Practice Group Assistant

Polsinelli • Denver, CO

2d • $40,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

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. 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 Denver office. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates or individuals interested in real estate and the paralegal profession.

Requirements

• Strong interest in real estate lending and finance
• Meticulous attention to detail
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook and Kofax

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
• Track and prepare client-specific deliverables
• Prepare custodial letters
• Create and update closing checklist
• Track post-closing items such as recorded and original documents
• Assist with securitization practice
• Draft assignment documents (aka accommodation documents)
• Research for recorded documents as needed
• File UCC-1 and UCC-3 Secretary of State
• E-record mortgage documents as needed
• Prepare and distribute quarterly reports
• Work with attorneys, analysts, paralegals, and title companies

Benefits

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level