Legal Assistant- Commercial Real Estate

Connect Staffing, Inc.

Legal Assistant- Commercial Real Estate

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A well-established law firm in the Perimeter area is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Commercial Real Estate Leasing team. This is a highly visible role working closely with approximately four attorneys, offering a blend of administrative and legal responsibilities.

    The team is collaborative and fast-paced, so flexibility and a team-first mindset are essential. If you’re someone who can pivot when needed, stay organized under pressure, and keep attorneys a step ahead—you’ll fit right in.

    What You’ll Do

    Attorney & Team Support

    • Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and track key deadlines
    • Assist with day-to-day workflow for a group of attorneys, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks
    • Coordinate travel, client meetings, and occasional events

    Document & File Management

    • Draft, revise, and format legal documents, leases, and correspondence
    • Open and maintain client/matter files (electronic and hard copy)
    • Organize and manage documents within the firm’s document management system

    Operational & Administrative Duties

    • Handle incoming/outgoing mail and coordinate messenger services as needed
    • Assist with time entry, billing coordination, and expense tracking
    • Maintain strict confidentiality across all client matters

    Team Contribution

    • Jump in to assist across the team when priorities shift
    • Partner with other assistants and departments to keep operations running smoothly

    What They’re Looking For

    • 3+ years of legal assistant experience (law firm environment preferred)
    • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
    • Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through skills
    • Ability to work independently while staying aligned with a team

    Nice to Have (But Not Required):

    • Commercial Real Estate (CRE) experience, especially leasing
    • Experience with systems like iManage, Litera, or Orion

     

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  • Compensation
    $60,000-$75,000 per year