Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes legal documents and cases for attorneys;
• Helps attorneys with analysis, inspections, investigations, and research as directed;
• Prepares and edits a variety of legal writings, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, loan documents, CC&Rs, etc.;
• Organizes and distributes checklists, closing instruction letters and closing binders;
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, and arbitrations;
• Reviews commercial and residential lease terms; presents analysis and interpretations of lease provisions to supervising attorneys;
• Proofreads work, including correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents;
• Coordinate the daily and weekly tasks of the Transaction Team, ensuring all are completed in a timely manner; and
• Provide comprehensive administrative functions including initiating, drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, agreements , and/or other materials as part of our new matter checklist.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience as a real estate transaction paralegal;
• Bachelor's degree required;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe;
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical and communication skills;
• A self-starter with the ability to multitask at a high level, showing resourcefulness and the ability to problem solve;
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills with an attention to detail;
• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage tasks independently and cooperatively, working with multiple attorneys and legal professionals; and
• Professional demeanor, dress and speech essential;
• Understanding of commercial and residential real estate purchase and lease transactions a plus;
• Experience with title, title insurance, and surveys;
• Familiarity with corporate, land use, and creditor bankruptcy a plus.

Benefits:

• Full time position;
• Competitive salary;
• Health insurance offered after a probationary period, including medical, dental and vision;
• 401(k)
• Paid vacations, sick leave, and holidays; and
• Discretionary year-end bonus may be provided.