Administrative Assistant Legal

Wilmorite • Rochester, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant provides general administrative and legal support to in-house counsel in representing the company on leasing matters, purchases and sales of real estate, and project development.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or in-house corporate setting
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions
• Well organized with strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Superior drafting, research, and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, management, leasing agents, tenants, and outside professionals
• Ability to think logically in solving problems and applying the appropriate course of action
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office software (Word and Excel), Outlook and Adobe

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting, negotiating, and processing of commercial leases, amendments, and assignments
• Abstract leases and update abstracts as necessary
• Assist with all stages of commercial real estate purchases and sales, from contract drafting to title review, to coordinating and preparing for closing
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining an organized paper and electronic file system
• Updating lease summary reports
• Processing internal database updates related to complete agreements
• Preparing letters and mailings
• Tracking deadlines
• Collaborate with in-house counsel to provide general legal support to the leasing department and the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level