Transactions Assistant - Real Estate at DLA Piper LLP (US) — New York, NY

Summary

The Transactions Assistant – Real Estate, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, assists the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining and organizing files, preparing documents, updating, and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks.

Location

This position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Organize documents for attorney review.
• Research public records using internal and public websites.
• Assist with preparing binders, preparing closing books, making copies, entering data, and maintaining files.
• Perform database research and data entry.
• Assist with corporate closings.
• Obtain documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
• Obtain information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
• Assist paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
• Other duties.

Desired Skills

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Certificates

• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Disclaimer

Application Process

Accommodation

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $35.64 - $46.33 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

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