Jr. Legal Secretary

• Efficiently manage the finalization, compilation, and dating of documents related to closing matters
• Oversee post-closing tasks such as the management of custodial packages and closing binders, as well as the follow-up on title documents
• Collaborate closely with the deal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and assistants, to finalize and receive all necessary loan documents and related due diligence
• Support attorneys and paralegals in the preparation of title documents
• Assist in the preparation of signature pages
• Help coordinate post-closing projects
• Create loan summaries and fill out due diligence questionnaires
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned

• College degree and/or a paralegal certificate
• 1-2 years of prior legal experience in a law firm--preferably with Real Estate or Corporate Law
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on MS Word and to a lesser extent Excel
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document creation, editing, and management
• Good working knowledge of document management systems
• experience with NetDocuments is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to adjust for competing deadlines and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high degree of professionalism

Experience with NetDocuments

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan