Job Description:

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today's evolving global markets.SUMMARY: We are seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide legal support to assigned attorneys dealingwith real estate closings and transactional documents production. The ideal candidate must be well versed in industry best practices, and comfortable managing the life cycle of high priority cases.RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Assist attorneys with all aspects of real estate and transactional documents, includingdrafting and reviewing legal documents such as purchase agreements, leases, and closingdocuments.2. Assist attorneys with the formation, modification and maintenance of corporate entities.3. Maintain calendars and track deadlines for attorneys, including drafting and distributionof key dates lists.4. Manage and maintain entity database.5. Coordinate and manage real estate closings, including scheduling appointments,preparing closing binders, and communicating with clients and other parties involved inthe transaction.6. Organize and maintain real estate files and documents, both in physical and electronicformats.7. Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other professionals involved in realestate transactions.8. Provide administrative support to attorneys, including conflict checks and waivers,engagement letters, and business development initiatives as assigned., schedulingmeetings, and preparing expense reports.Requirements:â–ª A minimum of three plus years prior relevant work experience within a law firm orprofessional services environment is required.â–ª Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.â–ª Should have the ability to work independently to timely manage multiple projects andtasks.â–ª Strong knowledge of real estate legal terminology, processes, and procedures.â–ª Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.â–ª Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.â–ª Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.PAY TYPE : HourlyANNUAL PAY RANGE: $75,000-100,000Please Note: The hourly andor annual salary amount is based on a *good faith* compensation analysis in pursuant of California Bill 1162, Section 432.3. Final starting salarywage is dependent on the candidate's experience level, industry expertise, skills and other factors that are defined in the job description.