Job Description

Legal Assistant – Commercial Real Estate

Location: Miami, FL

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in commercial real estate law , supporting partners, wealth management , red-lining documents , and managing PDF documents . This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with seasoned attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment .

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and partners in the commercial real estate practice.
• Draft, review, and red-line commercial real estate agreements, contracts, and leases.
• Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring proper filing and accessibility in both digital and physical formats.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in closing real estate transactions, including leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents.
• Conduct legal research related to commercial real estate and wealth management.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Maintain and track case files, deadlines, and schedules for attorneys.
• Handle and organize PDF documents , including editing, converting, and managing files.
• Support wealth management practices by assisting with related legal documents and reports.
• Assist with additional administrative tasks and special projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar role, specializing in commercial real estate and/or wealth management .
• Strong proficiency in red-lining and editing legal documents, including contracts, leases, and real estate agreements.
• Advanced skills in handling PDF documents , including editing, conversion, and organization.
• Experience supporting high-level partners and attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate laws, leasing, transactions, and financing .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal document management systems.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in wealth management and familiarity with related legal concepts.
• Knowledge of document management software and case management tools .
• Spanish fluency is a plus, given the Miami location and client base.

EOC

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law

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