Real Estate Legal Assistant
Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $55,000 - $90,000 DOE
Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Job Description
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to support sophisticated real estate transactions in a collaborative law firm environment? We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Real Estate Legal Assistant to join a busy legal team supporting attorneys and paralegals on a variety of commercial real estate matters.
This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in providing exceptional support throughout the lifecycle of complex transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, revise, and maintain organizational and transactional documents
Create and manage closing checklists and transaction timelines
Assist attorneys and paralegals with real estate deal closings
Coordinate collection and distribution of signature pages and executed documents
Prepare and organize closing books and post-closing documentation
Track critical transaction deadlines and closing dates
Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and other transaction parties
Maintain electronic client files and organizational records
Form business entities and obtain required state and federal certificates and filings
Monitor attorney inboxes and assist with matter management
Process client invoices and attorney reimbursements
Perform document comparisons and quality-control reviews
Support additional projects and administrative initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Required
2+ years of legal assistant, executive assistant, administrative assistant, or related professional support experience
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong proofreading and document-editing skills
Professional demeanor and client-service mindset
Preferred
Experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm or corporate legal department
Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions
Knowledge of closing processes and transactional documentation
Experience with legal document management systems
Familiarity with iManage, Intapp, or other legal software platforms
What We're Looking For
Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Dependable and accountable work ethic
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
Commitment to delivering high-quality work product
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Career Growth Potential
Schedule
Full-time
Monday to Friday
Hybrid or onsite work arrangement may be available depending on business needs
Pay
$55,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
Apply Today
If you have experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment and are interested in developing your career within commercial real estate law, we encourage you to apply for confidential consideration.
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Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
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