Real Estate Paralegal

Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal

Location (city, state): Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $95,000–$101,000 annually

Industry: Legal

Benefits: This position is eligible for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, wellness resources, flexible spending accounts, and commuter assistance.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established legal organization seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support its growing practice. This opportunity offers exposure to a variety of transactional legal matters, collaboration with multiple attorneys, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling real estate matters. This individual will assist with transaction documentation, legal research, due diligence, filings, and matter coordination while maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and delivering professional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal assistance to multiple attorneys within the real estate practice, coordinating assignments and deadlines across active matters.
• Draft, review, and assist with the preparation of contracts, agreements, resolutions, and other transactional legal documents.
• Prepare and submit documentation to courts and relevant government agencies when required.
• Conduct legal research involving applicable statutes, regulations, court decisions, procedural rules, and other legal authorities.
• Support due diligence activities by reviewing materials, organizing findings, and preparing written summaries or analyses.
• Coordinate client meetings, manage schedules, develop meeting agendas, and document meeting discussions.
• Maintain organized electronic files and summarize records within document management systems.
• Review legal documents for accuracy, verify citations, proofread materials, and compile supporting exhibits.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and other internal departments while protecting confidential information.
• Assist with client and expert witness interviews and prepare summaries of relevant statements.
• Support administrative and billing activities, including correspondence, email management, document retrieval, payment processing, and timekeeping.
• Establish project timelines, anticipate attorney needs, and independently prioritize assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Utilize practice-specific software and maintain accurate records of billable work.

Qualifications:

• At least four years of experience working in a legal environment, such as a law firm or an in-house legal department.
• Commercial real estate transactional paralegal experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, document preparation, and legal research.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide professional service to clients and colleagues.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite during the first 90 days, with a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote per week thereafter.
• Billable Requirement: Annual target of 1,400 billable hours.
• Interview Process: Initial virtual meeting with Human Resources, followed by a virtual interview with partners.

Perks:

• Hybrid work flexibility following the initial 90-day onsite period.
• Approximately 37.5-hour standard workweek, offering a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional advancement.
• Employer retirement contributions, including additional contributions based on eligible compensation and applicable plan terms.
• Comprehensive benefits and paid leave programs.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.