Legal Assistant - Corporate Law
dentonsPittsburgh (PA)
Legal Assistant - Corporate Law
Posted 3 days ago
dentonsPittsburgh (PA)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Legal Assistant - Corporate LawWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Pittsburgh-based law firm and support our corporate and transactional practice group. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience assisting attorneys with corporate, commercial, and transactional matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative and substantive support to corporate and transactional attorneys.
Assist with the preparation, drafting, and revision of corporate documents, including formation documents, operating agreements, bylaws, board resolutions, stock/option documents, and commercial contracts.
Support transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and commercial transactions by organizing due diligence materials, maintaining deal checklists, tracking closing deliverables, and coordinating closing logistics.
Prepare and manage signature packets, closing binders, and electronic deal rooms.
Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity management files; assist with annual reports, good standing certificates, and other corporate maintenance tasks.
Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and third-party service providers.
Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and closings, and track critical deadlines.
Prepare correspondence, engagement letters, and internal memoranda; support billing and time-entry processes as needed.
Conduct basic legal research and gather public records or corporate information under attorney supervision.
Ensure accurate filing, document management, and compliance with firm procedures and confidentiality standards.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent role) in a law firm, with substantial exposure to corporate or transactional work.
Working knowledge of corporate entity structures, basic transactional processes, and commercial contract concepts.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple matters and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, client-service-oriented demeanor.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Benefits: HealthDentalVisionPTOBonus 401k Match Pension$60,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
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