Corporate & Transactional Legal Assistant

Job Title: Corporate & Transactional Legal Assistant

Location (city, state): Raleigh, NC

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $55,000 – $58,000 / Annually (based on experience)

About our client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-respected law firm client in downtown Raleigh to hire a Legal Assistant to support a busy Corporate and Transactional law practice. This team values professionalism, strong communication, and work-life balance. You'll be joining a highly experienced group of attorneys who know what they need and appreciate strong administrative support.

Job Description:

This Legal Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to a group of attorneys focused on corporate and transactional law. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage a fast-paced workload while supporting multiple attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and finalize legal correspondence and transaction-related documents
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems, including opening and closing case files
• Prepare and manage legal documents for corporate and real estate transactions
• Handle document filing with state agencies and assist with corporate governance tasks
• Schedule meetings, reserve conference rooms, and make attorney travel arrangements
• Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and expense reimbursements
• Coordinate the assembly of closing binders and post-closing documentation
• Provide occasional support on special projects across other practice areas

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary role (corporate/transactional law preferred)
• Experience working in a mid-to-large size law firm is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF tools
• Strong grammar, formatting, and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Professional communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive and team-oriented mindset

Additional Details:

• Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Onsite position (Downtown Raleigh office)
• Standard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Immediate start available

Perks:

• Generous PTO policy
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly, professional, and team-oriented work culture

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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