Real Estate Paralegal

We are seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join a distinguished law firm in Century City. This role will provide crucial support to the Real Estate group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Title, Survey and Zoning:

• Review title exception documents, identify issues, and collaborate with assigned attorneys.
• Prepare title review summaries and objection letters for acquisitions.
• Request and negotiate pro forma title insurance policies and UCC policies for mezzanine loans.
• Review surveys and coordinate revisions with surveyors.
• Order and review zoning reports, coordinating corrections with consultants.
• Coordinate preparation of settlement statements with title companies and clients.

Organizational Documents:

• Review organizational documents and obtain certified versions and good standing certificates.
• Prepare or review consents and resolutions.
• Obtain EIN for newly formed entities and manage organizational filings with secretaries of state.
• Coordinate entity filings and registrations across multiple states.

Loans and Purchase and Sale Transactions:

• Review transaction documents for completeness and obtain missing information from clients.
• Order and review judgment and lien searches.
• Prepare closing documents and assemble exhibits.
• Finalize documents for recording and manage closing logistics.

Closing and Post-Closing:

• Prepare signature page documents and coordinate signing parties.
• Assemble closing documents and coordinate with title companies.
• File UCC1 financing statements and manage related filings.
• Follow up on recorded documents and title policies, preparing closing binders.

Miscellaneous Due Diligence and Other:

• Update closing checklists and participate in checklist calls.
• Download loan documents and perform due diligence from client websites.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise good judgment.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

Education and Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of paralegal experience, with significant exposure to commercial real estate and/or commercial real estate lending.
• Must meet one of the California statutory paralegal classification requirements.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.