Legal Practice Assistant

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Multifamily Housing Practice Group represents lenders active in the multifamily housing industry, closing loans secured by multifamily projects and delivering those loans to secondary market investors. The Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) provides high level support to multiple attorneys in the Multifamily Housing Practice Group, including the revision of complex loan documents to complete loan transactions following detailed and precise instructions from the attorneys and appropriate lenders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft complex loan documents and prepare required signature pages in accordance with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and client requirements.

• Prepare black line document comparisons to identify revisions.

• Complete revisions to loan documents following detailed and precise instructions provided by the attorneys and appropriate lenders.

• Assist with maintaining Multifamily Housing attorney deal tracking spreadsheets.

• Maintain confidentiality when handling matters for clients and other attorney information.

• Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner and seek feedback/follow-up as appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.

• Assist in fostering an environment of superior customer service by working collaboratively with attorneys and staff at all levels.

• Collaborate with resources inside and outside the firm as appropriate to complete projects or tasks.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of department objectives, key activities and requirements in order to anticipate and proactively address the needs of the team.

• Take appropriate action to monitor and meet deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients effectively and professionally.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes.

• Demonstrate a "can do" attitude and a willingness to continue learning and developing skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the firm as well as external contacts.

• Ability to self-manage and work reliably and independently in a hybrid, and in-office setting.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Understanding of clerical procedures and systems, such as recordkeeping and filing.

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire familiarity with, the roles and function of the assigned department, and any specifically applicable laws or guidelines.

• Ability to use sound judgement and good discretion.

• High level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in a deadline driven environment.

• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Minimum five (5) years legal and/or Real Estate administrative support experience.

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The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00