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 transactionsPerforming due diligence assessments on legal documents, interpreting complex clauses and providing written evaluationsDrafting real estate legal documents including REA amendments, purchase agreements, and CC&RsManaging critical dates and deadlines for anchor projectsCoordinating title information processes, resolving title issues, and maintaining legal databasesResearching property ownership histories and confirming fee and leasehold ownershipSupporting due diligence needs for shopping center sales and managing estoppel certificate processesFacilitating documentation for large transactions, including execution, delivery, and maintenance of closing bindersHandling escrow transactions for land sales and processing various certificates and agreementsCompetitive Compensation : $90,000 to $120,000 annually plus bonus 15% eligibility
Work-Life Balance : Hybrid schedule with one remote workday per weekComprehensive Benefits : Premium health benefits with affordable contributionsTime Off : Generous paid time off, including vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick timeFinancial Security : 401K and Health Savings Account optionsCompany Stock Program : Participate at a discountCommunity Engagement : Paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match benefitThis role offers excellent growth potential for a detail-oriented paralegal looking to specialize in real estate law within a corporate environment.
