Legal Assistant (Real Estate) #ESF8962

Job Description

Job Description

Top Reasons to work with our client:

• Reputable, National Firm – Work for a well-recognized law firm with a strong regional and national presence!
• Diverse Practice Areas – Gain experience across business law, litigation, real estate, labor & employment, and more!
• Professional Growth – Robust mentorship, training programs, and opportunities for career advancement!
• Collaborative Culture – Team-oriented environment that values support, respect, and shared success!
• Client-Focused Work – Engage in meaningful, high-impact legal matters for well-known clients!
• Competitive Compensation – Attractive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits!

Job Type : Full Time Location : Ridgeland, Mississippi Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits! Job Description Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Transactions practice group with commercial real estate and forestry matters , including real estate closings, title work, and post-closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Request, review, and analyze title commitments, title reports, surveys, and certificates of title ; prepare title objection letters and related correspondence.
• Coordinate with buyers, sellers, realtors, lenders, appraisers, surveyors, title companies, insurance companies, taxing authorities, attorneys, and other parties involved in real estate transactions.
• Coordinate loan and real estate closings , including reviewing lender closing packages and preparing closing statements, affidavits, payoff letters, disbursement sheets, closing binders, and other documents.
• Assist attorneys with closings, including fund disbursement, recording deeds, deeds of trust, and UCC filings , obtaining title updates, and issuing title policies.
• Prepare updated certificates of title and title policy endorsements .
• Conduct occasional land record research .
• Track real estate transactions for 1099 reporting and prepare required documentation.
• Draft real estate documents, including foreclosure notices, lien notices, and cancellation authorities .
• Open and maintain client files in the firm's intake system.
• Process invoices through Chrome River and review attorney bills for billing accuracy.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Enter attorney time into the firm's time and billing system as needed.

Collaboration & Support

• Work with attorneys across the practice group on various projects.
• Coordinate with the Office Manager regarding trust account funds received and disbursed .
• Work with the Secretary on monthly title insurance reporting and new file openings .

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of real estate legal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Certified Paralegal Certificate 
• Land use experience.
• Notary certification.

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Adam Ali
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