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Legal Assistant | Commercial Transactions & Finance

§ Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Finance, and Franchise Law

§ Location: Greenwich, CT

§ Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 Annually (Plus comprehensive benefits and discretionary year-end bonus structure)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire

§ The Firm

Our client is a distinguished regional law firm based in Greenwich, known for its sophisticated handling of high-stakes commercial matters. The firm is frequently recognized for its excellence in real estate and finance, often appearing in regional rankings for its technical precision and client-centric approach. Established with a vision of providing boutique-level attention with the technical resources of a much larger practice, they have cultivated an environment that mirrors the rigor of an AmLaw 200 firm while fostering the mentorship and accessibility of a dedicated local office.

This firm is highly revered for its expansive network and sophisticated client roster, which includes local developers, institutional lenders, and franchise systems. They champion an integrated approach, ensuring legal counsel is strategically aligned with paramount commercial objectives. This is an exceptional platform for a motivated graduate to begin a career in the legal field, working alongside seasoned practitioners on complex, market-shaping matters.

§ Duties

The incoming Legal Assistant will function as a central support pillar for the firm’s transactional attorneys, facilitating the seamless execution of commercial real estate and financing matters. This is a highly technical administrative role demanding mastery of document organization and a proactive approach to transaction management.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Coordinating the lifecycle of commercial real estate closings by organizing title commitments, survey results, and multi-party settlement statements.

⨖ Supporting commercial finance transactions through the preparation of loan documents and the filing of UCC financing statements.

⨖ Synthesizing complex lease agreements into concise abstracts and gathering essential transactional due diligence materials.

⨖ Architecting comprehensive closing binders and maintaining both digital and physical repositories for all client files.

⨖ Drafting and formatting professional correspondence, corporate resolutions, and franchise-specific regulatory disclosures.

⨖ Maintaining strict adherence to transaction milestones through diligent calendar management and deadline tracking.

⨖ Orchestrating the flow of documents between lenders, borrowers, and opposing counsel to ensure a frictionless closing process.

§ Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of intellectual curiosity and professional poise suitable for a high-stakes legal environment.

⨖ Juris Doctor in Law from an ABA accredited Law School OR a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution.

⨖ Absolute proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically involving advanced formatting in Word and data organization in Excel.

⨖ Exceptional command of the English language, characterized by sophisticated written and verbal communication skills.

⨖ Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented professional services environment.

⨖ A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of client confidentiality and ethical conduct.

§ Skills

While this is an entry-level opportunity, the following attributes will significantly enhance an applicant’s candidacy:

⨖ Prior experience or a demonstrated interest in real estate, finance, or transactional law.

⨖ Familiarity with legal research platforms or digital document management systems.

⨖ A proven track record of self-motivated project management and independent problem-solving.

⨖ Aspirations for a long-term career in legal administration or eventual law school matriculation.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.