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Whitley Penn

Legal Administrative Assistant

Whitley Penn, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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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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