Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for their New York office. This in-office position will support attorneys in the Real Estate Financial Services practice group. The firm emphasizes a culture where team members can bring their creativity and professional passions to thrive. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, engaging professional who thrives in a dynamic and professional environment.

Requirements

5+ years of real estate law experience.
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Forward-thinking mindset, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in tax law and real estate finance is preferred.
Experience with ChromeRiver, InTapp, and iManage applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files.
Coordinate and track continuing legal education requirements for attorneys.
Prepare real estate documents, closing binders, and assist with recording numerous real estate documents with various states.
Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks with strong organizational skills, prioritizing multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail.
Communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers and clients.
Maintain strong working relationships.
Handle confidential and sensitive information.
Possess strong proofreading and typing skills.