Paralegal Legal - Real Estate

Weeks & Irvine, LLC is a well-established law firm with a strong regional presence, offering a wide range of legal services. We pride ourselves on delivering client-focused legal solutions with efficiency, integrity, and professionalism.

Our Legal Assistant needs to manage our front desk daily and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to assist the managing attorney in keeping the office functioning on a smooth basis. Our Legal Assistant will work closely with the managing attorney to prepare & review legal documents necessary to conduct a real estate closing. REAL ESTATE CLOSING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office

Direct visitors to the appropriate person, office, or conference room

Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls

Assist with closing files as needed (e.g. disbursing funds/scanning documents)

Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)

Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email

Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk

Keep inventory of stock

Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing

Request documents necessary to conduct closings according to contract terms

Check legal documents for accuracy

Obtain attorney approval for legal documents related to the transaction

Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)

Customer service attitude

Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction