Litigation Paralegal Job at Knowhirematch, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Knowhirematch
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Real Estate & Litigation Paralegal

Location: Santa Monica, CA| Full-Time | Corporate Legal Department 4 days in office (Mon-Thurs) with remote Fridays.

Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in real estate and litigation? Join our dynamic Corporate Legal Operations team as a  Real Estate & Litigation Paralegal , where you’ll support high-impact commercial property matters and help drive legal strategies across our organization.

Position Overview

As a key member of our legal team, you’ll provide comprehensive paralegal support on commercial real estate litigation, lease enforcement, and tenant matters. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where legal precision meets business impact—ideal for a skilled paralegal who thrives on variety and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Lease Enforcement & Tenant Relations

  • Draft and manage legal notices, including default, demand, termination, relocation, and abandonment letters
  • Communicate directly with tenants and their counsel to resolve disputes and recover arrears
  • Assist with negotiating and documenting settlement agreements

Legal Review & Analysis

  • Conduct in-depth lease reviews, evaluating provisions such as co-tenancy, CAM charges, exclusive use, and termination rights
  • Assess legal exposure through litigation evaluations and collectability assessments
  • Analyze relocation clauses, radius restrictions, and other complex contractual terms

Litigation Support

  • Coordinate unlawful detainer and breach of lease filings
  • Support collection efforts and handle matters involving bankrupt tenants
  • Respond to subpoenas, maintain legal holds, and support document preservation
  • Monitor construction defect claims and mechanics' lien issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to identify and reduce legal risk
  • Deliver day-to-day legal support to departments company-wide
  • Assist in the resolution of various legal and compliance matters across business units

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department
  • Proven track record in real estate law and commercial landlord/tenant litigation preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Industry-leading health, dental, and vision coverage with low employee contributions
  • 12 paid holidays, generous vacation, and 80 hours of annual sick leave
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Employee stock purchase program

Professional Growth & Work-Life Balance

  • 24 paid volunteer hours per year and charitable donation matching
  • Career development resources and training
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness and professional support

Make Your Impact

This is your opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters at the intersection of commercial real estate and litigation—while being part of a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and results.

Apply today  to bring your expertise to a company that invests in your success.

  • Seniority Level

  • Industry

    • Real Estate
  • Employment Type

  • Job Functions

    • Legal
  • Skills

    • Subpoenas
    • Working with Tenants
    • Litigation
    • Law
    • Law Enforcement
    • Estate Law
    • Pleadings
    • Document Review
    • Tenant Relations
    • Legal Ass

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Relocation,

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