Remote Paralegal

4 weeks ago

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Castellan Real Estate Partners Full time

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.