Transactional Legal Assistant, CRE

Overview

Support Model: 7 Attorneys to 1 Professional Assistant

Onsite Logistics: Onsite

Hiring Manager: Office Administrator

• Draft and review real estate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for closings, including gathering necessary documentation.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Handle monthly client billing (paper and electronic billing). Review billing prebills for accuracy, completeness, and necessary timekeeper inquiries and narrative edits.
• New Business Intake

• Must have at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court experience.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys is required.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required.
• Knowledge of iManage, Smart Time, and Aderant