Senior Transactional Real Estate Legal Assistant

Overview

Join a commercial real estate legal team as a dedicated assistant to a busy partner. This role supports matters from intake through closing and helps keep a high-volume transactional practice running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage client matters from conflict checks and new matter intake through closing binder assembly
• Form business entities, primarily LLCs and limited partnerships
• Redline and format transactional documents and convert documents to PDF using Microsoft Word
• Coordinate with registered-agent and due-diligence service providers
• Enter attorney time daily and provide general administrative support to the partner

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm's transactional commercial real estate practice
• Experience with:
  • Forming LLCs
  • Assembling commercial closing binders
  • Handling conflict checks
  • Opening new client matters
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including heavy redlining, document formatting, and PDF conversions
• Ability to support a high-volume partner effectively
• A stable work history and interest in a long-term career as a legal assistant (not pursuing law school or an attorney role)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AIA, AIR, and CAR forms

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $95,000 to $110,000 annually
• Employer visa sponsorship is not available

Location

• Remote, with the primary location in San Diego, California