Commercial Real Estate Lending Paralegal — Detail‑Driven

Krieg DeVault LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Krieg DeVault LLP seeks a detail-oriented paralegal with four+ years of substantive experience supporting commercial real estate lending transactions. You will coordinate due diligence, prepare transaction documents, and manage closing and post-closing matters under attorney supervision.

Candidates with hands-on review of title commitments and surveys, and ability to identify and resolve title and survey issues, will be given particular consideration.

Qualifications

• Commercial loan documentation and due diligence experience.
• Experience managing transaction checklists with deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with supervising attorneys.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF tools, and EDMS.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience with title commitments, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and endorsements.
• Experience with title insurance underwriters and surveyors.
• Familiar with lender's title insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in commercial real estate loan originations through closing.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists and coordinate items with parties.
• Review title commitments and prepare title summaries and objections.
• Review ALTA/NSPS surveys to identify discrepancies and issues.
• Coordinate survey revisions and title updates.
• Order and review entity records, lien searches, and due diligence materials.
• Prepare initial drafts of loan and closing documents.
• Coordinate document execution, closing deliveries, and recording logistics.
• Manage post-closing follow-up and final title policies.
• Maintain matter files and protect confidential information.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Lending transactions

Due diligence

Close coordination

Title & survey review

Attention to detail

Client communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

PDF editing tools

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PDF editing tools

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Krieg DeVault LLP seeks a detail-oriented paralegal with four+ years of substantive experience supporting commercial real estate lending transactions. You will coordinate due diligence, prepare transaction documents, and manage closing and post-closing matters under attorney supervision.

Candidates with hands-on review of title commitments and surveys, and ability to identify and resolve title and survey issues, will be given particular consideration.