Legal Secretary Real Estate Jean Kripton Inc. Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Closing coordination Microsoft Word Document preparation (loan closing) Customer communication Legal correspondence preparation Financing agreements Business support experience for legal executives Content editing Word embeddings Contract drafting Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Document binding Coordination (loan closing) Law office experience Collaboration with legal team Full Job Description Transactional Legal Secretary - Chicago, IL A prominent Chicago law office is seeking an experienced Transactional Legal Secretary to support high-level attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial lending and transactional matters, exceptional organizational skills, and advanced document production capabilities. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to senior-level attorneys. Prepare, organize, and maintain loan and closing files from inception through closing. Assemble and distribute closing binders and closing packets. Manage large volumes of documentation and ensure accuracy and completeness of transactional files. Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and agreements. Coordinate signatures, execution copies, and post-closing documentation. Maintain calendars, schedules, and client communications as needed. Qualifications Prior experience as a Legal Secretary supporting transactional or commercial finance attorneys. Strong understanding of loan documentation and the components of a loan file. Experience preparing and compiling closing binders and closing packets. Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including complex document formatting, styles, tables of contents, cross-references, and document comparison. Excellent proofreading, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with high-level attorneys and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Must have put together closing books Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is a polished professional who thrives in a sophisticated legal environment, possesses strong transactional knowledge, and demonstrates exceptional word processing and document formatting expertise. Salary is commensurate with experience $85,000 - 95,000.00

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person