Real Estate & Development Legal Assistant

City-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

City of Philadelphia is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Real Estate & Development Unit. This full-time onsite role supports attorneys on transactional matters, manages files, drafts correspondence, and helps coordinate title work and surveys.

Strong organizational and drafting skills are essential, with a high school diploma required and paralegal credentials preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration across City Departments, adherence to deadlines, and professional discretion in

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School/GED as stated in the posting.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in a legal setting is preferred.
• Position is fully onsite; five days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Organize and file correspondence, documents, and papers for significant transactions as requested by attorneys.
• Oversee electronic and paper file management for transactional matters.
• Draft letters and form agreements; aid workflow and productivity of the unit.
• Perform title research and work with title companies to obtain reports and title insurance.
• Review land surveys and summarize reports; support hiring and recruiting efforts as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Persuasive writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint OneDrive

Google Drive

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Philadelphia is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Real Estate & Development Unit. This full-time onsite role supports attorneys on transactional matters, manages files, drafts correspondence, and helps coordinate title work and surveys.

Strong organizational and drafting skills are essential, with a high school diploma required and paralegal credentials preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration across City Departments, adherence to deadlines, and professional discretion in