We are looking for a Transactional Real Estate Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide dedicated, one-on-one support for a high-volume partner. We are seeking a long-term, career-focused assistant who thrives in a stable environment and is an expert in commercial real estate workflows
- Manage the full lifecycle of client matters, from running conflict checks to assembling closing binders.
- Form entities, primarily LLCs and limited partnerships.
- Handle heavy redlining of transactional documents with expert proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Interface with vendors including registered agents (Paracorp, Parasec) and due diligence services (InfoTrack).
- Enter attorney time daily and provide general administrative support to your partner.
- 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a transactional commercial real estate practice.
- Demonstrated job stability and a desire for a long-term role (no job-hopping).
- Must be a career legal assistant with no plans to attend law school or become an attorney.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including redlining, formatting, and PDF conversions.
- Ability to work 100% on-site in downtown San Diego.
- Why candidates should join
- 75+ year established San Diego law firm with a "take care of your tribe" culture - they give $100 gift cards for admin appreciation day and $500 holiday bonuses
- $95K-$110K base salary plus discretionary annual raises and performance bonuses, $200/month parking allowance, full benefits including 401(k) match
- True work-life balance - 7.5 hour workdays (8:30-5pm), no nights or weekends expected for support staff
- Dedicated 1:1 support role for a senior real estate partner - high autonomy and clear ownership of responsibilities
- Stable environment where the previous firm administrator stayed 45 years and they're willing to wait for the right long-term hire
- Education
- Paralegal certificate.
- Hard skills
- Expert in Microsoft Word (heavy redlining, formatting, conversions).
- Experience with conflict checks and new client matter intake.
- Familiarity with AIA, AIR, and CAR forms.
- Soft skills
- Ability to support a high-volume, busy partner effectively.
- Miscellaneous
- Must work on-site 5 days/week in downtown San Diego.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
