• Legal Secretary

    Robert Half Office Team (New Orleans, LA)


    Description

    We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is ideal for professionals with strong organizational skills and a background in commercial real estate and title insurance. As a short-term contract to permanent position, this opportunity offers the potential for long-term growth and collaboration within a dynamic legal environment.

    Responsibilities:

    • Coordinate the ordering and review of abstracts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

    • Maintain and update title company systems to track rate calculations, policy jackets, and other essential details.

    • Prepare title commitments and other related documents, such as seller’s/owner’s statements, rate calculations, and 1099 forms.

    • Manage zoning report requests and over-limit submissions when required.

    • Oversee the creation and finalization of title policies, including obtaining policy jacket numbers and ensuring proper documentation.

    • Track title files to confirm all necessary documents are completed and received.

    • Draft and issue updates and endorsements, such as date-downs or increased coverage, while preparing invoices for these services.

    • Coordinate payment of title insurance premiums and ensure proper documentation is provided to the accounting team.

    • File annual reports with the Louisiana Secretary of State and maintain compliance with title document updates.

    • Collaborate with title companies for audits and maintain recurring reports, including premium and open/closed reports.

     

    Requirements • At least three years of experience as a paralegal in title work or a related field.

     

    • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software systems.

    • Demonstrated experience in real estate or title company operations.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred.

    • Self-motivated and capable of working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. TalentMatch®

     

    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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    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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