Commercial Finance Banking Paralegal

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks a Commercial Finance Paralegal in Indianapolis to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment handling HUD-insured, conventional, and other complex secured lending matters.

The ideal candidate will assist with due diligence, document management, closing checklists, and post-closing tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveries while coordinating with lenders and title companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience in commercial finance or real estate transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and managing documentation related to HUD and conventional loan transactions.
• Reviewing due diligence materials including corporate documents and UCC searches.
• Drafting loan closing checklists, certificates, resolutions, closing instructions, and ancillary documents.
• Coordinating with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel for timely closings.
• Reviewing title commitments, surveys, and exception documents; preparing title and survey summaries.
• Preparing and organizing closing binders and post-closing documentation.
• Conducting UCC filings and maintaining thorough records of all filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore is seeking a Commercial Finance Paralegal to join our Commercial Finance practice group at our Indianapolis, IN location. The ideal candidate will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment handling a wide variety of commercial lending transactions, including HUD-insured (HUD) loans, conventional loans, and other complex secured lending matters.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and managing documentation related to HUD and conventional loan transactions
• Reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials including corporate documents, organizational charts, and UCC searches
• Drafting loan closing checklists, certificates, resolutions, closing instructions, and ancillary loan documents
• Coordinating with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and efficient closings
• Reviewing title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and preparing title and survey summaries
• Reviewing corporate documents and organizational documents
• Preparing and organizing closing binders and post-closing documentation
• Conducting UCC filings and maintaining thorough records of all filings and documents
• Proofreading and formatting legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Supporting attorneys with ongoing transaction management, from term sheet to closing
• Performing legal due diligence and managing closing checklists under attorney supervision
• Maintaining and tracking closing calendars and deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5 years of experience in commercial finance or real estate transactions
• Ability to produce high-quality, billable work with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Professionalism, discretion, and ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively under deadlines
• Commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and client service

Equal Opportunity Employer