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At Downey Brand, we offer a collaborative and welcoming work environment, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being.

Please address all staff applications to Kimberly Clark, Director of Administration and Human Resources. You’ll find links to application forms for each position within the job postings below. To ensure your application is considered, please include all required documentation.

We are always eager to connect with experienced professionals who have a strong background in law firms. If you don’t see a job posting that matches your qualifications, feel free to submit your application here for future consideration: Professional Staff Application

Sacramento

Senior Corporate and Real Estate Paralegal

Date Posted: March 2, 2026

The firm seeks a full-time Senior Corporate and Real Estate Paralegal for its Sacramento office to work with its CREST Practice Group. This position requires a paralegal certificate and a minimum of 8 years' experience with corporate and real estate procedures in a law firm setting.

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The person hired for this position must have extensive knowledge of filings with Secretary of State; UCC filings, real estate documents and transactions, and corporate and other entity documents and transactions. Among other things, the paralegal will work with attorneys and support them in handling commercial real estate closings from beginning to end, including ordering, reviewing and clearing title, preparing closing statements and documents, and handling closings and post-closing work.

Strong research skills are essential. Proficiency in Adobe PDF Pro or similar PDF program, Excel and MS Office applications is required. This position requires exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. A solid work ethic, impeccable attendance and punctuality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are critical. A positive attitude, the ability to set priorities and to work under pressure, and the ability to establish a good rapport with firm attorneys and clients are vital.

Candidates must possess the required certification and minimum experience, including experience with the programs referenced in this posting, to be considered.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Kim Clark, Director of Human Resources & Administration, via the firm’s web application. No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: $55-$65/hour DOE.

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