What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Legal Assistant position at Orr & Reno?
Orr & Reno is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic legal assistant to join our Commercial Real Estate Group. The successful candidate will possess a professional demeanor and exceptional organization, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to be flexible, multi-task and prioritize is required. Must be detail-oriented, have superior computer skills (to include Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, scanning and maintaining large / nuanced electronic files, etc.), have excellent proofreading skills, be a team player and possess the ability to work independently.
Essential functions include :
- Producing well-prepared and accurate documents
- Interacting well with high-profile clients
- preparing check requests for all parties, conflict checks, and cover letters
- filing real estate transfer tax documents with the NH Department of Revenue
- Retrieving property tax information from municipal databases
- Retrieving recorded documents from online registry databases
preparing / sending closing binders
This position supports multiple timekeepers. The practice includes the sale, purchase, lease, and development of commercial real estate, loan and financial transactions, construction projects, and related matters.
A minimum of 3-5 years of legal assistant experience is required. Prior commercial real estate experience is a plus. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position working onsite in our Concord office.
Orr & Reno offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick leave. Since 1946, our firm has distinguished itself by providing clients with high-quality legal services, while offering market-competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, a collegial and team-based approach to practice, excellent employee and attorney retention, and a unique emphasis on fostering a friendly and positive work culture. Orr & Reno is an equal opportunity employer.
Please include a cover letter and resumé when submitting to :
Orr & Reno, P.A.
Attn : HR Director
PO Box 3550
Concord, NH 03302-3550
Fax : (603) 223-9060
E-Mail cover letter and resumé to : resumes@orr-reno.com
No phone calls or agencies, please.