Paralegal

Bishop & Co.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,100,000 - 136,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp assignment ~3 months

Temp-to-hire potential

In-office position

Job summary

Bishop & Company in Honolulu, HI seeks an experienced Paralegal (Temporary) to support commercial lending and real estate transactions. You will prepare loan documents, review files, and ensure regulatory compliance alongside lending teams and outside counsel.

The role requires deep knowledge of document language, LaserPro, and title-related matters, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six+ years in complex Hawaii real estate transactions.
• Experience with due diligence, regulatory compliance, and title matters.
• Knowledge of legal entity structures and documentation.
• Development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong partnerships and teamwork across business units.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate commercial loan documents accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with loan specialists and outside counsel to resolve issues delaying closings.
• Coordinate with Compliance, BSA, and Credit Administration on regulatory matters.
• Maintain knowledge of credit policies and documentation standards.
• Review documentation and provide final quality review approvals.
• Identify recurring challenges and support process improvements.
• Provide backup support for Documentation Specialists.

Skills

Commercial loan documentation

Real estate transactions

Regulatory compliance

Legal entity structures

Documentation review

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal Degree/Certification

Bachelor’s in business/law (substitute~2yr)

Tools

LaserPro

Job description

Paralegal (Commercial Lending & Real Estate) - Temporary Bishop & Company | Honolulu, HI

Pay: $29.67 - $47.74 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (In Office). Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (40 hours per week). Assignment Length: Approximately 3 months; may have temp-to-hire potential based on performance and business needs. Start Date: ASAP. Location: Honolulu, HI. Parking: Not provided.

About the Opportunity

Bishop & Company is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a leading financial institution's commercial lending operations. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional with experience in commercial loan documentation, complex real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, legal entity structures, and title-related matters. The successful candidate will work closely with lending teams, relationship officers, compliance partners, and outside counsel to ensure accurate and timely preparation of commercial loan documentation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Commercial Loan Documentation
  • Prepare and facilitate commercial loan documents accurately and timely in accordance with Credit Approval Memorandums (CAMs), Modification Agreements, and other approved credit documents.
  • Collaborate with loan specialists, relationship officers, and outside counsel to identify documentation requirements and resolve issues that may delay loan closing, funding, or recording.
  • Partner with management, Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Credit Administration teams to address documentation, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Maintain exceptional knowledge of the bank's credit policies and documentation standards.
• Documentation Review & Quality Control
  • Prepare high-quality business-purpose loan documents using loan documentation software, including LaserPro or similar systems.
  • Understand appropriate document language requirements and distinguish between standard system language and approved custom provisions.
  • Monitor follow-up task reports and ensure tasks are documented, approved, and completed within required timeframes.
  • Track and resolve post-closing items with lending units.
  • Perform loan documentation reviews and provide final quality review approval for Documentation Specialists.
• Process Improvement & Team Support
  • Identify recurring documentation challenges and recommend practical solutions to management.
  • Support departmental projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented approach and provide backup support for Documentation Specialists as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum six (6) years of experience with competencies in:
  • Complex real estate transactions within the State of Hawaii.
  • Due diligence, regulatory compliance, and title-related matters.
  • Legal entity structures and documentation.
  • Development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
  • Building effective partnerships and teamwork across business units.
• Substitution: A Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Degree/Certification in a related field, including coursework in business law, contract law, or real estate law, may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial lending and banking operations.
• Knowledge of commercial loan documentation software, including LaserPro.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunity to work with a respected Hawaii financial institution.
• Exposure to complex commercial lending and real estate transactions.
• Potential for temp-to-hire employment based on performance and business needs.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

No relocation assistance available.

In-state applicants only.

Must be available to interview immediately.

Bishop & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veteran status.