Job Description

Location: Irvine, CA (On-Site)

Industry: Commercial Real Estate – Retail / Mixed-Use

Employment Type: Full-Time

A privately held real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Paralegal to support legal documentation, transaction coordination, and contract administration across a portfolio of commercial properties. This role will work directly with internal leadership and outside counsel to facilitate lease transactions, vendor and construction agreements, corporate entity management, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced supporting legal workflows in a real estate, corporate, or transactional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, including leases, amendments, service agreements, consultant and contractor contracts, and ancillary deal documents.
• Assist in coordinating redlines, version control, and execution processes via electronic signature platforms.
• Maintain corporate records, entity files, and governance documentation.
• Manage legal calendars, signature routing, due diligence checklists, and closing documentation for transactions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information required for legal review and documentation.
• Maintain structured digital document repositories and archival systems.
• Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries or reference guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal, legal assistant, contract administration, or transactional support experience (real estate or corporate experience strongly preferred).
• Strong document review and proofreading ability with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), PDF markup/redline tools, and electronic signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Who This Role is Ideal For

• A Paralegal or Legal Assistant wanting broader involvement in real estate, transactions, and corporate operations.
• Someone who enjoys structured work, document management, and supporting clean, consistent legal workflow execution.
• A professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where quality and accountability matter.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement plan)
• Professional growth opportunities in legal operations, contracts, or corporate compliance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.

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