Job Title: Corporate, Tax, and Real Estate Legal Assistant

Location: Dallas, TX 75202

Salary/Payrate: $80-$99K annually

Work Environment: 100% ONSITE

Term: Permanent/Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: NO

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired



JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-KK1

This Legal Assistant position focuses on providing support to attorneys and peers in the corporate, tax, and real estate sections of our firm.

Primary duties include:

·        assist in preparing entity governing documents, such as certificates of formation, organizational consents, LLC agreements, and partnership agreements from attorney-provided forms;

·        coordinate with third-party service provider to arrange Secretary of State filings;

·        create entity ownership charts and structure diagrams;

·        compile .pdf closing binders upon completion of transactions; and

·        draft and revise correspondence.

Other administrative duties include:

·        transcribe dictation;

·        handle incoming and outgoing mail;

·        set up conference calls;

·        review and edit monthly billing invoices;

·        open, manage, and maintain client files/filing;

·        calendar deadlines and appointments;

·        make travel arrangements; and

·        enter attorney time.

Requirements include:

·        minimum of five years’ legal assistant experience;

·        post-high school education (i.e., community college, specialized courses, or bachelor’s degree);

·        proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and NetDocs;

·        strong organizational skills; and

·        excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other desired skills:

·        proficiency in E-Filing documents in federal and state courts;

·        strong client relations skills;

·        works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team; and

·        ability to learn and grow in job-related areas.