| Real Estate Legal Assistant |
| What do you do? |
| Prepare information and paperwork for real estate purchases, sales and refinances. Residential and commercial |
| Advantages and disadvantages of this job |
| Advantages.. Always needed, helping people through a difficult process. good working environment, steady pay and benefits. Disadvantages.. Very high stress. Short deadlines. Frequent over time. |
| This job is: |
| Full-time |
| How many hours a week is this job? |
| More than 20 hours a week Sometimes long hours may be required |
| When do you work? |
| 9:00 to 5:00 Early mornings Evenings Weekends |
| How much control do you have over your work schedule? |
| Half your control, half subject to interruptions and changing priorities |
| Could I bring my child or pet to work? |
| Maybe, it depends on the circumstances Not on a daily basis |
| Do you have to own a car? |
| No |
| Work environment |
| Outside Office Cubicle |
| Is there a dress code? |
| Yes |
| How do you dress? |
| Business Casual |
| Is this job: |
| Fast-paced |
| Level of Responsibility |
| High (It is really important that you are there when scheduled. What you do is important and there is no one else to take care of it if you’re not there.) |
| Co-Workers |
| Work with just a few people Work with a lot of people Work as part of a team |
| Management |
| You mostly work independently. |
| What could it pay later? |
| I raised 3 kids quite comfortably as a single mom on my salary. |
| Are there bonuses for working holidays? |
| Depends on where you work |
| Job Requirements: What skills does this job require? |
| Working with people. Able to self manage. A lot of patience with people who are very stressed. Juggle and multitask. Keep on task through multiple interruptions. |
| Do you have to go to school to get this job? |
| No. On-the-job Training |
| What kind of school teaches this job? |
| Any Paralegal Program |
| Continuing Education |
| Continuing Education for License Renewal Personal study to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date On-the-job Training is available if you need any |
| Is any kind of Certification available? |
| Certification is available, but not required. |
| Do you have to own tools? |
| Nope |
| What previous experience would help? |
| Any legal assistant work |
| What practical skills do you need? |
| Good at math Good writer Good at explaining things Enjoy talking to people Good listener Empathetic Enjoy learning new things |
| Is Continuing Education required? |
| Maybe |
| Benefits |
| medical and dental coverage pension 401(k) savings employer will match your 401(k) contributions |
| Location |
| This job could be done anywhere. |
| What do you like best about this job? |
| It is interesting, a nice environment and makes a good living |
| Who would you recommend this job to? |
| Someone who needs to work full time. |
Real Estate Legal Assistant