Real Estate Legal Assistant: Tech-Savvy Attorney Support

Hunter Maclean Exley & Dunn PC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Full benefits package

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HunterMaclean in Savannah, GA seeks a dedicated administrative professional to support 4–5 attorneys with billing, document preparation, calendar management, and client coordination. The role emphasizes accuracy, proactivity, and strong computer skills in a technology‑driven firm.

Requirements include minimum 3 years as a Real Estate legal assistant, proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication and organizational skills, a team mindset, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Real Estate legal assistant experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Handles all billing - acts as liaison between accounting and attorneys to get bills sent out and maintains files for each attorney.
• Initiates workflows for new client/matter openings, engagement letters, performs background checks, and runs conflict checks.
• Assembles closing documents working closely with assigned paralegal.
• Heavy formatting of contracts and other documents.
• Schedules appointments for attorneys and arranges conference rooms or refreshments.
• Maintains attorney calendars and dockets due dates for upcoming events.
• Proofreads documents for spelling, formatting, and grammar; edits formats as needed.
• Prepares documents for mailing with appropriate enclosures and delivery methods.
• Digitally files correspondence and documents in client files; maintains files.
• Answers phones and handles requests; retrieves mail for attorneys.
• Prepares forms to request checks from accounting.
• Utilizes firm resources to avoid delays and complete work efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Real estate legal assistant

Team collaboration

Communication

Client service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HunterMaclean in Savannah, GA seeks a dedicated administrative professional to support 4–5 attorneys with billing, document preparation, calendar management, and client coordination. The role emphasizes accuracy, proactivity, and strong computer skills in a technology‑driven firm.

Requirements include minimum 3 years as a Real Estate legal assistant, proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication and organizational skills, a team mindset, and a willingness to learn.