Real Estate Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Brennan Manna Diamond
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
A mid-size downtown Jacksonville law firm is looking for a
proactive and organized professional to join our Real
Estate/Litigation team. This is a full-time, in office, employee
position and an exciting career opportunity with a team-oriented
company. You will report to the Office Manager as well as the firm
CPO.Experience Requirements & Education: At least 2 years of
experience in a law firm. All aspects of residential and commercial
real estate transactions and closings, from letters of intent and
purchase and sale agreements, to ordering and tracking title,
survey and entitlement review, negotiation with title companies.
Preparing closing documents, settlement statements, contract
timelines, closing checklists, closing binders, correspondence and
post-closing disbursements and follow up. Handling various types of
business litigation by preparing legal documents, meeting court and
client deadlines, organizing and maintaining responsibility of
files, calendars and meetings, etc.Responsibilities: Research.
Draft legal documents and proofread for accuracy, including demand
letters, pleadings, and client correspondence. Communicate
professionally and promptly with BMD personnel, clients, and
external contacts at all times. Excellent customer service. Track
and docket all dates for various deadlines. Manage and organize a
large number of files / clients, ensuring all information is kept
up to date and easy to access electronically. Assist in general
case management. Time entries and receivables managementSkills:
Prior experience with title work and real estate closings and
business closings. Heavy typing, editing, formatting, red-lining
and proofreading contracts/real estate and other documents,
including attorney time sheets and bills. Ability to draft and edit
pleadings and discovery. Ability to schedule depositions,
mediations, hearings, and meetings. Strong knowledge of e-filing
and Federal filing. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to
take direction from multiple attorneys. Ability to multi-task under
pressure and work independently. Ability to understand legal
documents. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
Power Point, Adobe, and SoftPro and willing to learn additional
specialized software programs. Excellent grammar, organizational
(electronic and paper) skills, accuracy and attention to detail in
all written communications and documents. Outgoing personality and
adept at interacting with clients. Proactive and extremely
organized a must. Florida Notary a must. Ability to lift a maximum
of 20 pounds.Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8 hours per day We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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