07th September, 2023
Are you interested in real estate? Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a great new entry level/junior opportunity in NY! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Real Estate Project Legal Assistant opening in their New York office. In this role, you would assist legal staff in preparing for pre- and post-closing transactional work and due diligence investigations. Under the appropriate supervision and reporting to the Legal Assistant Manager, you would support attorneys and senior legal assistants on a wide range of legal tasks from deal inception through closure.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supporting attorneys and legal assistants in transactional closings.
- Scheduling lien searches and filings.
- Preparing closing sets.
- Filing and obtaining documents at various courts and agencies.
- Conducting research using various resources including databases and the internet.
- Assisting with department projects as needed and performing other work-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
- Excellent academic record.
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a large workload efficiently and effectively.
- Highly detail-oriented, including the ability to assess and respond to underlying detail issues and implications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality.
- Proven ability to multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Flexibility to work overtime as necessary, including nights, weekends, and travel, as necessary.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $52,000. Great benefits, awesome teamApply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.comYou must submit a cover letter, resume, school transcript and a short writing sample for consideration.