Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of a variety of legal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, etc.;
• Initiate, draft, edit, and finalize correspondence, agreements, and/or other materials;
• Proofread material, including correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• Assist in preparation of form documents and create signature ready documents;
• Obtain electronic signatures via DocuSign;
• Help attorneys on an as needed basis such as with analysis and research as directed;
• Significant client contact – by telephone, e-mail, and in person;
• Regularly update and maintain correspondence with clients, attorneys, and other parties;
• Coordinate the daily and weekly tasks as part of internal checklists, ensuring all are completed in a timely manner;
• Calendar and schedule meetings, consultations, and appointments for attorneys; and
• Perform supporting functions, such as scanning documents, e-mailing documents to clients, maintaining client files, inputting information into management system, following and managing checklists, etc.
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Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5)years of experience as a legal assistant in a transactional or land use legal group;
• Understanding of commercial and residential real estate purchase, lease, and lending transactions;
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail;
• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage tasks independently and cooperatively, working with multiple attorneys and legal professionals;
• A self-starter with the ability to multitask at a high level, showing resourcefulness and the ability to problem solve;
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical and communication skills;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe;
• Experience with reviewing title report, title insurance, and surveys a plus;
• Familiarity with land use law a plus;
• Professional demeanor, dress, and speech essential; and
• Bachelor’s degree required.

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary;
• Health insurance offered after a probationary period, including medical, dental and vision;
• Paid vacations, sick leave, and holidays;
• 401k after probationary period;
• Paid firm-wide team building events; and
• Discretionary year-end bonuses may be provided.

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