Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite) About Us Shopoff Realty Investments (SRI) is a well‑established real estate investment firm with more than 30 years of experience across acquisition, entitlement, development, and transforming underutilized, undervalued, or mismanaged real estate into more attractive and valuable assets. Known for our hands‑on approach and strong leadership team, we offer a collaborative environment where legal, transactional, and operational excellence matter. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support our in‑house General Counsel and transaction leadership team. This is a highly visible position that plays a critical role in real estate transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of entities and projects. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, comfortable managing complex documentation, and confident working with senior leaders, outside counsel, and cross‑functional teams. What You’ll Do Manage and maintain corporate records, entity documents, organizational charts, and multi‑state filings Oversee corporate filings, compliance deadlines, and regulatory submissions Serve as the initial reviewer for key agreements including: Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Vendor Contracts Fee & Commission Agreements Attorney Retainer Agreements Coordinate with in‑house and outside counsel on entity formation and documentation for real estate transactions Support ownership structuring and review of transaction‑related entity documents Assist with due diligence organization and loan transaction closings as needed Work closely with Accounting on intercompany loan documentation and amendments Monitor and manage FinCEN / Corporate Transparency Act filings Manage insurance policies, renewals, coverage evaluations, and claims Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements Prepare correspondence, filings, and transactional documentation Handle additional legal and transactional tasks as business needs arise What We’re Looking For Strong understanding of real estate transactions, closing processes, terminology, and documentation Experience working with multiple corporate entities and ownership structures Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment High degree of discretion and professionalism Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable interfacing with senior leadership and external partners Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management systems Experience & Education 3+ years of experience as a corporate legal secretary or paralegal Corporate paralegal experience required Real estate and transaction/closing experience strongly preferred College degree or business certificate preferred Paralegal training or certification is a plus Why Join Shopoff Work closely with senior leadership in a respected real estate investment firm Broad exposure to real estate transactions and corporate governance Stable organization with a long‑standing reputation in the industry Collaborative and professional work environment EEO Statement Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shopoff