Transaction & Litigation Paralegal — Loans & Foreclosures

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

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.