Legal Assistant - Real Estate - Onsite in Minneapolis, MN - Are you an organized and detail-focused Legal Assistant with experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in a busy transactional practice? THE RIGHT STAFF is excited to partner with a well-regarded Minneapolis law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate Department. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety in their day, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and takes pride in helping attorneys keep complex matters running smoothly. If you're proactive, resourceful, and enjoy working with a collaborative team on high-volume real estate and corporate transactions, this could be an excellent next step in your legal career. Essential Job Duties: - Draft, edit, and prepare organizational documents and related materials for real estate and transactional matters. - Assist in preparing and updating closing checklists; support attorneys and paralegals in all stages of deal closings. - Serve as a point of contact between attorneys and clients; coordinate communication and document exchange. - Track progress of ongoing client matters; provide regular updates to the team on status and required next steps. - Manage post-closing tasks, including assembling closing binders and finalizing documentation. - Calendar key closing dates, deadlines, and critical transaction timelines. - Maintain accurate electronic client files, ensuring current organizational and transactional documents are uploaded. - Monitor attorney inboxes, process electronic filing of client records, and open new matter files. - Assist with billing tasks, including processing invoices and reimbursement requests. - Form business entities and request certificates and tax identification numbers from state agencies and the IRS. Minimum Requirements: - 1 years of corporate or transactional legal assistant experience in a law firm environment. - Interest in or exposure to real estate or corporate law. - Previous experience providing administrative support in a legal setting. - Familiarity with legal software systems such as i. Manage and In. Tapp. - Strong computer and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office required. - Excellent grammar, proofreading abilities, and strong attention to detail. - Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting tasks, and frequent interruptions. - Professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff. - Ability to work additional hours as required to meet transactional deadlines. Position Benefits, Pay, and Schedule: - Direct-hire opportunity with competitive salary and full benefits, including medical, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits. - Full-time onsite/hybrid position in downtown Minneapolis with a supportive and team-oriented environment. - Compensation ranges from $48, 000 to $91, 000 annually, depending on experience and level of expertise. - Standard work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.