Legal Assistant & Pre/Post Closer

Company Description

Fergeson Skipper, P.A. is a full-service law firm that offers estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and gift taxation, business law, real estate, and litigation services. We are a forward-thinking team of experienced attorneys dedicated to providing personalized and effective solutions for our clients. We are located in Sarasota, FL and are committed to staying in sync with the city's growing economy and our clients' expectations.

Role Description

This is a full-time role that will support both the Real Estate department as well as the Probate department.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate introduction letters to client
• Prepare final title policy
• E-Record documents
• Data entry
• Assist Closers with their Pre/Post-closing needs.
• Adhere to lender and other investor delivery policies and procedures
• Collect and follow up with all requests made on files
• Prepare logs, update records, calendar contract dates, and deadlines
• Review and verify that all proper compliance documents are in the file
• Pursue cross-training of other integral parts of team, including assisting with closings
• Case Management: importing documents into document management system
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance
• Create maintain and organize existing files
• Assist paralegals w/overflow duties
• Miscellaneous duties as required

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of operations or administrative experience. Preferably pre and post-closing experience or have worked within law firm environment.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish daily duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products; Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced fluid environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• This position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints
• High level of integrity and confidentiality required
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and adjust to changing priorities
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34236 (Required)

Work Location: In person