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Legal Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services
Melbourne, FL, United States
Full-time

Searching for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Real Estate department. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, ensuring that all matters are handled professionally and in a timely manner.

The Legal Assistant / Paralegal will support attorneys with various administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of their practices.

They will maintain attorney calendars, submit invoices and reimbursements, and communicate with clients and other parties.

They will also be responsible for maintaining accurate physical and digital files.

Additionally, the Legal Assistant / Paralegal will be responsible for drafting and reviewing critical documents such as purchase agreements, loan agreements, and promissory notes.

They will prepare and review closing statements, handle the preparation of closing checks and bank drafts for disbursement, and compile comprehensive closing packages.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities :

  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly detail oriented and organized.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree (Required).
  • Minimum of 2 years’ legal assistant or real estate experience (Required), in a law firm setting (Preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF (Required). Experience using legal document management and accounting softwares (Preferred).

Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment :

  • This position reports to work in-person at our Viera office.
  • Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Schedule :
  • Day shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

  • legal assistant or paralegal : 2 years (Required)
  • Real estate law : 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute :

  • Viera, FL 32940 (Required)
  • 3 days ago
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