Real Estate Paralegal (full time)

Allen Matkins, a law firm with over 270 attorneys, was founded with deep roots in real estate and has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices allowing us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. For nearly 50 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market-leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government. we have a commitment to quality work, all the time; The Real Estate Paralegal provides organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys in the Real Estate practice group throughout all stages of real estate transactions, from pre-closing through post-closing. The role requires a high level of professionalism, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in an organized, efficient manner. In addition, the Real Estate Paralegal supports the department by handling general administrative responsibilities and assisting with special projects as needed.

Title, Survey and Zoning

Review title exception documents, identify issues, discuss issues with assigned attorney, prepare title review memos and title objection letters.

Request and negotiate pro forma title insurance policies – both lender and owner policies.

Review and assist with drafting of multiple real estate documents.

Review, analyze and negotiate surveys, request and finalize revisions to surveys with surveyors.

Assist with first drafts of leases incorporating LOI terms, first drafts of extension amendments and miscellaneous leasing documents including consents to assignment/ sublease/change in control and broker listing and commission agreements.

Organizational Documents

Prepare and/or review organizational documents.

Order and review certified organizational documents and good standing certificates.

Assemble and circulate organizational documents.

File organizational documents with secretaries of state, including qualifications to do business.

File and register entities in various states.

Review documents for blanks/missing information, missing exhibits, etc.

First drafts of agreements incorporating LOI terms, and first drafts of amendments and miscellaneous real estate documents.

Complete documents and assemble exhibits for closing.

Finalize documents for recording.

Coordinate and supervise signing parties when clients come to our office to sign documents.

Follow up with title companies with respect to recorded documents and title policies.

Review post-closing documents for accuracy.

Five (5) or more years of paralegal experience required, including substantial experience working in commercial real estate and/or commercial real estate lending. Must satisfy at least one of the California statutory paralegal classification requirements. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Demonstrates good judgment and ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize while working with minimum supervision.

Ability to work overtime when workload requires with minimal notice.

Ability to start shift early when a transaction requires an early start time (i.e., Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression.

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The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.