Real Estate Legal Assistant: Transaction Support Pro

LHH US; Minnesota; On-site; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LHH US in Minneapolis seeks a Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a law firm’s Real Estate practice group. You will handle sophisticated real estate transactions, coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. Experience with transaction closings, document management, and billing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in real estate law and transactions.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and proofread organizational and transactional documents.
• Create, update, and maintain transaction and closing checklists.
• Liaise between attorneys and clients to facilitate communication and document transmission.
• Assist with real estate transaction closings and related coordination.
• Prepare and manage closing books and post-closing documentation.
• Track signature pages, original documents, and closing materials.
• Maintain deadlines and closing calendars.
• Organize electronic client files and records.
• Monitor attorney inboxes and assist with electronic filing and document management.
• Open new client matters and maintain matter records.
• Process client invoices and billing tasks.
• Prepare document comparisons and revisions.
• Form business entities and obtain certificates through state and IRS.

Skills

Real estate law

Organizational skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

iManage

Intapp

iTimekeep

Job description

LHH US in Minneapolis seeks a Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a law firm’s Real Estate practice group. You will handle sophisticated real estate transactions, coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. Experience with transaction closings, document management, and billing is preferred.