Senior Real Estate Paralegal (LA/CC/OC)

Company: LHH US
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Senior Real Estate Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of real estate transactions, including due diligence review and document preparation and management. This position is based in Los Angeles, Century City, or Orange County and reports to the U.S. Paralegal Manager and Real Estate Paralegal Coordinator. As a key member of the real estate team, you will be dedicated to the firm's top clients, ensuring the smooth execution of complex real estate deals. Responsibilities include: Reviewing and analyzing title documentation, surveys, and zoning reports Preparing title objection letters, seller response letters, and diligence review summaries related to title, survey, zoning, litigation, and lien searches Collaborating with title companies to negotiate title policy coverage and clear title matters Managing the issuance of UCC policies and mezzanine endorsements for mezzanine loan transactions Reviewing and commenting on surveys and zoning reports, resolving issues with surveyors and zoning companies Preparing mortgage assignment/termination documents for loan pay-offs Drafting escrow instruction letters and coordinating closing logistics with title companies Reviewing lease documentation and preparing lease abstracts Ordering and reviewing UCC, bankruptcy, and litigation searches, and preparing summaries Preparing ancillary loan documents and conveyance documents Conducting residential real property, condominium, and cooperative closings from contract preparation to closing Your Profile Bachelor's Degree required Paralegal Certificate required Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task and balance priorities and tight deadlines Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects and client matters efficiently Strong written and verbal communication skills Superior analytical and reasoning abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team across multiple offices Willingness to work overtime as necessary. Equal Opportunity Employer: The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with California and federal law. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year Search managed by: Selena Kebe Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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