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Boutique Real Estate Firm Seeks Legal Assistant for Fast-Paced, Real Estate Transactional Law Practice

About Firm & Position:

A well-respected boutique transactional real estate firm seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join its high-performing team. This 100% onsite position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside top real estate attorneys who specialize in drafting complex opinion letters for commercial real estate financing transactions. The firm is routinely retained by major Am Law firms representing REITs, private equity investors, and large hospitality companies in high-value transactions.

This Legal Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on multifaceted transactions, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to build a long-term legal support career without plans for law school.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

+ Review commercial mortgage, loan, and financing documentation to assist attorneys with opinion letter preparation.

+ Track and process client and lender comments, ensuring all closing documentation is accurate and complete.

+ Draft and manage “items needed” checklists and assist in preparing final opinions.

+ Conduct detailed reviews of LLC agreements, LP agreements, formation documents, and other transactional materials.

+ Liaise with attorney teams and clients for time-sensitive document delivery and FedEx coordination.

+ Organize and prepare final opinion packages for delivery to major law firm clients and financial institutions.

Hours:

Standard 40-hour workweek. This role is 100% onsite (no exceptions).

Perks:

We've placed multiple professionals with the firm—all of whom have stayed and thrived. You’ll receive extensive training, hands-on mentorship, and exposure to high-value deals from day one. The culture is collaborative, the work is substantive, and growth into a Paralegal role is possible down the line.

Salary:

$60K to $70K depending on experience

Benefits:

+ 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision for employee + dependents (after 180-day probation)

+ Two weeks of PTO (no separate sick leave policy)

+ 401(k) plan available after one year of employment

TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]

Requirements

+ Minimum 2 years of law firm experience in any practice area

+ Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

+ NO law school plans

TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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