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Legal Assistant - Transactional Real Estate

Tampa, FL 33602

Posted: 11/18/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Legal Support Job Number: 12636 Pay Rate: 65,000

Job Description


HumanHire is partnered with a top ranked National Law Firm to find a Real Estate Legal Assistant to support the firms growing team in Tampa!

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level transactional and administrative support to the Real Estate practice group, focusing on managing complex real estate matters, conducting land use/zoning research, and coordinating essential documents and deadlines.

We Offer:
  • Pay: up to $80K Base Salary plus OT & Bonus!
  • Hybrid Schedule: 1-2 days WFH
  • Great Benefits: PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans with 401(k) contributions, flexible work options

Responsibilities:
  • Complex Transactional Document Management: Take the lead in formatting, proofreading, and coordinating the execution, notarization, and recording of sophisticated real estate contracts, agreements, and closing documentation
  • Land Use & Regulatory Filings: Directly support land use attorneys by conducting targeted zoning research and managing the preparation and submission of zoning applications, permit tracking, and municipal filings
  • Critical Deadline and Matter Oversight: Proactively manage attorney calendars, tracking key transaction dates and deadlines, while also assisting in new matter opening, conflict checks, and drafting engagement letters
  • Document Management System (DMS) Integrity: Ensure the accurate and timely entry of all relevant legal documents into the firm’s DMS to maintain organized and accessible case files
  • Professional Stakeholder Communication: Act as a professional liaison, communicating effectively with clients, governmental agencies, and other third parties involved in real estate transactions

Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with core commercial real estate transactional processes, including purchase/sale agreements, commercial leasing, and closing procedures, typically acquired through law school coursework or clinics
  • Strong working knowledge of land use and zoning research methodologies, including the ability to interpret agency regulations and assist with complex government filings and permit tracking
  • Exceptional attention to detail, project management capabilities, and discretion necessary to manage multiple high-priority deadlines and sensitive, confidential information simultaneously

If you are interested, please apply to this posting for immediate consideration and a recruiter will be in contact within 48 hours if qualified. Thanks!

If this is not the ideal position for you but are still interested in hearing about what other job opportunities are in your area, please visit www.humanhirellc.comand email your resume to jobs[at]humanhirellc.com!

HumanHire is a national executive search and staffing firm who with a leadership team that has over 50 years of experience as trusted industry professionals specializing in direct hire, temp to hire, temporary and payrolling services. We have cultivated long-lasting relationships and utilize them to connect our candidates and clients in several industries and job functions:
  • Paralegals
  • Legal Assistants
  • Billing and Accounting
  • Attorneys
  • Legal Secretaries
  • Human Resources
  • Business Development
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