Bankruptcy and Transactional Paralegal

Stearns Financial Services•Saint Cloud, MN

69d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

At Stearns Bank, we re helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we re currently looking for a Bankruptcy and Transactional Paralegal. This is a Connected and Flexible Work Environment. Come see how we re doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all.

Requirements

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 lbs.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, twist, bend, sit, walk use hands to twist, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, such as computer mouse, computer keyboard, calculator, stapler, telephone, staple puller, etc., reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Minimum of 5 years of paralegal work experience (including 3 years of bankruptcy experience) required.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong critical thinking and analytic skills.
Ability to synthesize information and communicate efficiently and effectively with attorneys, management, and other financial professionals.
Top-notch legal research and writing skills.
Extremely resourceful, organized, and ability to prioritize and manage a large workload of diverse matters independently.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Degree or Certificate preferred.
Background in secured transactions and lender s rights, collections, commercial transactions, corporate law, and / or third-party vendor management preferred.
Experience serving banks or financial institutions, either in-house or through a law firm, preferred.

Responsibilities

At the direction of Bank attorneys and the Managing Paralegal, provide support to Legal team in managing all bankruptcy matters and a comprehensive range of transactional matters.
Process new bankruptcy case filings, monitor case activity, and communicate relevant events to Bank personnel.
Oversee post-confirmation bankruptcy plan performance.
Prepare and file proofs of claims, relevant amendments, and reaffirmation agreements.
Correspond with debtors counsel, bankruptcy trustees, other creditors, and bankruptcy court personnel.
Assist in engaging and managing local outside counsel in bankruptcy matters.
Provide recommendations and legal support relating to bankruptcy matters and a variety of general transactional matters which may include review and analysis of Bank loan documents, Bank account agreements, purchase and sale agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and third-party vendor contracts.
Research legal issues and statutes / regulations and brief Bank attorneys and management on research and recommendations.
Assist in the development of streamlined and improved procedures and processes and recommend safeguards and improved efficiencies to minimize risk exposure.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory compliance issues.
Complete all required training.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Assist with some litigation tasks as needed

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401k Plan
Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Life insurance)
12-week Paid Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave: 21-weeks Primary Care Parent, 14-weeks Secondary Care Parent
$5,000 Family Care Reimbursement: Childcare, Elder Care, Student Loan Debt, Pet expenses, down payment assistance
PTO from 13 to 23 days depending on tenure. Cashout and Carryover options.
10 Days Sick Time
11 Paid Holidays
4 Days Volunteer Time
2 Days Self Allowance Time
Tuition Assistance