Legal Assistant – Title & Real Estate

by | Sep 23, 2026

Jackson Kelly is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling real estate and title matters. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with title abstracting, title examination, and title insurance, along with strong organizational and research skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct title searches and prepare title abstracts.
  • Review and analyze deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, restrictions, and other instruments affecting real estate title.
  • Assist attorneys with title examinations and identification of title issues.
  • Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, and related documentation.
  • Assist with resolving title defects and preparing related correspondence and documentation.
  • Prepare and organize documents for real estate transactions and closings.
  • Communicate with title companies, clients, lenders, attorneys, and other parties regarding title and real estate matters.
  • Perform public-record and real estate research.
  • Maintain organized electronic and paper files and monitor deadlines.
  • Prepare correspondence, forms, and other legal documents.
  • Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of legal assistant or related experience preferred.
  • Experience with title abstracting and title examination required.
  • Prior title insurance experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with real estate records, deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, judgments, and other title-related documents.
  • Strong research skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Background:

Experience working in a real estate law firm, title company, title insurance company, lender, or other organization involved in real estate/title work is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

 

Competitive salary & PTO

Paid holidays

Professional and collaborative work environment

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance