W3Global
Legal Assistant – Transactional Real Estate
W3Global, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Legal Assistant - Transactional Real Estate
Location:
San Diego, CA (On-Site)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (7.5-hour workday)
Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000 annually
Benefits:
Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401(k) Plan
Position Summary:
An established law firm seeks an experienced and highly organized
Legal Assistant
to provide dedicated support to a senior real estate partner with a fast‑paced and expanding transactional practice. The successful candidate will assist with a broad range of commercial real‑estate matters, including joint ventures, financing, leasing, and related transactions. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong time‑management skills, and the ability to thrive in a high‑volume practice environment. The attorney maintains a substantial billable workload exceeding 300 hours per month, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to manage competing priorities efficiently and proactively.
Why Join Us Join a leading San Diego law firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellence. You will work alongside experienced attorneys and dedicated support staff in a collaborative, client‑focused environment that supports professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dedicated 1:1 administrative and transactional support to a senior real estate partner in a high-volume practice
Manage attorney time entries and billing processes using 3E Elite
Handle non‑billable administrative support, including scheduling, document organization, and correspondence
Utilize common commercial real‑estate forms and resources, including AIA, AIR, and CAR
Prepare and submit conflict checks, open new matters, and draft engagement agreements and conflict waiver letters
Assist with commercial real estate and corporate transactional matters by organizing and assembling closing deliverables and preparing comprehensive closing binders
Order lien, UCC, and litigation searches to support due diligence efforts
Draft, redline, review, and revise transactional documents, including leases and purchase and sale agreements
Manage business entity formations and ongoing compliance for corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships, including preparation and filing of organizational documents, statements of information, notices of transaction, EIN applications, annual reports, and franchise tax filings
Coordinate with state agencies and service companies to obtain Certificates of Formation and Certificates of Good Standing in multiple jurisdictions
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a transactional legal assistant
Strong administrative skills with advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience supporting real estate development, acquisitions, and transactional matters
Exceptional word processing and proofreading skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Tech‑savvy with the ability to navigate AIA, AIR, and CAR systems
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
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San Diego, CA (On-Site)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (7.5-hour workday)
Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000 annually
Benefits:
Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401(k) Plan
Position Summary:
An established law firm seeks an experienced and highly organized
Legal Assistant
to provide dedicated support to a senior real estate partner with a fast‑paced and expanding transactional practice. The successful candidate will assist with a broad range of commercial real‑estate matters, including joint ventures, financing, leasing, and related transactions. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong time‑management skills, and the ability to thrive in a high‑volume practice environment. The attorney maintains a substantial billable workload exceeding 300 hours per month, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to manage competing priorities efficiently and proactively.
Why Join Us Join a leading San Diego law firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellence. You will work alongside experienced attorneys and dedicated support staff in a collaborative, client‑focused environment that supports professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dedicated 1:1 administrative and transactional support to a senior real estate partner in a high-volume practice
Manage attorney time entries and billing processes using 3E Elite
Handle non‑billable administrative support, including scheduling, document organization, and correspondence
Utilize common commercial real‑estate forms and resources, including AIA, AIR, and CAR
Prepare and submit conflict checks, open new matters, and draft engagement agreements and conflict waiver letters
Assist with commercial real estate and corporate transactional matters by organizing and assembling closing deliverables and preparing comprehensive closing binders
Order lien, UCC, and litigation searches to support due diligence efforts
Draft, redline, review, and revise transactional documents, including leases and purchase and sale agreements
Manage business entity formations and ongoing compliance for corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships, including preparation and filing of organizational documents, statements of information, notices of transaction, EIN applications, annual reports, and franchise tax filings
Coordinate with state agencies and service companies to obtain Certificates of Formation and Certificates of Good Standing in multiple jurisdictions
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a transactional legal assistant
Strong administrative skills with advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience supporting real estate development, acquisitions, and transactional matters
Exceptional word processing and proofreading skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Tech‑savvy with the ability to navigate AIA, AIR, and CAR systems
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
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