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LHH US

Legal Support Coordinator

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

The Legal Assistant supports the transactional practice groups including corporate, M&A, Tax and Real Estate. Responsibilities: * Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents and general ...

Flywheel

V105C Business Law Legal Assistant

Job Duck is seeking a highly organized and proactive Business Law & Transactional Legal Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys handling a variety of business and transactional matters.

Job Duck LLC

V105C Business Law Legal Assistant

Job Duck is seeking a highly organized and proactive Business Law & Transactional Legal Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys handling a variety of business and transactional matters.

Addison Group

Legal Assistant

Clayton, MO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Louis office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to a busy transactional legal practice. The ideal candidate will be polished, highly organized ...

Addison Group

Legal Assistant

Clayton, MO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Louis office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to a busy transactional legal practice. The ideal candidate will be polished, highly organized ...

LHH US

Corporate Legal Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA

$55K - $65K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional legal support and be comfortable ... Key Responsibilities: * Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing documents related ...

LHH US

Corporate Legal Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional legal support and be comfortable ... Key Responsibilities: * Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing documents related ...

BTJD LLC

Legal Assistant

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our business attorneys in a fast-paced ... This role includes legal document preparation, client communication, and transactional support ...

Buchalter PC

Corporate Legal Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

... for a Corporate Legal Assistant based in our Scottsdale office. In this role, you will be ... Experience: 3+ years of corporate and/or transactional experience, preferably supporting multiple ...

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How much do transactional legal assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for transactional legal assistant in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transactional legal assistant?

A Transactional Legal Assistant is a legal professional who supports attorneys in non-litigation matters, such as drafting contracts, preparing legal documents, conducting due diligence, and assisting with business transactions like mergers and acquisitions. They help organize and manage documentation related to transactions, communicate with clients and other parties, and ensure that all legal requirements are met. Their work is essential in facilitating smooth business operations and helping attorneys focus on more complex legal issues.

What are some common challenges faced by transactional legal assistants, and how can they effectively manage them?

Transactional Legal Assistants often juggle multiple tasks such as drafting documents, managing due diligence materials, and coordinating with clients and other parties on tight deadlines. One common challenge is maintaining accuracy and organization while handling large volumes of documents and last-minute changes. Effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication with attorneys and team members are key to overcoming these challenges. Utilizing document management software and checklists can also help ensure nothing falls through the cracks in a fast-paced transactional environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transactional legal assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transactional Legal Assistant, you need a solid understanding of legal terminology, document preparation, and organizational skills, typically supported by a legal studies certificate or equivalent experience. Familiarity with document management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes e-filing systems is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and time-management skills help you stand out in this position. These skills ensure the accurate and efficient handling of legal documents and communications, which is vital for supporting attorneys and maintaining workflow in a legal environment.

What is the difference between Transactional Legal Assistant vs Litigation Legal Assistant?

AspectTransactional Legal AssistantLitigation Legal Assistant
CredentialsLegal assistant certification, paralegal certification often preferredLegal assistant certification, paralegal certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments focusing on transactionsCourts, law firms, legal departments involved in lawsuits
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, real estate, and transactional law settingsCommon in litigation, civil, and criminal law practices
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles in transactional lawPeople exploring litigation support roles

Transactional Legal Assistants primarily support corporate and real estate transactions, focusing on document preparation and due diligence. Litigation Legal Assistants assist with court filings, case management, and trial preparation. While both roles require similar certifications, their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, catering to distinct legal practice areas.

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Infographic showing various Transactional Legal Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,215 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Legal Assistant - Transactional & Litigation

Carmel, IN • On-site

SuiteSpot Executive Search, LLC
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Job description

Legal Assistant

A highly respected Midwest law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant. Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer and assigned attorneys, this is a non-exempt position located in Carmel, IN. The Legal Assistant will provide essential support to both Transactional and Litigation attorneys, working closely with attorneys and administrative teams across the Firm's practice groups. This role thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced professional environment supporting efficient workflows, coordinating priorities, and contributing to the smooth delivery of high-quality legal services alongside talented colleagues who share a passion for serving clients well.

The Legal Assistant will manage traditional administrative needs of multiple attorneys; provide legal administrative support for transactional and litigation work; prepare highly confidential documents such as agreements, contracts, correspondence, memoranda communications to clients; provide transactional closing support by preparing closing binders, checklists and signature packets; anticipate attorney needs, maintaining systems for version control, file organization, and closing documentation; open new files, request conflicts of interest checks and maintain client and general files; provide litigation support through court filings, managing case files, preparing legal documents; provide organizational assistance with meetings, billings, travel and maintaining calendars; proactively ensure legal team is prepared with necessary materials for meetings and depositions; provide marketing assistance by managing alerts, updates, creating PowerPoints and spreadsheets; demonstrate good judgment and professionalism, and exhibit flexibility and versatility to provide support; demonstrate strong reasoning and resolution skills; perform special projects as required to increase the professional effectiveness and efficiency of the legal team.

The ideal candidate provides support in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with a hands-on, positive, "can-do" approach and a desire to think creatively to identify and implement proactive solutions. He/she will additionally possess: minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant with at least one year of litigation experience; mastery of Microsoft Word, including creating and manipulating styles, using keyboard shortcuts, auto-numbering paragraphs, hyperlinking to other documents, creating tables of contents, tables of authorities, footnotes, and tables; mastery of Microsoft Outlook, including managing multiple attorney calendars; significant experience with Microsoft Excel – including knowing how to sum a column of numbers, hide and display columns and rows, do custom sorts and filters, and average a column of numbers; significant experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional – including the ability to rearrange pages, link to other PDF's and websites, manage passwords/security, insert pages, create signature stamps, add footers and headers, create bookmarks, and combine several PDFs into a single portfolio; significant experience with Microsoft PowerPoint – including inserting pictures and video, creating templates, rearranging slides; knowledge of the Federal Court ECF system and experience filing pleadings; knowledge of the Indiana electronic court filing system; experience with a server-based document management system. I-Manage/File Site would be a plus; able to type from dictation.

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