Legal Assistant - Real Estate

GrayRobinson, P.A.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayRobinson, P.A. in Fort Myers seeks a Real Estate Legal Assistant with 3-5 years closing agent experience to manage real estate transactions from contract to title policy issuance.

This full-time, office-based role supports multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have keen proofreading and drafting skills, strong organization, and experience with court filings (state and appellate) and electronic filing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a closing agent in real estate transactions.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm.
• Proven proofreading and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
• Experience with court filings, including electronic filing (state and appellate).

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys in all phases of real estate transactions from contract to title policy.
• Prepare and proofread documents, assist with closings, and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Maintain organized case files and coordinate with clients and lenders.

Skills

Real estate closings

Proofreading

Drafting

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Electronic filing

Attention to detail

Tools

E-filing software

Job description

GrayRobinson, a full-service law and government consulting firm with 16 offices in Florida and Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for a Real Estate Legal Assistant in our Fort Myers office with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a closing agent skilled in real estate transactions, from contract to issuance of a title policy. This full-time, office-based position also requires significant experience providing support to multiple attorneys.

The ideal candidate would also have commercial real estate experience or a willingness to train. The candidate must possess keen attention to detail, including effective proofreading and drafting skills; demonstrated multitasking abilities; strong organizational skills; experience with state and appellate court filings, including electronic filing of court documents; and the ability to work effectively under deadlines with others. Effective time management and communication skills, both written and oral, are also necessary.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced professional work environment.

GrayRobinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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