Legal Secretary (Real Estate)
Legal Secretary (Real Estate)
Ridgeland, MS | In-Office Role
Compensation: Starting in the mid-$60s (DOE)
About the Opportunity
Service Specialists recruiting agency is partnering with A well-established, highly respected law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Real Estate department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoys being involved in all phases of real estate transactions, from intake to post-closing.
What You’ll Do
- Support attorneys with commercial and residential real estate transactions
- Coordinate and manage closings, documentation, and timelines
- Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, title companies, and other stakeholders
- Prepare and review:
- Closing documents
- Title commitments and updates
- Surveys and legal descriptions
- Track transactions for reporting (including 1099s)
- Assist with post-closing processes, filings, and documentation
- Open new matters and support billing/time entry as needed
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the legal team
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in a legal setting (real estate or transactional preferred)
- Experience with title work, closings, or trust accounts preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Comfortable working with financials, documentation, and client communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; legal/billing systems experience is a plus