We are seeking a legal assistant who has at least 3 years of experience with Commercial Real Estate with a heavy emphasis on closing documents.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit of matter opening forms.
- Do conflict checks and engagement letters.
- Create and close binders on PDF and paper.Type, proofread, format, and edit correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Scan, save, and file documents from clients into iManage.
- Prepare expense reimbursements.
- Interact with attorneys and staff to gather necessary information to assist in the file opening process.
- Provide support to legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys.
Education, Experience, Skills
- At least three years of experience as a legal assistant is a plus in the area of commercial real estate.
- Working experience doing conflict checks and engagement letters, creating and closing binders.
- Knowledge of legal real estate terms.
- Working experience with DocsPDF and redline, keeping track of different versions.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
- Proficiency in proofreading legal documents.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Docs.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent organizational and follow up skills.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and references to rhjort@ascendo.com
Ascendo is a certified minority-owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.
Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
