Paralegal, Real Estate

Real Estate Paralegal

About the Role

Join our growing real estate client in their legal team as a Real Estate Paralegal in Santa Monica. This hybrid position offers the perfect balance of in-office collaboration (4 days) and remote work flexibility (1 day per week). This role offers excellent growth potential for a detail-oriented paralegal looking to specialize in real estate law within a corporate environment.

What we are looking for

· Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school

·3+ years of law firm and/or in house experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate

· Strong title and survey experience is required

· Bachelor's degree a plus

What You'll Do

As a Real Estate Paralegal, you'll provide crucial support to the legal real estate team handling a variety of specialized tasks including:

• Conducting comprehensive lease and REA reviews to identify exclusives, use restrictions, and preparing detailed schedules for pad sales and anchor lease transactions
• Performing due diligence assessments on legal documents, interpreting complex clauses and providing written evaluations
• Drafting real estate legal documents including REA amendments, purchase agreements, and CC&Rs
• Managing critical dates and deadlines for anchor projects
• Coordinating title information processes, resolving title issues, and maintaining legal databases
• Researching property ownership histories and confirming fee and leasehold ownership
• Supporting due diligence needs for shopping center sales and managing estoppel certificate processes
• Facilitating documentation for large transactions, including execution, delivery, and maintenance of closing binders
• Handling escrow transactions for land sales and processing various certificates and agreements

Competitive Compensation: $90,000 to $120,000 annually plus bonus 15% eligibility

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium health benefits with affordable contributions
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Financial Security: 401K and Health Savings Account options
• Company Stock Program: Participate at a discount
• Community Engagement: Paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match benefit

This role offers excellent growth potential for a detail-oriented paralegal looking to specialize in real estate law within a corporate environment.