Senior Paralegal Real Estate

Goodwin Procter LLP

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Santa Monica Silicon Valley Until 9/14/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

As a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal at Goodwin, you will have the opportunity to work with attorneys on public and private M&A transactions of all types in the real estate sector, including large-scale strategic public company M&A in all asset classes, buy-side and sell-side leveraged buyouts, management-led buyouts, strategic large-scale portfolio acquisitions, and special committee representation. At Goodwin, you will be able to make an impact and help some of the many clients who rely on the expertise we have developed over decades of structuring these complicated transactions and navigating the wide range of issues that arise.

What You Will Do:

  • Reviews title commitments, title exception documents, and surveys

  • Prepares title and survey summaries

  • Communicates with attorneys and title agents regarding title issues and assisting with the negotiation of title insurance policy coverage.

  • Assists with diligence on commercial real estate closings and conducting research on property through, and obtaining documents from various Registries of Deeds and the Land Court, as applicable

  • Assists with transactions including drafting and compiling transaction documents, forming corporate entities, preparing closing checklists and tracking completion of checklist items; and, preparing closing binders

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 7+ years of experience working in commercial real estate with a focus on titles & survey matters requires

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Capability of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously

  • Ability to work well in a team- oriented environment

  • Occasional Travel 10%

  • Environment:  Office

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Retirement & Savings Plan

  • Emergency back-up child and adult care

  • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

  • Employee recognition and reward programs

  • Employee wellness and assistance programs

  • Employee discounts and perks


 

This position is eligible for overtime: Yes

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00
About this role

Summary

Assist attorneys with real estate titles, surveys, transaction documents, and closings.

Job title

Senior Paralegal Real Estate

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

legal

Location requirements

Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, Orange County, LA, SF; remote not allowed

Salary

$130k–$155k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

title commitmentstitle exception documentssurvey summariestitle issuestitle insurance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

titlessurveystransaction documentstitle insurancereal estate
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Santa Monica, CA, USA

On-site City

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

On-site City

Orange County, CA, USA

On-site Place

Los Angeles, CA, USA

On-site City

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City