Real Estate Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys with all aspects of commercial and / or residential real estate transactions. This role is ideal for a resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple deadlines, and understands the full lifecycle of real estate matters from contract to closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and prepare real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, addenda, deeds, affidavits, closing statements, and lien releases.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the closing process, including scheduling, preparing closing packets, collecting signatures, and ensuring all required documents are executed accurately.
• Conduct title and survey reviews, identify exceptions or issues, and coordinate resolutions with attorneys, title companies, lenders, and surveyors.
• Perform due diligence, including lien searches, UCC searches, zoning verification, and gathering property records.
• Communicate directly with clients, lenders, brokers, title agents, and opposing counsel to facilitate timely progress of transactions.
• Organize, track, and maintain transaction checklists, critical dates, closing calendars, and status reports.
• Prepare closing binders and ensure all post-closing documents are recorded and distributed appropriately.
• Manage escrow instructions, wire confirmations, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Maintain electronic and physical files in accordance with firm policies and real estate best practices.
• Support attorneys with special real estate projects, portfolio matters, and entity formation / maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.