Real Estate Legal Assistant

Orion Placement
  • Chicago, Illinois
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a sophisticated real estate practice supporting complex commercial real estate transactions.
    • Work closely with attorneys on meaningful deals in a role that offers strong exposure and real ownership.
    • Be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, professionalism, and high-quality execution.
    • Grow your career in a stable, full-time on-site role with strong long-term upside.

    Location: This is a full-time, 100% on-site opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, ideal for someone who wants to work closely with attorneys and be fully integrated into a high-performing office team.

    Note: Candidates must have real estate legal assistant experience. Commercial real estate experience is strongly preferred.

    About Us

    We are a collaborative legal team that supports sophisticated real estate matters and values strong relationships, high-quality work, and professional growth. We are looking for someone resourceful, proactive, and dependable who takes pride in supporting attorneys at a high level. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Provide day-to-day legal assistant support to attorneys in a real estate practice
    • Assist with commercial real estate transaction documents, correspondence, and closing materials
    • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents with strong attention to detail
    • Manage calendars, meetings, deadlines, and attorney scheduling
    • Organize and maintain matter files and transaction documents
    • Coordinate signatures, document execution, and closing logistics
    • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and internal teams
    • Keep matters moving by staying organized, responsive, and proactive

    Qualifications

    • Real estate legal assistant experience required
    • Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred
    • Prior law firm experience preferred
    • Strong document production, proofreading, and organizational skills
    • Strong communication and deadline management skills
    • Able to work full-time on-site in Chicago

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    • Opportunity to support sophisticated commercial real estate work
    • Collaborative team with strong professional standards
    • Visible role with meaningful impact on active matters
    • Great fit for someone who wants stability, growth, and hands-on responsibility

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    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Commercial Real Estateunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentation Formatunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Real Estateunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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