Real Estate Paralegal

A well-established law firm and real estate-focused organization in Irvine is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with experience supporting commercial and residential real estate transactions, leasing matters, due diligence, and property-related legal documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and brokers to facilitate real estate matters from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with commercial and residential real estate transactions from contract through closing
• Prepare, review, and organize purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, closing documents, and related agreements
• Conduct due diligence reviews, including title reports, surveys, zoning documentation, and property records
• Coordinate escrow, title, and closing activities with brokers, lenders, and third-party vendors
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, summaries, and transaction checklists
• Maintain transaction files and monitor critical deadlines
• Review and abstract leases and contract provisions
• Assist with entity formation and organizational documents related to real estate holdings
• Communicate with clients, title companies, lenders, and opposing counsel regarding transaction status
• Prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of real estate paralegal experience
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions
• Familiarity with title review, escrow procedures, and due diligence processes
• Strong organizational and document management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Why This Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire position with long-term career growth potential
• Exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions and development projects
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for significant client and transaction involvement
• Stable and growing practice with strong market presence

Compensation

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