Benesch Law · 1 month ago
Real Estate Transactional Legal Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expBenesch Law is a rapidly growing law firm recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in legal service. They are seeking a Real Estate Transactional Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative support to attorneys in their New York office, handling various real estate documents and coordinating logistics for closings.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various real estate documents including conveyance, collateral, deeds, resolutions, certificates, contracts, purchase agreements, leases and amendments
Assist with real estate due diligence for closings including assistance with surveys, deeds, titles and environmental matters
Assist with and coordinate processing of closing and post-closing documents, preparing signature packets using Adobe Sign and DocuSign, and assisting with complex filing and closing logistics
Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system
Proactive utilization of workflow management system to manage assignments from timekeepers, maintain an organized workload, and assist others during PTO or peak periods
Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar
Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered
Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters
Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met
Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement
Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy
Proactively participates as a member of the practice group support coverage team
Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices
May require overtime or weekend hours
Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Three years of real estate experience
Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
Ability to work well with others
Excellent communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Knowledge of PDF software
Excellent customer service attitude
Preferred
Experience with InTapp Time
Intapp Open
Chrome River Expense Reporting
Aderant
Interaction
iManage
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Benesch Law
Benesch is an Am Law 200 business law firm and limited liability partnership with offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York, San Francisco and Wilmington.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Adam Primm
Partner
Adam Saurwein
Partner
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