Commercial Lending Paralegal
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Commercial Lending Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and operational support to attorneys and legal teams across a variety of matters. This role is responsible for preparing and managing legal documentation, coordinating workflows and deadlines, maintaining matter records, and supporting the efficient execution of legal work. The Paralegal exercises sound judgment within established legal and procedural frameworks and works with increasing autonomy while escalating novel or high-risk issues appropriately.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, but not limited to):
- Review title and survey documents.
- Prepare initial drafts of loan documents and amendments to loan documents.
- Draft closing instruction letters.
- Review due diligence including Uniform Commercial Code searches, organizational documents, and insurance certificates.
- Update closing checklists and monitor due diligence sites.
- Act as a liaison between attorney and client, facilitating communication and transmittal of necessary information.
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) REQUIRED:
- Dependable, accountable, and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor in all interactions.
- Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work well under pressure with deadlines – possess a sense of urgency.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles.
- Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience in a legal setting.
- Three years of real estate or lending experience, preferably in a law firm setting or financial institution.
- Ability to make independent and critical decisions regarding exchange of information with client, file management and delegation of responsibilities.
- Excellent computer and communication skills.
- Experience with the following software: MS Office.
- Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in all written communications and document preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS, PREFERRED:
- Experience in a legal office.
- Experience in providing administrative support functions.
- Experience with the following software: iManage, and InTapp.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Requires use of office equipment, such as computers, phones, and copiers.
- Requires sitting and computer-related activities for extended periods of time.
- Requires occasional lifting up to and exceeding 20 pounds.
- Job duties may require time over 37.50 hours per week.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $73,000 - $92,000 annually.
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Winthrop & Weinstine reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Winthrop & Weinstine offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular full time employees including health insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Winthrop & Weinstine is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
