Contracts Paralegal
Healthpeak
Irvine, CA · Posted August 19, 2026
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About the job
Company Overview Healthpeak Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and an S&P 500 company. We specialize in owning, operating, and developing high-quality real estate focused on healthcare discovery and delivery. Our impressive portfolio includes nearly 50 million square feet of medical outpatient buildings, lab and life science facilities and Senior Assisted Living centers throughout the country.
Position Overview Healthpeak is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal or other contracting professional to support contracting and asset management initiatives across its Outpatient Medical and Lab portfolios. This role provides dedicated, high-touch support to a small group of real estate attorneys (typically 1–2), drafting and managing operational documentation, coordinating legal workflows, and supporting asset-level activity across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Asset and Property Management Support
Provide dedicated support to assigned attorneys (1–2) for asset-level legal matters
Coordinate preparation and execution of property-level contracts, NDAs and ancillary agreements (hold harmless, licenses, access agreements, vendor/service documentation)
Review master service contracts and related vendor/service agreements, coordinating execution and tracking key terms
Assist with notices, lease administration items, and other asset-driven legal requests
Track and manage documentation tied to property-level operations
Workflow Management & Systems
Manage intake, assignment, and tracking of legal requests through internal systems
Monitor workflow for assigned attorneys to ensure timely progression and execution
Maintain consistency in processing asset-related legal work across the portfolio
Data Integrity & Document Control
Maintain accurate records of executed documents and asset-level activity
Ensure alignment between legal documentation and system data (key dates, terms, property records)
Manage document organization, version control, and transaction file integrity
Process Execution & Improvement
Identify workflow gaps and implement practical improvements supporting asset management
Support updates to templates, forms, and standard processes
Contribute to system enhancements and automation initiatives, including exploring AI tools to streamline legal operations
Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as liaison between assigned attorneys, Asset Management, and Property Management
Facilitate intake and triage of asset-level legal requests
Proactively flag issues or inconsistencies impacting execution
Position Requirements 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate legal support, legal operations, or asset/property management support
Strong drafting skills and understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals, asset operations, and transaction workflows
Experience with legal workflow or document management systems
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; notary commission a plus
Strong organizational and data management skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting dedicated stakeholders
Salary range of $100,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience, with generous cash incentives