Practice Group Assistant

Polsinelli • New York, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli seeks to hire a Practice Group Assistant to work with their Real Estate Finance group in the New York office. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates or individuals interested in real estate and the paralegal profession. At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet searches
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong interest in the real estate lending and the legal profession
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong sense of pride in personal work product
• Must be able to work individually as well as in a team setting
• Must be dependable, dedicated, and able to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Prior law firm experience or paralegal certificate a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-closing, closing, and post-closing of loans
• Compile and organize documents: loan documents, signature pages, etc.
• Revise/edit documents
• Track missing items
• Create closing binder indexes and closing binders
• Prepare custodial letters and custodial packages
• Create and update various checklist
• Track post-closing items such as recorded documents and original documents
• Work with attorneys, analysts, paralegals, and title companies

Benefits

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

What This Job Offers

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