Our client is a top 5 global law firm. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search has partnered with them to recruit a Contract Transactions Assistant

Title: Contract Transactions Assistant

Location: Tampa, FL

Key Notes/Company Details:

• Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers

• Multi-award winner and distinguished recognitions; top law firm for Innovation in the Business of Law, Excellence in Diversity Law Firm Award, Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), Top Performer and Compass Award designations from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) - to name a few

• Headquartered in both Chicago, IL and London, England.

• Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business

Responsibilities:

• Organize documents for attorney review.
• Research public records using internal and public websites.
• Assists with preparing binders, prepares closing books, makes copies, enters data, and maintains files.
• Performs database research and data entry.
• Assists with corporate closings.
• Obtains documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
• Obtains information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
• Assists paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
• Other duties.

Experience Needed:

• Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience.
• Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letter, charts, etc.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.

Education:

• High School or GED
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred