Paralegal, Banking & Financial Services

About Us

Located in Innovation Square in the heart of Downtown Rochester, Phillips Lylte LLP provides the highest level of client service. It is practiced by each of our attorneys every day. Our firm goes above and beyond to meet our clients’ business goals. It’s known as The Phillips Lytle Way.

Job Summary

The Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys in the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group with commercial real estate transactions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and organizing deal files.
• Review corporate organizational documents.
• Analyze title documents, real estate documents and ALTA surveys.
• Review and summarize loan documents and construction related contracts.
• Draft and revise loan documents.
• Assist with closing commercial real estate transactions
• interact with clients and maintain client confidentiality.
• Additional responsibilities specific to your assigned practice group may be required.
• Uphold the firm’s reputation as the premier source for sophisticated legal counsel by delivering superior outcomes, service, and value to every client and matter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal support role required. Real Estate and/or Banking experience highly preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field is preferred. 
• Relevant Paralegal certification (i.e. ACEBS) is preferred.
• Work experience as a practicing paralegal in relevant practice area is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships while work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of professional and support staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational workflow and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. 
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to take initiative, be flexible, and demonstrate resiliency

Pay

Hourly non-exempt, $27.00 - $35.00 per hour