Paralegal – Real Estate Legal

Job Description

Paralegal | SmartStop Self Storage

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site Paralegal role at SmartStop Self Storage, located in Ladera Ranch, CA. SmartStop is a leading North American self-storage operator and publicly traded REIT, managing over 460 properties and a team of more than 1,000 professionals dedicated to customer and investor value. The company is experiencing significant growth, fostering a culture recognized for service excellence and employee satisfaction. This position is vital for supporting the legal team by providing essential complex clerical and research support, contributing to the smooth operation of legal affairs within a rapidly expanding organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Ladera Ranch, CA
• Pay: $85000 yearly
• Team: Supports the Company’s Legal Team
• Mission: To provide complex and specialized clerical and research support services to the legal team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite and related software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Coordination: Coordinate legal matters, schedules, and communications with attorneys and other professionals.
• Agreements: Facilitate and manage the execution of a wide range of real estate, commercial, and operational agreements.
• Documents: Prepare, review, and modify legal documents, including communications, contracts, court filings, and other paperwork.
• Litigation: Aid in managing active litigation and insurance matters, coordinating efforts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Archiving: Oversee the organization, archiving, storage, and retrieval of all legal documents and files in compliance with retention policies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s degree required, with a focus on legal support functions.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of legal secretary experience, coupled with a solid understanding of legal principles.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree, a Paralegal certificate, real estate transaction experience, and experience working in high-growth companies.