Legal Administrative Assistant – Finance | Dallas, TX (Uptown)$75,000–$95,000 + OvertimeAbout the Firm
Our client is one of the fastest-growing Am Law 100 firms in the country, with more than 700 lawyers across 19 global offices and deep strengths in finance, private equity, restructuring, and corporate transactions. The firm is headquartered in a newly built 27-story tower in uptown Dallas's Harwood District. It is consistently recognized for a collegial, team-first culture that invests in the development of its professional staff.
About the Role
You will provide high-level administrative support to attorneys in one of the firm's flagship finance practice groups, including several of its leading partners. The work centers on polished document production — drafting, revising, proofreading, and redlining client-related materials before they leave the attorneys' desks — alongside billing, calendars, new matter intake, and closing binders. This is a non-exempt role with genuine overtime earning potential, and a retiring team member will be available to support your onboarding.
What You'll Need- 3+ years of legal administrative / legal secretary experience at a mid- or large-sized law firm
- Experience supporting a finance practice: leveraged finance, banking, bankruptcy/restructuring, structured finance, or private equity
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, and attention to detail
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
- Familiarity with client billing, time entry, and expense reporting; NetDocuments, InterAction, Chrome River, or Intapp a plus
- Ability to work onsite in uptown Dallas (4–5 days per week)
Compensation & Schedule
$75,000–$95,000 base depending on experience, plus overtime eligibility, full benefits, and parking/transportation benefit. Onsite in Dallas with limited hybrid flexibility after ramp-up.