Legal Assistant – Corporate, Real Estate

Preti Flaherty

Legal Assistant providing high-level administrative support in Corporate and Real Estate practice groups at Preti Flaherty. Managing documents, scheduling, and supporting transactional workflows.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeConcord • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

administrative supportdocument managementproofreadingcalendar managementexpense report processingentity formationreal estate transaction supportbillingtime entryMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsability to manage multiple projectsself-starterinitiativeindependent workcollaborative workdiscretionintegrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointdocument management systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Notary Public

Industry Keywords

corporate lawreal estate lawtransactional practicelegal documentationclosing documentstransaction checklistsdiligence materialssignature packetsregistries of deedssecretaries of state

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive administrative support to corporate and real estate attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, organizing and updating matter files, and processing expense reports
Manage and track multiple corporate and real estate matters and advise attorneys and paralegals of upcoming deadlines, outstanding tasks, document needs, and transaction milestones
Organize and maintain electronic and physical real estate and corporate files
Organize and maintain attorneys’ calendars and email folders
Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, local municipalities, registries of deeds, secretaries of state, financial institutions, title companies, and other transaction participants
Proofread and format corporate and real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, closing documents, corporate resolutions, correspondence, and related transaction materials
Prepare and assemble correspondence, notices, basic corporate forms, real estate closing materials, signature packets, and indexed document packages
Serve as witness and/or Notary Public to in-person document executions
Electronically search, file, and retrieve documents with registries of deeds, secretaries of state, and other public filing offices, as needed
Assist with entity formation and maintenance tasks, real estate transaction support, document execution logistics, and post-closing/post-transaction organization
Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative tasks as assigned
Support attorneys in preparing closing binders, transaction checklists, diligence materials, signature packets, and other corporate and real estate transaction deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience working in a comparable administrative position
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Interest in working for a law firm, preferably within corporate, real estate, or other transactional practice areas
Commitment to discretion and integrity due to exposure to sensitive and confidential information
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Familiarity with document management systems is considered a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

A collegial work environment where talent is nurtured, and professional growth is supported
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Exposure to sophisticated corporate, real estate, transactional, and tax work
Opportunities to learn directly from experienced attorneys and staff