Transactional Legal Assistant

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Transactional Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling corporate transactions, M&A, trusts and estates work, and related legal matters. This role offers substantial client interaction and the opportunity to work closely with shareholders in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced setting, take pride in accurate work, and serve as trusted resources to attorneys and clients alike.

Qualifications

• Legal assistant with transactional, corporate, or trusts & estates experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong grammar, spelling, and written communication abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise general corporate legal documents.
• Assist with entity formations and governance documents.
• Prepare and revise estate planning and probate-related documents.
• Coordinate document execution, signatures, and notarizations.
• Manage calendars, meetings, deadlines, and client communications.
• Organize and maintain client and matter files.
• Handle billing and administrative support.
• Assist attorneys with a wide variety of transactional matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Transactional Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated corporate transactions, M&A matters, trusts and estates work, and related legal matters.

This role offers substantial client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with shareholders in a professional, team-oriented environment.

This position is ideal for a legal assistant who takes pride in producing accurate work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys being a trusted resource to attorneys and clients alike.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise general corporate legal documents
• Assist with entity formations and governance documents
• Prepare and revise estate planning and probate-related documents
• Coordinate document execution, signatures, and notarizations
• Manage calendars, meetings, deadlines, and client communications
• Organize and maintain client and matter files
• Handle billing and administrative support
• Assist attorneys with a wide variety of transactional matters

Qualifications

• Legal assistant experience supporting transactional, corporate, or trusts & estates practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong grammar, spelling, and written communication abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Experience with document management systems

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) and profit-sharing benefits
• Strong firm culture and employee retention
• Direct exposure to sophisticated corporate and estate planning work