Legal Assistant

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a meticulous and organized Legal Assistant to join a dynamic team in Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Aid attorneys with all phases of commercial transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, contracts, leases, closing checklists, and transaction summaries.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical transaction files.
• Cook up due diligence materials and track critical transaction deadlines.
• Manage closing logistics and coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, surveyors, opposing counsel, and government agencies.
• Prepare closing binders and closing packages.
• Track execution of documents and ensure all required signatures and supporting materials are obtained.
• Assist with post-closing activities, including document distribution and file maintenance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and outside parties.
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, and appointments.
• Manage attorney calendars and assist with deadline tracking.
• Screen communications and respond to routine inquiries professionally and promptly.

Required Work Hours

The position requires availability from Monday through Friday, covering first shift hours.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary range, with a minimum pay of $60,000 and a maximum pay of $70,000 per year.

Additional Details

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to work closely with a professional legal team and gain valuable experience in commercial transactions.