Job Description
Our client is a well-established, privately owned real estate firm with more than five decades of industry presence. Based out of their Palo Alto headquarters, their in-house legal team provides dedicated support across a broad portfolio of real estate companies spanning development, investment, and services.
They are seeking an experienced Legal & Corporate Paralegal to join a close-knit team working alongside several attorneys and a Senior Corporate Paralegal. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully, develop professionally, and build a long-term career within a stable, values-driven organization.
What the Role Involves
- Liaise with external counsel, title companies, senior executives, and internal stakeholders across corporate and real estate matters
- Support due diligence processes for acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures; compile transaction summaries and oversee the coordination of closing documents
- Prepare and review corporate governance documentation, including board resolutions and filings related to regulatory compliance
- Keep legal information systems, entity management platforms, and due diligence databases current and well-maintained
- Review and prepare real estate transaction documents, closing packages, and property management agreements on an as-needed basis
- Deliver responsive, high-quality assistance to attorneys with varying approaches and working styles
- Handle entity formations, dissolutions, and jurisdictional registrations; oversee the upkeep of minute books and organizational records
- Ensure all corporate compliance and governance documents are executed and filed accurately and within required timeframes
Required:
- At ease working within a structured, formal corporate hierarchy with regular exposure to senior leadership
- Active Notary Commission Certificate
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a closely related field
- Proven ability to work autonomously and balance multiple competing deadlines
- Solid proficiency across the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) alongside hands-on experience with document management systems
- A minimum of 5 years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally with a background in real estate or corporate law
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred:
Working knowledge of MS Visio and entity management platforms
Formal Paralegal Certification
Prior experience with real estate transactions
Flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 in-office days per week
Base salary range of $125,000 to $145,000, commensurate with experience
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Performance-based annual bonus at the company’s discretion
A range of additional insurance options
401(k) retirement plan
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