Legal Assistant
DALLAS, TXPosted 20 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Legal Assistant role supports attorneys in a prestigious law firm's tax planning section, focusing on legal document preparation and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The assistant will prepare and revise legal documents, manage calendars, coordinate travel, organize files, transcribe dictation, proofread, handle calls, set up conference calls, maintain client files, and assist with attorney time entries.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive salary, medical, dental, vision insurance, firm-paid life and long-term disability insurance, voluntary plans, $100 monthly transit stipend, 401(k) with company match and Safe Harbor contribution, paid time off with reimbursement, 11 paid holidays, and a holiday bonus based on tenure.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 5 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in tax planning, proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to draft wills and trusts, type 80+ WPM, excellent grammar and organizational skills, e-filing experience, and strong communication and multitasking abilities.
Career development
The firm emphasizes professional growth and offers a collaborative environment conducive to career advancement.
Work environment and culture
The law firm has a collaborative, supportive culture with a fast-paced environment and commitment to professional growth.
Company information
The client is a well-established law firm known for excellence in tax law and business transactions with decades of industry impact.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Dallas, TX, within a fast-paced law firm environment.
Application process
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; no visa sponsorship is provided. Verification of job posting validity is encouraged through the recruiting firm's branch locations.
Unique job features
This role offers stability, great pay, top-tier benefits, and a collaborative work environment in a prestigious law firm.
Company overview
Frontline Source Group is a nationwide staffing agency and executive search firm specializing in placing professionals across industries such as accounting, finance, administrative, legal, IT, and human resources. The company generates revenue by matching qualified candidates with client organizations for both temporary and direct-hire positions, charging fees based on successful placements. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Frontline Source Group has expanded its presence with offices across the United States and has received multiple awards for its service quality. The firm emphasizes personalized recruitment solutions and maintains strong relationships with both employers and job seekers. Candidates should note the company’s reputation for integrity, industry expertise, and a client-focused approach to staffing and executive search.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 5+ years of legal assistant experience with a focus on tax planning, emphasizing skills in drafting wills, trusts, partnership agreements, and tax planning documents.
Showcase your proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with your ability to type at least 80 words per minute and strong proofreading skills.
Apply through multiple channels such as Frontline Source Group's corporate website, LinkedIn, and reputable legal job boards to maximize your exposure for this direct hire opportunity.
Connect with current legal assistants or recruiters at Frontline Source Group on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on the firm’s reputation in tax law or asking about the collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'tax planning,' 'legal documents,' 'e-filing,' 'calendar management,' and 'client communication' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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