Legal Practice Assistant at Burr & Forman LLP

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Atlanta, GA office for a full-time transactional legal practice assistant in the commercial real estate department.  This role involves performing complex administrative tasks that require knowledge of legal terminology and processes, including preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics for meetings.  The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with at least two years of experience in a legal setting.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.  This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepare, edit, and proof contracts, agreements, closing documents, memos, reports, correspondence and other similar documents
• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
• Actively participate in the closing process, including distribution of signature, assembly of documents, and final closing coordination
• Conduct typical post-closing work, including organization of document transcripts
• Prepare signature pages and transaction binders
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and closings
• Maintain calendars including transaction deadlines
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
• Process expense reimbursements
• Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail
• Open and maintain client files and organizational documents
• Respond to inquiries for information
• Other responsibilities as needed

 THE ESSENTIALS

• At least two years of experience as a transactional legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some overtime may be required

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities.  Burr & Forman enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.  Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important.  If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman. 

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits. 

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation.  Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.   

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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