Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit of matter opening forms
• Prepare conflict checks and engagement letters
• Create and close binders on PDF and paper
• Type, proofread, format, and edit correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines
• Scan, save, and file documents from clients into iManage
• Prepare expense reimbursements
• Interact with attorneys and staff to gather necessary information to assist in the file opening process
• Provide support to legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys
• iManage filing
• Work other tasks as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills

• Associate degree in related area
• At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in legal corporate real estate
• Working experience doing conflict checks and engagement letters, creating and closing binders
• Knowledge of legal real estate terms
• Working experience with DocsPDF and redline, keeping track of different versions
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Advance knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail oriented
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills