Legal Assistant (Real Estate)

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity: Real Estate Legal Assistant

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About the Firm: Our distinguished client is one of the East Coast's most prestigious law firms and is renowned for excellence in the commercial real estate sector. This firm pride itself on their unparalleled expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services to their esteemed clientele. They are seeking an exceptional Real Estate Legal Assistant to become an integral part of their high-performing team!

Position Overview: As a Real Estate Legal Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our closing paralegals and attorneys throughout all phases of our bustling commercial real estate practice. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to contribute to high-stakes transactions and gain exposure to sophisticated legal work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to the attorneys and paralegals within the firm's Real Estate practice group. 
• Collaborative Support: Assist closing paralegals and attorneys as needed in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
• Document Management: Implement and maintain proper file indexing for documents and emails, ensuring efficient organization and retrieval.
• Client Engagement: Prepare engagement letters and conflict waivers, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
• File Administration: Open new files and manage the preparation of conflict checks, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
• Administrative Excellence: Handle legal transcription and dictation, download filings, draft correspondence, and manage travel arrangements with precision and efficiency.
• Billing and Invoicing: Process billing and invoices, ensuring accurate and timely financial administration.
• Versatile Duties: Undertake a variety of other responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the firm.

What the Firm Offers: 

• Prestigious Environment: Work in a distinguished law firm that values excellence, integrity, and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to high-profile commercial real estate transactions and enhance your legal expertise.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and dynamic team that fosters professional development and mutual respect.
• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in the successful completion of complex real estate deals, contributing to the firm’s reputation for excellence.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a commercial real estate setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal transcription, document management, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressure.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion.