Real Estate Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant in Houston to support real estate transactions, manage documents, and coordinate with title companies. The role emphasizes meticulous document review, organizational rigor, and professional communication in a full-time, in-person setting.

The position requires familiarity with real estate documents, strong typing, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process real estate documents including deeds and releases.
• Provide general administrative and secretarial support.
• Assist with document preparation, organization, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate professionally with title companies and other parties.
• Maintain organized files and ensure timely handling of documents.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Typing speed 60 wpm

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Real Estate Legal Assistant

Position: Real Estate Assistant / Secretary

Salary: $56,000?$65,000 annually, plus benefits

Work Arrangement: Full-time, in-person

Previous experience working for a title company is highly preferred, as even six months of experience can provide a valuable understanding of real estate transactions and related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process real estate documents, including Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Releases, and other related legal documents.
• Provide general administrative and secretarial support.
• Assist with document preparation, organization, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate professionally with title companies and other parties involved in real estate transactions.
• Maintain organized files and ensure documents are handled in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in a title company or real estate-related office is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate documents and terminology.
• Knowledge of Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Releases, and related documents is a plus.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.