Transactional real estate legal assistant

About the Role

Provide dedicated support to a high-volume partner in a commercial real estate legal practice. This role is suited to an experienced legal assistant seeking a stable, long-term career in transactional law.

What You'll Do

• Manage client matters from conflict checks and new matter intake through closing binder assembly.
• Form business entities, primarily limited liability companies and limited partnerships.
• Redline, format, and convert transactional documents using Microsoft Word and PDF tools.
• Coordinate with registered agent and due diligence service providers.
• Enter attorney time daily and provide general administrative support to a busy partner.

What We're Looking For

• Three to five or more years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm transactional commercial real estate practice.
• Strong experience with entity formation, commercial closing binders, conflict checks, and new client matter intake.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including heavy redlining, document formatting, and PDF conversions.
• Familiarity with Paracorp, Parasec, InfoTrack, and AIA, AIR, or CAR forms is beneficial.
• A stable work history, strong organization, and the ability to support a high-volume partner effectively.
• A career focus in legal assistance, with no plans to attend law school or become an attorney.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $95,000 to $110,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

This role is listed as remote, with San Diego, California as the primary location.