<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded midsize full-service law firm in Los Angeles to identify a Real Estate Legal Assistant for its busy and sophisticated Real Estate practice.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity to join a collaborative legal team known for handling complex commercial real estate transactions in an entrepreneurial, client-focused environment. The Real Estate Legal Assistant will provide essential support to attorneys and paralegals in the Real Estate Department, while also assisting the Corporate team as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. This individual will play a key role in keeping transactions organized, on schedule, and moving efficiently from inception through closing. The firm strongly prefers candidates located in the Los Angeles area who can work on-site or in a hybrid capacity. However, highly qualified candidates with extensive commercial real estate transaction experience will also be considered for a fully remote arrangement.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare, format, proofread, and revise transactional documents, correspondence, and closing materials.</li><li>Maintain transaction timelines, critical date checklists, and Outlook calendars to ensure all deadlines are met.</li><li>Coordinate the collection, organization, and delivery of signature pages and executed documents to clients, lenders, and title companies.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and organization of closing binders and transaction files.</li><li>Track outstanding items and support overall transaction management from opening through closing.</li><li>Prepare and process expense reimbursements, check requests, and related administrative documentation.</li><li>Manage document execution through DocuSign and other electronic signature platforms.</li><li>Handle document production, including complex formatting, redlining, and use of firm templates and macros.</li><li>Coordinate document deliveries via FedEx, GLS, messenger, courier, and other service providers.</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical matter files, including document management within NetDocuments.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference calls, and appointments.</li><li>Provide backup support to the Corporate Department Transaction Coordinator.</li><li>Assist with business entity formations, foreign qualifications, and related corporate filings.</li><li>Order good standing certificates, certified filings, and other corporate records from state agencies.</li><li>Provide limited executive and administrative support as needed.</li></ul>