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Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Real Estate

Harris Beach Murtha

The Role

Overview

Provide legal admin support for commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • document scanning
  • calendar management
  • contract drafting
  • travel coordination
  • closing books
  • mail coordination

Tasks

-Follow-up with clients to schedule appointments and obtain signatures on various documents -Handle travel arrangements for attorneys, paralegals and clients -Draft contracts, correspondence and memoranda -Manage calendars, phone calls, and document scanning/profiling -Coordinate with messenger services for the prompt delivery of documents -Coordinate financing documents for closings -Organize and complete closing books (physical & electronic) for distribution -Set up new client matters and draft/edit Engagement Letters -Handle incoming and outgoing mail, date stamp and distribute upon receipt -Process check requests, invoices and attorney and paralegal expense reimbursement requests -Coordinate document recording with County Clerk -Coordinate mass mailings including filings with local, state and federal courts and agencies

Requirements

  • ms office
  • legal admin
  • 3+ years
  • communication
  • multitasking
  • real estate

What You Bring

-Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm -Proficiency in MS Office Applications -Exceptional oral and written communication, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style -Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational abilities -3+ years of legal administrative experience, preferably in commercial real estate transactions -Are comfortable working in the office every day -Strong communication and client service skills -Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting

The Company

About Harris Beach Murtha

-Specializes in providing services to both private and public sector clients, with a diverse range of industries served. -Offers expertise in corporate law, real estate, environmental matters, and public infrastructure. -Known for managing large-scale commercial and government projects, especially in energy and utilities. -Distinct for its ability to handle complex regulatory issues and navigate government policy challenges. -The firm has expanded through strategic mergers, strengthening its position across several U.S. regions.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Education

Financial Services

Food and Beverage

Retail

Hospitality

Municipalities and Local Agencies

Corporate

Environmental

Financial Institutions

Real Estate

Construction

Health Care

Intellectual Property

Labor and Employment

Mass Torts

Medical and Life Sciences

Political Law

Product Liability

Public Finance

Tax

Trusts and Estates

Government Compliance and Investigations

Commercial Real Estate

Financial Restructuring