Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Ignite Human Capital•Los Angeles, CA

28d•$50 - $70•Hybrid

About The Position

A law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join its Los Angeles office. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on complex commercial real estate matters, playing a key part in transaction support, due diligence, and document management. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can operate with a high degree of independence.

Requirements

5+ years of paralegal experience specifically in real estate law
Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Deep familiarity with commercial lease structures and terminology
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple matters simultaneously
Sound independent judgment and the ability to anticipate attorney and client needs
Comfort mentoring junior paralegals and case assistants
Working knowledge of how various practice groups intersect and depend on one another

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Support real estate transactions by conducting thorough due diligence
Order, review, and interpret title commitments, recorded documents, and property surveys
Build and maintain closing checklists, tracking progress through each stage of a transaction
Draft, coordinate, and manage the execution and delivery of transaction documents to counsel, lenders, government agencies, and vendors
Assist in preparing tax-related filings and applications, liaising with clients to gather necessary documentation
Draft petitions related to tax consolidations and property divisions
Review, summarize, and draft commercial leases and lease amendments
Organize and maintain data rooms and case files with a high level of accuracy