Paralegal Commercial Lending & Real Estate
Hybrid role 2 days weekly in office
Key Responsibilities
- Draft initial closing checklists for attorney review.
- Assemble deal contacts and manage distribution lists.
- Communicate with opposing counsel and clients as needed.
- Coordinate due diligence with legal assistants at opposing firms.
- Order and review typical due diligence items.
- Update checklists and address issues with opposing side and client.
- Review and summarize deal documents.
- Assist with drafting and updating loan documentation.
- Proofread work.
- Participate in the closing process including document distribution and final coordination with the bank.
- Conduct postclosing tasks including organization of loan documents client deliveries and followup on outstanding items.
- Lead conference calls for checklist discussions when appropriate.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a commercial lending and real estate paralegal.
- A degree in paralegal studies NALA paralegal certification or a bachelors degree; alternatively at least 5 years of relevant experience as a lending/closing assistant with a large commercial lender title insurance company or a similar role.
- Solid understanding of the basic differences between various types of deals (e.g. construction and nonconstruction) and other typical deal variations.
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously as well as to maintain a calendar and follow up on items as necessary.
- Detailoriented and highly organized capable of handling multiple responsibilities in a fastpaced team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities with strong proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook and file sharing software (such as Sharefile or HighQ).
- Must be a team player able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff including firm administration and attorneys throughout the firm.
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