Real Estate Practice Assistant

Job overview

The Real Estate Practice Assistant role follows a hybrid schedule in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with remote work available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after a 60-day introductory period. The posting lists $75,000–$95,000 per year. The assistant supports a law firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and its transactional matters. The assistant provides administrative and legal support to attorneys by preparing and managing documents, tracking deadlines, coordinating matters and schedules, and helping transactions progress accurately and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format correspondence and real estate documents
• redline and track document revisions
• maintain deadline and follow-up systems
• coordinate with paralegals
• conduct public-record research
• manage calendars, meetings, conflict checks, engagement letters, files, time entries, travel, expenses, and billing support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

real estate practice assistant

legal support

transactional practice

document management

real estate

hybrid

fort lauderdale fl

$75k–$95k/year

deadline tracking

attorney support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hybrid work schedule, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, caregiving assistance, employee assistance resources, professional development, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k) and retirement savings benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks 5–10 years of legal assistant experience supporting a transactional practice; commercial real estate experience is a plus.

About the employer

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.