Real Estate Paralegal

Builder Finance Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

401(k)

Job summary

Builder Finance Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Real Estate Paralegal to support mortgage lending transactions and related legal work. This is an on-site role handling high-volume closing and related tasks in a fast-paced, small-company environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience and familiarity with mortgage lending documentation. A recent degree or coursework with GPA is encouraged to share, and the team offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with mortgage lending documentation and procedures is required.
• Education: If most recent degree was obtained less than 5 years ago please include cumulative GPA and transcript.

Responsibilities

• Closing is focused on compiling key legal items, reviewing title, and coordinating and executing closing including recording lending instruments.
• Syndication is focused on collecting necessary legal items, effectuating sale of loan interests, and working with Finance to ensure proper settlement and accounting.
• Enforcement work involves working with team members to effectuate legal remedies on sub-and non-performing loans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-management

Organized

Education

Relevant degree or coursework

Job description

Title: Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Sioux Falls, SD (This is an on-site position)

Job Overview

Builder Finance Inc. (BFI) is the growing lender to home building companies and rental home investment companies across the country. Launched in 2014, BFI is backed by reliable capital with a desire for ongoing, prudent growth. 2026 is set to bring several new loan products. Clients choose BFI for great pricing, great terms, and an industry-leading customer experience. Details are available at BuilderFinance.com.

The work environment is that of a successful small company: friendly and supportive but also demanding. Good performers are able to take ownership of key responsibilities.

For this position, the ideal candidate enjoys being busy and thrives with consistent / repetitive work, not letting any details slip. Expect to work on hundreds of deals every year. Experience with mortgage lending documentation and procedures is required.

Core job responsibilities may include running: loan closing, loan syndications, and/or loan enforcement actions.

• Closing is focused on compiling key legal items, reviewing title, and coordinating and executing closing including recording lending instruments.
• Syndication is focused on collection necessary legal items, effectuating sale of loan interests, and working with Finance to ensure proper settlement and accounting.
• Enforcement work involves working with team members to effectuate legal remedies on sub-and non-performing loans.

Compensation is competitive with bonus potential based on productivity and work being free of errors. This position is in office; remote work is not offered but potentially for limited periods of harsh weather. No travel is expected for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• The work environment is unstructured but predictable. Think strategically and self-manage while also taking direction from senior personnel. Always bring an engaged mindset, good attitude, and willingness to work hard.
• Strong attention to detail and “back-bone” to identify and communicate problems.
• Personal drive to do good work and impress clients.

Qualifications

• Education: If most recent degree was obtained less than 5 years ago please include cumulative GPA and transcript.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience.

We provide a highly competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits program including affordable medical/dental insurance, generous paid leave program, 401(k) and much more!

Builder Finance Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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