Real Estate Legal Assistant

Job Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to support a growing legal team by ensuring efficient daily operations and high quality client service. This onsite, direct hire position in Lancaster, PA provides administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys within a collaborative office environment. The role focuses on managing case related tasks, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate documentation across real estate matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured setting and enjoys contributing to a busy legal practice.
Compensation:
$65,000 – $80,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, standard business hours, 37.5 hour work week
Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Legal Assistant:
• Support attorneys with matter intake, conflict checks, and preparation of new client documentation while maintaining organized case records
• Manage legal filings and court related processes including e filings, docket tracking, and document preparation for hearings and transactions
• Coordinate billing activities and expense processing in partnership with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports while handling document production tasks such as redactions and bates numbering
• Oversee administrative functions including calendar management, meeting coordination, client communication, and handling incoming and outgoing mail
Qualifications and Skills for the Real Estate Legal Assistant:
• Five or more years of experience in a legal assistant role within a law firm or professional services environment, with real estate exposure strongly preferred
• A degree in a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff
Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a growing office where your contributions directly support key legal operations. You will gain hands on experience across a variety of real estate matters while developing your skills in a collaborative and professional environment. The role provides consistent exposure to legal processes and team based support functions.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.