Senior Paralegal

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Floating holidays

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a California-based corporate governance paralegal to support our in-house real estate and business operations team. This role emphasizes real estate transactions, governance documents, contracts, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.

You will collaborate with HR and operations, prepare resolutions and minute books, manage deadlines, and assist with closings, discovery, and outside counsel coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of California corporate governance paralegal experience.
• Hands-on experience with real estate transactions, leases, and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of California corporate law, LLCs, partnerships, and governance requirements.
• Experience maintaining corporate records, drafting resolutions, and supporting business transactions.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree.
• Strong organizational, communication, research, and multitasking skills.
• Litigation and discovery experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents, entity records, resolutions, and minute books.
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions, leases, property agreements, and closings.
• Review, draft, and organize contracts and transactional documents.
• Support compliance requirements for California corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Assist with litigation matters, including discovery, subpoenas, and outside counsel coordination.
• Partner with HR and operations teams on legal documentation and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research, manage deadlines, and support daily legal department operations.

Skills

Corporate governance

Real estate transactions

Contracts review

Legal research

Document drafting

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal research databases

Job description

Pay:$38.00 - $55.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Enjoy the freedom of a primarily remote work arrangement with occasional in-person collaboration.
• Join a supportive in-house legal team and work directly with experienced legal leadership.
• Apply your expertise in corporate governance, commercial real estate, and business operations.
• Take on diverse, meaningful responsibilities with opportunities to develop professionally.
• Receive excellent benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and generous time off.

Location:San Diego, CA | Primarily Remote / HybridWork primarily from home while occasionally visiting our locations in San Diego, Del Mar, and Newport Beach based on business needs. Candidates must be located in San Diego County or Orange County, California.

Note:We're seeking candidates with 4+ years of California corporate governance paralegal experience and a strong background in real estate legal matters. Experience supporting California business entities, commercial transactions, and corporate documentation is essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We're a growing real estate and business management organization that values collaboration, professionalism, and practical solutions. Our in-house legal team supports a diverse range of business activities, offering an engaging environment where talented professionals can thrive.

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents, entity records, resolutions, and minute books.
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions, leases, property agreements, and closings.
• Review, draft, and organize contracts and transactional documents.
• Support compliance requirements for California corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Assist with litigation matters, including discovery, subpoenas, and outside counsel coordination.
• Partner with HR and operations teams on legal documentation and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research, manage deadlines, and support daily legal department operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of California corporate governance paralegal experience.
• Hands-on experience with real estate transactions, leases, and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of California corporate law, LLCs, partnerships, and governance requirements.
• Experience maintaining corporate records, drafting resolutions, and supporting business transactions.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree.
• Strong organizational, communication, research, and multitasking skills.
• Litigation and discovery experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research tools.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll enjoy a flexible work environment, meaningful legal responsibilities, and the opportunity to contribute directly to important business decisions. We offer a welcoming, collaborative culture where you can strengthen your expertise and build a long-term career.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 4+ years of California corporate governance paralegal exp, real estate legal experience