Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant specializing in Real Estate law to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support complex real estate transactions, legal research, and case management. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for legal work within a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the successful handling of real estate matters, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all legal processes.
Duties
- Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and others as needed.
- Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and arranging telephone conferences.
- Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and documents as well as processing mail.
- Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
- Proactively monitors deadlines and maintains communication with attorneys regarding same.
- Processes requests for payment and reimbursements.
- Enters attorney billable hours into the firm billing program and assists with the billing process.
- Creates, maintains and retires files in accordance with the company's Information Governance Policy.
- Drafts basic documents and emails.
- Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
- Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
- Displays strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred.
- Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
- Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
JO: 5741
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55402
