Transactional Real Estate Legal Assistant

Overview

Provide dedicated support to a high-volume partner in a commercial real estate legal practice. This role is suited for an experienced legal assistant seeking a stable, long-term career in transactional law.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Three to five or more years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm transactional commercial real estate practice
• Strong experience with entity formation, commercial closing binders, conflict checks, and new client matter intake
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including heavy redlining, document formatting, and PDF conversions
• Familiarity with Paracorp, Parasec, InfoTrack, and AIA, AIR, or CAR forms is beneficial
• Stable work history, strong organization, and the ability to support a high-volume partner effectively
• Career focus in legal assistance, with no plans to attend law school or become an attorney
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Remote role with San Diego, California as the primary location.