We’re hiring an experienced Paralegal – Real Estate (Lending) to support our commercial lending and real estate practice in our San Diego or Del Mar Heights offices. If you thrive in a fast-paced transactional environment, bring exceptional attention to detail, and enjoy managing complex closings from start to finish, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a critical role in supporting attorneys and lending clients in all aspects of commercial loan transactions—from initial documentation through post-closing. Ideal candidates have experience in commercial lending and are confident handling multiple transactions simultaneously while delivering high-quality client service.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare, review, and revise loan documents, including promissory notes, security agreements, guaranties, and closing certificates
• Coordinate all aspects of loan closings, including scheduling, document circulation, signature collection, and funding logistics
• Communicate directly with lenders, borrowers, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate smooth and timely transactions
• Order and review due diligence items such as UCC, tax lien, judgment, and litigation searches
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and manage other required post-closing filings
• Review title commitments, surveys, and related real estate documentation, and assist in resolving title issues
• Prepare detailed closing checklists and track satisfaction of all conditions precedent
• Assemble and distribute electronic and/or hard-copy closing binders
• Monitor and follow up on post-closing matters to ensure timely completion of outstanding items
• Maintain organized transaction files in accordance with firm and client protocols

What You Bring

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience
• Experience in commercial lending and loan closings strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of loan documentation and closing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems, including document comparison software
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, and other members of the transaction team
• A proactive, client-service mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Why Work With Us?

• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial lending and real estate transactions
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. These roles typically pay $95,000-$125,000 depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical (HMO/PPO), dental (HMO/PPO), vision, FSA/HSA options, Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, a strong 401(k) profit-sharing program, and generous time-off policies

If you’re a highly organized, detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys managing complex loan transactions and being an integral part of successful closings, we’d love to hear from you.

Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio Rises Above and has made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion; we condemn the discrimination of applicants by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.