Legal Assistant - Transactional and Real Estate

Legal Assistant (Transactional and Real Estate)Location: Denver, COSalary Range: $65,000 to $95,000 (DOE)

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Interview ProcessFirst Round: 30minute Microsoft Teams interview with Chelsea Harrison.Second Round: Interview with the attorney.Final Round: Interview with the paralegal.
Work ArrangementInitial period: Onsite five days a week for the first 90 to 120 days.Regular schedule: Three days per week in the office thereafter.
Position OverviewClient is seeking an experienced Transactional and Real Estate Legal Assistant to join client’s growing practice.Client is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates the needs of the attorneys they support, and takes pride in providing exceptional client service.As a member of client’s Transactional and Real Estate Practice Group, candidates will support attorneys and paralegals in a variety of sophisticated matters, including commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, financing transactions, leasing matters, corporate governance, and general business transactions.At client, client provides the sophisticated work typically associated with larger law firms while maintaining the collaborative, supportive culture of a midsized firm.Client is committed to professional growth, teamwork, and delivering exceptional results for company’s clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage attorney and paralegal calendars, including scheduling client meetings, conference calls, closings, and other transactional matters.Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, agreements, closing documents, entity formation documents, and other transactional materials.Maintain a high level of competency in Microsoft Word, including document formatting, styles, tables of contents, redlines, and document comparison.Open new client matters and assist with conflict checks and client intake procedures.Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.Coordinate due diligence efforts, including obtaining corporate records, certificates of good standing, UCC searches, title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and other transactionrelated materials.Assist attorneys and paralegals with acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, leasing matters, and entity formation projects.Prepare and coordinate signature packages, DocuSign envelopes, closing binders, and postclosing documents.File and record documents with Secretaries of State, county recording offices, and other governmental agencies.Draft, review, and coordinate outgoing correspondence, overnight deliveries, courier packages, and client communications.Manage attorney email inboxes and assist with prioritization of communications and workflow management.Assist with monthly billing by reviewing prebills, processing edits, coordinating attorney approvals, and helping ensure timely completion of monthly billing deadlines.Prepare, edit, and format PowerPoint presentations and other clientfacing materials.Coordinate travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and conference registrations as needed.Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, title companies, governmental agencies, opposing counsel, and other third parties.Assist attorneys, paralegals, and colleagues with additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications RequiredMinimum of three (3) years of recent experience supporting attorneys in a transactional, corporate, finance, or commercial real estate practice.Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent proofreading, written communication, and verbal communication skills.Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys, staff, clients, and third parties.
Requirements added by the job poster3 plus years of Legal Services experience
Additional NotePosition Requirements4 plus years of legal assistant experience preferred.Experience supporting attorneys in commercial real estate law.Salary range: $65,000 to $95,000, depending on experience.$65,000 range for candidates with 2 to 3 years of experience.Up to $95,000 for candidates with paralegal level experience.
Key ResponsibilitiesConduct conflict checks.Open new matters and manage matter files.Handle billing related tasks.Maintain and organize legal documents and files. xzbcwsv Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys.