Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant!

Our client, a premier International Law Firm is looking for a 5 plus years Corporate Transactional & Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their fast-growing real estate transactional legal practice. This position requires excellent computer skills and 5 plus years of corporate and real estate legal assisting experience with a law firm. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant directly supporting attorneys in a law firm environment. Strong interest in the real estate field of law, knowledge of real estate documents and the transactional process, including editing and compiling documents and closing binders, recording documents, obtaining signatures, etc. Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, iManage/FileSite, Carpe Diem, Elite PowerPoint, Visio and Internet searches. Attention to detail and a strong sense of pride in personal work product. Superior typing and word processing skills required. Outstanding oral and written communications skills essential. Top-level customer service skills. The firm offers a very competitive salary depending on experience and excellent benefits, including paid parking downtown. Please e-mail your resume to Director, mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration!

• At least 5 years of experience in a legal assistant or legal administrative support role within a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated background supporting attorneys in corporate transactional and commercial real estate matters.
• Working knowledge of real estate documents, transaction workflows, closings, and post-closing document handling.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio, along with legal document management systems such as iManage or FileSite.
• Excellent typing, word processing, proofreading, and document formatting abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills paired with a detail-focused, client-focused approach.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and careful attention to detail in a fast-paced practice setting.