Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Gibson Dunn is hiring a Senior Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys throughout real estate transactions. The role focuses on due diligence, document preparation and management, and coordination with title, survey, and zoning providers, as well as residential real property closings.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and analyzing title documentation, surveys and zoning reports

Preparing title objection letters, seller response letters and diligence review summaries related to the review of title, survey, zoning and litigation and lien searches

Working directly with title companies, to negotiate title policy coverage and clearance of title matters

Working directly with title companies on the issuance of UCC policies and mezzanine endorsements to owner’s title policies for mezzanine loan transactions

Reviewing and commenting on surveys and zoning reports and working directly with surveyors and zoning companies to resolve issues

Preparing mortgage assignment/termination documents with respect to pay-off of loans

Preparing escrow instruction letters and working with title company with respect to closing logistics

Reviewing lease documentation and preparing lease abstracts with respect to same

Ordering and reviewing of UCC, bankruptcy and litigation searches and preparing summary with respect to same

Preparation of ancillary loan documents and conveyance documents

Performing residential real property, condominium and cooperative closings from contract preparation to closing on behalf of sellers, purchasers, transfer agents and lenders

Benefits

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company

Global law firm advising on major transactions and disputes

Los Angeles, California, USA

http://gibsondunn.com/

Founded in 1890

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail

Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines

Proactive and able to handle efficiently multiple projects and client matters simultaneously

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Superior analytical and reasoning abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in AmLaw 100 law firm

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in AmLaw 100 law firm.

Required skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe

Experience

10+ years