Real Estate Legal Assistant

$60k - $75k

Orion Placement

About the job Real Estate Legal Assistant

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a sophisticated real estate practice supporting complex commercial real estate transactions.
Work closely with attorneys on meaningful deals in a role that offers strong exposure and real ownership.
Be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, professionalism, and high-quality execution.
Grow your career in a stable, full-time on-site role with strong long-term upside.

Location: This is a full-time, 100% on-site opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, ideal for someone who wants to work closely with attorneys and be fully integrated into a high-performing office team.

Note: Candidates must have real estate legal assistant experience. Commercial real estate experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a collaborative legal team that supports sophisticated real estate matters and values strong relationships, high-quality work, and professional growth. We are looking for someone resourceful, proactive, and dependable who takes pride in supporting attorneys at a high level. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Provide day-to-day legal assistant support to attorneys in a real estate practice
Assist with commercial real estate transaction documents, correspondence, and closing materials
Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents with strong attention to detail
Manage calendars, meetings, deadlines, and attorney scheduling
Organize and maintain matter files and transaction documents
Coordinate signatures, document execution, and closing logistics
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and internal teams
Keep matters moving by staying organized, responsive, and proactive

Qualifications

Real estate legal assistant experience required
Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred
Prior law firm experience preferred
Strong document production, proofreading, and organizational skills
Strong communication and deadline management skills
Able to work full-time on-site in Chicago

Why You Will Love Working Here

Opportunity to support sophisticated commercial real estate work
Collaborative team with strong professional standards
Visible role with meaningful impact on active matters
Great fit for someone who wants stability, growth, and hands-on responsibility

JPC-846

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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