What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Legal Assistant position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Transactional Real Estate Legal Assistant for an international full-service law firm. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of transactional experience, providing high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
- Draft, proofread, edit, and finalize real estate legal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, and closing documents.
- Prepare real estate transactional documents such as property transfer documents, escrow instructions, and loan documents.
- Ensure documents comply with firm standards and legal formatting requirements.
- Create closing binders and maintain transaction checklists to track deliverables.
- Manage attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, calls, and deadlines related to client matters.
- Track key dates and deadlines for transactions and filings.
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties to schedule meetings or closings.
- Handle administrative tasks, including maintaining client files and organizing due diligence documents.
- Manage travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and other administrative needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive client and firm information.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- 5 years of transactional experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with legal document management software.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols.
Compensation & Benefits
- Four work-from-home days per month
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
To be considered, please submit your resume.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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