Real Estate Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Real Estate Legal Assistant role is an onsite position in Lewes, DE. Compensation is $55,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience. L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law provides legal support in real estate, corporate governance, and contracts with a client-focused approach. The assistant supports real estate transactions from contract through closing by keeping files organized, coordinating with clients and transaction partners, and tracking deadlines. The role also includes legal research and administrative and document support for the firm's legal work.

What you'll do

• Schedule team meetings and appointments, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors
• conduct legal research under attorney and paralegal supervision
• manage correspondence and administrative tasks, including calls, emails, and deadline reminders
• assist with creating and proofreading legal documents
• process client billing using daily time records with accounting support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

real estate legal assistant

real estate transactions

legal research

closing support

document preparation

client communication

deadline coordination

lewes de

l. echevarría attorneys at law

$55k–$65k/year

law firm experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Two weeks of paid time off plus an additional week during Christmas
• paid holidays
• employer-sponsored medical benefits
• retirement plan.

Why this role

The posting seeks 1–2 years of law-firm administrative experience and some familiarity with legal software, case management, and docketing programs.

About the employer

L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.