About the Company
A well-established, innovative law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its commercial real estate and land use practice.
About the Role
This is a full-time position offering a primarily remote work arrangement, with only occasional visits required to the San Francisco area. Only candidates meeting the residency requirement in California, Colorado, or Texas will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end paralegal process for commercial real estate transactions (including title/survey review, lease summaries, due diligence, closings, UCC filings, and transaction documentation)
- Analyze complex title and survey issues and negotiate revisions as necessary
- Draft transaction documents, closings instructions, and deal checklists
- Coordinate closing logistics with external parties
- Track key transactional milestones and maintain detailed project timelines
- Assist with entity formation, structuring, and compliance documentation
- Participate in finance-related transactional tasks (incl. loan documentation, UCC/title work)
- Mentor team members as needed
- Support occasional zoning and land use assignments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; ABA-approved (or equivalent) Paralegal certificate needed
Required Skills
- Proven punctuality and reliability
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and legal database tools
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects
Preferred Skills
- 5+ years of real estate paralegal experience
- Substantial research and title review background
- Local land use and zoning code compliance, including due diligence research
- Familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance
- Exposure to real estate litigation
- Experience supporting clients from initial property/development research through acquisition, entitlement, and litigation
- Bonus Experience: Corporate formation, qualification, and compliance
- Environmental compliance (air, water, hazardous waste)
- Experience with formation of acquisition entities
Pay range and compensation package
The anticipated compensation range is $110,000 to $160,000, depending on experience, education, and location. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Only candidates residing in California, Colorado, or Texas can be considered. This opportunity allows you to work with a collegial legal team on sophisticated commercial real estate matters—all while enjoying considerable workplace flexibility and a competitive compensation package.
To apply, please submit your resume.
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
