Legal Assistant

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in drafting, formatting, and proofreading various legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and legal memoranda.
2. Conduct detailed legal research on transactional matters to assist attorneys in transaction preparation.
3. Organize and manage files, documents, and closing checklists.
4. Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and forms relating to transactional activities such as new entity formations, acquisitions, and financial transactions.
5. Communicate and coordinate effectively with lawyers, clients, other parties.
6. Schedule and coordinate meetings.
7. Ensure all relevant deadlines and timelines are met.
8. Demonstrate complete discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate Preferred
2. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a Real Estate, Corporate, or Banking Law practice.
3. Proficient in using legal database software and Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Knowledge of legal terminology and commercial real estate transactions.
5. Strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
7. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
8. Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
9. High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
10. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.