Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high‑stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.Based in Los Angeles, the Junior Real Estate Paralegal will be responsible for supporting attorneys and senior paralegal staff in all phases of real estate transactions, including the finalizing of documents for closing, maintaining closing checklists, and preparing signature‑page packets, as well as attending to post‑closing matters such as distributing original documents and preparing closing binders.This role reports to the Paralegal Supervisor, Transactional, and Associate Director of Paralegal Services.ResponsibilitiesWork on deal closings relating to mortgage financing, mezzanine financing, acquisition and sale of national commercial real‑estate projects.Maintain closing checklists, prepare UCC financing statements, escrow instruction letters, loan assignment and termination documents, and other ancillary documents.Prepare signature‑page packets, inventory signature pages, and assemble final documentation for closing.Coordinate UCC, tax lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches and prepare summaries of results.Attend to post‑closing matters, including distribution of original documents, preparation of closing binders, and follow‑up of recorded documents, title policies, and other post‑closing items.Form corporate entities and prepare operating documentation, consents, and certificates.Apply for employee identification numbers.Prepare transfer forms on ACRIS.Coordinate with external vendors.QualificationsExcellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.Flexible and able to multi‑task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.Proactive and able to efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.Ability to work overtime as necessary.ExperienceBachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience. Candidates must meet any applicable state requirements governing the performance of paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar) or legal technology platforms strongly preferred.Compensation & BenefitsThe annual compensation range for this position is $62,000 – $70,000. The salary offered within this range will depend on qualifications and other operational considerations.Benefits offered for this position include health care, retirement benefits, paid days off (including sick time and vacation time), parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary, performance‑based bonuses.Equal Employment Opportunity & AccommodationsGibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr