Transactional Legal Assistant - Business Transaction, Tax, Trusts & Estates

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC • Mobile, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transactional Legal Assistant supports the Business Transaction, Real Estate, Tax, Trusts & Estates practice in Mobile, Alabama. The role works closely with attorneys and colleagues to help organize legal matters, prepare accurate documents, and keep daily operations running smoothly. The successful candidate is proactive, dependable, detail-oriented, professional, and committed to confidentiality and high-quality client service.

This full-time, in-office position is based in a professional office environment. The role may require extended hours when necessary to accommodate workload and deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior legal experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and manage a high volume of work.
• Proactive approach to assignments, ability to follow through independently, and willingness to seek clarification when needed.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Collaborative working style and ability to build positive relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Experience supporting legal professionals with document preparation, billing, scheduling, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, editing, formatting, printing, and preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Support the preparation and production of documents.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and professional presentation.
• Assist with time entry, billing, and related administrative processes.
• Coordinate calendars, telephone communications, meetings, and appointments.
• Help manage daily administrative needs to support efficient team operations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, client representatives, attorneys, and colleagues.
• Coordinate information and follow up on outstanding tasks to keep work moving forward.
• Respond to changing priorities and deadlines with flexibility, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

• 75% employee-only health coverage.
• 90% employee-only dental coverage.
• 90% employee-only vision coverage.
• 100% employee long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• $30,000 life insurance.
• Paid parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED