Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
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Job Description
Come join NRPs A team! Weve been recognized as a Top Workplace because we promote a culture where our team can build longterm careers and connections. As we grow as a company our goal is that you will grow in your career.
NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Associations Best Places to Work.
We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:
Commission and bonus opportunities
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 Paid holidays
Paid maternity & parental bonding leave
Short & long term disability
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401(k) Match
Training certification & growth opportunities
Employee referral & recognition programs
Since its founding in 1994 NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents regardless of income. The NRP Group is a fullservice multifamily developer general contractor and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information please visit www.NRPGroup.
Job Summary:
The Legal Assistant will provide advanced administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Legal Department specializing in real estate development and construction law. This position requires a thorough understanding of legal documents and terminology excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage and organize legal files both physical and electronic ensuring easy retrieval and confidentiality.
Managing and coordinating signatures in connection with real estate closings.
Schedule and coordinate meetings and closings managing calendars and travel arrangements for attorneys.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external attorneys providing professional and courteous service.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence including drafting and proofreading letters and emails.
Process legal billing and expense reports.
Assist with due diligence activities related to real estate transactions.
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned such as answering phones preparing reports and managing projects.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary preferably in real estate law construction law or a related field.
Strong understanding of legal terminology and documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent organizational time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of real estate closing procedures is a plus.
The NRP Group is committed to a policy of assuring that all employees and applicants for employment are recruited hired assigned placed transferred demoted laid off terminated paid trained and generally treated during employment on the basis of qualifications and merit; without discriminationdue tocolor race religion sex (including pregnancy or marital status) sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin ancestry veteran status military status disability genetic information citizenship or any other classification or activity protected by federal state and local law and ordinances.
Employment Type
Full-Time
