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Real Estate & Litigation Paralegal
Location: Santa Monica, CA| Full-Time | Corporate Legal Department 4 days in office (Mon-Thurs) with remote Fridays.
Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in real estate and litigation? Join our dynamic Corporate Legal Operations team as a Real Estate & Litigation Paralegal , where you’ll support high-impact commercial property matters and help drive legal strategies across our organization.
Position Overview
As a key member of our legal team, you’ll provide comprehensive paralegal support on commercial real estate litigation, lease enforcement, and tenant matters. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where legal precision meets business impact—ideal for a skilled paralegal who thrives on variety and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Enforcement & Tenant Relations
Draft and manage legal notices, including default, demand, termination, relocation, and abandonment letters
Communicate directly with tenants and their counsel to resolve disputes and recover arrears
Assist with negotiating and documenting settlement agreements
Legal Review & Analysis
Conduct in-depth lease reviews, evaluating provisions such as co-tenancy, CAM charges, exclusive use, and termination rights
Assess legal exposure through litigation evaluations and collectability assessments
Analyze relocation clauses, radius restrictions, and other complex contractual terms
Litigation Support
Coordinate unlawful detainer and breach of lease filings
Support collection efforts and handle matters involving bankrupt tenants
Respond to subpoenas, maintain legal holds, and support document preservation
Monitor construction defect claims and mechanics' lien issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to identify and reduce legal risk
Deliver day-to-day legal support to departments company-wide
Assist in the resolution of various legal and compliance matters across business units
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department
Proven track record in real estate law and commercial landlord/tenant litigation preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Comprehensive Benefits
Industry-leading health, dental, and vision coverage with low employee contributions
12 paid holidays, generous vacation, and 80 hours of annual sick leave
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Employee stock purchase program
Professional Growth & Work-Life Balance
24 paid volunteer hours per year and charitable donation matching
Career development resources and training
Employee Assistance Program for wellness and professional support
Make Your Impact
This is your opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters at the intersection of commercial real estate and litigation—while being part of a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and results.
Apply today to bring your expertise to a company that invests in your success.
Seniority Level
Industry
Real Estate
Employment Type
Job Functions
Legal
Skills
Subpoenas
Working with Tenants
Litigation
Law
Law Enforcement
Estate Law
Pleadings
Document Review
Tenant Relations
Legal Ass
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