Real Estate Legal Assistant

Real Estate Legal Assistant Overview

• The Real Estate Legal Assistant will support legal operations focusing on real estate transactions and corporate governance.
• Collaborate with attorneys to manage contracts, title reports, and transaction closings efficiently.
• Prepare and review critical legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate with title companies to secure title insurance and handle endorsements.
• Assist in forming, qualifying, and dissolving business entities across U.S. jurisdictions.
• Provide research and advice on corporate governance issues for major clients.
• Draft resolutions and coordinate due diligence processes for legal transactions.
• Support the preparation of closing binders and indices for real estate and corporate deals.
• Contribute to a collaborative and detail-oriented legal team in a dynamic environment.

Real Estate Legal Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and analyze contracts, title reports, exception documents, and ALTA surveys.
• Negotiate with title companies to secure title insurance and endorsements.
• Prepare estoppels, closing instructions, and transaction closing documents.
• Draft and compile closing checklists, indices, and binders.
• Assist in forming and dissolving business entities and corporate housekeeping tasks.
• Research and advise on corporate governance issues, including director and shareholder re-elections.
• Draft board and shareholder resolutions and coordinate due diligence processes.
• Attend and coordinate transaction closings, ensuring smooth execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support legal operations.

Real Estate Legal Assistant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate and bank closings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Experience in corporate governance and business entity management preferred.
• Knowledge of title insurance processes and real estate transaction coordination.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal support.
• Willingness to work onsite during standard business hours.