Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Am Law 100 Firm | Irvine Office | Hybrid Flexibility

Salary: Up to $150,000

A leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its highly regarded Commercial Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a sophisticated team on complex, high-value transactions in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Position Overview

The Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple transactions and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing and post-closing
• Review and analyze title commitments, title documents, surveys, and zoning materials
• Conduct and organize due diligence
• Prepare, draft, and revise transaction documents, including closing documents, loan documents, and correspondence
• Assist with pre-closing and post-closing processes to ensure timely completion
• Perform legal and factual research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis
• Interface with clients, lenders, title companies, and government agencies
• Record documents with appropriate jurisdictions
• Maintain organized files for complex, multi-state transactions
• Track and enter billable time in accordance with firm expectations

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience (no residential)
• Strong experience with title and survey review, zoning, and due diligence
• Experience managing multi-state/out-of-state transactions strongly preferred
• Proven ability to handle full lifecycle of real estate deals independently
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule with strong flexibility
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure tied to billable hours
• Billable requirement around 1,400 hours, with incentives for higher productivity
• Occasional overtime or travel may be required based on deal activity

This is a high-priority hire within a busy and growing practice group. Candidates who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have deep commercial real estate experience with big law are encouraged to apply.