Banking, Business and Real Estate Paralegal

Whitfield & Eddy Law is one of Iowa’s leading law firms with a reputation as the go-to firm for businesses and individuals facing complex and challenging legal issues. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Business and Transactional Paralegal with financial institution (debtor/creditor), business and real estate transaction experience to join our paralegal team. Please apply directly with resume to Recruiting@Whitfieldlaw.com

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with real estate sales and closing transactions, including preparation of purchase agreements, deeds and related documents, closing statements and tax proration agreements, and review of title commitments and title certificates;
• Assist with title opinions both preliminary and final, obtaining documents from Iowa Land Records and County Recorder;
• Draft agreements and supporting documentation and assist with closing on various types of business transactions, including mergers and asset and stock acquisitions and sales;
• Assist with and prepare documents related to platting, easements, and leases;
• Prepare demand letters, cure notices, and debt collection and foreclosure pleadings;
• Work on documents for the formation of business entities, including certificates, articles, by-laws, operating agreements, shareholder agreements and related transactional work;
• Organize and maintain document management and retrieval systems, and annual reporting of business entities, and business record books;
• Draft loan documents, including loan agreements, and related promissory notes, mortgages, security agreements, guaranties, and borrowing authorizations in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate and corporate practice areas and loan workout;
• Familiarity with abstracts and title opinions;
• Ability to work independently and to meet short deadlines is essential;
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills;
• Organizational, writing, communication and arithmetic skills required;
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively;
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure;
• Strong familiarity with loan documentation, lending and business practices, and the Iowa Code is required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, document review and compare programs;
• Experience in Commercial Law (including the Uniform Commercial Code), Consumer Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Business Associations (corporate, limited liability company, and partnership law).

ABOUT WHITFIELD & EDDY LAW

Whitfield & Eddy Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer which offers a great place to work, a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including a 401(k) and generous PTO. We strive to be the right firm and the right fit for our clients, and that goal extends to our employees, too. We believe hiring and retaining talented, engaged, and diverse individuals benefits our clients, our teams, and our firm.

APPLY TODAY

To apply, please send your resume directly to Recruiting@Whitfieldlaw.com