Real Estate Closing Legal Assistant

Weeks & Irvine, LLC; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks & Irvine, LLC in Goose Creek, SC seeks a Legal Assistant to manage the front desk and perform a broad range of administrative tasks to support the managing attorney and keep the office running smoothly.

Experience with real estate closings is required. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, organizing files, and ensuring security and order at the reception area.

Qualifications

• Proven front desk experience and administrative support.
• Real estate closing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person, office, or conference room
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Assist with closing files as needed (e.g. disbursing funds/scanning documents)
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Keep inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule appointments or meetings
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
• Request documents necessary to conduct closings according to contract terms
• Check legal documents for accuracy
• Obtain attorney approval for legal documents related to the transaction
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

Skills

Front desk

Administrative

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Active listening

Resourceful

SoftPro

Tools

SoftPro

Office equipment

Job description

Weeks & Irvine, LLC in Goose Creek, SC seeks a Legal Assistant to manage the front desk and perform a broad range of administrative tasks to support the managing attorney and keep the office running smoothly.

Experience with real estate closings is required. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, organizing files, and ensuring security and order at the reception area.