San Diego, CA

A law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their team supporting attorneys in sophisticated commercial real estate finance matters. This role plays a key part in preparing legal documentation, reviewing title and loan documents, assisting with closings, and maintaining impeccable client service standards. This is a hybrid role with a warm, team-oriented firm that values collaboration and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys who represent financial institutions on complex real estate transactions, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 / year DOE

Real Estate Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft, and revise commercial real estate loan documents
• Assist attorneys with loan closings and post-closing deliveries
• Review title reports and manage related documentation
• Organize and track loan packages and document submissions
• Maintain transaction files and ensure timely execution of deliverables
• Coordinate with team members based on assigned client groups
• Support attorneys managing 25–35 active matters at once
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all documentation and communications

Real Estate Legal Assistant Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant experience, specifically in commercial real estate finance
• Prior experience supporting attorneys representing financial institutions
• Familiarity with loan documents, title review, and closing procedures
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional organization and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based setting
• A positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude
• Paralegal certificate or BA degree is preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401K
• Unlimited PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility after initial training period
• Collaborative, family-oriented team culture
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial finance matters across the U.S.

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