Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 2 months ago
Legal Support Assistant (Real Estate)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading law firm that values great people and offers opportunities for professional development. The Real Estate Legal Support Assistant will provide a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and supporting firm leaders in various projects.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Draft, input, revise and finalize, routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents
Assist with corporate matters, such as pulling certificates and preparing routine filings
Process CSC invoices and handle vendor correspondence related to billing and entity management
Prepare initial drafts of loan documents, amendments to Purchase and Sale Agreements, and acquisition/conveyance documents in accordance with attorney instructions and term sheets
Support firm leaders by managing specialized administrative tasks requiring an executive assistant presence
Prepare signature packages and help coordinate real estate closings with attorneys, lenders and title companies
Create and maintain closing files / organize and prepare closing binders
Prepare contract timelines and provide reminders to attorneys and clients
Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos
Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar
Maintain good relations with clients
Review all incoming mail, distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery
Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and request checks as needed
Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders
Process client billing and assist with review and edit of bills as necessary
Complete client/matter intake forms; request conflicts of interest checks; open new files and prepare files to be closed
Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services)
Provide overflow and absence coverage assistance as well as legal support for Legal Support Assistant Team Members’ attorneys
Complete other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7-10 years of legal secretarial experience supporting firm leaders, including providing support for transactional practice groups
Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments
Flexibility to work overtime occasionally
Good attendance and punctuality
Preferred
Prior real estate and corporate experience is strongly preferred
Recent experience at a large, national firm
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte, Workshare Compare or similar technology
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Company
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
High stakes. High volume. High impact.
1001-5000 employees
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