Real Estate Legal Assistant

LHH is looking for a Real Estate Legal Assistant for a law firm in Minneapolis. Our client, a respected law firm in Minneapolis, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to join its Real Estate practice group. This position provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals handling sophisticated real estate transactions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and proofread organizational and transactional documents.
• Create, update, and maintain transaction and closing checklists.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients, facilitating communication and document transmission.
• Assist with real estate transaction closings and related coordination.
• Prepare and manage closing books and post-closing documentation.
• Track signature pages, original documents, and other closing-related materials.
• Maintain critical deadlines and closing calendars.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files and records.
• Monitor attorney inboxes and assist with electronic filing and document management.
• Open new client matters and maintain matter records.
• Process client invoices, expense reimbursements, and billing-related tasks.
• Prepare document comparisons and revisions.
• Form business entities and obtain certificates through the Secretary of State and IRS.
• Support attorneys and paralegals with special projects and additional assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong interest in real estate law and transactions.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred

• Experience as a legal assistant or administrative assistant within a law firm, corporate legal department, or real estate environment.
• Familiarity with legal document preparation and transaction support.
• Experience with document management and timekeeping software, including iManage, Intapp, and iTimekeep.

Desired Skills

• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional demeanor and excellent client service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent proofreading and grammar skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $48,000 - $91,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $48,000.00 to $91,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.