Real Estate Legal Assistant - Minneapolis, MN

Real Estate Legal Assistant

Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $55,000 – $90,000

DOE
Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to support sophisticated real estate transactions in a collaborative law firm environment? We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Real Estate Legal Assistant to join a busy legal team supporting attorneys and paralegals on a variety of commercial real estate matters.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in providing exceptional support throughout the lifecycle of complex transactions.

• Draft, revise, and maintain organizational and transactional documents
• Create and manage closing checklists and transaction timelines
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with real estate deal closings
• Coordinate collection and distribution of signature pages and executed documents
• Prepare and organize closing books and post-closing documentation
• Track critical transaction deadlines and closing dates
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and other transaction parties
• Maintain electronic client files and organizational records
• Form business entities and obtain required state and federal certificates and filings
• Monitor attorney inboxes and assist with matter management
• Process client invoices and attorney reimbursements
• Perform document comparisons and quality-control reviews
• Support additional projects and administrative initiatives as needed

• 2+ years of legal assistant, executive assistant, administrative assistant, or related professional support experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong proofreading and document-editing skills
• Professional demeanor and client-service mindset

• Experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions
• Knowledge of closing processes and transactional documentation
• Experience with legal document management systems
• Familiarity with iManage, Intapp, or other legal software platforms

• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Dependable and accountable work ethic
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work product

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Potential

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid or onsite work arrangement may be available depending on business needs

$55,000 – $90,000annually
, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

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Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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