Paralegal - Banking & Real Estate Team

GDO Law; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

GDO Law in White Bear Lake, MN, seeks a Paralegal to join a boutique firm serving banks, businesses, municipalities and commercial real estate clients. You will work with experienced attorneys on sophisticated commercial lending, title review, loan documentation, due diligence and real estate transactions, not high-volume litigation.

The role requires precise drafting, file management, organization and confidential handling of documents, with strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies.
• 5 years of experience in a professional legal setting or commercial banking background.
• Solid understanding of legal and real estate terminology, procedures, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Legal drafting and file management: review, draft, revise and manage legal and corporate documents.
• Commercial loan document processing: assemble, draft, modify and organize loan documents and related materials; ensure timely completion.
• Organization: review and organize files; assist with transactional closings by preparing closing checklists.
• Quality control: ensure documents are complete and compliant with client and company standards.
• Distribution: send and distribute documents to clients and within the organization; coordinate document execution.
• Confidentiality: handle sensitive information with discretion according to policies.
• Administrative support: provide support to team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal Studies

Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a growing boutique law firm in White Bear Lake representing banks, businesses, municipalities, and commercial real estate clients. You'll work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated commercial lending, title review, loan documentation, due diligence, and real estate transactions; not high-volume litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Drafting and File Management: Collaborate with team to review, draft, revise and manage legal and corporate documentation.
• Commercial Loan Document Processing: Collaborate with team to assemble, draft, modify and organize loan documents and other related materials for commercial loans. Review, analyze, and organize into various systems. Manage and monitor timelines and flow to ensure each required form and process is completed punctually, accurately, and in the proper order.
• Organization: Review, sort and organize paper and electronic files, ensuring they are easily retrievable, and maintaining organized records. Assist with some aspects of transactional closings by preparing and managing closing checklists.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control checks to ensure documents are complete, accurate, and comply with client and company standards.
• Distribution: Send, receive, and distribute documents to the appropriate individuals to client and/or within organization. Assist with coordinating document execution.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion adhering to company policies.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to team as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a professional demeanor

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies
• 5 years of experience in a professional legal setting, or commercial banking background
• Solid understanding of legal and real estate terminology, procedures, and systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 – $92,000 (Commensurate w/ Experience & Qualifications)
• Health & Dental Benefits w/ Generous Employer Premium Contribution
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan w/ Generous Company Match
• Insurance: Employer Paid Life and Disability coverage