Legal Assistant

Boutique Fort Worth commercial real estate law firm seeks a proactive administrative assistant to support its transactional practice. The ideal candidate has experience in real estate, corporate law, commercial lending, or a similar field. Because the role includes both billable client work and internal administrative responsibilities, the successful candidate will be adaptable, service-oriented, and willing to assist wherever needed.

We are looking for an applicant who is personable, detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn. The position offers opportunities to assume additional responsibilities and grow with the firm based on performance, initiative, and the firm’s needs.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

· Provide support to attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants for acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties, financing transactions and land development.

· Conduct initial research for new client matters and provide the results to the supervising paralegal or attorney.

· Calculate critical dates for acquisitions, dispositions, lease agreements, and lending transactions and maintain calendar of same.

· Proofread legal and banking documents.

· Review purchase and sale contracts, leases, and land title documents.

· Create and maintain document/task checklists for real estate transactions.

· Prepare initial drafts of closing documents under the supervision of an attorney or paralegal.

· Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

· Maintain electronic matter files per firm procedures.

· Submit documents for electronic recording in the applicable public records and track each submission through confirmation.

· Assist in the formation of corporate entities and preparation of related documents.

· Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Competencies:

· Prior experience in corporate law, real estate law, commercial lending, or a closely related field is preferred.

· Strong ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

· Advanced Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Ability to learn new software programs.

· Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and move quickly from one assignment to another and take responsibility for projects from inception to completion.

· Effective time management skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and outside contacts.

· Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

· Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.

· Detail oriented with active listening skills.

· Sound judgment, resourcefulness, and strong problem-solving skills.

· Consistent follow-through and flexibility in responding to changing priorities and urgent deadlines.

· Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

Schedule:

· Full-time, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day.

· In-office position.

Compensation:

· Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacation.

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000