Description:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our corporate law and estate planning attorneys in a fast-paced, team-oriented law firm environment. This role includes legal document preparation, client communication, and transactional support, including entity formation and closings.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive firm where your work plays an important role in delivering high-quality legal services to clients.

Compensation & Benefits

Hybrid flexibility: up to 2 remote workdays per month
100% employer-paid healthcare (selected plan)
Dental & vision contributions
HSA: up to $2,500/year
401(k) with employer match
PTO starting at 18 days/year + additional tenure-based leave
Firm events, team lunches, and a positive office culture

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys
Manage calendars, meetings, and communications
Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
Handle client intake, including conflict checks and engagement letters
Maintain organized physical and electronic files
Assist with time entry and general administrative tasks
Coordinate document delivery and e-signatures (DocuSign)

Corporate / Transactional Support

Assist with transaction closings (signature tracking, closing binders, indexing)
Prepare and file corporate and business documents
Support entity formations, including formation binders and stock certificates
Maintain and update business registrations and records

Requirements:

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Strong proofreading and document formatting skills

Preferred

Experience in corporate and/or estate planning law
Familiarity with transactional work, including closings or entity formation
Knowledge of legal terminology and law firm procedures

Schedule

Monday–Friday, flexible 8-hour workday (typically 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM).
Employees may adjust start/end times and finish earlier when the workday is complete.
Includes up to 2 remote workdays per month.

To learn more about our company, please visit https://btjd.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation details: 22-22 Hourly Wage

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Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere

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