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Senior Paralegal Real Estate

San Francisco, CA
Full-Time

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 - $155,000.00PDN-a244ef76-3157-4ba3-919c-a84212e7a4ab

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

#LI-GK

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 - $155,000.00PDN-a244ef76-3157-4ba3-919c-a84212e7a4ab

About Goodwin Procter

At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. Our 1,600+ lawyers across 13 locations in the United States, Europe and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy sets us apart.

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Jul 16, 2026
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