Job Description
Position Overview
The Real Estate Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the residential real estate team, including handling post-closing responsibilities, while also providing entry level assistance with commercial real estate matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-focused, and proficient in Microsoft Word, particularly with document formatting and revisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide backup support to the residential real estate team
- Coordinate and manage post-closing responsibilities, including document review, recording, and follow-up
- Assist with preparation, revision, and formatting of commercial real estate documents
- Perform document comparisons, track changes, and manage version control in Microsoft Word
- Communicate with clients, title companies, lenders, and third parties
- Manage full title workflow from ordering commitment through policy issuance
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files
- Calendar deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on transactions
- Support attorneys with administrative and transactional tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, preferably in real estate law
- Strong knowledge of residential real estate transactions and post-closing procedures
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (formatting, track changes, document comparison)
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach