Real Estate Paralegal Shin Yen Management Chino, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000
- $80,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Legal Studies Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Organizational skills Negotiation Full Job Description Real Estate Paralegal
- Commercial Real Estate
- Job Description (Exempt)
About Us:
Shin Yen Retail Property Management is a premier commercial real estate company with a diverse portfolio of shopping centers and retail properties. We are committed to excellence in property management, investment, and client service. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Real Estate Management Paralegal to join our team. This hybrid role combines asset management support with paralegal expertise to ensure smooth lease administration, legal compliance, and portfolio performance.
Position Overview:
The Real Estate Management Paralegal will work closely with the Asset Management, Property Management, and Legal teams to oversee lease administration, contracts, compliance, and risk management for our commercial real estate portfolio. This role requires strong legal knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage both operational and legal responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lease Administration & Legal Support Review, draft, and prepare lease agreements, amendments, assignments, and license agreements. Prepare summaries and reports for management on lease status, upcoming obligations, escalations, and tenant compliance. Maintain accurate records of critical dates such as renewal, termination, and option periods. Maintain accurate and up-to-date lease files and abstract key provisions into databases. Coordinate with legal counsel on disputes, evictions, and compliance matters. Prepare estoppel certificates, SNDA agreements, and other tenant-related legal documents. Support dispute resolution between tenants and property management when necessary. Ensure compliance with lease terms and regulatory requirements. Track lease expirations, renewals, and tenant performance, flagging key action items. Maintain the lease abstract database. Coordinate execution and distribution of lease documents. Acquisitions and Dispositions Coordinate due diligence activities for property acquisitions and dispositions. Review and organize due diligence materials, including: Title reports, Surveys, Environmental reports, Property condition reports, Service contracts, Tenant leases, Estoppel certificates Assist with purchase and sale agreement administration. Track contractual deadlines and contingencies. Coordinate escrow closings with title companies, attorneys, lenders, and brokers. Prepare and organize closing documents, including closing binders and post-closing follow-up materials. Coordinate signatures, notarizations, and recordation of key documents. Support management in negotiating minor contractual changes and documenting approvals. Financing & Loan Administration Assist with loan originations, refinances, and loan modifications. Review lender due diligence requests. Coordinate delivery of loan closing documents. Track financing milestones and critical dates. Organize lender reporting requirements. Vendor & Tenant Relations Coordinate and prepare legal documents relating to tenant and vendor contracts to ensure smooth operations. Respond to tenant inquiries about lease administration and legal items on lease obligations and compliance matters. Corporate Governance Maintain corporate records for entities holding real estate assets, including organizational documents, entity filings, and annual reports. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate bylaws, and internal policies. Assist with the preparation and filing of annual state and local reports. Track ownership interests and changes in corporate entities associated with the portfolio. Property and Asset Management Support Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases for property records (easement agreements, reciprocal easement agreements, CC&R's), service contracts, and correspondence. Support asset managers with legal and operational documentation. Manage digital filing systems to ensure easy retrieval of legal and operational documents. Generate reports for management on property performance, compliance, and key dates. Reporting & Documentation Provide support in litigation preparation, audits, and corporate governance as needed. Monitor insurance certificates and compliance requirements. Assist outside counsel with document production. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Legal Studies, or related field. Paralegal certification is strongly preferred. 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, paralegal work, or asset management. Strong knowledge of commercial lease terms, real estate law, and property management practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft and review legal documents. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Pay:
$75,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person