Real Estate Legal Secretary

Job Title: Real Estate Legal Secretary
Job Location: Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

• End client: Confidential
• Prepare, review, and manage real estate closing documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Coordinate residential and commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and municipal offices.
• Schedule closings, appointments, and meetings while maintaining attorney calendars.
• Order title searches, surveys, payoff statements, and other required closing documents.
• Prepare closing packages and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files.
• Conduct legal and property-related research as needed.
• Track transaction deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Draft legal correspondence and assist with document preparation.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and provide exceptional client service.
• Enter and maintain accurate information in case management and document management systems.
• Assist attorneys with administrative and paralegal duties as assigned.