Real Estate Paralegal
Shopoff Realty Investments, Irvine, CA, United States
Shopoff Realty Investments (SRI) is a well‑established real estate investment firm with more than 30 years of experience across acquisition, entitlement, development, and transforming underutilized, undervalued, or mismanaged real estate into more attractive and valuable assets. Known for our hands‑on approach and strong leadership team, we offer a collaborative environment where legal, transactional, and operational excellence matter.
The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced
Real Estate Paralegal
to support our in‑house General Counsel and transaction leadership team. This is a highly visible position that plays a critical role in real estate transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of entities and projects.
The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, comfortable managing complex documentation, and confident working with senior leaders, outside counsel, and cross‑functional teams.
What You’ll Do
Manage and maintain corporate records, entity documents, organizational charts, and multi‑state filings
Oversee corporate filings, compliance deadlines, and regulatory submissions
Serve as the initial reviewer for key agreements including:
Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Vendor Contracts
Fee & Commission Agreements
Attorney Retainer Agreements
Coordinate with in‑house and outside counsel on entity formation and documentation for real estate transactions
Support ownership structuring and review of transaction‑related entity documents
Assist with due diligence organization and loan transaction closings as needed
Work closely with Accounting on intercompany loan documentation and amendments
Monitor and manage FinCEN / Corporate Transparency Act filings
Manage insurance policies, renewals, coverage evaluations, and claims
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements
Prepare correspondence, filings, and transactional documentation
Handle additional legal and transactional tasks as business needs arise
What We’re Looking For
Strong understanding of real estate transactions, closing processes, terminology, and documentation
Experience working with multiple corporate entities and ownership structures
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
High degree of discretion and professionalism
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable interfacing with senior leadership and external partners
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management systems
Experience & Education
3+ years of experience as a corporate legal secretary or paralegal
Corporate paralegal experience
required
Real estate and transaction/closing experience strongly preferred
College degree or business certificate preferred
Paralegal training or certification is a plus
Why Join Shopoff
Work closely with senior leadership in a respected real estate investment firm
Broad exposure to real estate transactions and corporate governance
Stable organization with a long‑standing reputation in the industry
Collaborative and professional work environment
EEO Statement Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at hr@shopoff.com or via telephone at +1 949-417-1396.
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The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced
Real Estate Paralegal
to support our in‑house General Counsel and transaction leadership team. This is a highly visible position that plays a critical role in real estate transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of entities and projects.
The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, comfortable managing complex documentation, and confident working with senior leaders, outside counsel, and cross‑functional teams.
What You’ll Do
Manage and maintain corporate records, entity documents, organizational charts, and multi‑state filings
Oversee corporate filings, compliance deadlines, and regulatory submissions
Serve as the initial reviewer for key agreements including:
Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Vendor Contracts
Fee & Commission Agreements
Attorney Retainer Agreements
Coordinate with in‑house and outside counsel on entity formation and documentation for real estate transactions
Support ownership structuring and review of transaction‑related entity documents
Assist with due diligence organization and loan transaction closings as needed
Work closely with Accounting on intercompany loan documentation and amendments
Monitor and manage FinCEN / Corporate Transparency Act filings
Manage insurance policies, renewals, coverage evaluations, and claims
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements
Prepare correspondence, filings, and transactional documentation
Handle additional legal and transactional tasks as business needs arise
What We’re Looking For
Strong understanding of real estate transactions, closing processes, terminology, and documentation
Experience working with multiple corporate entities and ownership structures
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
High degree of discretion and professionalism
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable interfacing with senior leadership and external partners
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management systems
Experience & Education
3+ years of experience as a corporate legal secretary or paralegal
Corporate paralegal experience
required
Real estate and transaction/closing experience strongly preferred
College degree or business certificate preferred
Paralegal training or certification is a plus
Why Join Shopoff
Work closely with senior leadership in a respected real estate investment firm
Broad exposure to real estate transactions and corporate governance
Stable organization with a long‑standing reputation in the industry
Collaborative and professional work environment
EEO Statement Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at hr@shopoff.com or via telephone at +1 949-417-1396.
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