Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant + Real Estate + Omaha If you're the type of professional who thrives on organization, anticipates what's needed before anyone asks, and takes pride in making sure nothing slips through the cracks, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to become a trusted partner to its General Counsel, helping manage a wide variety of legal and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, embraces technology, and understands that exceptional legal support is about far more than simply completing assigned tasks. What You'll Do Manage legal calendars, deadlines, and critical milestones across multiple matters. Track open items and proactively follow up to keep projects and legal matters moving forward. Assist with real estate transactions by organizing files, reviewing documentation for completeness, and preparing closing materials. Draft and format legal documents, agreements, and correspondence using modern technology and AI tools for attorney review. Maintain document templates, checklists, and version control to ensure consistency and accuracy. Coordinate legal files and records so information is organized, accessible, and current. Support department operations through meeting coordination, reporting, and other administrative responsibilities. Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, outside counsel, and business partners. What They're Looking For Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Executive Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a similar legal support role. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Someone who naturally takes ownership, follows through, and proactively identifies potential issues before they become problems. Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing documents and numerical information. High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable learning and utilizing technology, including AI-powered tools, to improve efficiency. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, OneNote), DocuSign, and similar business applications. Preferred Experience Real estate, commercial real estate, title, or closing experience. Experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department or law firm. Background creating workflow systems, tracking tools, or process improvements. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Join a growing organization during an exciting period of expansion and change. Work directly alongside an approachable, collaborative General Counsel who values partnership and initiative. Enjoy a business casual environment with flexibility built into the work schedule while remaining primarily office-based. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping build efficient legal processes and systems from the ground up. If you're a highly organized legal professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and being the person others rely on to keep everything on track, we'd love to hear from you. Job Number – 3639951KP #J-18808-Ljbffr