Hybrid Transactional Legal Assistant

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced legal documents professional to draft, proofread, and finalize contracts and transactional papers. You will help prepare corporate formations, amendments, and other filings, ensuring strict adherence to firm standards.

In this hybrid role, you will manage attorney calendars, track deadlines, coordinate with clients and third parties, and handle routine admin tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: 3+ years in corporate/transactional environment, preferably supporting multiple attorneys.
• Technical: Proficiency in MS Office; experience with iManage; familiarity with legal terminology.
• Core competencies: detail-oriented, organized, professional communication, discretion.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, edit, and finalize legal documents such as contracts and closing documents.
• Assist with preparation of transactional documents including corporate formations and amendments.
• Ensure documents meet firm standards and formatting requirements.
• Prepare closing binders and maintain transaction checklists.
• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines for client matters.
• Track key dates and follow-ups for transactions and filings.
• Coordinate meetings with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Handle routine administrative tasks including time entry and billing coordination.
• Arrange travel and meeting logistics; maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

MS Office

Legal terminology

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

iManage

Job description

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced legal documents professional to draft, proofread, and finalize contracts and transactional papers. You will help prepare corporate formations, amendments, and other filings, ensuring strict adherence to firm standards.

In this hybrid role, you will manage attorney calendars, track deadlines, coordinate with clients and third parties, and handle routine admin tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality and