Legal Executive Assistant (Litigation/Corporate) (Dallas) Job at DFM & Associates, Dallas, TX

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  • DFM & Associates
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

A leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes, is seeking a highly qualified Legal Executive Assistant with Corporate and Litigation experience , to support a group of partners and Of Counsels as part of a team-based support structure within the Firms Legal Administrative Services Department.

Based in Dallas, this Legal Executive Assistant will be responsible for working with their assigned attorneys to coordinate daily activities and provide the highest level of administrative support and practice coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Providing executive support as part of a team of Legal Executive Assistants to a group or partners and Of Counsels within both the litigation and transactional practice groups.
  • Collaborating closely with assigned partners to effectively manage day-to-day coordination of the partners respective practices.
  • Managing a broad range of complex administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and meeting materials, entering time, editing documents, responding to routine correspondence, assisting with technical support, processing expense reports, and answering telephone calls.
  • Managing client on-boarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
  • Organizing complex domestic/international travel arrangements, with detailed itineraries both personal and professional. Coordinate flights, hotel accommodations, car service, visas, dining reservations, etc.
  • Providing back-up support to peers and liaising with other firm departments and key stakeholders to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree is a plus!
  • 5-10 years relevant experience in corporate and litigation , preferably in a law firm environment.
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and quickly learn industry specific computer applications.
  • Experience in Adobe, Workshare Compare, Best Authority and Litera Forte preferred.
  • Must have experience supporting Partners/Of Counsel within a law firm environment.
  • Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials and meeting deadlines.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and clients.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team, and to delegate and manage resources effectively.
  • Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in managing multiple in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment.
  • Creative thinker who is resourceful and anticipatory of the needs of their assignments.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

The firm provides a competitive benefit package to include parking, 7.25 hour day, benefits start ASAP, 401(k), performance bonus, etc. in beautiful offices in Dallas!

The firm offers one day working from home and four days in the office after a 90-day probation period!

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 DOE

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Trial period,

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