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Senior Paralegal

The Quest Organization, San Diego, TX, United States


A leading real estate and property management firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role offers broad exposure across corporate governance, real estate transactions, litigation, and employment matters.

Responsibilities

Maintain corporate records, entity filings, and minute books

Prepare written consents, resolutions, and governance documentation

Ensure compliance with corporate, LLC, and partnership requirements

Support entity structuring and ownership transfers

Assist with real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, leases, and due diligence

Partner with outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters

Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production

Assist in drafting and revising responses to subpoenas and discovery requests

Draft and update employee agreements and HR-related documentation

Support labor law compliance audits

Assist in developing SOPs and employee acknowledgment materials

Draft, review, and redline contracts, leases, and legal correspondence

Track permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance requirements

Monitor legal and regulatory updates and provide summaries

Conduct legal research and support ad hoc projects

Manage legal calendars, deadlines, and workflows

Organize and maintain legal files and SharePoint systems

Coordinate meetings and prepare materials

Track legal spend and assist with invoice review

Support process improvement initiatives within the legal function

Qualifications

5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally within a large law firm or in-house legal department

Strong background in corporate governance (corporations, LLCs, partnerships)

Experience with California legal requirements

Litigation experience strongly preferred

Exposure to employment law is a plus

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and collaboration tools

Strong legal research capabilities

Organized with strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

High level of discretion and professionalism

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

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