Corporate Paralegal

The Quest Organization

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Contract Review, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Governance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Due Diligence, Employment Law, Expense Tracking, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Reports, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Licensing Compliance, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Monitor Regulations, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pro Tools, Process Improvement, Process Management, Property Management, Real Estate, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Research Skills, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Paralegal - Southern California


A leading real estate and property management firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role offers broad exposure across corporate governance, real estate transactions, litigation, and employment matters.


Responsibilities:


  • Maintain corporate records, entity filings, and minute books
  • Prepare written consents, resolutions, and governance documentation
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, LLC, and partnership requirements
  • Support entity structuring and ownership transfers
  • Assist with real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, leases, and due diligence
  • Partner with outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters
  • Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production
  • Assist in drafting and revising responses to subpoenas and discovery requests
  • Draft and update employee agreements and HR-related documentation
  • Support labor law compliance audits
  • Assist in developing SOPs and employee acknowledgment materials
  • Draft, review, and redline contracts, leases, and legal correspondence
  • Track permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Monitor legal and regulatory updates and provide summaries
  • Conduct legal research and support ad hoc projects
  • Manage legal calendars, deadlines, and workflows
  • Organize and maintain legal files and SharePoint systems
  • Coordinate meetings and prepare materials
  • Track legal spend and assist with invoice review
  • Support process improvement initiatives within the legal function


Qualifications:


  • 5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally within a large law firm or in-house legal department
  • Strong background in corporate governance (corporations, LLCs, partnerships)
  • Experience with California legal requirements
  • Litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Exposure to employment law is a plus
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and collaboration tools
  • Strong legal research capabilities
  • Organized with strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

About the Company

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The Quest Organization

For over 30 years, The Quest Organization and its related entities have been a highly respected leader in Executive Search and Business Advisory Services, taking a holistic approach to finding not only the most talented individuals for “C” level executives and Middle Management Professionals, but making sure that our clients have truly defined their need both from a technical perspective and an overall “fit perspective. The hallmark of our success is the extraordinary experience and business acumen of our professional staff with a combined 50+ years of achievements in Executive Search and Advisory Services.
With backgrounds as CPAs in the Big “4″ and as financial professionals in industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with meaningful hiring recommendations, grounded in a thorough understanding of their overall business including their operations, finance, accounting, human capital and sales.

Our staff through their daily transactions in the employment marketplace and extensive participation in regional business organizations, is well positioned to provide candidates from mid level to CEO’s with insightful advice on career planning and positioning. Every candidate that we represent, benefits from a comprehensive interview to ensure they are considered for appropriate opportunities which match their capabilities, experience, desired compensation and quality of life attributes. We are known to provide the most meticulous interview preparation and follow through in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.questorg.com