Legal Assistant - Real Estate
hace 3 días
Bayonne
Position Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant Location: Bayonne, NJ Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person) Classification: Non-Exempt Start Date: Immediate Annual Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 Overview We are seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide essential support to our Bayonne office. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong communication skills who can ensure smooth workflow across all aspects of residential transactions. The Legal Assistant will act as a reliable point of contact for clients and support attorneys and paralegals in the coordination of closings and related administrative functions. Key Responsibilities • Maintain organized residential real estate files from contract through post-closing, including checklists and binders., • Act as a primary client contact: respond to calls/emails, provide updates, and ensure a professional client experience., • Draft routine correspondence, client letters, and transmittals under attorney/paralegal supervision., • Coordinate closings with clients, lenders, realtors, and title companies, ensuring deadlines and logistics are met., • Handle administrative tasks such as scanning, formatting, redlining, copying, and preparing closing packages., • Manage mail, FedEx/UPS shipments, and electronic filings for timely document delivery., • Update case management systems, calendars, and databases with accurate transaction details., • Oversee daily office operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and coordinating facilities with headquarters., • Provide logistical support for visiting attorneys, including workspace setup and IT coordination., • Assist with post-closing: organize executed documents, track recording receipts, and distribute client copies., • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; prior legal or real estate administrative background preferred., • Minimum three (3) years of administrative experience in a law firm, title company, or real estate office., • Familiarity with residential real estate transactions strongly valued., • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional client-facing presence., • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities; able to manage multiple closings under tight deadlines., • Salary range: $60,000 – $75,000 (commensurate with experience)., • Eligibility for discretionary year-end bonus and merit-based increases., • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary programs.