Legal Secretary - Commercial Real Estate & Transactions Focus

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Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant - Commercial Real Estate & Transactions Focus Pittsburgh, PA


We’re seeking a highly organized and experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys handling commercial real estate and business transactions.


This is a key support role for someone who enjoys keeping complex matters organized, deadlines on track, and documents polished to perfection in a fast-moving law firm environment.


What you’ll be doing:
• Provide day-to-day support to multiple attorneys handling commercial real estate and business transactions
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents including leases, purchase & sale agreements, loan documents, closing checklists, and related materials
• Coordinate commercial closings from start to finish (checklists, signatures, notarizations, closing binders, and post-closing recordings)
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, filings, and client communications
• Prepare and process state and federal e-filings and maintain organized case/matter files
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and logistics with internal and external parties
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients and outside counsel when needed


What we’re looking for:
• 3+ years of recent law firm Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant experience
• Strong background supporting commercial real estate and/or business transactions
• Solid understanding of legal procedures, filing requirements, and document standards
• Excellent attention to detail with strong proofreading and formatting skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Professional communication skills and strong client-service mindset
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters


Nice to have:
• Hands-on experience with commercial closings, title/survey, and recording processes
• Exposure to litigation support, trial prep, or compiling exhibits/tables
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a lean or high-volume practice


If you’re looking for a role where your organizational skills directly impact deal flow and client success, let’s connect.


Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.