Project Assistant - Real Estate Law

Job Overview

Job Description

Real Estate Project Legal Assistant - for powerhouse global law firm in New York, NY. This role assists with preparing for pre- and post-closing transactional work and due diligence investigations. Under supervision, candidate will support lawyers and senior paralegals with a range of legal tasks from inception to closure.
Duties: Support lawyers and paralegals with transactional closings. Schedule lien searches/filings. Prepare closing sets. File/obtain documents from courts/agencies. Conduct research using databases, the internet, and other resources. Assist with department projects as needed.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, strong academic record. Organizational skills; ability to prioritize/manage large workload efficiently. Detail oriented, with the ability to assess and respond to underlying detail issues and implications. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Flexibility to work overtime as necessary, including nights, weekends, and travel, as necessary.
Salary for this position is 52k. Resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample required.