Legal Assistant, Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Legal Assistant

An established and highly respected law firm in downtown Minneapolis is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join its Real Estate practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment and wants to support sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from start to finish.

If you thrive on organization, managing multiple priorities, and providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative and legal support to a team of real estate attorneys and paralegals
• Draft and revise organizational and transactional documents
• Create, update, and maintain real estate closing checklists
• Coordinate and assist with commercial real estate closings
• Prepare and organize closing books and post-closing documents
• Send, receive, and track signature pages and original documents
• Calendar critical transaction and closing deadlines
• Maintain electronic client files and organizational records
• Monitor attorney inboxes and electronically file client documents
• Open new client matters and maintain case files
• Process client invoices and attorney expense reimbursements
• Perform document comparisons and proofreading
• Form business entities and obtain filings from the Secretary of State and IRS
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients throughout transactions
• Assist with additional projects as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Interest in real estate law or the commercial real estate industry
• Administrative support experience
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent client service skills

Preferred

• Experience as a legal assistant or administrative assistant in a legal environment
• Experience supporting real estate or corporate attorneys
• Familiarity with iManage, InTapp, and iTimekeep

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and dependable
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and frequent interruptions
• Positive attitude with a strong sense of urgency and accountability

Compensation

Salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Expected salary range: $48,000 to $91,000 annually

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits

Apply Today

If you're looking to join a respected law firm where you'll play an integral role supporting complex real estate transactions while working alongside an experienced legal team, we encourage you to apply.