Legal Administrative Assistant (Real Estate)

Akerman LLPNew York, New York

$78,000 - $105,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$78,000-$105,000/year

Job Description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States. Akerman is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Real Estate Practice Group in our New York office.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with 10 or more years of experience supporting attorneys in a large law firm environment. This role requires strong technical proficiency, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to work in the office at minimum three (3) days per week.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, edit, and format legal document
Handle billing, time entry, expenses, and travel arrangements
Coordinate with Billing and Finance to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant billing consistent with client guidelines
Maintain electronic documents and client information
Provide general administrative support to attorneys as needed, including calendaring

Qualifications:

10 or more years of experience supporting attorneys in a large law firm, preferably Real Estate
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (Styles/Formatting), Excel, iManage, Chrome River (Emburse), Intapp, and document comparison tools
Hands-on experience with enterprise legal billing systems (e.g., Elite 3E; 3E Proforma or comparable paperless proforma tools)
Ability to manipulate documents in Kofax Power PDF
Excellent typing accuracy with strong attention to detail
Well-organized, dependable, and able to handle multiple priorities
Ability to work independently, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week); Monday - Friday (Overtime as needed)

Salary Range: $78,000 - $105,000 (Actual salary is based on experience and job qualifications.)

Bonus: Discretionary holiday bonus

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation Program

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE

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This job at Akerman LLP is located in New York, New York, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $78,000 and $105,000 per year.

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