LHH Recruitment Solutions
Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
LHH Recruitment Solutions, Tampa, FL, United States
Overview: We are seeking a highly organized Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks, and experienced in handling legal documents, scheduling, and client relations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Search managed by: Jordan VanBeek
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform various administrative duties, including drafting engagement letters, processing expense reports, coordinating with couriers, managing phone calls, and organizing travel arrangements.
- Draft, review, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence related to real estate transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Create and format documents, edit, and track changes (redlining) using CompareRite or similar tools.
- Assist with recording documents in public records and ensure all filings are completed accurately.
- Manage attorneys' calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain up-to-date client contact information.
- Handle conflict checks, and assist with opening and closing client matters.
- Establish and maintain organized electronic and paper files.
- Set up and maintain accurate billing requirements for clients, and ensure compliance with billing guidelines.
- Input and edit attorneys' time entries, and review/edit pre-bills for final approval.
- Strong understanding of legal documents related to commercial real estate transactions, including conveyances, acquisitions, and real estate development.
- Ability to manage a busy workload for multiple attorneys while working effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of initiative, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016, particularly advanced Word functions and Outlook.
- Experience with electronic document management systems, such as Filesite/iManage, is a plus.
- Familiarity with online public record recording systems like Simplifile is beneficial.
- Flexibility to work overtime when needed and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually
- Firm offers great benefits and work environment!
Search managed by: Jordan VanBeek
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance