Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate

A bit about us:

We are a commercial real estate boutique law firm rooted in Big Law expertise, based in Los Angeles and San Diego. Combining top-tier legal talent with a lean, entrepreneurial business model, the firm delivers responsive, high-quality legal work across complex commercial real estate matters-including purchase and sale finance, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and joint venture transactions.

Why join us?

• Base Salary: $100K - $125K+ depending on experience
• 100% remote
• Strong productivity-based annual bonuses

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced (5+ years) Litigation Paralegal with significant California commercial real estate litigation and commercial unlawful detainer experience to join our growing litigation team. This role will work closely with our litigation attorneys on unlawful detainer matters and other real estate disputes, with particular responsibility for helping move cases efficiently from intake through resolution. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of California unlawful detainer procedures and be able to anticipate the next steps in a case, identify deadlines and procedural requirements, and keep attorneys and clients informed of case status.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of California commercial unlawful detainer and real estate litigation, from pre-litigation through trial to post-trial/post-judgment matters (including appeals and enforcement of judgment).
• Review case files and supporting documentation for completeness and identify information needed to commence or advance an unlawful detainer action.
• Prepare, organize, and assist with the filing and service of unlawful detainer pleadings and related documents, including complaints, summonses, proofs of service, requests for entry of default, default judgment packages, writs of possession, and other court filings.
• Track service, responsive pleading deadlines, court dates, trial dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical dates.
• Coordinate with process servers, sheriff's departments, court personnel, vendors, witnesses, and other third parties as necessary.
• Prepare and organize discovery, including document requests, interrogatories, requests for admission, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
• Assist with eDiscovery and data management.
• Assist with motions, oppositions, declarations, exhibits, and other litigation filings.
• Support attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and settlement conferences, including preparation of exhibits, witness materials, chronologies, and trial binders.
• Electronically file and serve documents in California state courts and federal and bankruptcy courts, and monitor filings for acceptance, rejection, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic matter files and ensure correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other case materials are properly filed.
• Communicate regularly with attorneys regarding upcoming deadlines, case developments, and items requiring attention.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with clients regarding case status, information and documents needed, upcoming deadlines, and other routine case-management matters, while appropriately involving supervising attorneys as needed.
• Assist with client reporting and case-status updates, particularly for clients with multiple or high-volume matters.
• Conduct factual and procedural research as needed.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience with California commercial unlawful detainer proceedings and general civil litigation is required.
• Strong knowledge of the lifecycle of an unlawful detainer action and the procedural requirements applicable at each stage.
• Experience handling a high-volume landlord-tenant or unlawful detainer caseload strongly preferred.
• Experience with California state court electronic filing and service procedures.
• Familiarity with landlord-tenant issues affecting unlawful detainer proceedings, including termination notices, service requirements, procedural defenses, and local requirements.
• Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills.

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