Real Estate Legal Assistant

The Role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work side by side with a senior attorney, handling the paperwork and coordination behind property transactions from opening a file through closing. The position blends document drafting support, entity setup and daily administrative duties, and suits someone seeking a lasting career in legal support.

What You'll Do

Oversee each client file from intake and conflict clearance through the preparation of final closing sets.

Set up new business entities, chiefly LLCs and limited partnerships.

Mark up, compare and format transaction documents with close attention to detail.

Liaise with outside service providers for entity filings and property research.

Record attorney billable time every day.

Handle general administrative tasks for the attorney you support.

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years in a legal support role within a commercial property transactions group at a law firm.

A long-term commitment to the legal assistant profession rather than a path toward practicing law.

A work history showing steady, multi-year tenures.

Advanced word processing skills, including tracked changes, formatting and PDF conversion.

Hands-on background in entity formation and compiling closing documentation.

Familiarity with conflict checking and opening new client files.

Composure and organization when supporting an attorney with a heavy workload.

Availability to work in the office five days each week.

Bonus Points

Paralegal certificate.

Familiarity with standard real estate form templates.

Location And Work Model

San Diego, California, United States

On-site, 5 days per week in office

Full-time