Legal Assistant (real estate experience) - Greater Charleston Area
3 days ago
Mount Pleasant
Job Description Eastern Staffing & Recruiting is proud to be recruiting for a Legal Assistant (with Real Estate experience) for our client in South Carolina. This position can report to any of our locations - Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant North, James Island, Goose Creek, North Charleston, West Ashley and Summerville. We are looking for a candidate to manage our front desk daily and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to assist the managing attorney in keeping the office functioning on a smooth basis. Our Legal Assistant will work closely with the managing attorney to prepare & review legal documents necessary to conduct a real estate closing. This is a direct-hire opportunity that provides competitive hourly pay and full benefits. Responsibilities • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office, • Direct visitors to the appropriate person, office, or conference room, • Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls, • Assist with closing files as needed (e.g. disbursing funds/scanning documents), • Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g.pens, forms and brochures), • Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email, • Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk, • Keep inventory of stock, • Update calendars and schedule appointments or meetings, • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing, • Request documents necessary to conduct closings according to contract terms, • Check legal documents for accuracy, • Obtain attorney approval for legal documents related to the transaction, • The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time Qualifications • Real estate or real estate adjacent experience required., • Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers), • Professional attitude and appearance, • Solid written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise, • Excellent organizational skills, • Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, • Customer service attitude, • Time management, • Active listening, • SoftPro experience is preferred Hourly pay will vary and is commensurate upon experience. Qualified candidates, please apply! Eastern Staffing & Recruiting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other legally protected basis. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Tuition reimbursement, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person Company DescriptionEstablished in 1985, Eastern Staffing & Recruiting was created to provide an extensive range of workforce solutions; staffing, recruiting, and payroll servicing. From the beginning, our goals have always been to support people, build strategic partnerships and offer world-class solutions. A lot has happened in over 30 years; globalization, recessions, inflation, rebranding and the nature of our recruiting and business focus. What has not changed is our desire to be the best staffing and recruiting company out there.Established in 1985, Eastern Staffing & Recruiting was created to provide an extensive range of workforce solutions; staffing, recruiting, and payroll servicing. From the beginning, our goals have always been to support people, build strategic partnerships and offer world-class solutions.\r\n\r\nA lot has happened in over 30 years; globalization, recessions, inflation, rebranding and the nature of our recruiting and business focus. What has not changed is our desire to be the best staffing and recruiting company out there.