Overview
Administrative Assistant 2 Jobs in Albuquerque, NM at New Mexico Courts
The law firm Hill, Gossett, Kemp, Barrentine & Seay, PC is seeking a Legal Assistant/Real Estate Closing Coordinator. The candidate will support attorneys by managing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with case management in a law office setting as well as supporting the real estate department in obtaining, preparing, and/or filing various documents, certificates, statements, amendments, and forms; and other responsibilities including but not limited to:
Working with third parties coordinating title searches, surveys, environmental, inspections, appraisals, and UCC searches; Zoning Verification Letters, and drafting Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Amendments based on a Letter of Intent.
DESCRIPTION
1. Assists in preparing a variety of litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other related documents. Assists in filing legal documents with state and federal courts, and serves documents on all parties. Assists in preparing and serving discovery related documents.
2. Calendars court hearings, appearances, and response dates for assigned attorneys.
3. Assists in organizing, redacting, and converting documents in response to discovery requests.
4. May assist in preparing and processing transactional documents, such as contracts, agreements, leases and other related documents.
5. Composes and prepares routine correspondence. Formats, proofreads, edits, and routes letters.
6. Places and receives telephone calls, takes and transmits messages, and establishes priority for those requiring immediate action.
7. Records attorney time by matter, and handles other requests. May maintain attorney calendars and make appointments.
8. May schedule and coordinate depositions, appointments, mediations, and other legal proceedings with court reporters, witnesses, outside counsel, opposing counsel and other parties, and maintain docket of litigation cases.
9. Assists in classifying, indexing, cross-referencing, and filing litigation and administrative documents according to applicable protocols.
10. Performs other related Legal Assistant job duties as required.
11. Preparing and tracking closing checklists and transactional documentation (Deeds, Waivers, Title Objection Letter, etc.) from finalized Agreements through completion of closing binders
12. Participating in and attending closings and the disbursement of closing funds
13. Reviewing due diligence materials
14. Working with third parties coordinating title searches, surveys, environmental, inspections, appraisals, and UCC searches; Zoning Verification Letters, and drafting Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, and Amendments based on a Letter of Intent.
This position requires excellent organizational skills to maintain a high volume of documents, excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, accurate typing and proofreading skills, and the ability to handle several projects at one time and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Moody, AL 35004 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Moody, AL 35004: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Administrative Assistant 2
Company: New Mexico Courts
Location: Albuquerque, NM
