Legal Assistant in Columbus, Ohio

Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant in the bustling city of Columbus, Ohio. You will be immersed in the legal aspects of the commercial real estate industry, handling crucial tasks such as managing commercial lease execution and distribution processes, and maintaining acquisition and disposition transaction tracking spreadsheets. This role demands a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle the end-to-end process of commercial lease execution and distribution, ensuring smooth communication with internal business units, tenants, and brokers

• Prepare, revise, and distribute various legal documents

• Maintain and manage the legal group calendars, tracking PTO and coordinating appointments and meetings

• Answer phone calls, take messages, and ensure timely relay of information

• Manage acquisition and disposition transaction tracking spreadsheets meticulously

• Prepare transaction files and folders for legal team members and index them appropriately

• Obtain internal approvals and signatures as needed

• Prepare reports for the legal group, tracking billed time, transaction volume, and outside counsel cost

• Send legal agreements and other files to Document Imaging and occasionally prepare and distribute transaction closing binders

• Review and submit department expenses, credit card, and other invoices for approval and payment

• Review and edit billed time entries, batching them for Accounting

• Perform other administrative duties as required. Requirements • Proven experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or similar role within a law firm or corporate legal department

• Proficient knowledge of Leases and Commercial Real Estate

• Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols, and court system

• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills

• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, as well as court systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong ability to conduct legal research and drafting legal documents

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies or a related field.

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