
Legal Assistant (Real Estate) Jobot
- $75,000–$85,000 Per Year
| Location | Irvine, CA |
Shopoff Realty Investments (SRI) is a well‑established real estate investment firm with more than 30 years of experience across acquisition, entitlement, development, and transforming underutilized, undervalued, or mismanaged real estate into more attractive and valuable assets. Known for our hands‑on approach and strong leadership team, we offer a collaborative environment where legal, transactional, and operational excellence matter.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support our in‑house General Counsel and transaction leadership team. This is a highly visible position that plays a critical role in real estate transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of entities and projects.The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, comfortable managing complex documentation, and confident working with senior leaders, outside counsel, and cross‑functional teams.What You'll DoManage and maintain corporate records, entity documents, organizational charts, and multi‑state filingsOversee corporate filings, compliance deadlines, and regulatory submissionsServe as the initial reviewer for key agreements including:Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)Vendor ContractsFee & Commission AgreementsAttorney Retainer AgreementsCoordinate with in‑house and outside counsel on entity formation and documentation for real estate transactionsSupport ownership structuring and review of transaction‑related entity documentsAssist with due diligence organization and loan transaction closings as neededWork closely with Accounting on intercompany loan documentation and amendmentsMonitor and manage FinCEN / Corporate Transparency Act filingsManage insurance policies, renewals, coverage evaluations, and claimsAssist in maintaining compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and risk management requirementsPrepare correspondence, filings, and transactional documentationHandle additional legal and transactional tasks as business needs ariseWhat We're Looking ForStrong understanding of real estate transactions, closing processes, terminology, and documentationExperience working with multiple corporate entities and ownership structuresExceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environmentHigh degree of discretion and professionalismStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable interfacing with senior leadership and external partnersProficient with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management systemsExperience & Education3+ years of experience as a corporate legal secretary or paralegalCorporate paralegal experience requiredReal estate and transaction/closing experience strongly preferredCollege degree or business certificate preferredParalegal training or certification is a plusWhy Join ShopoffWork closely with senior leadership in a respected real estate investment firmBroad exposure to real estate transactions and corporate governanceStable organization with a long‑standing reputation in the industryCollaborative and professional work environmentEEO StatementOur company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at hr@shopoff.com or via telephone at +1 949-417-1396.#J-18808-Ljbffr


