Job Summary
Join our dynamic legal team as a Senior Real Estate Paralegal and become a vital contributor to complex real estate transactions and legal support functions. In this role, you will leverage your extensive paralegal experience to assist with property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, title review, and due diligence processes. Your expertise will ensure seamless legal operations, meticulous document management, and effective communication with clients and internal teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a fast-paced environment that values precision, initiative, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and organize legal documents related to real estate transactions including purchase agreements, leases, title reports, and closing statements.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of title reports and commitments, drafted strategic title memoranda and objection letters, and coordinated the successful issuance of loan and owner’s policies.
- Evaluated ALTA surveys and engineered precise compliance comments aligned with strict industry standards.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research on property laws, zoning regulations, environmental law considerations, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), and procedural law to support transaction accuracy.
- Manage case files using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw; ensure all records are current, accurate, and easily accessible.
- Coordinate with clients, attorneys, title companies, lenders, and government agencies to facilitate smooth transaction processes.
- Assist in due diligence activities including title review, survey analysis, environmental assessments, and compliance checks with tribal law & regulations when applicable.
- Support project management efforts by tracking deadlines, preparing status reports, and ensuring timely completion of all legal tasks.
- Draft and proofread legal documents with precision; handle confidential information with integrity while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Utilize research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for legal research related to securities law, family law issues impacting real estate transactions, landlord-tenant law matters, workers' compensation law considerations in property cases, and other relevant areas.
- Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and handling phone etiquette professionally.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of strong real estate paralegal experience. Prior experience practicing within an Am Law 100 or 200 law firm is highly preferred.
- Paralegal certificate required and Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of estate planning principles applicable to real estate assets.
- Strong understanding of environmental law issues affecting property development and ownership.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with UCC law for secured transactions involving real estate collateral.
- Proficiency in legal software such as iManage and PCLaw for case management and billing purposes.
- Excellent research skills utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw to gather relevant legal information quickly.
- Experience with civil litigation support including document review, legal writing, proofreading, transcription and contract drafting.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining compliance with procedural laws.
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for document preparation and data entry tasks.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Certified Paralegal?
- How many years of Real Estate Paralegal experience do you have?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90025
