Paralegal - Unlawful Detainer, Landlord/Tenant

Paralegal - Unlawful Detainer, Landlord/TenantSalary: $75,000- $120,000 (Based on experience) Location: North Hollywood, California – REMOTE, Hybrid (but needs to be relatively close to CA office area)**Must be located in CA**About the Role:We're seeking a highly experienced Paralegal to join a well-regarded real estate law firm in North Hollywood, CA. This is a key leadership role for someone deeply familiar with real estate law and unlawful detainer (UD) processes, who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.You'll serve as the operational backbone of the firm — responding to inquiries, guiding junior staff, and ensuring day-to-day legal and administrative workflows run smoothly. We need someone who's onsite daily, accessible, confident, and capable of owning internal and client-facing legal operations. 80% in-person max as can be flexible to remote occasionally - we would love to offer the flexibility of remote but we have many clients, potential customers, and staff coming in daily that we need your assistance on to help with their needs and questions.Responsibilities:Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on all UD-related mattersCounsel clients directly on eviction law and real-time case strategyDraft, file, and manage UD complaints, notices, and other litigation materialsCoordinate with process servers, courts, and opposing counselUnderstand and communicate how different judges and courts interpret UD lawEnsure compliance with California landlord-tenant regulationsOversee a high-volume caseload with precision and urgencyWork cross-functionally with attorneys, assistants, and client stakeholdersTrack deadlines and manage updates through legal case management systemsQualifications:5+ years of experience in a law firm or legal departmentStrong knowledge of California real estate law, with hands-on experience in unlawful detainerProven ability to strategize and execute complex UD case workflowsComfort navigating county-specific court rules and judge tendenciesExperience communicating legal options and risk to landlords or property managersExcellent written and verbal communicationNeed to be relatively close to office to go in when neededThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a legal office's day-to-day operations while applying their deep knowledge of real estate and UD law.