Residential Real Estate Legal Assistant
LHH, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Residential Real Estate Post Closer / Legal Assistant
LHH Recruitment Solutions partnering with a well-respected, long-standing law firm in the South Florida market that is looking to add a Residential Real Estate Post Closer / Legal Assistant to its busy real estate practice group. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of residential post-closing work and light commercial real estate support in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
About the Role This position supports a residential real estate partner and also provides entry-level assistance with commercial real estate matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, and highly skilled in Microsoft Word, especially with formatting and document revisions.
Key Responsibilities • Handle post-closing tasks including document review, recording, and follow-up • Provide backup support to the residential real estate team • Assist with drafting, revising, and formatting commercial real estate documents • Perform document comparisons and track changes in Microsoft Word • Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and third parties • Maintain organized electronic and physical files • Track deadlines and follow up on transaction-related items • Support attorneys with administrative and transactional tasks as needed
Qualifications • Prior legal assistant experience, ideally in real estate • Strong understanding of residential transactions and post-closing procedures • Advanced Microsoft Word skills (formatting, blacklining, comparing documents) • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting • Professional communication skills and a proactive, team-first approach
Why This Opportunity • Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys • Growth potential in both residential and commercial real estate work • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits package
If you have residential real estate experience and enjoy post-closing work, apply today!
Salary: $60,000 to $80,000
LHH Recruitment Solutions partnering with a well-respected, long-standing law firm in the South Florida market that is looking to add a Residential Real Estate Post Closer / Legal Assistant to its busy real estate practice group. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of residential post-closing work and light commercial real estate support in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
About the Role This position supports a residential real estate partner and also provides entry-level assistance with commercial real estate matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, and highly skilled in Microsoft Word, especially with formatting and document revisions.
Key Responsibilities • Handle post-closing tasks including document review, recording, and follow-up • Provide backup support to the residential real estate team • Assist with drafting, revising, and formatting commercial real estate documents • Perform document comparisons and track changes in Microsoft Word • Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and third parties • Maintain organized electronic and physical files • Track deadlines and follow up on transaction-related items • Support attorneys with administrative and transactional tasks as needed
Qualifications • Prior legal assistant experience, ideally in real estate • Strong understanding of residential transactions and post-closing procedures • Advanced Microsoft Word skills (formatting, blacklining, comparing documents) • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting • Professional communication skills and a proactive, team-first approach
Why This Opportunity • Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys • Growth potential in both residential and commercial real estate work • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits package
If you have residential real estate experience and enjoy post-closing work, apply today!
Salary: $60,000 to $80,000