Legal Assistant

Job Summary The position includes but is not limited to handling all administrative tasks on our Deeds team. The bulk of tasks encompass timely drafting of deeds and other legal documents, timely follow‑up and correspondence with all interested parties, maintaining paper and electronic files, and utilizing and maintaining a variety of client systems. The role also carries a large amount of customer service‑driven responsibilities. You will need the willingness to work in a team as well as the ability to be self‑driven and work independently whenever needed. Job Type Full‑time Duties & Responsibilities Obtain vesting information from client Draft deeds Obtain exempt stamps from municipalities Record deeds via e‑recording Review account histories and loan documents Draft notices, motions, and orders Prepare all documents within firm, client/investor, and court timeframes and with high accuracy Consistently and accurately update the firm’s internal case management system Provide regular and timely client status updates Continually follow up on outstanding documents and/or services Ensure there are no areas of back‑log Provide exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction Provide support to attorneys in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive atmosphere Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed Work on projects as directed by your supervisor or manager Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not require supervisory responsibilities. Education & Work Experience 1‑3 years’ administrative experience Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Overall good attitude and willingness to adapt to change Strong communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong document preparation skills Strong attention to detail Motivated self‑starter who can multi‑task Ability to prioritize issues easily Ability to handle a high volume of work Adaptable to frequent change Team player willing to pitch in where needed Committed to providing exceptional customer service Can work independently and with minimal supervision, consistently meeting deadlines Resourceful problem‑solver Experience with client systems such as BKFS, Clarifire, Tempo, Vendorscape and others is preferred High‑level proficiency in MS Office suite Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job requires frequent sitting, talking, hearing; occasional standing, walking, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Normal office working conditions with quiet to moderate noise level. Compensation $20.00 – $22.00 per hour Benefits & Other Information We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. No employment sponsorship or support will be provided for this position. The firm will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr