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Real Estate Legal Assistant

Orion Placement, Chicago, IL, United States


Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a sophisticated real estate practice supporting complex commercial real estate transactions.

Work closely with attorneys on meaningful deals in a role that offers strong exposure and real ownership.

Be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, professionalism, and high-quality execution.

Grow your career in a stable, full-time on-site role with strong long-term upside.

Location:

This is a full-time, 100% on-site opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, ideal for someone who wants to work closely with attorneys and be fully integrated into a high-performing office team.

Note:

Candidates must have real estate legal assistant experience. Commercial real estate experience is strongly preferred.

About Us We are a collaborative legal team that supports sophisticated real estate matters and values strong relationships, high-quality work, and professional growth. We are looking for someone resourceful, proactive, and dependable who takes pride in supporting attorneys at a high level. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Provide day-to-day legal assistant support to attorneys in a real estate practice

Assist with commercial real estate transaction documents, correspondence, and closing materials

Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents with strong attention to detail

Manage calendars, meetings, deadlines, and attorney scheduling

Organize and maintain matter files and transaction documents

Coordinate signatures, document execution, and closing logistics

Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and internal teams

Keep matters moving by staying organized, responsive, and proactive

Qualifications

Real estate legal assistant experience required

Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred

Prior law firm experience preferred

Strong document production, proofreading, and organizational skills

Strong communication and deadline management skills

Able to work full-time on-site in Chicago

Why You Will Love Working Here

Opportunity to support sophisticated commercial real estate work

Collaborative team with strong professional standards

Visible role with meaningful impact on active matters

Great fit for someone who wants stability, growth, and hands‑on responsibility

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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