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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
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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