Legal Administrative Assistant

Dallas office of a global law firm is seeking an AA to join their firm.

Minimum of five years' experience providing administrative support to transactional attorneys in a law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience providing day to day administrative support to transactional attorneys.

• Manage and maintain Attorney's complex schedules and calendars.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients in person and over the phone.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendaring, drafting correspondence, filing and preparation of engagement letters.
• Proofread client documents and other legal documents, as requested.
• Answer client questions related to the administrative side of the process.
• Maintain good communication with clients, attorneys and staff.
• Prepare client billing and input time entry.
• Schedule travel and meeting arrangements.
• Make, screen and route telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments.
• Create and maintain legal files and indices.
• Set up and maintain files and records.
• Assist attorneys with client outreach and business development needs when requested.
• Assist with overflow work as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of five years' experience providing administrative support to transactional attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of Firm personnel
• High level of professionalism and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion while working with sensitive information and documents
• Ability to come into the Dallas office five days of the week