Legal Administrative Assistant - Real Estate

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Tampa is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant specializing in real estate. The role requires at least five years of experience and a proven track record in real estate legal administration. Responsibilities include document preparation, legal research, and providing support to attorneys and paralegals. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a real-estate legal administrative assistant.
• Strong background in commercial real estate, construction & development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread and format documents requested by attorneys.
• Assist with legal research related to property records and zoning laws.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Real-estate legal administration

Commercial real estate

Construction & development

Legal research

Document preparation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Legal Administrative Assistant – Real Estate to support our Real Estate, Construction & Development team. The position is full‑time and requires in‑person work at our Tampa, Florida office.

Required experience: at least five years in real‑estate legal administration, with a strong background in commercial real estate, construction & development, pre‑ and post‑closing, land use, and litigation. A high school diploma or higher is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread and format documents requested by attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Assist with legal research related to property records, zoning laws, land use regulations, and related matters.
• Apply procedural guidelines for various jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update client files, case documents, and transaction records.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and scheduling meetings.
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a real‑estate legal administrative assistant.
• High school diploma or higher.

About the Firm

We’re not just another law firm – we’re something different. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United United States, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP values dedication, teamwork and innovation. Our professional staff are the backbone of our success, supporting operations, finance, marketing and technology in a collaborative, people‑first culture.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting and standing, with static posture for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Bending and stooping occasionally, up to 30 minutes per day.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day.

Notice to recruiters: We are not accepting outside recruiter applications for this position.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal