Commercial Lending Paralegal

About Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP At Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP (www.ricksteinerlaw.com), you won't be a cog in a large machine. You'll be a valued member of a focused, high-performing team working on sophisticated commercial lending transactions for institutional lenders, regional banks, credit unions, and corporate borrowers. We're a boutique firm which means you'll work directly with experienced attorneys, take real ownership of transactions, and see the full arc of complex deals from start to finish. This is a full-time, in-office position at our New York City office. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want your work to matter, we'd like to meet you. What You'll Do As our Commercial Lending Paralegal, you'll support a range of transactions from pre-closing through post-closing, including: C&I Investment real estate SBA 7(a) SBA 504 IDA other commercial financing Pre-Closing & Closing Prepare and coordinate complete loan closing packages Review, revise and proofread loan documents agreements, notes, mortgages, security agreements, and guaranties Review title reports, commitments, and surveys; flag issues and coordinate resolutions with title companies Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and terminations Order and review UCC, tax lien, judgment, and litigation searches Post Closing Assemble, organize, and deliver closing binders and post-closing packages Manage and track post-closing checklists; follow up with all parties Maintain organized electronic and physical deal files What We're Looking For 2+ years of commercial lending or banking paralegal experience in a law firm or as a bank closer more experience is a plus Hands-on experience with loan closings, title review, UCC filings, and post-closing procedures Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills these are not optional in this role Ability to juggle multiple deals and deadlines without dropping the ball Clear communicator with clients, attorneys, title companies, and outside parties Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Self-starter who thrives as part of a team; able to work overtime when transactions demand it Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certificate and Notary Public license a plus What We Offer Salary: $60,000 $85,000 commensurate with experience. Higher salaries considered for those with more relevant experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off and holidays A genuinely collegial environment where your work has a direct impact Rick Steiner Fell & Benowitz LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact careers@ricksteinerlaw.com