Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

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Job ID: 51749
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 1 days ago

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Our client is looking for a  Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate practice group in their Columbia, SC office. They are a well respected regional law firm that supports transactional and litigation matters. Their company directly helps a wide range of clients from corporations to  governmental entities. This role is a full time and direct hire opportunity. 

Responsibilities:
  • Support attorneys and paralegals in all phases of a busy commercial real estate practice
  • Properly index documents and emails for organized file management
  • Prepare engagement letters and conflict waivers
  • Open new files and run conflict checks
  • Assist with legal transcription/dictation, downloading filings, and drafting correspondence
  • Coordinate travel arrangements
  • Assist with billing, invoice processing, and general administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Minimum 2+ years in a closing attorney’s office
  • 2+ years of legal real estate experience 
  • Experience with SoftPro is a strong plus
  • Strong, accurate typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced setting
  • Exceptional attention to detail
Benefits & Compensation: 
  • $52k – $60k 
  • 401k, PTO, Health Insurance offered