Job Details

Real Estate Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate)

Orange County, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Full-Time | $100K – $145K

Overview

A highly respected, top-tier law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support its Commercial Real Estate practice. This is a key hire supporting complex transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and has strong experience with title & survey work and transaction coordination.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support commercial real estate transactions from start to finish
• Coordinate and manage due diligence (collecting, organizing, tracking materials)
• Review and summarize title commitments, exceptions, and survey matters
• Work closely with title companies, surveyors, lenders, and clients to resolve issues
• Manage transaction timelines, checklists, and closing deliverables
• Assist with closing coordination, including signature pages and execution documents
• Prepare and organize loan documents, leases, and ancillary closing materials
• Conduct UCC searches and filings, and coordinate recordings
• Handle post-closing activities including binders and document distribution

Billable Hours Expectation

This role includes a 1600 annual billable hour requirement, which consists of client-facing work such as:

• Real estate transaction support
• Title & survey review
• Drafting/reviewing deal documents
• Closing coordination
• Client and third-party communication

What the Team Is Looking For

• 4–7 years of Real Estate Paralegal experience
• Strong title & survey experience (non-negotiable priority)
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions (closings, due diligence, deal flow)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a billable hour environment

Credentials

One of the following is required:

• ABA Paralegal Certificate
• OR active attestation
• OR JD
• Note: This role is intended for candidates committed to a long-term paralegal career path.

Preferred Background

• Prior law firm experience (especially in a billable environment)
• Strong candidates from industry (e.g., title companies, in-house real estate) may also be considered
• Experience handling deal flow independently (not just administrative support)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Collaborative, fast-paced legal team
• Overtime may be required based on deal activity

Ideal Candidate

A 4–7 year real estate paralegal who has hands-on title & survey experience and has supported or driven commercial real estate transactions - - ideally within a law firm, but strong industry candidates will also be considered.