Commercial Finance Banking Paralegal

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dinsmore is seeking a Commercial Finance Paralegal to join its Commercial Finance practice group in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role supports multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment and involves a wide variety of commercial lending transactions, including HUD-insured loans, conventional loans, and other complex secured lending matters. The paralegal supports transactions from term sheet through closing and performs legal due diligence and closing management under attorney supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience.
Five years of experience in commercial finance or real estate transactions.
Ability to produce high-quality, billable work with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Professionalism, discretion, and ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties.
Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively under deadlines.
Commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and client service.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and manage documentation related to HUD and conventional loan transactions.
Review and analyze due diligence materials, including corporate documents, organizational charts, and UCC searches.
Draft loan closing checklists, certificates, resolutions, closing instructions, and ancillary loan documents.
Coordinate with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to support timely and efficient closings.
Review title commitments, surveys, and exception documents, and prepare title and survey summaries.
Review corporate and organizational documents.
Prepare and organize closing binders and post-closing documentation.
Conduct UCC filings and maintain thorough records of filings and documents.
Proofread and format legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support attorneys with transaction management from term sheet through closing.
Perform legal due diligence and manage closing checklists under attorney supervision.
Maintain and track closing calendars and deliverables.