Legal Assistant

LHH

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Charlotte is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Real Estate Finance Practice Group. This full-time, onsite role requires a detail-oriented candidate with 3+ years of law firm experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing schedules, and delivering client support. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of law firm experience.
Transactional experience is required.
Real Estate Finance experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and legal support.
Prepare, format, and revise legal documents.
Manage calendars and coordinate communications.
Assist with document management and organization.
Deliver customer service to clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Dependability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Talent Attraction Specialist, Hiring for Legal Practice Area @ LHH

Job Summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Real Estate Finance Practice Group in the Charlotte area. This full-time, onsite role offers the chance to work closely with a team of transactional attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and thrives in a collaborative setting. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking long-term career growth in a professional legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and legal support.
Prepare, format, and revise legal documents using Microsoft Word for styles and redlining and Adobe Acrobat.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate communications using Microsoft Outlook.
Assist with document management, filing, and organization of transactional materials.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Deliver customer service to internal and external clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of law firm experience.
Transactional experience is required.
Real Estate Finance experience is strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
Strong knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple detailed tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable, punctual, and a collaborative team player.
Candidates without CRE experience may be considered if they have recent transactional experience in a large firm.

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The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

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