Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Holiday Schedule

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Free Car Wash every other week

Free catered lunch every other week

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage in Lake Forest, CA, is seeking a Paralegal to support the legal team and assist the real estate acquisition group from contract to close. This on-site role requires coordinating with attorneys, preparing real estate transaction documents, and managing timelines.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), a paralegal certificate (preferred), and at least 3 years of legal secretary experience with real estate knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associates degree is required; Bachelor’s degree 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 and time management skills.
• Strong technical agility including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys and professionals to coordinate a pipeline of real estate transactions.
• Prepare real estate transaction documents for accuracy and completion.
• Facilitate and manage execution of real estate, commercial and operational agreements.
• Schedule all conference calls and meetings.
• Assist with preparation, review, and modification of legal documents and filings.
• Aide in managing active litigation and insurance matters with internal and external counsel.
• Maintain trackers and create reports on follow-ups, deadlines.
• Organize and archive all legal and real estate documents for easy retrieval.
• Coordinate timelines and dates related to real estate closings.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve files relevant to ongoing matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Real estate transactions

Time management

MS Office

Legal terminology

Confidentiality

Customer service

Tech savvy

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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About SmartStop Self Storage

SmartStop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company in the self-storage industry, operating in 22 states in the U.S. and three provinces in Canada. In addition, SmartStop was awarded: Newsweek’s Best Customer Service among Storage Center companies three years in a row 2021, 2022 & 2023, Top Workplace of Orange County, CA in 2022 and 2023, and Reputation’s 800 Award in 2023. Come join a winning team!

Voted TOP WORKPLACE 2022 & 2023 by the Orange County Register and our AMAZING employees!

Salary: starting at $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

This position is 100% on site in our beautiful corporate office in Ladera Ranch, CA.

The Paralegal will assist the Company’s legal team by providing complex and specialized clerical and research support services and will provide support to the real estate acquisition team in all aspects of real estate transactions from contract to close.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys and other professionals to effectively communicate, schedule, and coordinate a pipeline of real estate transactions.
• Prepares various real estate transaction documents to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Facilitates and manages the execution of a wide range of real estate, commercial and operational agreements.
• Schedules all conference calls and meetings.
• Assists with the preparation, review, and modification of legal documents, including communications, contracts, court filings, government filings, and various other related paperwork and documentation.
• Aids in managing active litigation and insurance matters, coordinating efforts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel when necessary.
• Maintains trackers and creates reports of follow-up items, including responsive dates and deadlines.
• Oversees the organization and archiving of all legal and real estate documents and correspondence for easy retrieval and in compliance with document retention policies.
• Coordinates and communicates timelines and key dates related to real estate transaction closings.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves files relevant to ongoing real estate transactions and legal matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed

• Associates degree is required; Bachelor’s degree 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, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Strong technical agility, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Must thrive working in a fast-paced environment and experiencing working in companies with great growth.
• Must be able to reasonably commute in to the corporate office in Ladera Ranch Monday thru Friday.
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Free Car Wash every other week
• Free catered lunch every other week

Diversity

SmartStop® Self Storage, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion, and seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our dynamic team.