Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
At Preti Flaherty, we know that exceptional people and efficient processes drive our continued success. Our Legal Assistants are integral members of our team, providing high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and contributing meaningfully to our client service and transactional outcomes.
We areseekinga seasoned and highly organizedLegal Assistantto join our team.This position willbe responsibleforpreparinglegal documents,maintainingcorporate records and files, andproviding administrativesupport to our corporate attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to corporate attorneys, including scheduling meetings,maintainingcalendars, coordinating travel,organizingand updating documentation files, and processing expense reports.
- Manage and track multiple matters andadviseattorneys / paralegals of upcoming deadlines, outstanding tasks, etc.
- Organize andmaintainelectronic and physical real estate and corporate files.
- Organize andmaintainattorneyscalendars and email folders.
- Regular and professional communication with clients, local municipalities,registriesofdeeds ;financial institutions, etc.
- Proofread various documents such as Deeds, Mortgages, correspondence, etc.
- Prepare probate forms, basic tax forms, correspondences, notices, and create packages of indexed documents, etc.
- Serve as witness and / or Notary Public to in-person document executions.
- Electronically search and file with the Registry of Deeds.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
- Assistwithbilling, time entry, and administrativetasks asassigned.
- Support attorneys in preparing closing binders, transaction checklists, and signature packets.
Qualifications & Requirements
Associatesdegree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience(2-3 years of experience working in acomparableadministrative position).Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and strong familiarity with document management systems.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Interest inthe legalpractice, preferably in the corporate or transactional practice area.Commitment to discretion and integrity due to exposure to sensitive and confidential information.Why Join Preti Flaherty?
We offerour employees :
Acollegial work environment where talent is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Exposure to sophisticated corporate, transactional, and tax work.Opportunities to learn directly from experienced attorneys and staff.Ifyou are passionate about corporate legal work and thrive in a dynamic setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.