Commercial Real Estate Paralegal- California

Must be California based

Paralegal to California law firm attorneys in connection with lease renewals, modifications and amendments and other maintenance of office tenant client’s portfolio of a major office leases in a number of markets, including giving back excess space.

Work consists of:

1. Due diligence review of leases - reviewing existing leases and lease abstracts

2. Work with law firm lawyers and local counsel in other jurisdiction

3. Coordination with client’s internal lease administration staff

4. Working with brokers retained by the client to negotiate and re-structure leases

5. Facilitate communication between property owners/landlords, client tenant, and law firm’s lawyers and local counsel

6. Interact on client questions and escalate concerns when necessary

7. Keep clients informed of progress

8. Research and review legal documentation

9. Calendaring of appointments and critical dates

10. Documentation of agreements, commensurate with experience

11. Prepare schedules and exhibits for lease transactions

12. Where necessary,, review title documents related to lease modifications

13. Review and prepare documents for closing

14. Assist in setting up a system in the law office for opening and maintaining lease files, client communication, and legal work in tracking

15. Maintain hard copy files and electronic records

16. Assistance with billing using Clio Mange billing software

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years experience in California as a real estate paralegal. Large law firm or corporate in-house experience required.