We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to join an established team in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on supporting commercial real estate transactions, including title and survey reviews, lease summaries, and closing coordination. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working on complex projects, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career. This role can be primarily REMOTE as long as the candidate resides in California, Colorado, and/or Texas. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of title and survey documents to identify and address issues, negotiating revisions as needed.
- Prepare and draft transaction-related documents, including leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and loan agreements.
- Coordinate and manage closing activities, including collecting and delivering signatures, preparing closing instructions, and liaising with escrow and title companies.
- Assist in the formation of entities, drafting operating agreements, and obtaining relevant certificates and good standing documentation.
- Summarize and maintain timelines for critical events in purchase and sale agreements to ensure deadlines are met.
- Handle due diligence reviews and manage post-closing activities, including the collection and distribution of transaction materials and preparation of closing binders.
- Collaborate on finance-related tasks such as loan modifications, title work, and documentation for real estate financing.
- Incorporate online tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in workflow management.
- Provide training and guidance to new staff and attorneys on processes and best practices.
- Support administrative tasks, including updating case files, organizing documents, and managing mailings and scanning.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on real estate transactions.
- Strong knowledge of title and survey reviews, as well as lease and real estate financing documentation.
- Proficiency in drafting transaction-related documents, including purchase agreements, leases, and closing binders.
- Familiarity with entity formation processes and corporate governance documentation.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in using online tools and software to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification from an accredited institution is preferred.