Legal Assistant

Hunt Midwest•Kansas City, MO

21d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Hunt Midwest is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel and other members of the senior management team. The role provides administrative and legal support to help ensure documents, deadlines, and records are handled accurately, professionally, and discreetly. The successful candidate will be an experienced legal or executive administrative professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate with poise, and maintain accuracy and confidentiality. Experience supporting attorneys, particularly in commercial real estate transactions, and working knowledge of legal documents, closing processes, and electronic document management systems are valued. The Legal Assistant will prepare and manage legal documents and correspondence; support commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing; maintain accurate legal records and matter files; and track key dates and deadlines. The role also involves managing calendars and meetings, conducting basic legal and public-records research, and communicating with internal stakeholders, title companies, and other third parties. Additional job-related duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business or a related field.
At least three years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or executive/administrative assistant.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; Adobe Acrobat Pro; Adobe Sign; and document management systems such as NetDocuments and SharePoint.
Working knowledge of legal documents, contracts, and the commercial real estate closing process.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information, and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

A paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree.
A Notary Public commission in the State of Missouri.
Experience supporting attorneys, particularly in commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and legal support to the General Counsel and the legal function.
Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, and contracts.
Support commercial real estate transactions, including preparing and reviewing closing documents, contracts, and due diligence materials.
Manage records and documents, including confidential and sensitive records, using electronic document management systems.
Track critical dates and deadlines and maintain accurate legal records and case or matter files.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate meetings and events.
Conduct basic legal and public-records research to support the General Counsel and company matters.
Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, title companies, and other third parties.
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions requested by the supervisor.