Real Estate and Commercial Banking Legal Assistant

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our national law firm client is seeking a professional Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate and Banking / Financial Services practice. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and highly organized professional with experience in Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Banking / Loans.

Responsibilities

• Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail, faxes, and deliveries.
• Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and oversees files, correspondence,

databases, records, certificates and / or other documents.

Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining

attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences,

arranges for conferences and teleconferences.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years prior Legal Assistant experience, preferred.

Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers, and related software

applications.

Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community.

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word, with an emphasis on drafting documents and tracking changes.

Experience with NetDocs, a plus.

Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met.

Proactive in drafting documents and completing assignments with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Professional in appearance and manner.

Job Type : Full-time

Expected hours : 37.50 per week

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Programs

Schedule :

Day shift; Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Work Location : In person; Atlantic City, NJ