Legal Assistant, Real Estate

Major Responsibilities

Manages the LP’s inbox by proactively monitoring and responding to emails to keep current on developments within files
Maintains the LP’s calendar, including organizing appointments and meetings, arranging facilities, AV/hospitality, preparing agenda, coordinating meeting attendees, and keeping LPs apprised of issues requiring attention. Booking travel arrangements as needed
Point of contact with clients and various internal and external stakeholders to provide assistance and information as required. Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients
Provides necessary support for LP’s roles in Firm management and on boards of not-for-profit enterprises
Administers client accounts by ensuring time charges are submitted, following up on delinquent time charges with other LPs and LAs, reviewing and editing prebills, preparing invoices for review by LPs, verifying fees and disbursements, and addressing client inquiries
Provides support for conference and other business development activities including speaking notes and presentation materials
Supports client development activities, such as managing LPs’ bios, entering/updating information into client relationship database, assisting with development of pitch materials
Manages new file setup, including gathering and researching information for client intake process, workspace management, creating and managing files in document management system
Coordinates document workflow including drafting, formatting, finalizing and distributing documents, correspondence and other materials. Effectively utilizes document production services and other resources for document production activities
Receives, researches, prepares for and follows up on audit inquiries
Performs other duties as required to achieve Firm objectives

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

The position requires the completion of a Community College diploma in Office, Legal or Business Administration plus a minimum of three to five years’ experience working in a professional services or legal environment, preferably in Commercial Real Estate. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills
Extensive experience supporting a Partner’s practice and maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times
Excellent attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication
Strong technical skills (MS Office Suite)
Organizational and time management skills required to effectively multi-task
Highly responsive and able to successfully manage changing priorities
Commitment to teamwork along with the ability to take initiative and work independently
Takes full responsibility for assigned tasks
Knowledge of legal procedures
Drafting and proofreading skills
Compensation