Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include preparing closing documents, organizing file and transaction status, coordinating signatures via DocuSign, and managing calendars and deadlines across multiple deals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience preferred.
• Corporate M&A experience required.
• Corporate finance experience is a strong plus.
• Experience preparing closing documents, signature packets, and closing binders.
• Experience with DocuSign and document management systems such as iManage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist others

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 communications.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

DocuSign

iManage

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

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.

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 communications
• Assist 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 preferred
• 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.