Real Estate Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in the Los Angeles, Century City, or Orange County office, the Real Estate Paralegal provides critical support to attorneys throughout real estate transactions, including due diligence review, document preparation, and closing coordination. The role is suited to a candidate with substantial real estate experience who can take on complex assignments and collaborate directly with clients, title companies, and counterparties. The position reports to the Transactional Paralegal Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate transactions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem-solve in connection with complex transactions.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat required.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate preferred.
Commercial real estate transaction experience within an AmLaw 100 firm or comparable corporate legal environment preferred.
Familiarity with document management and closing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate financing and acquisition transactions.
Review and analyze title documents, surveys, and zoning reports, and summarize key findings for attorney review.
Prepare title and survey objection letters, seller response letters, and due diligence review summaries.
Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and zoning companies to resolve related issues and negotiate title and UCC policy coverage.
Draft escrow instructions, conveyance documents, and ancillary loan documents, including documents related to loan pay-offs and UCC filings.
Review and prepare lease abstracts and maintain related databases.
Order and review UCC, litigation, and bankruptcy searches and prepare summary reports.
Support attorneys and senior paralegals with closing logistics, including managing checklists, assembling final documentation, preparing closing binders, and handling the post-closing process.
Collaborate with attorneys and senior paralegals across multiple offices to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient workflow on client matters.