Type: Full-Time Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm Responsibilities - • Open and manage real estate files, track key deadlines (attorney review, inspection, mortgage contingency, etc.) - • Draft, format, and revise correspondence and legal documents (e.g., contract riders, estoppel certificates, tax prorations, post-closing escrows) - • Coordinate with clients, title companies, lenders, and brokers - • Order and review title commitments, payoffs, municipal transfer stamps, and HOA documents - • Assist attorneys with final settlement statement and closing preparation - • Monitor and maintain checklists, calendars, and file status updates - • Handle e-signatures, client portals, and secure document transmission - • Perform other administrative support tasks such as scheduling, file organization, and light billing or data entry Qualifications - Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate law or legal support role involving real estate transactions. - Familiarity with Illinois real estate practices and Multiboard Residential Real Estate Contract (preferred) this is not a must. - Strong written and verbal communication skills - High attention to detail and ability to work independently - Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and transaction or practice management software (e.g., Clio, Qualia, Smokeball - this a preference) - Experience working with ALTA settlement statements and closing disclosures a plus - Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously - Comfortable with remote communication tools (Zoom, Slack, secure file sharing)