Business, Banking and Real Estate Legal Assistant
Posted April 9, 2024
Whitfield & Eddy Law is seeking a dependable full-time Business, Banking and Real Estate Legal Assistant with strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail to join a close, hard-working team in our Des Moines, Iowa office. In this position, you will work directly with an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal and three Attorneys on real estate and loan transactions.
Please submit your Word or PDF resume directly to Recruiting@whitfieldlaw.com.
Position Responsibilities
As part of the team, this legal assistant will perform tasks such as:
- Download, review and maintain loan files, as well as general file maintenance and organization;
- Transcribe letters, respond to emails;
- Prepare expense reports, prepare bills for clients and submit invoices for payment;
- Set up new clients and matters in the billing system;
- Download and review client documents, and summarize filings for attorney review;
- Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence and other legal documents; prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary;
- Receive, log and review abstracts;
- Other general support including, photocopying, scanning, calendar maintenance, sending out notices, scheduling travel, coordinating meetings, and scheduling conference rooms.
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar role strongly preferred;
- Bachelor degree strongly preferred;
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
- Strong technical, computer skills to include proficiency in MS Word, pdf conversion software, formatting documents, redlining and redacting;
- Attention to detail, proficiency in proofreading own work, ability to work independently;
- Ability to organize and manage multiple files and projects;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact with clients and colleagues;
We offer an excellent benefits package - medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, subsidized parking, friendly environment, plus much more!
APPLY
Please submit your Word or PDF resume directly to Recruiting@whitfieldlaw.com.