Onsite Real Estate Paralegal — Ladera Ranch, CA

SmartStop Self Storage; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage in California is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal team with complex real estate transactions from contract to close, on-site at our Ladera Ranch office.

You will prepare real estate documents, coordinate with attorneys, manage filings and trackers, and help ensure timely closings while maintaining confidentiality. Associates degree required; paralegal certification preferred; 3+ years of legal secretary experience a big plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years legal secretary experience required.
• Real estate transaction experience a big plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys and professionals to coordinate a pipeline of real estate transactions.
• Prepares real estate transaction documents for accuracy and completion.
• Facilitates and manages execution of real estate, commercial and operational agreements.
• Schedules conference calls and meetings.
• Assists with preparation, review, and modification of legal documents.
• Aids in managing litigation and insurance matters with internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintains trackers and reports follow-up items with deadlines.
• Oversees organization and archiving of legal and real estate documents.
• Coordinates timelines and key dates related to closings.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves files for ongoing transactions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SmartStop Self Storage in California is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal team with complex real estate transactions from contract to close, on-site at our Ladera Ranch office.

You will prepare real estate documents, coordinate with attorneys, manage filings and trackers, and help ensure timely closings while maintaining confidentiality. Associates degree required; paralegal certification preferred; 3+ years of legal secretary experience a big plus.