Real Estate Paralegal (Orange County)

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Costa Mesa, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Costa Mesa, CA
POSTED
7 days ago
Real Estate Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate)
Orange County, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Full-Time | $100K – $145K
High-Priority Opening
 
Overview
A highly respected, top-tier law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support its Commercial Real Estate practice. This is a key hire supporting complex transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and has strong experience with title & survey work and transaction coordination.
 
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Support commercial real estate transactions from start to finish
  • Coordinate and manage due diligence (collecting, organizing, tracking materials)
  • Review and summarize title commitments, exceptions, and survey matters
  • Work closely with title companies, surveyors, lenders, and clients to resolve issues
  • Manage transaction timelines, checklists, and closing deliverables
  • Assist with closing coordination, including signature pages and execution documents
  • Prepare and organize loan documents, leases, and ancillary closing materials
  • Conduct UCC searches and filings, and coordinate recordings
  • Handle post-closing activities including binders and document distribution
Billable Hours Expectation
This role includes a 1600 annual billable hour requirement, which consists of client-facing work such as:
  • Real estate transaction support
  • Title & survey review
  • Drafting/reviewing deal documents
  • Closing coordination
  • Client and third-party communication
What the Team Is Looking For
  • 4–7 years of Real Estate Paralegal experience
  • Strong title & survey experience (non-negotiable priority)
  • Experience with commercial real estate transactions (closings, due diligence, deal flow)
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
  • Comfortable working in a billable hour environment
Credentials
One of the following is required:
  • ABA Paralegal Certificate
  • OR active attestation
  • OR JD
    • Note: This role is intended for candidates committed to a long-term paralegal career path.
Preferred Background
  • Prior law firm experience (especially in a billable environment)
    • Strong candidates from industry (e.g., title companies, in-house real estate) may also be considered
  • Experience handling deal flow independently (not just administrative support)
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Work Environment
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
  • Collaborative, fast-paced legal team
  • Overtime may be required based on deal activity
Ideal Candidate
A 4–7 year real estate paralegal who has hands-on title & survey experience and has supported or driven commercial real estate transactions - - ideally within a law firm, but strong industry candidates will also be considered.

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