Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Banking

Cullen and Dykman LLP; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullen and Dykman LLP is hiring a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support its Commercial Loan Transaction Banking team in Uniondale. Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree, strong organizational skills, and 2+ years of relevant experience. The role involves document preparation, transaction coordination, and collaborative project support within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative, friendly environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience required.
• Must be conscientious and a team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of commercial loan closing activities.
• Draft supporting loan documents and organize filings.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate information for transactions.

Skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to our clients, exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism, and maintaining a dynamic and collegial work environment for our attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

The Firm is seeking to add a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to its Commercial Loan Transaction Banking team in our Uniondale, Long Island office. Candidate will be assisting in the coordination of commercial loan closing activities.

Job duties:

• - Obtains, assembles, and organizes documents pertinent to transaction closings;
• - Collects, analyzes and evaluates information;
• - Assists in the preparation and processing of mortgage assignments and satisfactions;
• - Drafts supporting loan documents, reports, memoranda and correspondence;
• - Maintains filing systems;
• - Assist attorneys in organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

• - 2+ years relevant experience;
• - Four-year college degree;
• - Strong academic background;
• - Must be conscientious, organized, detail-oriented and a team player;
• - Must be able to assume immediate responsibility and prioritize assignments;
• - Ability to work independently and multi-task required;
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential;
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel necessary.

Our professional staff plays a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to adding a proactive and motivated member to our team.

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $45,000-$65,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Please visit our website atwww.cullenllp.comfor more information on Cullen and Dykman LLP.