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Our client is seeking a permanent full-time Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. This role focuses on providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys specializing in commercial real estate transactions. The successful candidate will not only handle routine administrative tasks but will also be entrusted with more complex responsibilities over time.

• Assist attorneys in commercial real estate transactions

• Handle heavy document edits and use DocuSign for document preparation and execution

• Ensure effective communication with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel

• Revise, format, and finalize documents as directed by attorneys, using tools such as Litera

• Prepare documents for signature via DocuSign and assemble/scan/copy documents/closing binders for physical or electronic production to clients

• Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, travel, and conferences for attorneys

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars and ensure pertinent deadlines are calendared

• Prepare monthly client billing for transmittal to clients according to firm guidelines, including review for edits/corrections

• Maintain personal correspondence, reading files, billing letters, expense reports, and time entry files

• Manage hard copy and electronic files, including document organization and maintenance, uploading to and downloading from third-party sites, creation of new files and maintenance of existing files utilizing an automated records management system

• Open new client/matter files as per Firm procedures

• Prepare FedEx packages and other mailings, and monitor tracking for the same

• Analyze factual information under the supervision of the assigning attorney.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years experience in a legal assistant role

• Proficiency in Commercial Real Estate law

• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and priorities at once

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with clients and colleagues

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Must possess a strong work ethic, demonstrating reliability and responsibility

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field is preferred

• Familiarity with legal research tools and databases

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage time effectively.3-5+

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