Legal Assistant

Description

Job Title: In-House Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location: Reston, VA (100% Onsite)

Overview: My client is seeking a full-time In-House Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their Reston, VA office. This role is fully onsite and requires candidates with experience in real estate transactions, including maintaining limited liability companies and managing operating agreements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real estate matters.

Duties/Responsibilities are listed below.

Provide Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Real Estate Counsel.

• Create and maintain corporate entities in various jurisdictions.

• Establish and manage well-organized files across multiple formats, including hardcopy, electronic, and various eRoom platforms.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing basic legal documents and business correspondence.

• Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents from various sources.

• Support public company documentation requirements.

• Liaise with finance and accounting teams on matters such as taxes, invoices, etc.

• Assist in the maintenance and renewal of business licenses and professional registrations in various jurisdictions.

Real Estate Transactions

• Develop and maintain checklists for real estate and financing transactions to ensure smooth processes.

• Track and manage due diligence activities, coordinate transaction submissions, and collaborate with the team to facilitate transaction closures.

• Coordinate title/survey, environmental reports, document execution, and closing logistics.

• Conduct research and gather information using general and legal research tools.

• Prepare closing indices and binders, and oversee post-closing matters.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions.

• Proficiency in legal administrative tasks and procedures.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

• Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance procedures.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

Must have experience with real estate transactions--including but not limited to--maintaining limited liability companies and overseeing operating agreements. Must also have experience with real estate and financing transactions.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, reach out to Desirae Luna on LinkedIn.

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