Real Estate Legal Assistant

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work side by side with a senior attorney, handling the paperwork and coordination behind property transactions from opening a file through closing. The position blends document drafting support, entity setup and daily administrative duties, and suits someone seeking a lasting career in legal support. What you'll do - Oversee each client file from intake and conflict clearance through the preparation of final closing sets. - Set up new business entities, chiefly LLCs and limited partnerships. - Mark up, compare and format transaction documents with close attention to detail. - Liaise with outside service providers for entity filings and property research. - Record attorney billable time every day. - Handle general administrative tasks for the attorney you support. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 5 years in a legal support role within a commercial property transactions group at a law firm. - A long-term commitment to the legal assistant profession rather than a path toward practicing law. - A work history showing steady, multi-year tenures. - Advanced word processing skills, including tracked changes, formatting and PDF conversion. - Hands-on background in entity formation and compiling closing documentation. - Familiarity with conflict checking and opening new client files. - Composure and organization when supporting an attorney with a heavy workload. - Availability to work in the office five days each week. Bonus points - Paralegal certificate. - Familiarity with standard real estate form templates. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 95,000 to 110,000 per year Location and work model - San Diego, California, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time