Remote Paralegal (US Real Estate Markets)

Job Title: Remote Paralegal (US Real Estate Markets)

Location: Remote (India)

Work Hours: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM IST

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team in handling real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, and legal research related to the US real estate market, with a particular focus on California and New York laws. This remote position is ideal for a legal professional with experience working with US-based law firms or corporate legal departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track updates on California and other states’ affordable housing regulations and provide timely, concise updates to the team.
• Conduct legal research on federal and state laws related to real estate, affordable housing, data privacy, fair housing and land use regulations, with a focus on California.
• Maintain and regularly update a database of regulatory developments, legal updates and reference materials.
• Support pre-litigation processes by organizing and reviewing internal documentation for potential disputes and assist in early-stage case assessments.
• Support the legal team in regulatory compliance matters and risk management strategies.
• Support document management and internal project tracking, ensuring organized, up-to date legal files and records.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (JD equivalent degree) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience, preferably with US-based law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Strong understanding of US laws, particularly California-specific real estate and compliance laws.
• Experience with e-discovery processes and legal document review platforms.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and document management.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and transactional work.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions, compliance, and affordable housing regulations in the US, especially in California.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely with a US-based legal team.
• Gain exposure to US real estate law and compliance matters.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.