Real Estate Legal Assistant - Killington, VT.

Kriss Law; Killington (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced attorneys

Hands-on experience with real estate &

Collaborative work environment

Competitive pay

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental/vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kriss Law in Killington, VT, seeks a motivated Legal Assistant to support real estate transactions and title work in a friendly, onsite environment.

You will organize files, handle client communications, and assist with closing processes under attorney supervision, with mentorship and opportunities to grow within the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable learning new systems, procedures, and real estate terminology.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to assist in different areas as office needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Assist with incoming telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Organize files and confirm that all required documents and information have been received.
• Follow up on outstanding title work, municipal information, and other file-related items.
• Prepare and organize title work for attorney review.
• Assist with post-closing responsibilities for all Vermont transactions while working in the office.
• Help ensure files remain organized, complete, and on schedule.
• Provide general administrative and file support to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, real estate agents, municipalities, and other parties involved in the transaction.
• Assist with additional office responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Learning new systems

Team player

Client service

Tools

Document management systems

Closing software

Job description

Legal Assistant – Vermont Real Estate Law Firm

Location: Killington, VT
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and client-focused legal assistant to join our growing Vermont practice. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is looking to build a career in residential real estate and title work.

The Vermont Legal Assistant provides administrative and file support to the attorneys and paralegals handling real estate transactions through our Killington office. This is an entry-level, onsite position requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with incoming telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Organize files and confirm that all required documents and information have been received.
• Follow up on outstanding title work, municipal information, and other file-related items.
• Prepare and organize title work for attorney review.
• Assist with post-closing responsibilities for all Vermont transactions while working in the office.
• Help ensure files remain organized, complete, and on schedule.
• Provide general administrative and file support to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, real estate agents, municipalities, and other parties involved in the transaction.
• Assist with additional office responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable learning new systems, procedures, and real estate terminology.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to assist in different areas as office needs evolve. Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Experience in a real estate law firm, title company, or legal office
• Familiarity with document management systems or closing software

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced estate planning and real estate attorneys.
• Hands-on experience with real estate legal documents and processes from beginning to end.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental/vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within the firm.

Suggested Compensation

Salary range: $21 - $26/hour depending on experience