Law Practice Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Law Practice Assistant to support our attorneys and legal staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, have Real Estate experience, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to assisting with various legal tasks. 

Duties

• Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various corporate documents including contracts, agreements, transactional matters, compliance, closing documents, audit letters, etc.
• Assist with assembly of pre-closing documents and sets of executed documents for various signatures, and amendments.
• Work closely with private equity clients as an extension of the practice group.
• Working knowledge of filing procedures, requirements and e-filing with Secretary of State office, in additional to federal, state and local courts.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
• Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
• Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with E-filing systems and closing binders is required.
• Experience is real estate law is highly desired.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.