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Title : Legal Secretary (Real Estate Practice)

Location : California - San Diego
Refer to Job # WCQW726732

Legal Secretary (Real Estate Practice) Duties: Draft and edit various real estate documents, such as purchase and sale contracts, leases, escrow instructions, letters of intent, exhibits and closing documents; collect and analyse information; prepare visuals. Transmit closing documents for signature; prepare closing files and binders. Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and clients by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents. Proofread all documents for accuracy and completeness. Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system (FileSite/iManage). At the request of the attorney or paralegal, order title searches through the insurance company and organize title documents. Answer attorneys phones; maintain attorneys calendars by scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and travel. Schedule meetings with internal and external participants, and arrange conference rooms. Input attorney time into timekeeping software. Coordinate monthly Elite billing process between Finance and assigned partner(s). This includes preparation of draft and final client invoices and transmittal of same. Support the New Client Intake process which includes conflict checking, matter details, and engagement letter preparation. Prepare Chrome River expense reimbursement reports for assigned attorneys and fee-earners. Provide assistance with keeping InterAction (the firm s client relationship management system) up to date, and produce reports as and when required. Maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters. Participate in educational opportunities. Qualifications: Bachelor degree strongly preferred. California Notary strongly preferred. 3+ years of experience supporting real estate attorneys in a law firm setting. General real estate practice knowledge. Knowledge of commercial and residential transactions. Extremely detail oriented. Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues. Familiarity with legal terminology pertinent to the area of assignment. Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. Ability to work both as a team as well as independently. Self-motivated and goal focussed. Must possess strong technical skills, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint as well as programs such as FileSite/iManage and Elite. Strong communication skills: the ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style. Ability to compose correspondence as needed.

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