Litigation Paralegal
Santa Monica, CA
Up to $120,000
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our client’s Corporate Legal Operations Department. This position supports commercial real estate operations, handling matters ranging from eviction proceedings to lease enforcement. The ideal candidate will have strong real estate and litigation experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Draft legal notices including default, demand, termination, relocation, and abandonment notices
• Correspond with tenants and attorneys to resolve disputes and accounts receivable issues
• Negotiate and document settlement agreements related to lease enforcement
• Conduct due diligence reviews and analyze lease provisions including CAM, co-tenancy, and exclusivity clauses
• Evaluate relocation rights, radius restrictions, and termination clauses
• Prepare litigation evaluations and collectability analyses
• Initiate and monitor unlawful detainer and breach of lease actions
• Assist with tenant bankruptcies, collections, subpoenas, and legal holds
• Support construction defect litigation and monitor mechanics’ liens
• Collaborate with Property Management and Leasing to mitigate legal risks
• Provide legal support across company departments to resolve legal disputes
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required
• 3+ years of law firm or in-house paralegal experience
• Strong background in real estate law, including commercial landlord/tenant matters and litigation
Compensation & Benefits:
• Best-in-class health benefits with affordable employee contributions
• 12 paid holidays, vacation time, and 80 hours of sick leave annually
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• 24 paid volunteer hours per year with employer charitable matching
• Employee Assistance Program and professional development resources