Harvard Resource Solutions is seeking a Legal Secretary- Real Estate for our law firm client in Bloomfield Hills on a direct hire basis.

Hybrid -4 days in office for the first 90 days. 3 days in the office after that.

Summary

The Real Estate Legal Assistant t will provide administrative support to Real Estate attorneys and clients, requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of transactions. This role involves working closely with attorneys and collaborating with other assistants and secretaries to meet firm and client needs.

Duties:

• Document Preparation: Prepares, revises, and finalizes documents (e.g., contracts, leases, and closing binders) using Firm software. Proofreads and formats transaction documents, ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Administrative Support: Coordinates with internal departments (Records, Ethics, Accounting, Central Services, Travel, etc.) to support attorneys and clients. Manages travel, calendar maintenance, and billing.
• Closing Binder Preparation: Prepares and formats closing binders for real estate transactions. Ensures document accuracy and compliance with Firm standards. Opportunities for advancement with strong performance.
• Client Service and Teamwork: Organizes workflow, collaborates with colleagues, and meets Firm/client goals. Fosters professional, cooperative relationships and anticipates needs.
• Professional Demeanor: Upholds Firm policies and client service standards. Maintains confidentiality with discretion and professionalism.
• File Maintenance: Maintains organized electronic and paper files in compliance with Firm policies.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree or requisite experience.
• Must possess superior digital proficiency with a commitment to technological growth.
• Must multitask and prioritize a demanding workflow in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, Nuance and the document management systems is essential.
• Must apply critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems.
• Must conduct oneself in a highly professional and reliable manner; must exhibit confidence, integrity and composure in all professional interactions.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

At Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Administrative & Clerical talent in the industry today.