Legal Assistant

Job Description

Candidate would assist in Real Estate transactions from contract to closing including: drafting contracts, ordering title, meeting with clients, clearing title or building department issues, preparing for closing and post-closing follow-up. Candidate should also be well versed in Estate Planning which would include: drafting of will documents, Power of Attorneys, Living Will and Health Care Proxy, Trusts and other Estate documents as well as handling Probate and Administration matters from start to finish. This position calls for an outstanding candidate who enjoys working to solve complex issues, and who is also eager to pitch in where needed to assist our growing business. They will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Para-legal or Legal Assistant;
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters from complex matters to routine standard matters;
• Well organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure;
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Strong verbal, phone and written communication skills and a dedicated work ethic;

Able to work well independently, yet able to participate in a highly collaborative team environment;

Demonstrates strong computer skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office and court electronic filing procedures. 

• Previous experience in Real Estate, Estates and Wills/Trusts Law.