Real Estate & Development Legal Assistant

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free public transportation (SEPTA)

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Philadelphia Law Department, Real Estate & Development Unit, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support transactional matters, manage electronic and paper files, and aid attorneys in executing agreements. Candidates should be organized, detail-focused, and able to work onsite with confidentiality and professionalism.

Minimum Education: High School/GED; preferred Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate.

Formación

• High School/GED required with a preference for paralegal credentials or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate.
• Experience in a legal setting is a plus; strong organizational skills essential.

Responsabilidades

• Organize and file correspondence for significant transactions.
• Send information requests to City agencies and track deadlines.
• Perform title research and retrieve title documents; work with title reports.
• Review and summarize land surveys and related documents.
• Prepare letters and other correspondence for unit attorneys.
• Provide back-up support for hiring and recruiting efforts.

Conocimientos

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Educación

High School/GED

Associate’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Herramientas

MS Office

Google Drive

SharePoint/OneDrive

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Descripción del empleo

The City of Philadelphia Law Department, Real Estate & Development Unit, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support transactional matters, manage electronic and paper files, and aid attorneys in executing agreements. Candidates should be organized, detail-focused, and able to work onsite with confidentiality and professionalism.

Minimum Education: High School/GED; preferred Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate.