Corporate Paralegal

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Lexington, KY seeks a transaction and litigation paralegal with strong loan document experience and the ability to support both transactional and litigation matters. The role requires 3+ years of paralegal work in loans, real estate, and corporate transactions.

Foreclosure, banking and bankruptcy exposure is a plus. The candidate will manage deadlines, draft pleadings, communicate with clients and assist with fee applications as part of a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Expertise in assisting attorneys through matters involving loans and loan documents including all phases of foreclosures, bankruptcy and litigation
• Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse and high volume case load
• Candidates should also possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality
• Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• 3+ years of paralegal experience

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality billable work product
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines
• Assist with bankruptcy and foreclosure pleadings, discovery and hearing preparation
• Correspond with clients, creditors and other interested parties regarding case issues
• Assist in preparation of quarterly fee applications
• Assist with preparation of notices of sale, orders of default and mortgage claims
• Manage and process liens related to legal or financial matters
• Analyze corporate documents to determine jurisdictions in which to conduct searches for UCC-1 financing statements; federal and state tax liens; furniture, fixtures and judgment liens; bankruptcy filings; and federal, state and county litigation filings
• Recording real estate lien documents and searching real property records to determine property ownership, easements, and liens
• Reviewing loan transaction documents to determine collateral description for UCC-1 financing statements; preparing, filing, amending, and terminating UCC liens

Skills

Loan documents

Foreclosure

Bankruptcy

Litigation

Education

College degree

ABA-approved 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 transaction and litigation paralegal at its Lexington, KY location. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in the areas of commercial and consumer loans and loan transactions, real estate, general corporate transactional work, bankruptcy or general litigation. Foreclosure, banking and bankruptcy experience are a plus. Candidates need experience in and around loan documents and real estate, and knowledge, experience and willingness to assist with loan transactions, foreclosures and bankruptcies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality billable work product
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines
• Assist with bankruptcy and foreclosure pleadings, discovery and hearing preparation
• Correspond with clients, creditors and other interested parties regarding case issues
• Assist in preparation of quarterly fee applications
• Assist with preparation of notices of sale, orders of default and mortgage claims
• Manage and process liens related to legal or financial matters
• Analyze corporate documents to determine jurisdictions in which to conduct searches for UCC-1 financing statements; federal and state tax liens; furniture, fixtures and judgment liens; bankruptcy filings; and federal, state and county litigation filings
• Recording real estate lien documents and searching real property records to determine property ownership, easements, and liens
• Reviewing loan transaction documents to determine collateral description for UCC-1 financing statements; preparing, filing, amending, and terminating UCC liens

Requirements

• Expertise in assisting attorneys through matters involving loans and loan documents including all phases of foreclosures, bankruptcy and litigation
• Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse and high volume case load
• Candidates should also possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality
• Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent
• 3+ years of paralegal experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice to search agencies

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