Legal Analyst- Securitized Transactions

Reiferson Dee PLC is a law firm of seasoned attorneys with a nationwide practice. We represent institutional lenders, loan servicers and borrowers in commercial and multifamily real estate transactions. The firm is recognized for its depth of knowledge and experience and is relied upon for resolving the complex issues that develop during the life cycle of a commercial real estate loan. We have significant expertise in balance sheet and securitized lending, and CMBS and agency origination and servicing, with experience in virtually every aspect of real estate finance transactions.

Reiferson Dee is seeking to add a Legal Analyst- Securitized Transactions to the team. This role is responsible for providing administrative support in connection with document production, transaction management and practice group knowledge management to enhance attorney effectiveness and client results on behalf of Reiferson Dee PLC.

Note: This role is onsite in our Canonsburg office location.  There may be flexibility for a hybrid working schedule after the successful completion of the training period.

Essential Responsibilities:
Document Production and Knowledge Management

• Precisely maintain accurate and up to date tracking charts/spreadsheets for legal transactions.
• Accurately initiate and complete required forms for various transactional documents, including legal opinions, client disclosures, loan documents and client engagement letters in full, on time, and error free.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of various internal databases for specific transaction types, clients, or legal issues.  
• Save and organize documents in the document management system to ensure ease of accessibility.
• Create blacklines of various legal documents as requested by attorney.
• Assist attorneys with creation of, or updates to, form transactional documents.
• Create signature page packets; interface and follow-up with clients to obtain executed signature pages; and precisely monitor and track signature page status.

• Coordinate with clients and other deal parties to gather necessary documents and diligence required by attorneys for the transaction and other related legal matters and requests.
• Closely monitor, prioritize, and respond to a high volume of client and internal emails daily.
• Operate with a systematic approach to triaging email requests and information to ensure timely responses and information sharing with the appropriate parties - both internal and external.

• Open new legal matters by submitting required documents to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Input and update transaction details on tracking charts/spreadsheets; ensure consistent data accuracy and completeness.

• Independently manage tasks with a consistent and high-level of accountability and attention to detail.

• 3+ years of administrative or paralegal experience required.
  • Prior law firm, corporate, banking, and/or finance work experience highly preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, law, communications, or accounting required.
  • Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for required education.
• Prior experience with complex document management systems required.

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$82,500, dependent on qualifications and experience.