Commercial Lending Paralegal

On Call Counsel; Village of Stewart Manor (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an experienced Commercial Lending Paralegal in Garden City, NY to support attorneys with lending transactions, including title and borrower document review and closing prep. This role emphasizes meticulous organization and precise handling of transaction files to ensure flawless closings.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience, preferably in commercial lending, real estate, or transactional law.
• Experience reviewing title documents and borrower organizational documents.
• Familiarity with mortgage assignments and commercial real estate or lending transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review title documents and assist with title-related matters in commercial lending transactions.
• Review and analyze borrower organizational documents, including corporate and entity formation records.
• Prepare and review mortgage assignments and other transaction-related documents.
• Organize, maintain, and review closing files to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist attorneys with coordinating and preparing commercial lending transactions for closing.
• Communicate with attorneys and other parties as needed to facilitate the timely completion of transactions.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Commercial lending

Real estate transactions

Attention to detail

Title review

Multi-file management

Job description

Commercial Lending Paralegal

Location: Garden City, NY
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site
Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 annually
Schedule: 8-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch break

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Commercial Lending Department. This role will support attorneys with commercial lending transactions, including title review, borrower organizational document review, mortgage assignments, and closing preparation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing transaction-related documentation while ensuring files are accurate, complete, and ready for closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Review title documents and assist with title-related matters in commercial lending transactions.

• Review and analyze borrower organizational documents, including corporate and entity formation records.

• Prepare and review mortgage assignments and other transaction-related documents.

• Organize, maintain, and review closing files to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.

• Assist attorneys with coordinating and preparing commercial lending transactions for closing.

• Communicate with attorneys and other parties as needed to facilitate the timely completion of transactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience, preferably in commercial lending, real estate, or transactional law.

• Experience reviewing title documents and borrower organizational documents.

• Familiarity with mortgage assignments and commercial real estate or lending transactions.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Work Environment

The anticipated salary range is $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.