Practice Group Assistant
About The Position
At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be , is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli seeks to hire a Practice Group Assistant to work with their Real Estate Finance group in the Kansas City office. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in real estate and the paralegal profession. This is an in-office role.
Requirements
- Strong interest in the real estate lending
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong sense of pride in personal work product
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal education preferred
- Prior law firm experience preferred
- Must be able to work individually, as well as in a team setting
- Must be dependable, dedicated and able to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet searches
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal education preferred
- Prior law firm experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-closing, closing and post-closing of loans
- Create closing binder indexes and closing binders
- Compile and organize documents: loan documents, signature pages, etc.
- Review documents to create summary of open items, bracketed items, and exhibits
- Prepare custodial letters
- Create and update closing checklist
- Track post-closing items such as recorded and original documents
- Assists with securitization practice
- Drafting assignment documents (A.K.A. accommodation documents)
- Research for recorded documents as needed
- File UCC-1 and UCC-3
- Secretary of State E-record mortgage documents as needed
- Work with attorneys, analysts, paralegals, and title companies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
