Transactional Real Estate Legal Assistant

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a commercial real estate legal practice as a dedicated assistant supporting a high-volume partner. You will help manage transactional matters from intake through closing in a stable, long-term role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO - 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 files 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 5 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm transactional commercial real estate practice. - Strong Microsoft Word skills, including heavy redlining, document formatting, and PDF conversions. - Experience with entity formation, commercial closing binders, conflict checks, and client matter intake. - Familiarity with AIA, AIR, and CAR forms, and registered agent and due diligence services. - A stable work history and a long-term career focus as a legal assistant, with no plans to attend law school or become an attorney. - Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range: $95,000 to $110,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

On-site, five days per week in downtown San Diego, California.