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Real Estate Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys with commercial and residential real estate transactions from contract through closingPrepare, review, and organize purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, closing documents, and related agreementsConduct due diligence reviews, including title reports, surveys, zoning documentation, and property recordsCoordinate escrow, title, and closing activities with brokers, lenders, and third-party vendorsDraft correspondence, legal documents, summaries, and transaction checklistsMaintain transaction files and monitor critical deadlinesReview and abstract leases and contract provisionsAssist with entity formation and organizational documents related to real estate holdingsCommunicate with clients, title companies, lenders, and opposing counsel regarding transaction statusPrepare closing binders and post-closing documentationWhy This OpportunityContract-to-hire position with long-term career growth potentialExposure to sophisticated real estate transactions and development projectsCollaborative and team-oriented environmentOpportunity for significant client and transaction involvementStable and growing practice with strong market presenceConvenient Irvine location