Real Estate Paralegal

Saltu Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltu Staffing client, a leading Am Law 100 law firm in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support a sophisticated transactional practice. The role involves managing complex deals, coordinating closings, and collaborating with attorneys, clients, and third parties in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience, strong due diligence and UCC experience, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience supporting sophisticated real estate transactions
• Hands-on experience with title and survey review and analysis
• Experience with commercial real estate due diligence and transaction closings
• Experience with UCC searches, filings, and related diligence
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and shifting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other transactional matters
• Review and analyze title commitments, title documents, surveys, zoning reports, and other due diligence materials
• Prepare and maintain critical date trackers, property charts, and transaction status reports
• Draft and prepare real estate and closing documents, such as deeds, assignments, affidavits, easements, releases, and related materials
• Prepare and review UCC financing statements and coordinate UCC, lien, judgment, and entity searches
• Coordinate transaction closings, including signatures, escrow deliveries, closing documents, and post-closing materials
• Communicate with title companies, surveyors, zoning consultants, opposing counsel, clients, and other third parties
• Review and summarize leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and other real estate documents as needed
• Manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its Los Angeles office to support a sophisticated transactional real estate practice. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong transactional experience who enjoys managing complex deals, coordinating closings, and working closely with attorneys, clients, and third-party professionals in a fast-paced environment. Positions are also available in San Francisco and San Diego.

What You'll Do:

• Support attorneys with complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other transactional matters
• Review and analyze title commitments, title documents, surveys, zoning reports, and other due diligence materials
• Prepare and maintain critical date trackers, property charts, and transaction status reports
• Draft and prepare real estate and closing documents, such as deeds, assignments, affidavits, easements, releases, and related materials
• Prepare and review UCC financing statements and coordinate UCC, lien, judgment, and entity searches
• Coordinate transaction closings, including signatures, escrow deliveries, closing documents, and post-closing materials
• Communicate with title companies, surveyors, zoning consultants, opposing counsel, clients, and other third parties
• Review and summarize leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and other real estate documents as needed
• Manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines simultaneously

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting sophisticated real estate transactions
• Hands-on experience with title and survey review and analysis
• Experience with commercial real estate due diligence and transaction closings
• Experience with UCC searches, filings, and related diligence
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and shifting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Why Join:

• Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions
• Join a nationally recognized legal team with strong resources and experienced attorneys
• Opportunity to expand your experience across a variety of real estate transactions
• Collaborative environment with long-term professional growth opportunities

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