Legal Assistant – Real Estate / Commercial Banking

J & J Staffing Resources•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Client in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy Real Estate and Commercial Banking/Financial Services practice. This is a Full Time, Direct Hire opportunity paying $25–$30 per hour. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment, with strong experience in commercial real estate transactions, loan documentation, and legal document drafting.

Requirements

3–5 years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in commercial real estate or banking/finance
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, loan documents, and transaction processes
Experience drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, including track changes and document formatting
Experience with document management systems such as NetDocs is a plus
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with attorneys, clients, and internal teams

Responsibilities

Provide confidential administrative and legal support to attorneys in real estate and banking matters
Review, draft, revise, and format legal documents including loan and real estate transaction documents
Interpret loan documentation and translate information into legal correspondence and filings
Manage document redlining and track changes using Microsoft Word
Maintain and organize legal files, records, correspondence, and databases
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, deliveries, and communications
Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference calls for attorneys
Coordinate meetings, including preparation of materials and logistics
Perform typing and transcription of legal documents and dictation