Paralegal, Real Estate

McBride Executive Search; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Premium health benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays and sick time

401K and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company stock program

Job summary

McBride Executive Search is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal for a growing real estate client in Santa Monica. This hybrid role offers four days in-office with one remote day per week, providing a great balance between collaboration and flexibility in a corporate environment.

You will handle due diligence, lease reviews, and drafting of real estate documents, while coordinating title information and maintaining closing binders for large transactions.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school.
• 3+ years of law firm and/or in house experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate.
• Strong title and survey experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive lease and REA reviews and prepare schedules for pad sales and anchor lease transactions.
• Perform due diligence on legal documents and provide written evaluations.
• Draft real estate documents including REA amendments, purchase agreements, and CC&Rs.
• Manage critical dates and deadlines for anchor projects.
• Coordinate title information processes and resolve title issues.
• Research property ownership histories and confirm fee and leasehold ownership.
• Support due diligence needs for shopping center sales and estoppel certificate processes.
• Prepare documentation for large transactions, including closing binders and escrow processing.

Skills

Title and survey experience

Real estate paralegal experience

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Bachelor's degree (plus)

Job description

Real Estate Paralegal

About the Role

Join our growing real estate client in their legal team as a Real Estate Paralegal in Santa Monica. This hybrid position offers the perfect balance of in-office collaboration (4 days) and remote work flexibility (1 day per week). This role offers excellent growth potential for a detail-oriented paralegal looking to specialize in real estate law within a corporate environment.

What we are looking for

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school
• 3+ years of law firm and/or in house experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate
• Strong title and survey experience is required
• Bachelor's degree a plus

What You'll Do

As a Real Estate Paralegal, you'll provide crucial support to the legal real estate team handling a variety of specialized tasks including:

• Conducting comprehensive lease and REA reviews to identify exclusives, use restrictions, and preparing detailed schedules for pad sales and anchor lease transactions
• Performing due diligence assessments on legal documents, interpreting complex clauses and providing written evaluations
• Drafting real estate legal documents including REA amendments, purchase agreements, and CC&Rs
• Managing critical dates and deadlines for anchor projects
• Coordinating title information processes, resolving title issues, and maintaining legal databases
• Researching property ownership histories and confirming fee and leasehold ownership
• Supporting due diligence needs for shopping center sales and managing estoppel certificate processes
• Facilitating documentation for large transactions, including execution, delivery, and maintenance of closing binders
• Handling escrow transactions for land sales and processing various certificates and agreements

Competitive Compensation

$90,000 to $120,000 annually plus bonus 15% eligibility

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium health benefits with affordable contributions
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Financial Security: 401K and Health Savings Account options
• Company Stock Program: Participate at a discount
• Community Engagement: Paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match benefit

This role offers excellent growth potential for a detail-oriented paralegal looking to specialize in real estate law within a corporate environment.