G10 Law APLC is a boutique AV-Rated real estate land use and business law firm seeking to hire a full-time Legal Assistant. We offer a positive yet challenging work environment that is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to further their growth and development. This position is on-site in our Carlsbad office.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of a variety of legal documents including purchase and sale agreements leases deeds mortgages memoranda of leases etc.;
- Initiate draft edit and finalize correspondence agreements and/or other materials;
- Proofread material including correspondence memoranda and other legal documents;
- Assist in preparation of form documents and create signature ready documents;
- Obtain electronic signatures via DocuSign;
- Help attorneys on an as needed basis such as with analysis and research as directed;
- Significant client contact - by telephone e-mail and in person;
- Regularly update and maintain correspondence with clients attorneys and other parties;
- Coordinate the daily and weekly tasks as part of internal checklists ensuring all are completed in a timely manner;
- Calendar and schedule meetings consultations and appointments for attorneys; and
- Perform supporting functions such as scanning documents e-mailing documents to clients maintaining client files inputting information into management system following and managing checklists etc.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal assistant in a transactional or land use legal group;
- Understanding of commercial and residential real estate purchase lease and lending transactions;
- Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail;
- Strong work ethic with the ability to manage tasks independently and cooperatively working with multiple attorneys and legal professionals;
- A self-starter with the ability to multitask at a high level showing resourcefulness and the ability to problem solve;
- Excellent writing editing analytical and communication skills;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe;
- Experience with reviewing title report title insurance and surveys a plus;
- Familiarity with land use law a plus;
- Professional demeanor dress and speech essential; and
- Bachelors degree required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary;
- Health insurance offered after a probationary period including medical dental and vision;
- Paid vacations sick leave and holidays;
- 401k after probationary period;
- Paid firm-wide team building events; and
- Discretionary year-end bonuses may be provided.
Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact this job poster. Do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers. Equal Opportunity Employer.