Real Estate Legal Assistant- 3569820

Job Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant

Location: Atlanta, GA 30363

Salary/Payrate: – $75-100K and AWESOME benefits!

Work Environment: – 100% onsite for first 90 days then eligible
for 1-day WFH.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Full-time; M-F 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)

Minimal Overtime and Flexibility is Required

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Am Law 200 law firm is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant
responsible for assisting and supporting attorneys within the
Real Estate Practice Group. The ideal candidate should have a
minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Legal Assistant with
prior real estate experience in a law firm or similar setting
with knowledge of legal technology and processes associated with
real estate. Must have strong organizational skills, requiring
excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, and
punctuation. Shall be proficient in the use of word processing
and other automated equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and other
software packages.

Overall Responsibilities:

Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the
following:

* Provide legal and administrative support to Real Estate
attorneys
* Provide case management support as needed
* Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses,
court personnel, and opposing counsel
* Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, travel, and
conferences for attorneys
* Manage and maintain attorney calendars and calendar pertinent
deadlines
* Prepare monthly client billing for transmittal to clients
according to Firm guidelines (including review for
edits/corrections)
* Prepare reimbursement and marketing expense reports; track
reimbursements for receipt of payment
* Maintain personal correspondence, reading files, billing
letters, expense reports and time entry files
* Manage hard copy and electronic file; document organization and
maintenance, including uploading to and downloading from
third-party sites, creation of new files and maintenance of
existing files utilizing an automated records management system
* Enter timesheets into Firm database for attorneys
* Open new client/matter files per Firm procedures
* Prepare FedEx packages and other mailings
* Prepare documents for signature via DocuSign
* Scan/copy documents for physical or electronic production to
clients
* Analyze factual information under the supervision of the
assigning attorney
* Perform any other duties that may be assigned with regard to
this position

Required skills:

* Good office coordination and organizational skills
* Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications
skills, as well as tact and diplomacy sufficient to gain the
respect of attorneys and employees
* Professional demeanor and customer service orientated
* Strong ability to perceive and analyze problems, as well as
develop, recommend and implement practical solutions
* Proficiency in navigating through entire Microsoft Office Suite
* Proficiency in use of PDF software and emailing of documents;
general administrative duties, such as transcription and sending
faxes
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients

Education and Experience Requirements:

* At least 5 years of experience in above skill areas
* High School diploma (or equivalent). Bachelor’s Degree
preferred
* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software
programs