Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Paralegal to support commercial real estate transactions, including title and escrow processes, zoning research, and entity authority due diligence. This is a contract to hire position based in Orange, California, with an initial training period requiring 2-3 days on-site before transitioning to remote work. If you have a strong background in civil litigation, trial preparation, and case management, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities :

• Manage title and escrow processes to ensure smooth commercial real estate transactions.
• Conduct zoning and entitlement research to verify compliance with local regulations.
• Prepare and review deeds, ensuring accuracy and legal validity.
• Perform entity authority due diligence to confirm proper authorization for transactions.
• Support discovery efforts and civil litigation processes as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing documentation and evidence.
• Utilize case management software to track legal matters and maintain organized files.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to address legal inquiries.
• Provide detailed reporting and updates on case progress and transaction statuses.
• Ensure all legal documents meet compliance standards and are filed appropriately.
• Extensive experience in title and escrow processes within commercial real estate.
• Proficiency in handling deeds and conducting zoning and entitlement research.
• Strong knowledge of entity authority due diligence procedures.
• Background in civil litigation and discovery processes.
• Expertise in trial preparation and organizing legal documentation.
• Familiarity with case management software and related tools.