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Real Estate Paralegal

About the Role
Join a fast-growing real estate company as a Real Estate Paralegal on their legal team in Santa Monica. This hybrid role offers the ideal mix of in-office collaboration (4 days per week) and one remote workday, providing flexibility while maintaining team connection. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to grow their career in real estate law within a dynamic corporate setting.

What We’re Looking For

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial real estate, in a law firm or in-house legal department

• Strong experience with title and survey review is essential

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus

What You'll Do
In this role, you will provide key legal support to the real estate team, focusing on the following responsibilities:

• Review leases and REAs to identify use restrictions, exclusives, and other critical clauses; prepare detailed schedules for pad sales and anchor lease deals

• Perform due diligence reviews of legal documents, interpret complex provisions, and provide written summaries

• Draft real estate documents such as REA amendments, purchase agreements, and CC&Rs

• Track and manage important deadlines and project milestones for anchor tenant transactions

• Coordinate title review, resolve title issues, and maintain organized legal databases

• Research property ownership records to verify fee and leasehold interests

• Support due diligence for shopping center sales, including managing estoppel certificate and SNDA processes

• Organize and manage documentation for large transactions, including execution, delivery, and final closing binders

• Handle escrow closings for land sales and assist in processing various real estate agreements and certificates

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 annually

• Bonus: Up to 15% performance-based bonus

• Schedule: Hybrid work model – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

• Health & Wellness: Premium health coverage with low employee contributions

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave

• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) plan and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Equity Program: Access to company stock purchase program at a discount

• Community Impact: Paid volunteer time and employer match for charitable contributions