Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff handling a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. This role is ideal for a polished professional with strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, and experience managing legal documentation, deadlines, and communications in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys focused on corporate and transactional work.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, including contracts, corporate formation documents, resolutions, closing checklists, and related correspondence.
• Assist with entity formation, corporate governance documents, annual filings, and maintenance of corporate records.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing, and other transactional matters by organizing due diligence materials, signature packets, and closing binders.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate calls, and track critical deadlines.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive legal documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably supporting corporate or transactional law practices.
• Strong knowledge of legal documentation, contract preparation, and corporate records management.
• Experience supporting contract management is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.