Practice Group Assistant - Real Estate Finance

Polsinelli•Kansas City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli seeks a Practice Group Assistant to support its Real Estate Finance group in the Kansas City office. The role supports loan transactions through pre-closing, closing, and post-closing work, including preparing and organizing documents, maintaining checklists and closing binders, and tracking post-closing items. The assistant also supports securitization work, performs document research and filing, and works with attorneys, analysts, paralegals, and title companies. The position is described as a good opportunity for recent college graduates or individuals interested in real estate and the paralegal profession.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Kofax.
Strong interest in real estate lending and finance.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting.
Dependability, dedication, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm experience.
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal education.

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-closing, closing, and post-closing of loans.
Create closing binder indexes and closing binders.
Compile and organize loan documents, signature pages, and other documents.
Review documents and create summaries of open items, bracketed items, and exhibits.
Prepare custodial letters.
Create and update closing checklists.
Track post-closing items, including recorded and original documents.
Assist with the securitization practice.
Draft assignment documents, also known as accommodation documents.
Research recorded documents as needed.
File UCC-1 and UCC-3 forms with the Secretary of State.
E-record mortgage documents as needed.
Work with attorneys, analysts, paralegals, and title companies.