Position Summary  The Real Estate & Development Unit is currently seeking to fill a Legal Assistant position.  This position is for individuals interested in real estate and contract law. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys working on transactional matters by overseeing electronic and paper file management, facilitating the process of executing agreements, drafting correspondence and form agreements, and aiding the overall workflow and productivity of the unit.    Essential Functions  The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or essential functions. Duties may be modified, assigned, or reassigned as operational needs evolve, consistent with applicable law.  Collaborating on several projects which often include working with attorneys and staff   Organize and file correspondence, documents, and other papers for significant transactions as requested by the Division’s attorneys.  Sending requests for information to relevant City agencies and following up to meet deadlines   Perform title research to determine ownership of properties.  Locate and retrieve title documents.  Work closely with title companies to obtain title reports, clear title, and obtain title insurance policies.  Review and summarize title reports.  Review and summarize land surveys.  Preparing letters and other correspondence for unit attorneys  Maintaining organization/filing system  Compiling quarterly/weekly/daily reports as needed  Scheduling meetings  Tracking assignments  Answering telephones and assisting callers with general inquiries for the Law Department  Logging mail  Providing back-up support for hiring and recruiting efforts  Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions  Ability to write and speak persuasively  Ability to work with multiple City Departments  Excellent organizational skills  Effective and professional oral and written communication  Ability to work independently and think proactively  Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments  Computer skills required/desired for the position include:  MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint One Drive, Powerpoint)  Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)  Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets).  Email (mail merge, filters, folders, rules)  Presentations/Slideshows (Powerpoint, Google Slides)  Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other virtual platforms  Ability to complete work projects in a timely and accurate manner  Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information  Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;  Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients;   Qualified candidates must be hard working, organized, attend to detail, and have an eager, helpful attitude;   Knowledge of City procedures is a plus;