Real Estate Legal Assistant

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide legal support to assigned attorneys dealing

with real estate closings and transactional documents production. The ideal candidate must be well versed in industry best practices, and comfortable managing the life cycle of high priority cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist attorneys with all aspects of real estate and transactional documents, including

drafting and reviewing legal documents such as purchase agreements, leases, and closing

documents.

2. Assist attorneys with the formation, modification and maintenance of corporate entities.

3. Maintain calendars and track deadlines for attorneys, including drafting and distribution

of key dates lists.

4. Manage and maintain entity database.

5. Coordinate and manage real estate closings, including scheduling appointments,

preparing closing binders, and communicating with clients and other parties involved in

the transaction.

6. Organize and maintain real estate files and documents, both in physical and electronic

formats.

7. Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other professionals involved in real

estate transactions.

8. Provide administrative support to attorneys, including conflict checks and waivers,

engagement letters, and business development initiatives as assigned., scheduling

meetings, and preparing expense reports.

Requirements:

A minimum of three plus years prior relevant work experience within a law firm or

professional services environment is required.

Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Should have the ability to work independently to timely manage multiple projects and

tasks.

Strong knowledge of real estate legal terminology, processes, and procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

PAY TYPE : Hourly

ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $75,000-100,000

Please Note: The hourly and/or annual salary amount is based on a *good faith* compensation analysis in pursuant of California Bill 1162, Section 432.3. Final starting salary/wage is dependent on the candidate’s experience level, industry expertise, skills and other factors that are defined in the job description.