What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Real Estate position at Zerega Consulting Services, LLC?
Our client, an Amlaw 200 regional firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant for their real estate group in their Brickell, Miami office.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 5 years of Legal Assistant experience.
- Real estate developer and condominium law experience would be ideal.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
- Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities.
- Flexible for overtime.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provide exceptional administrative and client service support to attorneys.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
- Prepare and review legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
- Conduct legal research and assist with document management.
- Maintain client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Handles monthly client billing (paper and electronic billing). Review billing prebills for accuracy, completeness, and necessary timekeeper inquiries and narrative edits.
- New Business Intake
- Volunteers for overflow work.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside of the Firm.
- Respond to requests in a professional manner.
- Adheres to firm standards for attendance and punctuality.
- Other duties may be assigned.
WORK MANAGEMENT
- Ability to work well independently.
- Demonstrates dedication to producing quality work products.
- Attention to detail when completing work assignments.
- Organizes and prioritizes workload appropriately.
- Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work most efficiently.
BENEFITS:
Salary to $85K depending on experience, generous PTO, yearly raises and bonuses, workplace events and holidays, healthcare that starts on the 1st of the month after hire, 401k and more.
Salary : $85,000
