Job Details

Real Estate Paralegal

Hybrid

Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Location: San Francisco, California

Schedule: Onsite first 90 days; Hybrid (4 days in-office / 1 day remote) thereafter

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a premier real estate law firm, seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join its San Francisco office. This is one of our favorite firms. The average employee at this firm has been there 12 years!

This role supports a sophisticated real estate practice focused on large-scale development, master planned communities, and complex subdivision transactions. It's an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading real estate attorneys, developers, and consultants on high-profile projects throughout California.

Position Overview

The Senior Real Estate Paralegal will play a critical role in managing subdivision filings, regulatory submissions, entity formations, and transactional logistics tied to complex development matters.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating California's regulatory framework — particularly the Subdivided Lands Law — and has worked directly with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) on public report filings and approvals.

Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Paralegal

• Assist in preparing, filing, and organizing applications and documentation required for submission to the California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
• Coordinate workflow and communications among developers, consultants, legal teams, title, and escrow
• Support pre- and post-closing logistics for complex real estate transactions
• Draft basic agreements, correspondence, document summaries, consents, schedules, and exhibits
• Prepare and coordinate entity formations, including:
• Limited liability companies (including single-member LLCs with SPE provisions)
• Subchapter S corporations
• C corporations
• Nonprofit corporations
• Handle entity modifications, including:
• Amendments, Mergers, Conversions, Dissolutions/cancellations
• Organize, review, and analyze due diligence materials, including UCC searches and local transfer requirements

Qualifications of Real Estate Paralegal

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal within a law firm environment
• Significant experience supporting master planned communities and major subdivision transactions preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the California Subdivided Lands Law
• Experience preparing and filing materials with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
• Entity formation and governance experience required

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid sick time and vacation

Work Arrangement

This position is fully onsite for the first 90 days to support onboarding and integration. Following that period, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of four days per week in the San Francisco office and remote flexibility as needed.