Legal Administrative Assistant - Real Estate & Public Finance

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Department: Real Estate

Reports To: Office Administrator

Location: San Antonio

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our San Antonio office. The Real Estate and Public Finance Legal Administrative Assistant provides advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Firm's Real Estate and Public Finance practice areas.

This role supports real estate transactions, public finance matters, bond transactions, and related legal activities through document preparation, transaction coordination, billing support, file management, and client service. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Real Estate & Public Finance Transaction Support

• Assist with drafting, organizing, and managing documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey review, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements, and due diligence materials.
• Draft closing documents, agreements, third-party consents, schedules, and exhibits.
• Support public finance transactions by preparing and organizing orders, certificates, notices, affidavits, bond documents, and related materials.
• Assemble transcripts for submission to the Texas Attorney General's Office and assist with preparation of closing transcripts and bond closing materials.
• Maintain transaction files and organize supporting documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Legal Administrative & Billing Support

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and other materials.
• Assist with timesheet entry, prebill review, billing revisions, and client billing processes.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and prepare check requests for payment processing.
• Open new matters and submit conflict requests.
• Maintain accurate client intake documentation.

Calendar, Meeting & Workflow Management

• Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on client and transaction-related activities.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, closings, training programs, presentations, and business development activities.
• Anticipate attorney needs and assist with workflow management to improve efficiency.

Document & Records Management

• Maintain and organize hard-copy and electronic files.
• Profile and manage documents and email correspondence within the Firm's document management system.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and retrieval of legal records and transaction documents.
• Maintain client files, notebooks, and transaction records.

Client Service & Team Support

• Provide professional customer service to clients, vendors, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
• Support assigned attorneys while providing backup assistance to other team members as needed.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform overflow assistance and additional administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform additional administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of legal administrative support experience within a Real Estate practice required.
• Prior Public Finance experience preferred.
• Prior law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documentation, and legal processes related to Real Estate and Public Finance matters.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred).
• Experience with time entry, billing systems, and database software.
• Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Working Conditions:

This position operates in a professional office environment with standard equipment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at BusinessProfessionalRecruiting@jw.com