Legal Assistant - Real Estate
Lippes Mathias LLP•Jacksonville, FL
•$22 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The Jacksonville office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our real estate team. This role is essential to supporting the administrative and operational needs of our legal team. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in Real Estate or Corporate law.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ProLaw
- Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
- Experience with editing, revising and drafting of legal documents
- Ability to complete projects with little direction
- Knowledge of local, state and federal court rules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High accuracy rate and strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
Responsibilities
- Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
- Assist in the formatting/drafting of legal documents
- Monitor and update attorney and non-attorney professional calendar(s)
- Create and maintain schedules for client meetings
- Edit documents, whether provided electronic edits or hand-written edits
- Maintain time entry for billable hours for attorneys
- Create/maintain electronic directories
- Prepare and send out transmittal letters
- Make travel arrangements
- Prepare and submit expense reports
- Save, print, scan, and file all transmittal documents on each file
- Perform general office duties as required
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision, beginning your first month
- Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Paid parental leave
- Long-term disability (firm-paid)
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Firm-arranged parking is available for roles at our downtown locations
- Complimentary snacks and beverages in the break room
- Year-end bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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