Legal Assistant

L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law • Lewes, DE, US

Posted 20 hours ago

Description

Are you the person who keeps every detail moving and every deadline on track? If you’re organized, responsive, and know your way around a real estate closing, we’d love to meet you.

L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law is looking for a Real Estate Legal Assistant to support real estate transactions from contract through closing. You’ll work closely with clients, Realtors, lenders, and the attorney to keep files organized, deadlines covered, and closings moving forward.

Compensation and Benefits:

$55,000 – $65,000 annually, based on experience
2 weeks PTO + 1 additional week during Christmas
Paid Holidays
Employer-sponsored medical benefits
Retirement Plan

Responsibilities

Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department

Qualifications

Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs

Compensation

$55,000 - $65,000

About L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law

Providing legal support across real estate, corporate governance, and contracts, this modern firm takes a thoughtful, client-focused approach to its work. L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law is committed to professionalism, clear communication, and creating a welcoming environment for both clients and its team.