Legal Assistant - Commercial Real Estate (Transactional side)

 

Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices nationwide, with a specific focus on the east coast. They are currently seeking a full time, experienced Legal Assistant for their Uniondale office to assist attorneys within the Commercial Real Estate, transactions practice. This is a hybrid role and candidates will be in the office 3 days a week/2 days remote from 9am-5pm with the flexibility to work overtime when needed.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicants must have 5+ years of law firm experience. A background in transactional real estate matters Candidates must be able to type 55+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team member. Candidate will also provide attorneys with administrative support.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Assist attorneys with client communication, creating, formatting and revising legal documents, straight typing, proofread work for accuracy prior to returning to attorneys, and answering phones. Enter attorney time using iTimekeep. Submit expense and reimbursement reports using Chrome River. Manage and prioritize incoming email and correspondence. Scan and e-mail documents Exhibit professional maturity at all times Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers and administrators

 

The ideal candidate is a team player, comfortable with emerging technology, and willing to take on new challenges and increasing their skill set.