Real Estate Paralegal​/Legal Assistant

Senior Recruiter - HR & Administrative:
Contract & Direct Hire at Addison Group

Join a stable, close‑knit organization as a Real Estate Paralegal (or Legal Assistant) and provide essential support to the General Counsel and CEO in a professional, balanced environment. This is an ideal role for an experienced real estate legal professional seeking work‑life balance—standard hours, no overload, and the opportunity to take ownership in a supportive setting with a slower, deliberate pace compared to high‑volume firms.

Location: Calabasas, CA

Schedule: Fully on‑site

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday

Salary Range: $70,000 – $100,000 per year

Dress Code: Business professional

Benefits: Comprehensive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the General Counsel with legal filings, documentation, correspondence, and transactional matters
• Assist in real estate closings, including preparing, reviewing, and organizing closing documents
• Read and analyze title reports and settlement statements
• Track and manage critical deadlines, contracts, filings, entity obligations, and calendar items
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors for filings and related services
• Support litigation management, including maintaining case files and liaising with outside counsel
• Handle entity management tasks (formation, maintenance, and dissolution)
• Collaborate with accounting/finance teams on loan monitoring and reporting to banks/investors
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information
• Proactively streamline processes and manage multiple priorities independently

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Closing & Compliance Specialist/Manager with a strong focus on real estate in a legal setting
• In‑depth understanding of real estate transactions, title reports, settlement statements, and related processes
• Proven experience working with third‑party vendors, managing deadlines, and calendar management
• Confident self‑starter who takes initiative without needing constant direction
• Professional, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a steady‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bonus

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification or equivalent
• Background in corporate or finance law alongside real estate

This long‑term role offers stability and the chance to work closely with leadership in a small, collaborative legal team. If you’re a real estate legal professional looking to step away from high‑pressure environments while still making a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect! Please apply now through this posting as we are actively screening candidates for this role.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice