Corporate Transactions Legal Assistant

Trenam Law; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenam Law is seeking an administrative assistant/secretary to support attorneys in corporate transactions. You will manage calendars, coordinate client communications, and ensure timely document preparation and filing.

The role includes maintenance of corporate records, handling registered agent duties, and overseeing e-signature workflows using DocuSign and Adobe Sign. Strong organization, client service, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, e-signature platforms, and document management systems.
• Experience with state filing portals and corporate formation/compliance basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys handling corporate transactions.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and client communications.
• Maintain corporate records and registered agent duties; handle document assembly and e-sign workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

Tools

DocuSign

Adobe Sign

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to attorneys handling corporate and commercial transactions while managing registered agent and corporate compliance duties for the firm and its clients. Ensure timely document preparation, filing, scheduling, client communications, and maintenance of corporate records.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize transactional correspondence and documents (engagement letters.
  • Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, calls, coordinate logistics with clients.
  • Maintaining records for continuing education. Maintain client/matter files.
  • New matters in document management systems; perform routine document assembly and e-signature workflows (DocuSign, Adobe Sign).
  • Draft routine correspondence and billing support (time entry tracking, review of prebills & invoices).
  • Act as registered agent contact: receive, scan, log, and forward service of process.
  • Maintain entity records, minute books, corporate resolutions. Assemble minute book.
  • Communicate proactively with clients about filings, fees, and status updates.
  • Ensure secure handling, retention, and retrieval of confidential corporate documents.
  • Provide high-quality client service and prompt responses to routine client inquiries.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors (filing services, couriers) as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent administrative experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a corporate/transactional law setting preferred.
• Prior experience of handling registered agent duties or corporate filings is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, e-signature platforms, and common document management systems.
• Experience with state filing portals and basic familiarity with corporate formation and compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and client-service orientation.
• Discretion and strict adherence to confidentiality and document security.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with occasional before/ after-hours.

Company Description

Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.

Company Description

Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.