Junior Legal Assistant - Loan Document Processor

Job Title: Junior Legal Assistant – Loan Document Processor

Location: Dallas, TX

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM start | 8-hour workday with 1-hour lunch

Type of Employment: Direct Hire

Compensation: $60000 – $65000 / Year + Discretionary Holiday Bonus

Industry: Legal Services

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical (employee-only coverage paid), dental (firm-paid), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, identity theft protection, critical care insurance, three employee assistance programs, HSA with employer contributions, 401(k), paid time off, and vision insurance (employee-paid).


Job Description:

Addison Group is actively recruiting for a Junior Legal Assistant / Loan Document Processor to support a real estate legal team for our client, a mid-sized law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a collaborative legal environment and gain specialized experience in real estate and loan documentation.


Key Responsibilities:

Loan Document Processing:

  • Prepare legal documentation related to real estate lending transactions
  • Handle a high volume of loan packages (approximately 40–50 per month)
  • Finalize, organize, and ensure accuracy of transaction documents
  • Input key transaction data into internal tracking systems
  • Communicate with clients, title companies, legal staff, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth closings
  • Prioritize time effectively during month-end processing crunch periods

Legal Assistant Duties:

  • Assist with general administrative support tasks when loan volume is lower
  • Prepare correspondence and assist with document filing and scheduling
  • Support attorneys with meeting coordination, communication, and tracking time entries
  • Take on additional administrative duties as assigned within the real estate legal team
Qualifications:
  • 1–2 years of experience in a legal support role (litigation or boutique firm experience welcome)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude
Preferred (Not Required):
  • Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and legal document management systems
  • Exposure to real estate documentation or corporate organizational records
  • Experience using software such as Expert Time, Contract Express, or LightningDocs

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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