Commercial Real Estate Lending Paralegal

Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Paralegal to support our legal and lending teams in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in title and survey review, loan documentation, and closing procedures. This role requires a high level of organization, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including attorneys, lenders, title companies, and surveyors. This position offers hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys and loan officers in the preparation, review, and organization of loan closing documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Review and summarize title commitments, title policies, and exception documents; identify and track title and survey issues through resolution.
• Analyze ALTA surveys to confirm property descriptions and identify potential encroachments or discrepancies.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing loan documents, including promissory notes, deeds of trust, guarantees, and other related instruments.
• Coordinate due diligence activities such as ordering and reviewing UCC searches, zoning reports, certificates of insurance, and entity formation documents.
• Maintain closing checklists and monitor progress of transactions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Interface with title companies, surveyors, outside counsel, and other third-party vendors to facilitate smooth closings.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical closing files, including post-closing documentation and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in commercial lending.