Paralegal - Real Estate Firm - San Ramon (Onsite)

Burke+Co•San Ramon, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an established real estate development firm, is seeking a Paralegal to join their Legal team and provide hands-on support across complex real estate transactions, legal operations, and day-to-day administrative needs. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented paralegal who understands real estate documents, deadlines, and closing processes and enjoys being a true partner to a collaborative legal team. This is an amazing opportunity to join supportive, kind team at an expanding company!

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, ideally supporting real estate transactions, acquisitions, financing, or closings
Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate required
Strong understanding of real estate documentation, transaction timelines, and closing processes
Experience with title review and property closings strongly preferred
Previous experience within a homebuilding or real estate development environment is a major plus
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and moving quickly without sacrificing accuracy
A proactive problem-solver who knows when to ask questions and how to work through issues independently
Tech-savvy and interested in using technology to improve workflows, reporting, and organization
Experience with Legal Tracker (formerly Serengeti) or a similar legal matter-management platform is a plus
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with SharePoint preferred
Comfortable working with project-management tools, including Gantt charts
Someone who brings a positive, collaborative attitude and is willing to roll up their sleeves and get the work done
A clear, direct communicator who keeps stakeholders informed and doesn't let things fall through the cracks

Nice To Haves

Previous experience within a homebuilding or real estate development environment is a major plus
Experience with Legal Tracker (formerly Serengeti) or a similar legal matter-management platform is a plus
Experience with SharePoint preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate key aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, loan documentation, and property closings
Review title reports and related documentation; prepare title memos, objection letters, and assist with resolving title issues
Manage critical dates, timelines, and deadlines associated with acquisitions, financing, and closings
Prepare and maintain due diligence checklists, closing packages, and post-closing files
Coordinate regularly with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and other transaction partners
Support the preparation, review, and revision of transactional documents, correspondence, and legal memoranda
Maintain corporate and entity records, including formation documents, resolutions, certificates, and annual filings
Manage legal files and develop organized, efficient filing systems
Own calendaring and scheduling for members of the Legal team
Maintain and improve the Legal team's SharePoint site and other document-management systems
Utilize legal technology and matter-management platforms to track matters, deadlines, and invoices
Help identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency across the Legal Department
Apply project management skills to track multiple workstreams and keep projects moving, particularly during high-volume periods
Assist with Gantt charts, project tracking, and other organizational tools as needed
Communicate regularly with senior legal and business leaders and ensure priorities, deadlines, and next steps are clearly understood
Take on additional projects and responsibilities as the role grows