Now Hiring - Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (West Virginia) - Legal Real Estate Assistant in Morgantown, WV

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POSITION SUMMARY:

A real estate assistant assists with substantive legal work for which an attorney is responsible, and the day-to-day needs of the attorney(s) he/she is assigned to. Title/abstracting experience desired.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communicate with attorney and/or client to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions.

2. Work with attorneys to draft and prepare all documentation required for various types of transactions as assigned.

3. In some instances, responsible for clerical work in preparing documents.

4. Organize, maintain, review, summarize, and analyze documents and records, compile information, and recommend course of action.

5. Be familiar with locating and obtaining Circuit and Magistrate Court records.

6. Develop and maintain knowledge of statutes, court decisions and customs relating to legal procedures and practices in appropriate areas of law including filing procedures in all required states.

4. Assist attorneys in the preparation of filings pertaining to the specific areas of law.

8. Request and gather copies of documents from various sources as necessary.

9. Conduct investigations as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree, advanced paralegal certificate, or relevant job experience required.

PREFERRED:

Prior law firm experience. Detail oriented and strong attention to detail; exercise good judgement; able to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment; able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule; able to travel, as needed, based upon client demands; able to work overtime, as needed, to meet deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,300.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location