Job Title : Junior Legal Assistant – Loan Document Processor
Location : Dallas, TX
Work Schedule : Monday – Friday | 8 : 00 AM or 8 : 30 AM start | 8-hour workday with 1-hour lunch
Type of Employment : Direct Hire
Compensation : $60000 – $65000 / Year + Discretionary Holiday Bonus
Industry : Legal Services
Benefits : This position is eligible for medical (employee-only coverage paid), dental (firm-paid), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, identity theft protection, critical care insurance, three employee assistance programs, HSA with employer contributions, 401(k), paid time off, and vision insurance (employee-paid).
Job Description :
Addison Group is actively recruiting for a Junior Legal Assistant / Loan Document Processor to support a real estate legal team for our client, a mid-sized law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a collaborative legal environment and gain specialized experience in real estate and loan documentation.
Key Responsibilities :
Loan Document Processing :
- Prepare legal documentation related to real estate lending transactions
- Handle a high volume of loan packages (approximately 40–50 per month)
- Finalize, organize, and ensure accuracy of transaction documents
- Input key transaction data into internal tracking systems
- Communicate with clients, title companies, legal staff, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth closings
- Prioritize time effectively during month-end processing crunch periods
Legal Assistant Duties :
Assist with general administrative support tasks when loan volume is lowerPrepare correspondence and assist with document filing and schedulingSupport attorneys with meeting coordination, communication, and tracking time entriesTake on additional administrative duties as assigned within the real estate legal teamQualifications :
1–2 years of experience in a legal support role (litigation or boutique firm experience welcome)Proficiency with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office programsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and high degree of accuracyAbility to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlinesStrong organizational and time management skillsEagerness to learn and a proactive attitudePreferred (Not Required) :
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and legal document management systemsExposure to real estate documentation or corporate organizational recordsExperience using software such as Expert Time, Contract Express, or LightningDocs