Onsite Real Estate Paralegal — Contract to Close

Smartstop-Self-Storage; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Generous holiday schedule

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Free car wash

Free catered lunch

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal team and real estate acquisition group. This on-site role in our Ladera Ranch office will handle complex clerical and research tasks from contract through close, coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders.

The position requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and a paralegal certificate is a plus, with at least 3 years of legal secretary experience and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years legal secretary experience; real estate transaction exposure a big plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys to coordinate real estate transaction pipeline.
• Prepare real estate transaction documents for accuracy.
• Facilitate and manage real estate, commercial, and operational agreements.
• Schedule conference calls and meetings.
• Assist with preparation, review and modification of legal documents.
• Support active litigation and insurance matters with internal and outside counsel.
• Maintain trackers and generate follow-up reports with deadlines.
• Organize and archive legal and real estate documents for quick retrieval.
• Communicate timelines for real estate closings.
• Retrive files related to ongoing transactions and matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion and confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Fast-paced environment

Commute to office

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SmartStop Self Storage is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal team and real estate acquisition group. This on-site role in our Ladera Ranch office will handle complex clerical and research tasks from contract through close, coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders.

The position requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and a paralegal certificate is a plus, with at least 3 years of legal secretary experience and strong MS Office skills.