Legal Assistant - Real Estate

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Real Estate – Onsite in Minneapolis, MN

Are you an organized and detail-focused Legal Assistant with experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in a busy transactional practice?

THE RIGHT STAFF is excited to partner with a well-regarded Minneapolis law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate practice group. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety in their day, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and takes pride in helping attorneys keep complex matters running smoothly.

If you’re proactive, resourceful, and enjoy working with a collaborative team on high-volume real estate and corporate transactions, this could be an excellent next step in your legal career.

Essential Job Duties

• Draft, edit, and prepare organizational documents and related materials for real estate and transactional matters.
• Assist in preparing and updating closing checklists; support attorneys and paralegals in all stages of deal closings.
• Serve as a point of contact between attorneys and clients; coordinate communication and document exchange.
• Track progress of ongoing client matters; provide regular updates to the team on status and required next steps.
• Manage post-closing tasks, including assembling closing binders and finalizing documentation.
• Calendar key closing dates, deadlines, and critical transaction timelines.
• Maintain accurate electronic client files, ensuring current organizational and transactional documents are uploaded.
• Monitor attorney inboxes, process electronic filing of client records, and open new matter files.
• Assist with billing tasks, including processing invoices and reimbursement requests.
• Form business entities and request certificates and tax identification numbers from state agencies and the IRS.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 1 years of corporate or transactional legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Interest in or exposure to real estate or corporate law.
• Previous experience providing administrative support in a legal setting.
• Familiarity with legal software systems such as iManage and InTapp.
• Strong computer and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading abilities, and strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting tasks, and frequent interruptions.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Ability to work additional hours as required to meet transactional deadlines.
  
  

Position Benefits, Pay, And Schedule

• Direct-hire opportunity with competitive salary and full benefits, including medical, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Full-time onsite/hybrid position in downtown Minneapolis with a supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Compensation ranges from $48,000 to $91,000 annually, depending on experience and level of expertise.
• Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  
  

To Apply

Please upload your resume along with your contact information and a brief cover letter. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

THE RIGHT STAFF is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals. Whether you’re seeking a long-term fit or looking to grow your experience, we’re here to support your professional journey.

THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.