Transactional Legal Administrative Assistant

Burnett Specialists

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Business Development, Calendar Management, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Corporate Law, Customer Support/Service, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Format, Due Diligence, Email Management/Administration, Escrow, File Maintenance, Finance, Financial Transactions, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Plan Meetings, Professional Services, Proofreading, Public Finance, Real Estate, Records Management, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program, Travel Planning, iManage
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

A premier Texas-based law firm with more than 500 attorneys across multiple offices is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support real estate attorneys and corporate law attorneys.  The firm is known for its sophisticated legal work, collaborative culture, and long-standing relationships with leading companies in industries including real estate, energy, healthcare, technology, finance, and litigation.

Real Estate & Public Finance Transaction Support
  • Assist with drafting, organizing, and managing documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey review, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements, and due diligence materials.
  • Draft closing documents, agreements, third-party consents, schedules, and exhibits.
  • Support public finance transactions by preparing and organizing orders, certificates, notices, affidavits, bond documents, and related materials.
  • Assemble transcripts for submission to the Texas Attorney General's Office and assist with preparation of closing transcripts and bond closing materials.
  • Maintain transaction files and organize supporting documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle.

 

Legal Administrative & Billing Support
  • Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and other materials.
  • Assist with timesheet entry, prebill review, billing revisions, and client billing processes.
  • Review vendor invoices for accuracy and prepare check requests for payment processing.
  • Open new matters and submit conflict requests.
  • Maintain accurate client intake documentation.

 

Calendar, Meeting & Workflow Management
  • Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on client and transaction-related activities.
  • Coordinate logistics for meetings, closings, training programs, presentations, and business development activities.
  • Anticipate attorney needs and assist with workflow management to improve efficiency.

 

Document & Records Management
  • Maintain and organize hard-copy and electronic files.
  • Profile and manage documents and email correspondence within the Firm's document management system.
  • Ensure proper storage, organization, and retrieval of legal records and transaction documents.
  • Maintain client files, notebooks, and transaction records.

 

Client Service & Team Support
  • Provide professional customer service to clients, vendors, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support assigned attorneys while providing backup assistance to other team members as needed.
  • Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Perform overflow assistance and additional administrative duties as assigned.
  • Perform additional administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of legal administrative support experience within a trans\actional practice required.
  • Prior Public Finance experience preferred.
  • Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documentation, and legal processes related to Real Estate and Public Finance matters.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred).
  • Experience with time entry, billing systems, and database software.
  • Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
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