Project Assistant
About The Position
Ballard Spahr LLP seeks to hire a Project Assistant for the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Housing Finance practice group in the Washington, D.C. office. The project assistant will collaborate with lawyers, legal administrative assistants, paralegals, closing coordinators, and legal support assistants within the practice group to provide timely, high-quality support. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the Washington, D.C. office. Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership. Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
Requirements
- Requirements include a 2-year college degree or relevant work experience as a legal administrative assistant or closing coordinator, preferably with a title company, mortgage company, law firm or other firm providing services to borrowers, lenders, or mortgage companies.
- An intermediate level with Microsoft Office, document management, and time keeping systems is required.
- Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
- Communication: Excellent customer service and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Responsibilities
- Assist with file management.
- Assemble closing documentation.
- Assist with post-closing loan deliveries.
- Follow up for receipt of recorded loan documents.
- Perform administrative functions such as expense reimbursement requests and entering attorney time.
Benefits
- Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package.
- A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm’s website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
