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FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together. We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive. Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Real Estate Project Analyst to assist the Commercial Finance and Real Estate attorneys by completing non-billable administrative tasks as well as billable work.

This one-year role is designed for aspiring law students eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced legal setting. You will work alongside attorneys, contribute to a variety of legal projects, and gain practical insight into the day-to-day practice of law. This position provides a strong foundation for individuals preparing for the next step in their legal careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit legal documents, draft legal correspondence, and perform legal research and summaries.
• Maintain checklists for the Real Estate and Finance Service Teams and assist in the preparation of closing documents.
• Manage projects for the Real Estate and Finance Service Teams, including tracking progress towards quarterly business goals, helping leaders with business plans/organization, and coordinating industry team meetings.
• Create and maintain electronic and paper client files and indexes, perform routine filing, and retrieve files as needed.
• Perform general office and administrative duties such as collating and assembling documents, accepting and delivering interoffice correspondence, copying, scanning, and faxing.
• Provide backup and overflow support to the Legal Practice Assistants in the Real Estate and Finance Service Teams.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree completed or nearing completion, preferably in business, finance, real estate, or related fields.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.
• Interpersonal and professional skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment, while exercising good independent judgement.
• Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to travel locally and statewide to assist attorneys in attending to client needs on legal matters.
• Ability to be assertive while maintaining a positive interaction with individuals.

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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