Transactions Assistant - Real Estate
About The Position
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Transactions Assistant - Real Estate, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, assists the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining and organizing files, preparing documents, updating, and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks. Location This position is located in our Boston office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Requirements
- Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience.
- Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis.
- Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letters, charts, etc.
- Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
- High School Diploma.
- 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organize documents for attorney review.
- Research public records using internal and public websites.
- Assist with preparing binders, preparing closing books, making copies, entering data, and maintaining files.
- Perform database research and data entry.
- Assists with corporate closings.
- Obtain documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
- Obtain information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
- Assist paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
- Other duties.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
