Legal Real Estate Assistant

Job Summary

A well-established full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Real Estate Assistant to join its West Palm Beach office on a direct hire, full-time basis. This role supports a busy Real Estate Practice and is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys managing detailed transactional work, coordinating with clients and attorneys, and keeping complex matters moving efficiently.

The Legal Real Estate Assistant will work in a stable, professional environment with experienced attorneys, collaborative support staff, and a team-oriented culture. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values long-term career stability, supportive leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a respected legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, review, redline, and prepare real estate contracts, leases, closing documents, and related legal materials.
- Assist attorneys with real estate closings, transaction preparation, client communications, and matter coordination.
- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, scheduling, deadlines, and day-to-day administrative support.
- Organize and maintain client files, case files, legal documents, and confidential matter information.
- Handle monthly client billing, including reviewing prebills for accuracy, and assist with new business intake.
- Provide professional support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced real estate legal practice.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire, full-time.
- Location: West Palm Beach, FL.
- Work arrangement: Physical attendance in the West Palm Beach office is required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Prepare, review, redline, and manage real estate legal documents and transaction materials.
- Support attorneys with real estate closings, client communications, scheduling, billing, and administrative needs.
- Maintain accurate client files, matter records, intake documentation, and confidential legal information.

- 5+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting real estate law matters.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a legal services environment.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience using document management systems and legal billing software.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience.
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant.
- Prior experience in a full-service law firm or high-volume real estate practice.
- Strong background supporting commercial real estate transactions, leases, and closings.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal support team.

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