboration, open‑door policy, and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Employees learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together.
Responsibilities
Scan paper documents to be electronically filed
Conserve executive and staff time by managing incoming/outgoing correspondence, busy appointment calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and assisting with presentations
Answer/screen incoming phone calls, coordinate conference calls, and receive visitors as required
Type, edit, copy, and process correspondences, reports, and financial information. Proofread for accuracy, correct grammar/punctuation and issue final documents/reports
Schedule regular and special meetings; prepare and distribute agendas, pre‑meeting materials, record and route minutes as well as coordinate room, audio‑visual, and food arrangements
Qualifications
Minimum 2+ years of general clerical/administrative assistance experience supporting multiple executives and staff
Experience in accounting or legal environment is strongly preferred
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and good judgement
A demonstrated aptitude for dealing with a variety of situations and people in a professional yet personal manner is required
Ability to multitask, work at a fast pace, and meet critical deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess excellent typing and grammatical skills. Strong analytical and demonstrated effective verbal, written, and listening skills
High degree of proficiency with business and communications software including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Able to quickly learn other software and database programs as needed
Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
Benefits
Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Accounting
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E‑Verify. Please review the disclosure notifications at https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E‑Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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