Legal Assistant – Real Estate

Legal Assistant – Real Estate

Position Overview

A well-established law firm seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals on residential and commercial real estate transactions. This full-time, on-site role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Key Details

• Location: Downtown, Fort Myers, FL
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour lunch, 37.5 hours/week)
• Salary: $60,000–$70,000

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and pleadings
• Manage residential and commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing
• Prepare and organize closing documents
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and clients
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and conference room scheduling
• Maintain organized client files (electronic and physical)
• Open new client and matter files with proper conflict procedures
• Conduct title searches and review title commitments
• Process time entries, expense reports, and invoices
• Arrange business travel and logistics
• Draft legal correspondence and memoranda
• Handle calls and correspondence professionally

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of legal assistant experience (mid-sized to large firm preferred)
• Proven experience with residential and commercial real estate transactions
• Strong command of legal terminology and office procedures
• Exceptional writing, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Approximately 80 wpm typing proficiency (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, established organization with strong reputation
• Collaborative, supportive team environment