Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP provides sophisticated intellectual property advice and legal services to many of the world’s largest businesses and institutions. The Transactional Group Assistant role involves providing high-level administrative and practice management support to a transactional team, including managing calendars, document editing, and relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-level, proactive administrative and practice management support to a fast-paced transactional team
- Manages attorney calendars, coordinating travel, expense reporting, time entry and document editing
- Acts as a trusted advisor and primary gatekeeper, independently prioritizing conflicting demands while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism
- Demonstrates intimate knowledge of assigned attorneys’ practices, work habits, and preferences, anticipating needs and shepherding work forward with minimal direction
- Edits, proofreads, and formats complex transactional documents, including agreement provisions, using Track Changes with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Composes and refines correspondence, presentations, and internal and external communications in accordance with professional business writing standards
- Creates, edits, and formats PowerPoint presentations for attorney meetings, client presentations, and external use
- Promote strong client relationships through timely communication and support
- Arrange and confirm travel plans, meeting agendas, and logistics for internal and client-facing events
- Successfully manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to shifting priorities as needed
Skills
- Standard hours for this role are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time, with occasional flexibility expected for extended hours
- Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail
- Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills across all levels of the firm
- Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, as needed
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Initiative and accountability for assigned tasks
- Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Overall compensation
- 401(k)
- Hybrid Remote Work Policy (3 Days In Office, 2 Days Remote)
- In-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Career Coaching Services
- Generous health insurance
- Mental health and well-being benefits
Company Overview
- Marshall, Gerstein & Borun is a legal services company specializing in IP litigation and transaction services. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://marshallip.com.