Real Estate Legal Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · Full-time · $48,000 – $91,000 based on experience

Complex real estate transactions don't close themselves, and this Minneapolis law firm knows that better than most. Their Real Estate Department is looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join a collaborative, close-knit team of attorneys and paralegals who are equally down-to-earth and genuinely invested in one another's success. This is the right fit for a proactive professional who takes ownership of deal closings, entity work, and the document flow that keeps complex transactions moving, all in an environment where strong work is recognized, flexibility is respected, and employees are supported with generous benefits and meaningful professional autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and revise organizational and transactional documents
• Build and maintain closing checklists and coordinate deal closings end-to-end
• Manage closing books and handle post-closing matters
• Send, track, and organize signature pages and original documents
• Calendar critical deal dates and milestones
• Form entities and obtain certificates from the Secretary of State and IRS
• Keep client electronic files current with up-to-date organizational documents
• Serve as the primary point of contact between attorneys and clients, keeping communication and documents moving efficiently
• Communicate regularly with the team on client matter status
• Open new client files and process document comparisons
• Monitor attorney inboxes and electronically file client matters
• Process client invoices and attorney reimbursements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a legal or administrative assistant in a corporate or real estate legal environment, or equivalent experience/education
• Genuine interest in real estate and transactional law
• Familiarity with iManage, InTapp, iTimekeep, or similar legal software; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and sharp attention to detail
• Strong initiative and creative problem-solving instincts
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Professional, team-centric, and takes pride in producing quality work

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is aligned with experience, with a salary range of $48,000 to $91,000 based on your background and fit for the role. Candidates ranging from early-career to seasoned legal assistant professionals are encouraged to apply.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Equal opportunity employer.

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