Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to join our team. This role will primarily involve working in a commercial law firm setting, where you will be expected to handle a variety of tasks relating to real estate and transactional legal administration.

Responsibilities

• Typing and preparing legal documents, agreements, leases, correspondence, loan documents, and other related documents.

• Document creation, clean up, and production.

• Maintaining calendars, scheduling, diarying deadlines, and managing appointments.

• Managing a large volume of emails and contacts, and preparing client intake and conflict of interest forms.

• Contacting third parties and vendors for follow-up on documents and costs.

• Preparing closing binders, title, and survey binders.

• Checking requisitions, expense reimbursement, and reviewing credit cards for expense reimbursement.

• Entering time entries.

• Reviewing work in process for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and coordinating billing for legal matters monthly.

• Processing and mailing finalized invoices.

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing, with attorneys, paralegals, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.

• Performing filing, photocopying, scanning, and other general clerical duties.

• Utilizing case management software, LexisNexis, management systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suites for various tasks.

• Handling billing functions, briefing, calendar management, complaint handling, and documentation.

• Working with commercial real estate, transactional matters, and closing documents. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Legal Assistant.

• Proficient in Case Management Software.

• Experience with LexisNexis is required.

• Familiarity with Management Systems.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suites.

• Ability to handle Billing Functions efficiently.

• Experience in Briefing and Calendar Management.

• Proven track record in Complaint Handling and Documentation.

• Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate.

• Experience in dealing with Transactional Matters.

• Ability to prepare and manage Closing Documents.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Good problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field is preferred.

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