Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is recruiting for an experienced Corporate M&A Legal Assistant in Dallas to support a corporate practice group handling M&A and complex transactions. The role focuses on transaction management from inception through closing and providing essential support to the corporate finance team as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience, with strong hands-on experience supporting mergers and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience.
• Corporate M&A experience is required.
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, closings, and deadlines.
• Experience with DocuSign and document management systems such as iManage.
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude and ability to manage multiple transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with M&A and corporate transactions from inception through closing.
• Coordinate and assist with transactional closings.
• Prepare and organize closing documents, signature packets, and closing binders.
• Send and track documents for electronic signature through DocuSign.
• Maintain deal checklists and track transaction status, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate Secretary of State searches and filings.
• Order corporate certificates and other organizational documents.
• Manage attorney calendars and critical transaction deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate communications with clients.

Skills

M&A experience

Legal assistant

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

DocuSign

iManage

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

A growing Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A Legal Assistant to join its corporate practice group. This position will primarily support attorneys handling M&A and complex corporate transactions, with additional support provided to the corporate finance team as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3?5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience, with strong hands-on experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with M&A and corporate transactions from inception through closing
• Coordinate and assist with transactional closings
• Prepare and organize closing documents, signature packets, and closing binders
• Send and track documents for electronic signature through DocuSign
• Maintain deal checklists and track transaction status, deadlines, and deliverables
• Coordinate Secretary of State searches and filings
• Order corporate certificates and other organizational documents
• Manage attorney calendars and critical transaction deadlines
• Schedule meetings and coordinate transaction-related communicationsAssist with client correspondence
• Provide support on corporate finance transactions as needed
• Maintain organized electronic files and transaction documentation
• Provide additional administrative and legal support to attorneys within the corporate group

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience
• Corporate M&A experience required
• Corporate finance experience is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, closings, and related deadlines
• Experience preparing closing documents, signature packets, and closing binders
• Experience with DocuSign and document management systems such as iManage
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist others
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate M&A Legal Assistant looking to join a collaborative and growing corporate practice and work on sophisticated transactional matters.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience preferred
• Corporate M&A experience required
• Corporate finance experience is a strong plus