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Why join Harvest?

We are committed to investing in our team to help us all grow personally and professionally.

What sets us apart?

Driven to be the best.

By setting ambitious goals and holding one another accountable in our collective efforts to reach those goals, we are charting a path to be among the best commercial real estate law firms in the country. We provide each other with honest feedback, as we strive to get better every day.

Boutique firm with big law expertise.

Harvest is a commercial real estate boutique law firm built on Big Law experience. We pride ourselves in providing our marquee clients with excellent legal work and exceptional client service.

Driven toward results. Built for value.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality legal work in the most responsive manner to our exceptional clients by building a team of ambitious legal professionals and leveraging state-of-the-art technology.

Entrepreneurial and lean business model.

Our innovative, lean business model allows us to compete with firms of any size. Our clients pay less, and our team earns more. We permit flexible work arrangements, creating unparalleled value for clients. We are committed to robust, flexible work programs for lawyers looking to excel in their professional and personal lives.

Top-tier team with national reach.

Our team features top legal professionals in the commercial real estate sector. We combine a deep breadth of expertise with unmatched technology to provide concierge service to all of our clients. Representing leading real estate companies creates stability for the firm and exceptional opportunities for our team.

Transparent, merit-based compensation system.

We have developed a transparent and predictable compensation system that values both client relationships and client service and eschews internal politics and gamesmanship.

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Senior Real Estate Paralegal (Transactional)

We are seeking a commercial real estate paralegal with broad transactional experience, including title and survey review, preparation of title objections & responses, preparation of PSA closing checklists and critical date timelines, closing document preparation, entity formation, and due diligence for a variety of real estate transactions. Ideally 7+ years of experience as a transactional real estate paralegal in California with a well-regarded law firm/real estate practice group.
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Los Angeles, California

Key Responsibilities

– Review and analyze title reports, underlying title documents, surveys, and due diligence materials and prepare title objections, responses and title policy requirements for commercial loans, acquisitions, and sales. Work closely with title companies to clear title objections and obtain title policies.

– Review purchase agreements, contracts and leases and prepare closing checklists and critical date timelines.

– Draft and prepare closing documents, escrow instructions and closing binders.

– Coordinate closings directly with attorneys, clients, lenders, and escrow/title officers

– Coordinate formation, registration and maintenance of business entities.

-Coordinate and assist with due diligence for a variety of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases and financings.

– Prepare lease abstracts.

– Keep attorneys and clients apprised of upcoming deadlines and critical dates.

– Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information strictly confidential.

– Adhere to the directions of attorneys and timely complete all tasks.

– Manage other legal staff effectively and train junior paralegals and other legal professionals.

– Attend business development functions and proactively seek to expand client relationships.

-Meet 1,500 minimum annual billable hour requirement.

– Handle work matters with utmost professionalism.

Qualifications
– 7+ years of experience as a transactional real estate paralegal in California with a well-regarded law firm/real estate practice group.

– Thorough understanding of title and survey, title insurance policies, forms and endorsements (including ALTA and CLTA endorsements for typical purchase and sale, and loan transactions).

– Extensive knowledge of real estate terminology and thorough understanding of the commercial transactional and financing process.

– Excellent written and verbal communications skills and problem-solving skills

-Ability to multitask

– Strong attention to detail

-Strong technical skills, especially in Microsoft Suite.

-Ability to work with little supervision.

-Must be able to work under tight deadlines, balance multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and delegate as appropriate.

-High level of dependability and professionalism.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with the market for boutique real estate firms, reflecting the candidate’s experience, expertise, and the value they bring to the firm.

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Harvest LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Harvest LLP will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.