Reputable national S&P 500 real estate investment firm is hiring for an experienced Legal Real Estate Coordinator for their Pasadena, CA headquarters.  Great opportunity for growth and advancement working with an excellent team.  Must have 3+ years legal administrative experience and excellent communication and organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, index and post due diligence materials for transactions
• Prepare closing binders
• Work closely with legal department personnel, regional business personnel, and outside counsel to manage legal, due diligence and closing aspects of acquisition, sale, joint venture, and secured loan transactions, including any or all of the following:
  • Schedule and lead due diligence calls and transaction status calls
  • Manage, track and ensure completion of all transaction steps by all involved parties, including regional personnel, outside counsel, senior management, tax and finance groups
  • Supervise due diligence document collection, circulation and review
  • Coordinate engagement of 3rd party vendors for due diligence
  • Review, approve and handle disposition of transaction documents, including completing audit checklists and obtaining and archiving all required approvals
  • Coordinate title and survey order and review
  • Manage closing process with internal accounting department, escrow company and outside counsel
• Assist with ensuring compliance with internal control procedures relating to the foregoing and become the primary contact for such compliance
• Participate in general administrative tasks, support to the legal department, and a variety of special projects, as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to interact with all levels including, but not limited to senior management and legal counsel
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work closely with other team members
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, required