Gibson Dunn · 21 hours ago
Real Estate Paralegal
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expGibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Real Estate Paralegal will provide critical support to attorneys in all phases of real estate transactions, including due diligence review, document preparation, and closing coordination.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assisting with all aspects of commercial real estate financing and acquisition transactions
Reviewing and analyzing title documents, surveys, and zoning reports, and summarizing key findings for attorney review
Preparing title and survey objection letters, seller response letters, and due diligence review summaries
Coordinating directly with title companies, surveyors, and zoning companies to resolve related issues and negotiate title and UCC policy coverage
Drafting escrow instructions, conveyance documents, and ancillary loan documents, including documents related to loan pay-offs and UCC filings
Reviewing and preparing lease abstracts and maintaining related databases
Ordering and reviewing UCC, litigation, and bankruptcy searches and preparing summary reports
Supporting attorneys and senior paralegals with closing logistics, including managing checklists, assembling final documentation, preparing closing binders, and handling all aspects of the post-closing process
Collaborating with attorneys and senior paralegals across multiple offices to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient workflow on client matters
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem-solve in connection with complex transactions
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate transactions, preferably within an AmLaw 100 firm or comparable corporate legal environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat required
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Familiarity with document management and closing software is a plus
Benefits
Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
Company
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
1001-5000 employees
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