We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated, efficient, and proactive legal assistant/legal secretary to join our growing real estate practice with a focus on Community Association/Common Interest Development Law. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through a wide variety of substantive and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, format, and maintain correspondence, pleadings, and litigation templates
File various Court and County Recorder documents
Conduct title searches, review property histories, and summarize findings
Perform public records and database searches (county recorder documents, legal entity searches, court dockets, corporate records, etc.)
Assist attorneys with daily workflow, case management, and client communication
Organize and maintain digital case files, deadlines, and calendars
Support the team with enforcement and contract matters typical in community association representation, including general counsel and litigation roles
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal (real estate or HOA/common interest development law preferred)
Strong proficiency in legal document preparation and proofreading
Familiarity with title records and public database research
Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common legal practice software (with special emphasis on billing software and legal calendaring software).
If you are interested, please reply to this post with your resume and any other documentation you would like to submit for consideration (e.g., cover letter). Thank you.
