Legal Secretary - Full-time / Part-time

Family owned real estate development business that has been operating in Fresno for over 50 years. is looking for a Legal Secretary to provide crucial administrative and secretarial support for attorneys handling complex property projects, focusing on drafting documents like contracts, deeds, and title commitments, managing filings in state/federal courts, scheduling crucial dates (hearings, closings), maintaining digital records, and handling correspondence for transactions from start to finish, requiring specialized knowledge of real estate law and keen attention to detail. 

Key Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: Drafting and formatting legal documents (contracts, deeds, resolutions, briefs, title documents, etc.) for commercial or residential real estate deals.
• Transaction Support: Managing the lifecycle of a deal, including tracking signatures, coordinating closings, and facilitating document flow.
• Filings & Calendaring: Preparing and filing documents with courts and agencies, managing deadlines (tickler systems), and scheduling depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Administrative Duties: Handling correspondence, managing attorney calendars, data entry, organizing files, and coordinating with clients, courts, and other parties.
• Legal Research: Assisting attorneys with basic legal research and maintaining internal databases. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience:  3-5+ years in commercial or development real estate law/transactions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, document management systems (like NetDocuments), and e-filing (ECF) procedures.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent communication (written/oral), and the ability to prioritize tasks independently. 

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 
Pay Rate $20.00 - $30.00

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $30.00