Job Title: Legal Assistant - Real Estate
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant - Real Estate is a pivotal role within the law firm, primarily supporting attorneys in the Real Estate practice. The responsibilities include:
- Drafting and reviewing real estate contracts, leases, and other pertinent legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for closings by gathering necessary documentation and facilitating communication with clients and other parties involved in the transaction.
- Maintaining and organizing case files, ensuring that all documents are current and easily accessible for the legal team.
- Providing administrative and client service support to attorneys, which includes managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Handling monthly client billing, reviewing prebills for accuracy, and making necessary timekeeper inquiries and narrative edits.
- Engaging in new business intake procedures and volunteering for overflow work to support the team.
- Upholding confidentiality of all firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside of the firm.
- Responding to requests professionally and adhering to firm standards for attendance and punctuality.
- Performing other duties as assigned to support the legal team and ensure efficient operation of the Real Estate practice.
Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Legal Assistant - Real Estate position should possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, with a preference for experience in real estate law.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, which provides foundational knowledge for the role.
- Proficiency in document management and preparation, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of legal documents.
- Experience with law firm software and transaction management systems, enhancing the ability to manage real estate transactions effectively.
- Experience in real estate developer and condominium law is considered ideal and beneficial for the role.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Legal Assistant - Real Estate position.
Skills:
The role requires several key skills, including:
- Strong attention to detail, essential for accurately drafting and reviewing legal documents.
- Excellent communication skills, necessary for liaising effectively with clients and stakeholders during transactions.
- Organizational skills, critical for maintaining case files and ensuring all documentation is readily available to attorneys.
- Familiarity with law firm software is preferred, as it enhances the efficiency of transaction management and contributes to a smoother workflow.
Hours:
The core working hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 9:00 . to 5:30 ., with flexibility for overtime as needed. This position is not remote, and physical attendance at the workplace is required.
